Rejuvenated with Madhubani Art
Peacock : Symbolism of Life and Prosperity
Peacock : Symbolism of Life and Prosperity
About the workshop
Create a beautiful "Peacock: Symbolism of Life and Prosperity" 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.
"Peacock: Symbolism of Life and Prosperity": This Madhubani painting beautifully highlights the peacock, a bird that symbolizes beauty, pride, prosperity, and spirituality in Indian culture. The artist has decorated the peacock with intricate patterns, fine line work, and vibrant colors that are characteristic of traditional Mithila art. The large flowing feathers filled with small bird motifs create a rich and imaginative composition inspired by nature. In Indian tradition, the peacock is considered sacred and is often associated with love, purity, and divine protection. The detailed dotted textures and decorative border enhance the elegance and visual harmony of the artwork. Soft shades of blue, green, orange, pink, and black give the painting a balanced and graceful folk-art appearance. Overall, this painting celebrates the magnificence of the peacock and reflects the deep connection between nature, symbolism, and artistic tradition in Madhubani painting.
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: Peacock: Symbolism of Life and Prosperity
Dates: 27th July to 7th August (Mon to Fri.)
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm IST
Duration: 10 sessions (10 Hours Approx.)
Original Price: ₹ 2100
Dates: 27th July to 7th August (Mon to Fri.)
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm IST
Duration: 10 sessions (10 Hours Approx.)
Original Price: ₹ 2100
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 the peacock 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 customising them to the theme.
Module 2: Continue creating border
Module 3: Create the central motif of the peacock with a freehand drawing
Module 4: Create motifs of the lower area
Module 5: Detailing of the lower area
Module 6: Detailing of the design of the peacock
Module 7: Detailing of the design of the peacock
Module 8: Fill vibrant colours around the central motifs
Module 9: Fill vibrant colours around the central motifs
Module 10: Finishing Touches
Materials Needed
- Drawing Sheets / Chart Papers / Handmade paper 22*22 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 Madhubani Style.
Duration
10 Hrs
Price
₹ 2100
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