Rejuvenated with Madhubani Art
Krishna Leela in Madhubani Painting
Krishna Leela in Madhubani Painting
About the workshop
Create a beautiful "Krishna Leela in Madhubani Painting " 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.
"Krishna Leela in Madhubani Painting": This vibrant Madhubani painting beautifully illustrates various episodes from the divine life of Lord Krishna, showcasing his childhood miracles, playful nature, and spiritual teachings in a single composition. The central panel depicts Kaliya Mardan, where Lord Krishna dances on the serpent Kaliya, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil and the restoration of harmony. Surrounding panels portray significant scenes such as baby Krishna floating in a basket across the Yamuna River, Krishna playing the flute with the Gopis, Yashoda caring for young Krishna, and Lord Rama offering prayers to Krishna, reflecting devotion and divine unity. The artwork is enriched with traditional Madhubani elements including peacocks, lotus flowers, trees, decorative floral borders, and intricate geometric patterns that symbolize prosperity, purity, and the beauty of nature. Bold black outlines, detailed line work, and vibrant natural colors are characteristic features of the Mithila painting tradition, making the composition visually captivating. Each scene is carefully framed with ornamental borders, creating a balanced narrative that celebrates Krishna's divine journey and timeless teachings. This painting beautifully preserves the cultural heritage of Madhubani art while expressing themes of devotion, courage, love, compassion, and the eternal victory of righteousness.
In this 15-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: Krishna Leela in Madhubani Painting
Dates: 31st August to 18th Sept. (Mon to Fri.)
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm IST
Duration: 15 sessions (15 Hours Approx.)
Original Price: ₹ 2700
Dates: 31st August to 18th Sept. (Mon to Fri.)
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm IST
Duration: 15 sessions (15 Hours Approx.)
Original Price: ₹ 2700
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 ji 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 boxes with a freehand drawing
Module 3: Drawing and detailing of the motifs of the first box
Module 4: Drawing and detailing of the motifs of the Second box
Module 5: Drawing and detailing of the motifs of the third box
Module 6: Detailing of the design around the third box continues
Module 7: Drawing and detailing of the motifs of the fourth box
Module 8: Drawing & detailing of background
Module 9: Drawing and detailing of the motifs of the fifth box
Module 10: Detailing of the motifs of the fifth box continues
Module 11: Fill vibrant colors around the central motifs
Module 12: Fill vibrant colors around the other motifs
Module 13: Fill vibrant colors
Module 14: Fill vibrant colors in the border
Module 15: Finishing touches
Module 2: Create the boxes with a freehand drawing
Module 3: Drawing and detailing of the motifs of the first box
Module 4: Drawing and detailing of the motifs of the Second box
Module 5: Drawing and detailing of the motifs of the third box
Module 6: Detailing of the design around the third box continues
Module 7: Drawing and detailing of the motifs of the fourth box
Module 8: Drawing & detailing of background
Module 9: Drawing and detailing of the motifs of the fifth box
Module 10: Detailing of the motifs of the fifth box continues
Module 11: Fill vibrant colors around the central motifs
Module 12: Fill vibrant colors around the other motifs
Module 13: Fill vibrant colors
Module 14: Fill vibrant colors in the border
Module 15: Finishing touches
Materials Needed
- Drawing Sheets / Chart Papers / Handmade paper 20*30 inches
- 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 use 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 due credit to the original artist (wherever available) in our marketing communications.
This is just a reference image; we will make it in typical Madhubani Style.
Duration
15 Hrs
Price
₹ 2700
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