31Aug
Perspective Drawing Techniques: Difference Between The East And West
Perspective in literature means ‘a point of view’. Similarly, in art, perspective is the technique of depicting objects from a fictional point of view in space.
29Aug
Learn Phad Painting Through Rooftop’s Phad Maestro Course
Phad painting is a technique of scroll painting that emphasises the Indian love of telling stories. Let’s look at how you can learn Phad painting from Rooftop’s Phad Maestro Course and become an accomplished traditional artist.
28Aug
Learn Pichwai Painting With Rooftop’s Pichwai Maestro Course
In the past, you may have stumbled upon colourful Pichwai motifs of cows below a tree, similar to the ones in the below picture. This famous style of painting is a traditional motif of the spiritual art form of Pichwai painting. The art style is delicate, desi, and decidedly spiritual. Pichwai art was traditionally passed
26Aug
Indian Food Paintings: A Visual Treat
From the Rogan josh of Kashmir to the banana chips of Tamil Nadu, Indian food is a vibrant mosaic of regional cuisines, with each reflecting its people’s rich heritage. Food has always held a special place in Indian culture; intertwined with traditions, rituals, and daily life. With a history as rich as its curries, India’s
25Aug
What To Keep In Mind While Switching To New Art Mediums
Introduction To Art Mediums Anything can be used to create art. You may have seen artwork made from trash, household items, leaves, and other unconventional materials. Art mediums are, simply put, the materials that you use to create art. Art mediums vary in shape, size, consistency, and colour and can be two-dimensional or three-dimensional. The
24Aug
National-level Art Competitions You Should Participate in Now!
Participating in art competitions is the best way to showcase your talent and skills to the wider world. They help you gain confidence and recognition and you get a chance to learn from artists who are better than you. Art competitions are essential for a country like India which has a rich heritage and produced many art geniuses. In this blog, we will look at a handful of national-level competitions you should participate in.
23Aug
Evolution of the Chamba School of Pahari Painting
Pahari painting has several schools of art and Chamba is one of them. These schools, in most of their aspects, are similar to one another, and gauging the differences between these schools requires a deep understanding of form and style. Here, we will take you through the changes and fluctuations the Chamba School of Pahari painting has gone through in its evolution. Its distinct traditions predominated its paintings while commingling with styles that came from the outside.
23Aug
How To Make Gond Art With Rooftop’s Gond Maestro Course
Attain Mastery Through Maestro Courses How do you learn the authentic techniques of an ancient art form that dates back to the 6th century CE? Obviously, you download the Rooftop app, join a workshop, or better yet, enrol in the Maestro course to learn how to make Gond art. Did you know that the neolithic
22Aug
Top 5 Art Trends That Need To Stay
Art Trends: Passing Phases That Leave A Lasting Impact Are trends meant to be fleeting? Or do they leave a lasting impact? Certain art trends may have seemed temporary in the past but played an influential role in the development of ‘art’ as we know it today. Art trends define the decisions that artists make
19Aug
Kalamkari Painting: Scroll Narratives and Block-Prints
‘Kalam’ means pen in Persian and ‘kari’ is for craft in Urdu. The term ‘Kalamkari’ originated with an alliance between Persian and Indian traders in the 17th century.