Chittara Art originated from the Shimoga district of Karnataka. The Deewaru tribals from Karnataka create the Chittara wall paintings. Women, particularly, make these art forms in traditional caves. The figures in Chittara painting are symbols of brides and grooms, fertility, the sowing of the auspicious paddy, birds, trees, animals etc. The Chittara art practitioners use
The word ‘Gond’ comes from ‘Kond’ which refers to green mountains. The tribal people living in the lush green mountains of Madhya Pradesh are referred to as Gondis. The Gond tribe is one of the largest tribal communities in India and is spread across various parts of the country including Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Bihar, Maharashtra,
Lippan art is a clay art form that is from the state of Gujarat, India. It is done by the village ladies from Kutch in order to decorate their homes. Traditionally, Lippan is made by adding mud and cow dung to the walls. In Lippan art, the intricate patterns use glass pieces to create designs.
Palette knife painting is the impasto technique of applying paint to the canvas using a painting knife. Master painters Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Cezanne, Marc Chagal and Henri Matisse were known for using this method of painting. Many contemporary artists are now ditching brush painting and using palette knife painting in order to create paintings.
Mithila artwork is made by the Maithili women of Nepal and goes back to the 7th century. The art form has been passed from generation to generation ever since. Mithila painting also known as Madhubani art in India and is a traditionally designed painting created by the women of various communities in the Mithila region
Whether it’s drawing on paper or folding it, both ways are fun and creative art experiences. Origami, the art of folding paper by Japanese cultural art, is still a prominent form of craft in modern art. People assume it to be a complex process of folding but it doesn’t have to be that way. And
Tie and dye is an ancient resist-dyeing technique. The process of tie and dye typically consists of folding, twisting, crumpling, or pleating a fabric and then dyeing it, which produces different textures through dyes. The fabrics are tied with threads or rubber bands, and these manipulations prior to the application of dyeing are called resists.
Mandalas are popular artworks due to their relaxing nature. The art form improves one’s inner peace and relaxation, develops concentration and creativity, and fuels the ability to think and express oneself better. Various studies have shown that mandalas have the power to reduce depression or anxiety, stress, and they also lower blood pressure and improve
Gouache paint is similar to watercolour and acrylic paint. Just like watercolour, one can mix it with water and use it across a canvas, paper or any other artistic surface. Gouache painting goes back to the 18th century at a time when it was used to create historically and visually appealing paintings. To spread awareness
Madhubani Jharokha Workshop with Mrunmayee
