Complimentary Session - Colourful Peacock in Kerala Murals
About the workshop
Create this beautiful piece of Kerala Mural painting in our FREE workshop. Come and learn the fine art of skill and creative excellence with our master artist - Saju. He hails from Vastuvidya Gurukalam, that teaches and promotes the art in most authentic manner. We have made this workshop entirely FREE of cost to promote our native artist and his work. Pls Join us on this beautiful and colorful journey with expert artist guiding you thru.
Details of the workshop:
Duration : 3 hours +
Price : FREE
Duration : 3 hours +
Price : FREE
About Kerala Mural: Kerala mural paintings are a type of art done in temples for more than 2000 years by local artists and passed down through families. These paintings are famous for being beautiful, clear, and symmetrical. They were used to show stories from religion and mythology on the walls of temples and churches in South India starting from the 8th century. The artists who create these traditional murals are highly skilled and creative, making this art form a valuable part of Kerala's heritage.
In this art, artists use traditional colours like red, yellow ochre, green, blue, white, and black. This set of colours is called "panchvarna," meaning five-coloured. Colours are essential in Kerala mural painting, bringing energy and liveliness to the detailed artwork. The colour palette of these paintings is a mix of lively shades, mainly drawn from the beauty of nature. Initially, artists used traditional mineral pigments, but nowadays, modern acrylic and oil-based paints are also used. Please read this blog to know more about the techniques of Kerala Mural Paintings.
In this art, artists use traditional colours like red, yellow ochre, green, blue, white, and black. This set of colours is called "panchvarna," meaning five-coloured. Colours are essential in Kerala mural painting, bringing energy and liveliness to the detailed artwork. The colour palette of these paintings is a mix of lively shades, mainly drawn from the beauty of nature. Initially, artists used traditional mineral pigments, but nowadays, modern acrylic and oil-based paints are also used. Please read this blog to know more about the techniques of Kerala Mural Paintings.
Colourful Peacock in Kerala Murals: Kerala murals are a traditional form of art that often depict Hindu deities and mythological scenes using vibrant colors and intricate details.
In this workshop we're going to do painting of a colourful peacock. Their natural grace and beauty enhances vibrant and colourful art forms such as this Kerala mural painting. We will learn all the basic mixing, shading, details which is the main attraction of Kerala Murals, with master native artist Mr. Saju M.P, who will take you through the process of creating this beautiful painting using the right traditional motifs and techniques.
Do watch the reference video from the session to keep improving your technique as the workshop progresses. This artwork is finished in 2 modules of 1.5 hours each and you can self-pace yourself depending on your skill and experience in washing, outlining, Shading, detailing, and coloring. We recommend that you pace yourself according to your comfort and enjoy the creation of your Mural masterpiece!
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 Kerala Mural paintings along with live artist interaction.
There are 6 stages of any Kerala Mural painting :
1. Lekhya Karma - Stage of sketching using a pencil or crayon.
2. Rekha Karma - Outlines made on the sketches
3. Varna Karma - First layer of Painting with colours
4. Vartana Karma - Shading is done
5. Lekha Karma - Final outlines of the painting, usually painted in black
6. Dvika Karma - The final and the finishing touches are done to the painting
1. Lekhya Karma - Stage of sketching using a pencil or crayon.
2. Rekha Karma - Outlines made on the sketches
3. Varna Karma - First layer of Painting with colours
4. Vartana Karma - Shading is done
5. Lekha Karma - Final outlines of the painting, usually painted in black
6. Dvika Karma - The final and the finishing touches are done to the painting
What we will learn :
In this workshop, participants will learn about the intricate techniques of Kerala Mural art, focusing on washing methods and various shading styles. The history of the art form and the significance of its motifs will be explored in detail. Attendees will gain hands-on experience with all the techniques used in creating Kerala Mural paintings, including a step-by-step drawing and painting tutorial with detailed voiceovers. Throughout the process, the instructor will provide guidance, support, and answer any questions, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of this traditional art form.
Module Details
Module Details
Module 1: Giving Base color and shading
Module 2 : Completing Shading, detailing and Finishing up with Mazhiyedal using black outlining and Complete the painting
Module 2 : Completing Shading, detailing and Finishing up with Mazhiyedal using black outlining and Complete the painting
Materials Needed
Materials required:
- A4 sized thick paper/canvas
- Pencils / Eraser / Sharpener
- Black colour Pen / Thin marker
- Acrylic colors - Yellow ochre, Sap green, Prussian blue, Black, Burnt sienna, Vermillion hue, Permanent yellow, Indian red, White
- Long Hair Brushes : 000, 2, 5,4,6,8
- Pallet
- Bowl of water
- Old cloth
- A4 sized thick paper/canvas
- Pencils / Eraser / Sharpener
- Black colour Pen / Thin marker
- Acrylic colors - Yellow ochre, Sap green, Prussian blue, Black, Burnt sienna, Vermillion hue, Permanent yellow, Indian red, White
- Long Hair Brushes : 000, 2, 5,4,6,8
- Pallet
- Bowl of water
- Old cloth
About the Master Artist
The Artist:- Mr Saju M P.
Saju is a student of the famed Guruvayur temple Devaswom-run Institute of Mural Painting with extensive training in fine arts, art history and mural art. The temple, which is renowned for its exquisite murals, set up the Institute in 1989 to train youngsters and preserve the ancient art form. He is also actively involved in restoration work of Kerala Murals to preserve this heritage art.
Know more - About the Artist
Saju is a student of the famed Guruvayur temple Devaswom-run Institute of Mural Painting with extensive training in fine arts, art history and mural art. The temple, which is renowned for its exquisite murals, set up the Institute in 1989 to train youngsters and preserve the ancient art form. He is also actively involved in restoration work of Kerala Murals to preserve this heritage art.
Know more - About the Artist
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.
Terms And Conditions
1. No part of the session or the performance can be recorded and electronically reproduced and distributed
2. Copyrights of the artwork done in Catterfly Workshops remains with Catterfly and Artists. Any commercial reproduction of the same/similar painting infringes on the copyrights and is subject to royalty.
3. Session duration as communicated through the announcement.
4. The performance will be rescheduled to a new mutually agreed time at no extra charges, for any force majeure event or situations beyond direct control of Catterfly and the artist.
5. Catterfly Travel Pvt. Ltd is based in India and is governed by local regulations and bylaws.
2. Copyrights of the artwork done in Catterfly Workshops remains with Catterfly and Artists. Any commercial reproduction of the same/similar painting infringes on the copyrights and is subject to royalty.
3. Session duration as communicated through the announcement.
4. The performance will be rescheduled to a new mutually agreed time at no extra charges, for any force majeure event or situations beyond direct control of Catterfly and the artist.
5. Catterfly Travel Pvt. Ltd is based in India and is governed by local regulations and bylaws.
Duration
3 Hrs
Price
On request
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