Ardhnariswar - Lakshmi Narayan

About the Workshop

Create a traditional style Kerala Mural painting of ‘Ardhnariswar - Lakshmi Narayan’ with master native artist Mr. Saju M.P

Paint this mesmerizing painting in a traditional art form. Mr. Saju M.P, will take you through the process of creating this beautiful painting using the right conventional motifs and techniques.

"Ardhnariswar - Lakshmi Narayan " In a unique depiction, Vishnu Ji and Lakshmi Ji are portrayed together as Ardhnarishwar, symbolizing the unity of masculine and feminine energies. This form shows one half of the body as Vishnu and the other half as Lakshmi, blending their divine attributes. Vishnu Ji holds a conch and a discus, while Lakshmi Ji holds a lotus and a pot of gold. The harmonious combination signifies balance, prosperity, and protection. It highlights the idea that divine power encompasses both male and female aspects.

Saju's artwork catalyzes deeper cultural understanding and appreciation, inviting viewers to reflect on the significance of Kerala's diverse heritage and the ongoing contributions of its tribal communities to the region's cultural landscape.

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 this ancient art form's motifs, techniques, and history. Sign up for the workshop today!

Theme: Ardhnariswar - Lakshmi Narayan
Dates: 10th to 22nd August 2024
Time: 2:05 PM to 3:05 PM IST (Mon to Thurs.)
Duration: 8 sessions (8 Hours Approx)
Original Price: ₹ 1450

Materials Needed

Material Needed:
-15*20 Inches Thick Paper/Canvas
- Pencils / Eraser / Sharpener
- Black Color Pen / Thin Marker
- Acrylic Colors - Indian red, Scarlet Lake, Vermilion hue, Pression blue, Black, White, Yellow ochre, Permanent yellow medium, Sap green, Olive green, Burnt umber, Burnt Sienna
- Long Hair Brushes: 000, 2, 5,4,6,8
- Pallet
- Bowl of Water
- Old Cloth

(Basic Sketch Would Be Provided As Pre-Work For Tracing/Sketching)

About the Master Artist

Mr. Saju. M.P. comes from a lineage of Kerala Mural artists. His work can be seen in the temples (Guruvayoor) and churches of Kerala. He is also actively involved in the restoration work of Kerala Murals to preserve this heritage art.

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.

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