Shreenathji, Cows, and Cosmic Harmony

About the Workshop

Create this stunning and intricate Pichwai painting of "Shreenathji, Cows, and Cosmic Harmony" with native artist Mr. Rajnish Nimbark. Learn this ancient art form's motifs, techniques, and history under close Rajnishji's guidance.

Pichwai painting: Pichwai painting traces its origins back over 400 years to Nathdwara, near Udaipur in Rajasthan, India. These exquisite artworks, crafted on cloth, are renowned for their intricate details and captivating beauty. Pichwai paintings primarily depict various episodes from the life of Lord Krishna, showcasing scenes from his divine journey and mythological narratives.

"Shreenathji, Cows, and Cosmic Harmony " :This vibrant painting is a beautiful example of a antique painting. The central figure is Shreenath Ji, depicted with dark blue skin, playing his flute, a classic portrayal that evokes peace and devotion. He is surrounded by a multitude of cows and calves, signifying his role as a cowherd and highlighting the sacredness of cows in Hindu culture. The lush green background, adorned with a large tree and floral motifs along the borders, suggests the idyllic pastoral setting of Vrindavan. The intricate details, rich colors, and symmetrical composition are hallmarks of this traditional art form. This painting serves as a visual narrative of Krishna's life and divine acts. This particular painting, with its clear focus on Krishna and the cows, likely celebrates his divine connection to nature and his devotees.

In this 4-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!

Learning Objectives and Modules

Learn the intricate design and techniques of Pichwai painting along with live artist interaction. Also, learn the importance and the folk stories behind the paintings, and their relevance in modern times.

What we will learn :

To learn the importance of Shreenath ji in Pichwai Painting.
To learn the intricate detailing of the Pichwai painting
To learn the technique of shading used in Pichwai Painting
To learn how to make jewelry in Pichwai painting
Learn intricate colouring and how to use complementary colours

Module Details

Module 1: Preparing the sketch

Module 2: Preparing the sketch

Module 3 : How to do base colour on the background

Module 4: How to give base colour on Shreenath ji's body & dress

Module 5: How to do base colour on trees

Module 6: How to do the detailing of the trees

Module 7:How to do base colour on the cows

Module 8: How to do the detailing of the cows

Module 9: How to do the detailing of the cows

Module 10 : How to do base colour of flowers, and border

Module 11: How to do shading of the clothes of Shreenath Ji

Module 12: How to do the detailing of the clothes of Shreenath Ji

Module 13: How to do the detailing of the lower part

Module 14: How to do the detailing of the face of Shreenath Ji

Module 15: How to do the detailing of garlands

Module 16: How to do the detailing of jewelry

Module 17: How to do the detailing of jewelry

Module 18: How to do the detailing upper part

Module 19: How to do the detailing of border

Module 20: Adding Finishing Touches

Materials Needed

• 18 * 24 inches Chart papers / Canvas
• Pencils / Eraser / Sharpener
• Black colour Pen / Thin marker
• Colors: Crimson Red, White, Black, Cadmium Yellow, Permanent Orange, Sap Green, Yellow ochre, Prussian blue, Cobalt blue, Metallic Golden, Burnt Sienna, Scarlet red, Ultramarine blue, chrome yellow, light green
• Brushes (000, 00, 0, 1 2 4 8 10 12 14 16 18 number)

(Basic sketch would be provided as pre-work for tracing/sketching)

About the Master Artist

Mr. Rajnish Nimbark ji is a State Award-winning artist from Jaipur, Rajasthan in India. He comes from a family of artists who have practiced traditional Pichwai painting for generations.

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.

**Displayed image is a representational image from the net**

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Contact details to Learn More

E-Mail: info@catterfly.art

Phone: +916393897910

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Duration

20 Hrs

Price

₹ 6500

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