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Bhil Course

Bhil Course

Bhil Maestro Course by Padma Shri Artist Bhuri Bai

  • Duration 7.5 Hours
  • Level Multi-Level
  • Language Hindi, English
₹10,000.00
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About Maestro Course

Bhil painting is a tribal art form that displays the relationship between nature and the community. In our Bhil Maestro Course, you will learn authentic techniques of this traditional art form, from master artist Bhuri Bai. She is a Padma Shri Awardee, who will take you through dots, dashes, bright colours, and vivid patterns that dominate tribal Bhil art.

Lessons

Artist Introduction

Introduction to Shrimati Bhuri Bai

Meet master artist, Padma Shri Bhuri Bai ji who has been practising the Bhil art form for decades!

Colours of Bhil Painting

Colours used in Bhil art

The artist tells you what kinds of paints were used traditionally. She also explains what colours are used today and why.

Basic Motifs

Basic Motifs in Bhil art

In this module, Bhuri Bai ji shall guide you through the prominent motifs in Bhil art form.

Basic Course (Galbapsi)

Sketching

In this module, the artist shall give a brief introduction to the art form. Following this, you shall begin with sketching the outlines using a pencil.

Outline and Colour filling

In this module, you will learn how to use a paintbrush to outline the sketch and finger imprints to make designs. You shall also be introduced to the usage of the signature dot pattern of Bhil art to define your work.

Beautification

Here, you will learn how to use colours to add details, fill in desired empty spaces, and what symbolic motifs are to be added to the bharadi artwork.

Basic Course (Bharadi)

Sketching

In this module, you shall begin by following the artist, and draw the sketch using a pencil.

Colouring

Using colours, you will now fill in colours to your sketch.

Detailing

In this module, you will learn to add the signature dot patterns that are used to add details to the characters and objects in the painting.

Intermediate Course

Drawing with the brush

In this module, you will learn to directly make the characters with a paintbrush.

Detailing and Filling the colours

In this step, you will learn to use different colours to add characters, details, and signature dot patterns to your artwork.

Advanced Course

Sketching

In this module, you will learn to draw the sketch using a pencil.

Colour filling

Now, you shall be using a paintbrush to fill in colours to your sketch.

Adding Details

In this module, you will then learn to use a fine paintbrush to fill the peacock with a dot pattern; and also other details.

Material Includes

  • Brushes (4)
  • Colours (4)
  • A4 Size Paper (5)

About Artist

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Bhuri Bai

Bhuri Bai ji made her first wall paintings at the age of ten in her village in the district of Jahuba, which lies on the border between Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. After moving to Bhopal to find work she met Jagdish Swaminathan, the great figure of modern Indian art, theoretician, and co-founder of the Bharat Bhavan, the only Indian museum that places rural and urban art on equal standing. Bhuri Bai ji is one of the very first women in her tribe to paint on paper and canvas. Bhuri Bai now works as an artist at the Adivasi Lok Kala Academy in Bhopal. Selected Exhibition, Workshops, and Collections 1. Given Power: From Tradition to Contemporary, Blueprint21 + Exhibit320, Delhi, 2017 2. Vernacular, in the Contemporary, Devi Art Foundation, Bangalore, 2010-2011 3. Other Masters of India, Muse du Quai Branly, Paris, 2010 4. Now that the Trees Have Spoken, Pundole Gallery, Mumbai, 2009 5. Freedom, Centre for International Modern Art (CIMA), Kolkata, 2008 Awards 1. Shikhar Samman, Government of Madhya Pradesh, 1986 2. Ahalya Samman, 1998 3. Rani Durgavati Award, 2009 4. Padma Shri Award, 2021

Certification

Submitting your artwork for review by maestro artists provides an opportunity for critique, validation and detailed feedback. With the added bonus of receiving a certificate, you can showcase your creativity and potentially turn your artwork into a masterpiece!

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