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Smita Choudhary felt the spirit of devotion while painting an elaborate Puri Jagannath Yatra in Pattachitra style at a recent Catterfly online class.
Tribhangi Krishna in Pattachitra Art
Tribhangi Krishna in Pattachitra Art
About the workshop
Enjoy the learning of Pattachitra painting "Tribhangi Krishna in Pattachitra Art " 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. Artists, called Chitrakars, use 100% natural colors from conch shells and minerals to create intricate paintings on various 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.
Tribhangi Krishna in Pattachitra Art: This Pattachitra painting portrays Lord Krishna in the graceful Tribhangi posture, symbolizing divine beauty, rhythm, and eternal joy. Krishna is shown playing the flute, representing love, harmony, and the call of the divine that attracts all living beings. The large circular red halo behind the figure emphasizes his cosmic presence and spiritual radiance. Bold black outlines, flat planes of color, and intricate ornamental detailing are characteristic features of traditional Pattachitra painting from Odisha. The vibrant use of purple, red, yellow, and white reflects the natural pigment tradition followed by Pattachitra artists. Decorative floral motifs and patterned borders enhance the visual richness and storytelling quality of the artwork.
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 the motif, 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 understand the history and significance of Goddess Padmasana Mahagauri motifs in Pattachitra art.
- To learn the basic techniques of Pattachitra painting, including line work, color application, and shading.
- To develop skills in creating intricate details and ornamentation specific to the Kandap Hans depiction.
Module Details :
Module 1 to 5
Module 1: How to do base colouring
Module 2: Giving Base colour to the ornaments and background
Module 3: How to do Outlining
Module 4: How to do outlining and detailing using black
Module 2: Giving Base colour to the ornaments and background
Module 3: How to do Outlining
Module 4: How to do outlining and detailing using black
Module 5 to 8
Module 5: Continuing outlining and detailing with deep red on the ornaments
Module 6: Completing detailing with deep red and black
Module 7: Completing leaf detailing and various other details in the painting
Module 8: Making the borders
Module 7: Completing leaf detailing and various other details in the painting
Module 8: Making the borders
Materials Needed
Material Needed:
- Chart Papers / Canvas -12*17 Inches
- Acrylic Colors
- Pencils / Eraser / Sharpener/Black Colour Pen / Thin Marker
- Long Hair Brushes: 0/1/2/3
(Basic Sketch Would Be Provided As Pre-Work For Tracing / Sketching)
About the Master Artist
Bhaskar Mohapatra is an award-winning Pattachitra artist from Odisha, India, known for vibrant scroll paintings without pencil or charcoal sketches. He continues a family tradition of hereditary chitrakars, emphasizing cultural and familial importance. Using traditional methods for colors and canvases adds authenticity, preserving Pattachitra's cultural heritage. Bhaskar's diverse themes and award-winning work contribute to the versatility and significance of Pattachitra art nationally, aiding its continuation and revitalization.
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.
Duration
10 Hrs
Price
