Fresco Course

Prof Sharma explains his father's dream about building a Shilp Mandir - a Temple of Sculptures at Banasthali in Rajasthan.

It is a common belief that Fresco originated in Europe. However, the practice was active in Rajasthan's medieval palaces. Prof. Devinandan Sharma is believed to be one of the few pioneers who revived the art again.

Watch and learn as your mentor Prof. Bhawani Shankar Sharma highlights his journey into mastering the art of Fresco painting.

Also known as 'Shekhawati' in the local language, Jaipur Frescoes have a distinct style and texture. Prof. Sharma points out the features that separate Jaipur's Fresco from others.

Here's a quick overview on the use of Lime - a key ingredient for creating Fresco paintings.

A complete Fresco usually takes months to complete. Unlike normal paintings, Frescos cannot be created on a readymade canvas. The entire process is explained by Prof. Sharma in this video

Jaipur Fresco or Shekhawati art in itself has numerous types and themes. These styles can clearly seen at palaces and monuments in Rajasthan.

This module introduces you to the Rajasthani fresco art of Arayash that dates back to 1600 BCE. It has been used extensively for drawing, decorating, and simple plastering in ancient houses, temples, forts, palaces, etc.

The technique of fresco painting was prevalent in Amer, Jaipur, Pushkar Shekhawat, Alwar, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Nagaur, Kota, Bundi, Uniara and other places.

Did you know? Back in the day fresco walls were made to keep the house cool from the inside and it was also used inside water tanks to keep the water cool and hygienic.

In this module, learn the use of specific materials such as lime, marble powder and Karni, their reasons, and the order followed to make an artwork using the Arayash style.

Here, the artist shows you the importance of steel frames which are used to create base for the surface plastering.

The artist shows you how to use frames on tile in order to start the lime coat process.

In this lesson, we will will guide you through the step-by-step lime preparation procedure, from selecting the right quality lime to achieving the desired consistency and colour.

In this lesson, we will dive into the fascinating world of creating colours for frescoes, allowing you to add vibrancy and visual interest to your artwork.

In this module, the artist shows you how to make a ground mix which will be applied to the Diya and Sandstone as a primer.

The artist shows you how the mixture of lime and marble powder is used as a base material to achieve proper consistency and smoothening.

In this module, the artist shows you how to properly apply the ground mixture to the wet Diya using brushes.

In this module, the artist shows you how to properly apply the ground mixture to the Sandstone using karni, batakda, and other materials.

In this module, the artist shows you how to make a ground mix which will be applied to the Diya as a primer.

The artist shows you how the mixture of lime and marble powder is used as a base material to achieve proper consistency and smoothening.

In this module, the artist shows you how to properly apply the ground mixture to the wet Diya using brushes.

The artist shows you how to apply the lime paste on the outer plaster of Diya so that it can get hard.

Once the first coat has dried, a small wooden or metal stick is gently tapped across the surface to detect unevenness. Then a coat of lime paste is applied to smoothen it out.

The artist shows you how to apply two more layers of lime paste coat and let it rest for some minutes.

The artist shows you how to apply two more layers of lime paste coat and let it rest for some minutes.

Here, the artist recaps the tools and their usage such as smoothening, layering, plastering, fixing, flattening the surface, and adding fine lines.

Here the artist shows you a quick trick to keep the lime plaster safe using Malmal cloth.

Here the artist shows you how to even out the coated surface so we can begin colouring.

Here the artist shows you how to even out the coated surface so we can begin colouring.

The artist explains the selection of natural earth, stone, and mineral colours that are most suitable for fresco painting.

In this module, the artist explains how the colours are applied on the surface with the help of a brush and fingers.

Here the artist explains the process of fixing where colours are made flat according to intensity, tones, and finished polishing.

Here, the artist shows you how to prepare the surface using the ground mix for the flat colouring and finishing process.

Here the artist applies lime paste on the dried surface of the tile.

Here the artist explains how the Jaipur frescos, which are also known as Alagilla and Morakasi, are different from the Italian frescoes.

The artist explains how various forms, designs, and concepts such as religious symbolism, flora, and fauna are used in Fresco paintings.

Artist explains why the use of a pure lime coat plays a crucial role in the finished effect.

The artist will demonstrate how to use a needle and tracing paper or butter paper to trace patterns. You will use geru colours or a charcoal pencil for this process.

Here, the artist explains how Goti stone and Karni is used to spot the inconsistent layers in surface.

In this module, the artist makes a painting using the free hand technique and later gives it a final touch using Goti

In this module, the artist shows you how to position the steel frame in order to make a mould for the fresco.

Here, the artist adds ground mix of lime paste and marble powder into the hollow frame using karni.

Here, the artist instructs us to remove the excess paste from the edges of the frame and keep it steady for next 24hrs.

Here, the artist adds another coat of ground mix on to the surface for consistency.

Here, the artist gives us a brief about the upcoming process of fixing and coloring.

Here, the artist gives us a brief about the upcoming process of fixing and coloring.

Here the artist instructs to soak the tile in the water for 24hrs. This can change according to the weather conditions.

In this module, Artist shows us a process of Ground mix application on the stone using Karni and a 1/3 ratio which strengthens the base.

Here, the artist instructs how to apply the Lime paste and water once the base is dry.

Here, the artist smoothens the surface with Goti for the next process of Line drawing.

In this module, the artist begins drawing a scene of a fair on the surface using brush and colors.

In this module, the artist goes over a wide variety of topics such as the use of colors by artists, the crux of the fresco technique, various themes which can be explored in this artform and the importance of contemporary innovation.

Here, the artist begins the process of fixing where each character is closely retouched with Nehla and Goti to get an even color finish.

The artist shows how to smoothen the surface using Goti and Nehla to get polished finish.

Here, artist shows how dried coconut oil is rubbed over the stone using water for a glazed finish.

The artist instructs us that once the oil is applied to the artwork, make sure to use goti to make the surface smooth.

Artist shows how to smoothen the surface using Goti and Nehla to get polished finish.

Here, the artist shows how to apply oil with hands after brushing off any solid material and dirt.

This is a recap of everything that we learnt and practised in this Maestro Course.