Alankrit Shrinathji in Pichwai Painting

Create this stunning and intricate traditional Pichwai painting of Shrinathji with native artist Mr. Rajnish Nimbark. Learn the motifs, techniques, and history of this ancient art form under close Rajnishji's guidance.

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About the Workshop

Create this stunning and intricate Pichwai painting of "Alankrit Shrinathji in Pichwai Painting " 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.

"Alankrit Shrinathji in Pichwai Painting ": This intricately detailed painting presents a full-figure depiction of Shrinathji, richly adorned and surrounded by symbolic elements. His dark blue complexion contrasts with the vibrant yellow and gold garments he wears, embellished with elaborate patterns and jewels. A magnificent, multi-layered necklace of pearls and pink lotus buds graces his chest, extending to his waist. His iconic peacock feather crown is prominently displayed, along with other ornate head ornaments. In his raised left hand, he holds a lotus flower, while his right hand is positioned near his mouth, as if about to play the flute. Behind him, a decorative halo features peacocks and floral designs. The foreground shows offerings and temple elements, grounding the divine figure within a devotional context. The entire composition is framed by a decorative border with geometric and floral motifs, enhancing the painting's visual richness.

In this 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 region's culture. 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 this ancient art form's motifs, techniques, and history. 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: How to do base colour on the background
Module 3: How to give base colour on Shreenath ji's body
Module 4: How to do base colour on the flowers, and border
Module 5: How to do the detailing of the flowers, and leaves
Module 6: How to do shading of the clothes of Shreenath Ji
Module 7: How to do the detailing of the lower part
Module 8: How to do the detailing of the face of Shreenath Ji
Module 9: How to do the detailing of jewelry
Module 10: Adding Finishing Touches

Materials Needed

• 16 * 20 inches Chart papers / Canvas
• Pencils / Eraser / Sharpener
• Black colour Pen / Thin marker
• Colors: Crimson Red, White, Black, Cadmium Yellow, 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.

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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.

Contact details to Learn More

E-Mail: info@catterfly.art

Phone: +916393897910

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Duration

10 Hrs

Price

$ 39

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