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Shiva Family in Kalighat Style
Shiva Family in Kalighat Style
About the workshop
Enjoy the learning Pattachitra Painting "Shiva Family in Kalighat Style" form using traditional motifs and techniques with native artist Mr. Samir Chitrakar
Kalighat art, originating from the Kalighat region of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) in West Bengal, India, is a style of Indian folk art characterized by its vibrant colors, bold lines, and themes often drawn from mythology, religion, and contemporary social issues. While Adam and Eve, as figures from Christian theology, are not typically featured in traditional Kalighat art, artists in this style often adapt their subjects to reflect broader cultural and religious themes.
Shiva Family in Kalighat Style: Shiv Ji's family is depicted with bold lines and bright colors. Shiv Ji is shown with his trident, often accompanied by Parvati Ji, who is beautifully adorned. Ganesh Ji with his elephant head is also featured. The background is usually simple, focusing on the figures and their expressions. This style of painting captures the divine and familial bond in an eye-catching and expressive manner.
In this 2-week workshop create your masterpiece 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!
Original Price: ₹1800
Materials Needed
Material Needed:
- A2 Size Sheet Canvas
- Pencil, Scale, Eraser
- Micron Pen/ Fine Tip Markers
- All Acrylic Colors or Watercolors (Artist Will Use Natural Colors)
- Round Brush 0, 2, 4, 8
- Mixing Palette
- Bowl of Water, Rough Cloth
About the Master Artist
Catterfly master artist Samir Chitrakar is from a tribal family in Midnapore, West Bengal. He is a generational Kalighat and Santhal artist and has conducted many art exhibitions.
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.
**The displayed image is a representational image from the net. Check our website to see the source and name of the original artist**
Duration
8 Hrs
Price
₹ 1800
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