Rejuvenated with Madhubani Art
Divine Love and Devotion: Radha-Krishna
Divine Love and Devotion: Radha-Krishna
About the workshop
Create a beautiful "Divine Love and Devotion: Radha-Krishna" 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 characterized by its bold colours and intricate designs.
Madhubani Painting - Madhubani painting, originating from Bihar, India, is a traditional folk art known for its vibrant colors 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.
Divine Love and Devotion: Radha-Krishna: The portrayal of Radha and Krishna stands as a quintessential and cherished theme in Madhubani painting, capturing the profound essence of divine love, unwavering devotion, and eternal romance. These artworks masterfully illustrate various aspects of their sacred bond, from playful moments and tender embraces to iconic dance poses, frequently set within lush, idealized natural environments. Krishna, characteristically rendered with blue skin, is often depicted enchanting with his flute, symbolizing the divine call that draws the soul. Radha, his beloved companion, is portrayed with elegance and grace, embodying the devotee's deep love and surrender to the divine. Madhubani artists employ a rich palette of vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and distinctive stylized forms to convey the spiritual depth of their relationship. Symbolic motifs such as the peacock, signifying beauty and love, and the Kadamba tree, a frequent meeting place, often accompany their figures. The addition of lotus flowers, various birds, and elaborate borders further amplifies the sacred and romantic ambiance.
In this 10-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: Divine Love and Devotion: Radha-Krishna
Dates: 4th to 15th August 2025(Mon to Fri.)
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm IST
Duration: 10 sessions (10 Hours Approx.)
Original Price: ₹ 1800
Dates: 4th to 15th August 2025(Mon to Fri.)
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm IST
Duration: 10 sessions (10 Hours Approx.)
Original Price: ₹ 1800
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 Krishna and his activty 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: Drawing borders and customizing them to the theme.
Module 2: Create the central motif of Radhe Krishna with a free-hand drawing
Module 3: Create secondary motifs of the Background
Module 4: Create the trees around central motifs
Module 5: Detailing of the design around central and secondary motifs
Module 6: Detailing of the design continued
Module 7: Drawing & detailing of background with leaves
Module 8: Drawing & detailing of flowers
Module 9: Fill vibrant colors around the central motifs
Module 10: Fill vibrant colors in the border and add finishing touches
Materials Needed
- Drawing Sheets / Chart Papers / Handmade paper A2 size
- Pencils / Eraser / Sharpener
- Medium for cloth
- 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 the due credit to the original artist (wherever available) in our marketing communications.
Credit of the Reference Picture:
Duration
10 Hrs
Price
$ 21
Offer on Pre-recorded workshops
Use the code "CATTERFLY30" during checkout to enjoy a fantastic 30% off on Pre-recorded workshops.
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She Is On A Winning Spree With Her Bold Madhubani
Meet multiple award-winning artist and fantastic teacher Hema Devi who talks to Catterfly CEO Nithin Pradhan about her life, art and future plans.
