Rejuvenated with Madhubani Art
Surya Dev: The Source of Life and Energy
Surya Dev: The Source of Life and Energy
About the workshop
Create a beautiful "Surya Dev: The Source of Life and Energy " 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.
Surya Dev: The Source of Life and Energy: This traditional Madhubani painting depicts Surya Dev, the Hindu Sun God of light, energy, and prosperity, seated at the center of his grand celestial chariot. Behind him, a glowing circular halo bordered with fiery rays represents the blazing power of the sun. He holds blooming lotus flowers in his upper hands as symbols of purity and nature’s vitality, while raising his lower right hand in a peaceful gesture of blessing. On either side of the chariot stand two graceful peacocks, while his charioteer sits in front guiding the way. Below them, seven intricately patterned white horses pull the chariot across stylized waves of clouds—representing the sun’s daily journey across the sky, the seven colors of light, and the seven days of the week. Framed by classic geometric borders and brought to life with rich reds, yellows, oranges, blues, and greens alongside fine black linework, this Mithila artwork celebrates the sun as the eternal source of life.
In this 6-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: Surya Dev: The Source of Life and Energy
Dates: 23rd to 28th Nov. 2026(Mon to Sat.)
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm IST
Duration: 6 sessions (6 Hours approx.)
Original Price: ₹ 1000
Dates: 23rd to 28th Nov. 2026(Mon to Sat.)
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm IST
Duration: 6 sessions (6 Hours approx.)
Original Price: ₹ 1000
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 trees in Madhubani Painting.
- To learn the technique of Madhubani Painting.
- How to retain proportion and symmetry in 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 a Surya Dev with a freehand drawing
Module 3: Create the motif of horses with a freehand drawing
Module 4: Drawing & detailing of the background
Module 5: Drawing & detailing of the lower portion
Module 6: Fill vibrant red colours in the background
This is just a reference image; we will make it in the typical Madhubani Style.
Materials Needed
- Some Colored Drawing Sheets / Chart Papers / A2 size
- 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 due credit to the original artist (wherever available) in our marketing communications.
Duration
6 Hrs
Price
₹ 1000
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