Krishna Playing the Flute

About the Workshop

Create this stunning and intricate Pichwai painting of "Krishna Playing the Flute " with native artist Mr. Rajnish Nimbark. Learn this ancient art form's motifs, techniques, and history under close Rajnishji's guidance.

Pichwai painting: Pichwai painting traces its origins back over 400 years to Nathdwara, near Udaipur in Rajasthan, India. These exquisite artworks, crafted on cloth, are renowned for their intricate details and captivating beauty. Pichwai paintings primarily depict various episodes from the life of Lord Krishna, showcasing scenes from his divine journey and mythological narratives.

"Krishna Playing the Flute ": This Pichwai painting depicts the graceful figure of Lord Krishna standing in a gentle tribhanga posture while playing the flute. The painting shows Krishna dressed in ornate garments decorated with gold jewelry and delicate patterns. His peacock feather crown adds divine symbolism and beauty to the composition. The calm expression on his face reflects peace and spiritual charm. On one side, blooming lotus flowers and leaves create a serene natural setting. The lotus plants symbolize purity, devotion, and the sacred environment of Vrindavan. The soft blue background enhances the divine presence of Krishna. Fine detailing in the ornaments and clothing highlights the traditional craftsmanship of Pichwai art. The balanced composition with Krishna and the lotus vines creates harmony and elegance.

In this 2-week 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 region's culture. 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 this ancient art form's motifs, techniques, and history. Sign up for the workshop today!

Theme: Krishna Playing the Flute

Date:31st March to 11th April 2026 (Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat.)

Time: 8 PM to 9 PM IST

Duration: 8 sessions (8 Hours Approx.)

Original Price: ₹ 2500

Learning Objectives and Modules

Learn the intricate design and techniques of Pichwai painting along with live artist interaction. Also, learn the importance and the folk stories behind the paintings, and their relevance in modern times.

What we will learn :

To understand the religious and cultural significance of motifs in Pichwai painting, explore its symbolism, artistic techniques, and devotional context.
To learn the intricate detailing of the Pichwai painting
To learn the technique of shading used in Pichwai Painting
To learn how to make jewelry in Pichwai painting
Learn intricate colouring and how to use complementary colours

Module Details

Module 1: Preparing the sketch & base colour of the background

Module 2: How to do the base colour of the lotus and leaves

Module 3: How to give base colour to Krishna's body and face

Module 4: How to do the shading & detailing of the lotus

Module 5: How to do the shading & detailing of the leaves

Module 6: How to do shading of the body and face

Module 7: How to do detailing of jewelry

Module 8: Adding Finishing Touches

Materials Needed

• 16 * 20 inches Chart papers / Canvas
• Pencils / Eraser / Sharpener
• Black colour Pen / Thin marker
• Colors: Crimson Red, White, Black, Cadmium Yellow, Sap Green, Yellow ochre, Prussian blue, Cobalt blue, Metallic Golden, Burnt Sienna, Scarlet red, Ultramarine blue, chrome yellow, light green
• Brushes (000, 00, 0, 1 2 4 8 10 12 14 16 18 number)

(Basic sketch would be provided as pre-work for tracing/sketching)

About the Master Artist

Mr. Rajnish Nimbark ji is a State Award-winning artist from Jaipur, Rajasthan in India. He comes from a family of artists who have practiced traditional Pichwai painting for generations.

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.

**Displayed image is a representational image from the net**

*Source*

Contact details to Learn More

E-Mail: info@catterfly.art

Phone: +916393897910

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Duration

8 Hrs

Price

₹ 2500

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