Chapter 1: Phad Painting Multi-Level Course

1. Artist Introduction – National Awardee Kalyan Joshi

This module introduces you to the master artist, National award winner Shri Kalyan Joshi Ji, who is globally established and known for his decades of experience in Phad painting.

2. Introduction to the Phad Painting

Discover the history, origin, vibrant colour usage, and intricate borders of the Phad art form. While being a 700-year-old scroll painting of India, it is also one of the richest folk art.

3. Practical Implementation of the Phad Painting

Age-old, traditional painting techniques often raise doubts and questions in practical implementation, therefore this module gives you an understanding of the authentic process of Phad art painting.

4. History of Phad Painting

Discover where Phad art originated and what was the technique or colours used for Phad painting.

5. Phad Painting Canvas- Making Process

Phad art is known for its canvas-making process. Understand in this module what goes into preparing the Phad canvas. Although you will use paper this process shall help you understand the know-how of Phad art.

6. Phad Painting Colour-making Process

This module gives you a peek into the handmade natural colours obtained from grinding rocks and stones used for Phad art painting.

7. Phad Painting Basic Course Introduction

This module welcomes you to the basic course of Phad painting and states the prerequisites for the course.

9. Border Designs of Phad Painting

Learn the variations and colour combinations used for decorating a Phad art painting.

10. Pre-requisites of Phad Painting

Go through this module to get a better understanding of figures, elements and motifs of Phad art painting.

Chapter 2: Phad Painting Basic Course

Introduction to Basic Motifs of the Phad Painting

Welcome to the Basic Course! In this module, you will learn major yet simple motifs of Phad painting

1. Basic Sketching

Here you will learn gradually how to begin the sketching of one simple Phad art style figure along with supporting motifs.

2. Colouring the Artwork

The fun begins now! This module shall teach you how to mix primary colours and fill the sketch.

3. Creating Borders & Outline

This module helps you to draw the borders of Phad painting with further detail that shall enhance your Phad art.

Chapter 3: Phad Painting Intermediate Course

Introduction to Intermediate Course

Welcome to the Intermediate Course! This course shall guide you through the sketching and painting of relatively more detailed Phad art patterns.

1. Intermediate Artwork Sketching

Although the sketching, bordering and colouring techniques remain the same this module helps you to add more details to the Phad art motifs.

2. Intermediate Artwork Colouring

Follow Kalyan Joshi Ji as he teaches how to mix and create different colours to make a specific shade. This module will help you to learn brushstrokes and grip while making Phad art.

3. Intermediate Artwork Border and Outline

By the end of this module, you shall be able to add details to the Phad motifs and borders and your Phad art painting is ready!

Chapter 4: Gond Painting Advanced Course

Introduction to Advanced Course

Welcome to the Advanced Course! Here, Shri Kalyan Joshi ji explains the complex collaterals and traditions of Phad art painting.

1. Advanced Artwork Sketching

Follow the artist as he teaches in simple steps the sketching of a complex composition of Phad art motifs that portrays human figures, animals, musical instruments and much more.

2. Advanced Artwork Colouring

The key takeaway of this module is understanding colour placement and filling of intricate motifs to keep the balance in your Phad painting.

3. Advanced Artwork Outline

This module covers the technique of final touches and outlining of your Phad art painting. At the end of this module, your Phad art will be ready!