The Divine Melody: Krishna's Celestial Flute in Pichwai Panting

About the Workshop

Create this stunning and intricate Pichwai painting of "The Divine Melody: Krishna's Celestial Flute in Pichwai Panting " 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.

"The Divine Melody: Krishna's Celestial Flute in Pichwai ": This Pichwai painting depicts Lord Krishna playing his flute, with only his hands and flute visible, a unique compositional choice. The divine hands, rendered in blue, emerge from a luminous, ethereal backdrop, suggesting a celestial presence. Below, a herd of white cows gazes upwards, symbolizing devotion and surrender. Lotus flowers and leaves float on the water, adding a serene and natural element. The hanging roots from above create a sense of depth and mystery.

In this 2-week 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 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: The Divine Melody: Krishna's Celestial Flute in Pichwai

Date: 2nd to 12th June 2025 (Mon to Thurs)

Time: 8 PM to 9 PM IST

Duration: 8 sessions (8 Hours Approx.)

Original Price: ₹ 1999

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 learn the importance of the Cow in Pichwai Painting.
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

Module 2: How to give base colour to background

Module 3: How to do base colour of the cows

Module 4: How to do shading of the body

Module 5: How to do the detailing of the background

Module 6: How to do the shading of the Flowers

Module 7: How to do the shading of the hand

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.

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.

**The displayed image is a representational image from the net**

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