Elephant Marriage in Bengal Pattachitra

About the workshop

Enjoy the learning Pattachitra Painting "Elephant Marraige in Bangal Pattachitra" form using traditional motifs and techniques with native artist Mr. Samir Chitrakar

Bangal Pattachitra painting is a traditional Indian art form that originated in the Kalighat area of Kolkata, West Bengal. It is characterized by its bold colour, intricate designs, and religious themes. This remarkable Pattachitra masterpiece, meticulously hand-painted by skilled chitrakars, finds its roots in a tradition dating back to the 12th century. The term "Pattachitra" derives from "patta," meaning cloth, and "chitra," meaning picture, encapsulating its essence.
Each stroke on this artwork narrates a tale, echoing narratives passed down through generations. Crafted on paper, this Pattachitra seamlessly blends tradition with modern aesthetics, resulting in visually stunning and contemporary artwork that effortlessly fits into any space.

Elephant Marriage in Bengal Pattachitra: Elephants are revered creatures and are associated with various deities such as Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, who himself has an elephant head. Additionally, elephants hold symbolic significance in Indian culture, representing wisdom, strength, and auspiciousness.

Marriage scenes are common motifs in Indian art, including Pattachitra, where they often symbolize union, harmony, and prosperity. If an elephant marriage scene were to be depicted in Bengal Pattachitra, it would likely incorporate intricate details and vibrant colors, characteristic of this traditional art form.

In this 5 days 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 the motifs, techniques, and history of this ancient art form. Sign up for the workshop today!

Theme: Elephant Marriage in Bengal Pattachitra
Dates: 24th to 28th June(Mon to Fri)
Time: 1 PM to 2 PM IST
Duration: 5 hours (5 Sessions approx.)
Original Price: ₹850

Materials Needed

Material Needed:

Paper/Canvas - A3 Size Sheet
Pencil, Scale, Eraser
Micron Pen/ Fine Tip Markers
All Acrylic Colors or Watercolors (Artist Will Use Natural Colors) Acrylic shades- White, Black, Cadmium Yellow, Permanent Orange, Scarlet Lake, Sap Green, Burnt Sienna, Permanent Blue Light, Golden yellow, Golden orange, Cobalt blue
Round Brush 0, 2, 4, 8
Mixing Palette
Bowl of Water, Rough Cloth

About the Master Artist

Catterfly master artist Samir Chitrakar is from a tribal family in Midnapore, West Bengal. He is a generational Kalighat and Santhal artist and has conducted many art exhibitions.

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**

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