Rejuvenated with Madhubani Art
Nauka Vihar: Krishna's Divine Boat Ride
Nauka Vihar: Krishna's Divine Boat Ride
About the workshop
Create a beautiful "Nauka Vihar: Krishna's Divine Boat Ride " in Madhubani painting. Learn from our native master artist, Ms. Hema Devi, a national award-winning artist from Bihar. She will teach the techniques and motifs of the art form and help you create a beautiful painting characterized by its bold colours and intricate designs.
Madhubani Painting - Madhubani painting, originating from Bihar, India, is a traditional folk art known for its vibrant colors and intricate patterns. Artists use natural dyes and depict Hindu mythology, nature, and daily life scenes. The paintings often feature bold outlines and geometric shapes, creating a unique and visually striking style. Madhubani art has gained international recognition for its cultural richness and storytelling through vivid visuals.
Nauka Vihar: Krishna's Divine Boat Ride: This vibrant artwork depicts the classic Hindu mythological scene of Nauka Vihar, where Lord Krishna takes the Gopis on a boat ride across the river Yamuna. Rendered in the traditional Madhubani style originating from Bihar, the painting features characteristic double-line borders filled with intricate geometric and floral patterns. The artist has utilized the Bharni style of Madhubani, which is defined by the use of rich, vibrant colors to fill the subjects. True to Mithila folk art conventions, the figures are drawn in profile with large, expressive, almond-shaped eyes and sharp noses. The boat itself is uniquely stylized into the form of a majestic swan, a common motif symbolizing grace and divine beauty in Indian iconography. Nature plays a central role in the composition, filling the background with elements like lotus flowers, swimming fish, ducks, and stylized trees to ensure no space is left empty. The meticulous Kachni work visible within the garments and the swan's feathers highlights the painstaking attention to detail that defines this ancient art form.
In this 10-day workshop, create your masterpiece while learning the techniques and history of this beautiful art form. You can attend live Zoom sessions where you interact with the master artist and other participants, learning not only the art form in depth but also more about the culture of the region. A structured classroom with step-wise instructions, pictures, and recorded videos will be available after the session on Google Classroom.
This is a great opportunity to learn the motifs, techniques, and history of this ancient art form. Sign up for the workshop today!
Theme: Nauka Vihar: Krishna's Divine Boat Ride
Dates: 20th April to 1st May (Mon to Fri.)
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm IST
Duration: 10 sessions (10 Hours Approx.)
Original Price: ₹ 2500
Dates: 20th April to 1st May (Mon to Fri.)
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm IST
Duration: 10 sessions (10 Hours Approx.)
Original Price: ₹ 2500
Learning Objectives and Modules
Learn the intricate design and techniques of Madhubani paintings along with live artist interaction. Also, learn the importance and relevance of the Madhubani painting, the folk stories behind the paintings, and their relevance in modern times.
What we will learn :
- To learn the importance of Madhubani Painting.
- To learn how to do Bharni Painting.
- How to retain proportion and symmetry in a freehand.
- Learn intricate colouring and how to use complementary colours
Module Details
Module 1: Drawing borders and customising them to the theme.
Module 2: Create the central motif of Krishna ji with a freehand drawing
Module 3: Create the motif of Gopies with a freehand drawing
Module 4: Create motifs of the Gopies continue
Module 5: Create the motifs around the central and secondary motifs
Module 6: Detailing of the design around central and secondary motifs
Module 7: Drawing & detailing of a boat
Module 8: Fill vibrant colours around the central motifs
Module 9: Fill vibrant colours around the central motifs
Module 10: Fill vibrant colours around the central and supporting motifs
We will make this painting in Madhubni Painting style
Materials Needed
- Drawing Sheets / Chart Papers / Handmade paper A2 inches
- Pencils / Eraser / Sharpener
- Medium for cloth
- Colors (Fabric / Acrylic, etc.) and Brushes (0 / 1 / 2 / 3 Number)
- Rough Cloth
- Water
About the Master Artist
Catterfly National Awardee artist for Madhubani Art, Mrs. Hema Devi comes from a family of Madhubani artists. Her mother Leela Devi and mother-in-law Subhadhra Devi are also national award winners. Apart from practicing the craft, she also teaches students the techniques of paper mache and Madhubani Art.
Know more - About the Artist
Image Source and Disclaimers
Disclaimer for the art workshop:
- The artist will make the painting in the standard size, and it is recommended to use the same size. However, participants may choose other sizes as per their convenience and seek artist guidance in live sessions to manage the artwork in their chosen size of canvas.
- Artist typically the brushes at their convenience as they have years of experience. Participants may choose the brush size as per their convenience and level of expertise, and seek artist guidance in the live sessions.
- Artists use the sample image as a reference image for teaching purposes only. They typically provide their interpretation and variations to make a unique artwork. Sample image is not copied as it is, and Catterfly provides the due credit to the original artist (wherever available) in our marketing communications.
Duration
10 Hrs
Price
₹ 2500
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