Rejuvenated with Madhubani Art
The Life Journey of Sita Ji in Madhubani Art
The Life Journey of Sita Ji in Madhubani Art
About the workshop
Create a beautiful "The Life Journey of Sita Ji in Madhubani Art " 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 characterised by its bold colours and intricate designs.
Madhubani Painting - Madhubani painting, originating from Bihar, India, is a traditional folk art known for its vibrant colours 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.
The Life Journey of Sita Ji in Madhubani Art: This Madhubani painting beautifully narrates important moments from the life of Sita Ji, one of the most respected figures in the Ramayana. Each panel represents a different stage of her journey, showing her grace, devotion, courage, and patience. One scene shows King Janak discovering young Sita Ji while ploughing the field, symbolising her divine birth from Mother Earth. Another panel depicts Sita Ji’s swayamvar, where Lord Ram wins her hand in marriage by breaking Lord Shiva’s bow. The painting also portrays Sita Ji during her exile in the forest with Lord Ram and Lakshman, reflecting sacrifice and loyalty. A panel showing Sita Ji in Ashok Vatika represents her strength and faith during her captivity in Lanka. The sacred fire scene symbolises the Agni Pariksha, which is one of the most emotional moments in her life story. The artwork also includes scenes connected to sage Valmiki’s ashram, where Sita Ji spent her later years with her sons, Luv and Kush. The fish-patterned borders and detailed floral designs are traditional symbols of prosperity and purity in Madhubani art. The artist uses bright natural colours, intricate line work, and decorative patterns to bring these sacred stories to life. Every panel reflects the deep cultural connection between Mithila art and the Ramayana, as Sita Ji herself is believed to belong to the Mithila region. Overall, this painting honours Sita Ji as a symbol of dignity, devotion, inner strength, and eternal womanhood in Indian tradition.
In this 24-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: The Life Journey of Sita Ji in Madhubani Art
Dates: 8th June to 4th July (Mon to Sat.)
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm IST
Duration: 24 sessions (24 Hours Approx.)
Original Price: ₹ 4500
Dates: 8th June to 4th July (Mon to Sat.)
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm IST
Duration: 24 sessions (24 Hours Approx.)
Original Price: ₹ 4500
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 Sita Ji and her activities in 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: How to make a border
Module 2: How to make columns
Module 3: How to do drawing & detailing of the first box
Module 4: How to do drawing & detailing of the first box continues
Module 5: How to do drawing & detailing of the second boxes
Module 6: How to do drawing & detailing of the second box continues
Module 7: How to do drawing & detailing of the third box
Module 8: How to do drawing & detailing of the third box continues
Module 9: How to do drawing & detailing of the fourth box
Module 2: How to make columns
Module 3: How to do drawing & detailing of the first box
Module 4: How to do drawing & detailing of the first box continues
Module 5: How to do drawing & detailing of the second boxes
Module 6: How to do drawing & detailing of the second box continues
Module 7: How to do drawing & detailing of the third box
Module 8: How to do drawing & detailing of the third box continues
Module 9: How to do drawing & detailing of the fourth box
Module 10: How to do drawing & detailing of the fifth box
Module 11: How to do drawing & detailing of the fifth box continues
Module 12: How to do drawing & detailing of the sixth box
Module 13: How to do drawing & detailing of the sixth box continues
Module 14: How to do drawing & detailing of the background
Module 15 to 23: Fill vibrant colours
Module 24: Finishing touches
Module 11: How to do drawing & detailing of the fifth box continues
Module 12: How to do drawing & detailing of the sixth box
Module 13: How to do drawing & detailing of the sixth box continues
Module 14: How to do drawing & detailing of the background
Module 15 to 23: Fill vibrant colours
Module 24: Finishing touches
Materials Needed
- Drawing Sheets / Chart Papers / Handmade paper/Canvas 22*30 inches
- Pencils / Eraser / Sharpener
- 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.
Credit for the reference image: Hema devi
Duration
24 Hrs
Price
₹ 4500
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