Sri Vishnu Viswaroop In Pattachitra Painting

About the workshop

Enjoy the learning of "Sri Vishnu Viswaroop In Pattachitra Painting" form using traditional motifs and techniques with national awardee artist Mr. Bhaskar Mohapatra

Pattachitra is an ancient art form from Odisha, India, dating back to the 12th century. Chitrakars use 100% natural colors from conch shells and minerals to create intricate paintings on surfaces like cloth, palm leaves, wood, and jewelry. The art depicts Hindu mythological stories, particularly around Lord Jagannath, Vaishnavism, and local folk tales, reflecting Odia tradition. Evolving, Pattachitra adapted to British and European tastes in the 19th century, preserving its rich legacy with vibrant colors and intricate details, offering a captivating visual representation of Odia culture.

Sri Vishnu Viswaroop In Pattachitra Painting: This Pattachitra painting of Sri Vishnu’s Vishwaroop depicts his grand and cosmic form. The artwork shows Lord Vishnu as vast and infinite, encompassing countless beings, gods, and the entire universe within his form. Every detail, from his multiple arms holding divine weapons to the intricate patterns, symbolizes his supreme power and omnipresence. The painting reflects devotion and awe, using vibrant colors and bold lines to narrate this divine vision.

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 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!

Learning Objectives and Modules

Learn the intricate design and techniques of Pattachitra paintings along with live artist interaction. Also, learn the importance of Sri Vishnu Viswaroop, the folk stories behind the paintings, their relevance in modern times, and the peculiar features of Pattachitra painting, from base coloring to detailing.

What we will learn :

To learn the History of the art and detailed story about motifs.
Detailed knowledge about the process of making canvas as well as natural colors.
To learn the importance of Vishnu ji in Pattachitra Painting
Learn intricate colouring and how to use complementary colours

Module Details

Module 1: How to do Base color

Module 2: How to do Base color

Module 3: Learn how to outline the main motif.

Module 4: Learn how to outline and detail work.

Module 5: Detailing of the design of the background

Module 6: Create elements of Jewelry and detailing work.

Module 7: How to create Jewelry and detailing work

Module 8: How to do inner border detailing

Module 9: How to do outer border detailing

Module 10: How do the finishing touches

Materials Needed

Material Needed:
• Chart Papers / Canvas -12*17 Inches
• Pencils / Eraser / Sharpener
• Black Colour Pen / Thin Marker
• Acrylic Colors
• Long Hair Brushes: 0/1/2/3
(Basic Sketch Would Be Provided As Pre-Work For Tracing / Sketching)

About the Master Artist

Bhaskar Mohapatra, a national award-winning Pattachitra artist, comes from a long lineage of hereditary chitrakars. He carries forward the legacy of Orissa's native art form where no pencil or charcoal is used for the preliminary drawings.

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.