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Nandi’s Sacred Narrative in Madhubani Art
Nandi’s Sacred Narrative in Madhubani Art
About the workshop
Create a beautiful "Nandi’s Sacred Narrative in Madhubani Art" 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.
Nandi’s Sacred Narrative in Madhubani Art: This striking Madhubani painting depicts the sacred bull Nandi, the vahana of Lord Shiva, rendered in a sophisticated monochrome style against a vibrant red backdrop. Inside the body of Nandi, we can observe intricate depictions of deities, including Lord Shiva with Parvati in Ardhnarishwar form. The fine line work, characteristic of the Kachni style, creates a rich texture of patterns, lotuses, and geometric shapes that define the inner scenes. A notable contrast is achieved by the bold red background, which makes the detailed black-and-white figure pop with intense visual energy. Each figure, including Nandi himself, features the large, expressive, almond-shaped eyes. The double-lined border framing the artwork adds a sense of structure and completion to the complex internal imagery. By embedding gods and ritualistic symbols within the bull, the artist emphasizes the divine nature of all living beings within Hindu philosophy.
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: Nandi’s Sacred Narrative in Madhubani Art
Dates: 5th to 17th Jan 2026(Mon to Fri.)
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm IST
Duration: 10 sessions (10Hours approx.)
Original Price: ₹ 1800
Dates: 5th to 17th Jan 2026(Mon to Fri.)
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm IST
Duration: 10 sessions (10Hours 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 mythology in Madhubani Painting.
- To learn the technique of Madhubani 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 customising them to the theme.
Module 2: Create the central motif of Nandi with a freehand drawing
Module 3: Create the motif of Ardhnarishwar with a freehand drawing
Module 4: Drawing & detailing of Ram ji and Sita ji
Module 5: Drawing & detailing of the motif, Krishna ji
Module 6: Drawing & detailing of the motif Ganesh Ji and Lakshmi Ji
Module 7: Detailing of the design around central and secondary motifs
Module 8: Drawing & detailing of the Leaves
Module 9: Drawing & detailing of background
Module 10: Fill vibrant red colours in the background
Materials Needed
- Some Colored Drawing Sheets / Chart Papers / 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 due credit to the original artist (wherever available) in our marketing communications.
Credit of the Reference Picture: Abhishek Kumar Sharma
Duration
10 Hrs
Price
$ 20
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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Structured Art Learning: Mastering Madhubani with Catterfly
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