Going On A Creative Yatra In Pattachitra colours
Smita Choudhary felt the spirit of devotion while painting an elaborate Puri Jagannath Yatra in Pattachitra style at a recent Catterfly online class.
Divine Blessings of Maa Annapurna in Pattachitra Painting
Divine Blessings of Maa Annapurna in Pattachitra Painting
About the workshop
Enjoy learning Pattachitra painting, "Divine Blessings of Maa Annapurna in Pattachitra Painting," using traditional motifs and techniques with national awardee artist Mr. Bhaskar Mohapatra
Pattachitra is an ancient art form from Odisha, India, dating back to the 12th century. Artists, called Chitrakars, use 100% natural colors from conch shells and minerals to create intricate paintings on various surfaces like cloth, palm leaves, wood, and jewelry. The art depicts Hindu mythological stories, particularly around Lord Jagannath, Vaishnavism, and local folk tales, reflecting Odia tradition. Evolving, Pattachitra adapted to British and European tastes in the 19th century, preserving its rich legacy with vibrant colors and intricate details, offering a captivating visual representation of Odia culture.
Divine Blessings of Maa Annapurna in Pattachitra Painting: Maa Annapurna is worshipped as the Hindu goddess of food, nourishment, abundance, and prosperity, and is regarded as a divine form of Goddess Parvati. In this traditional Pattachitra painting, she is beautifully depicted seated gracefully on an ornate throne, symbolizing divine blessings and generosity. She holds a ladle and a vessel, representing her eternal role as the provider of food and nourishment to all living beings. Her vibrant red attire, elaborate golden jewellery, and beautifully decorated crown highlight her divine appearance. The radiant golden halo surrounding her head represents spiritual power, purity, and divine energy. The intricate floral patterns, decorative borders, symmetrical designs, and rich colours reflect the traditional beauty of Pattachitra art. This artwork conveys the message that food is sacred and celebrates Maa Annapurna as the eternal source of nourishment, compassion, and abundance.
In this 2-week 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: Divine Blessings of Maa Annapurna in Pattachitra Painting
Dates: 14th to 25 Dec 2026 (Mon to Fri)
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM IST (2 weeks)
Duration: 12 Hours (10 Sessions approx.)
Price: INR 3000
Dates: 14th to 25 Dec 2026 (Mon to Fri)
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM IST (2 weeks)
Duration: 12 Hours (10 Sessions approx.)
Price: INR 3000
Materials Needed
Material Needed:
• Chart Papers / Canvas -12*17 Inches
• Pencils / Eraser / Sharpener
• Black Colour Pen / Thin Marker
• Acrylic Colors
• Long Hair Brushes: 0/1/2/3
(Basic Sketch Would Be Provided As Pre-Work For Tracing / Sketching)
• Chart Papers / Canvas -12*17 Inches
• Pencils / Eraser / Sharpener
• Black Colour Pen / Thin Marker
• Acrylic Colors
• Long Hair Brushes: 0/1/2/3
(Basic Sketch Would Be Provided As Pre-Work For Tracing / Sketching)
About the Master Artist
Bhaskar Mohapatra, a national award-winning Pattachitra artist, comes from a long lineage of hereditary chitrakars. He carries forward the legacy of Orissa's native art form where no pencil or charcoal is used for the preliminary drawings.
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.
**The displayed image is a representational image from the net. Check our website to see the source and name of the original artist**
Duration
12 Hrs
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