WHAT YOU GET:
- Unlimited access to 16 hours recordings of already concluded LIVE workshop
- PDFs of pictures and materials shared during the workshop
- Online support for feedback and queries to help you complete the artwork
- Access to FOLK community, an enthusiastic and supportive group of art lovers. You also get access to 'Members Only' exclusive offers and launches
This is a 'paint along workshop' where we create the same artwork as shown on the promo
16 hours workshop | 8 sessions
ABOUT THE ARTFORM
Bengal Pattachitra is a traditional scroll painting format that narrates stories of epics and legends, woven in beautiful songs, known as 'Pater Gaan'.
Some Patuas settled in Kolkata outside the Kalighat temple for better avenues as it rose to popularity. They cut short the scrolls and started creating single panel artworks which could be produced quickly and sold as souvenirs. This style developed as a new school of art by the name of Kalighat Pattachitra.
WHAT WE LEARN
Chalchitra is a Bengali word where Chal means covering. It is drawn in Pratima Chala. So, it is called Chalchitra. Patua, the artists of Chalchitra called it as Pata Lekha, means the writing of Pattachitra. It is also called Durga Chala, Debi Chala.
In this intensive workshop, we paint a Mahishasurmardini chalchitra understanding the story and its relevance, the tradition and history of Chalchitra and also largely of Bengal Pattachitra as well.
We start from understanding the basics, practicing the faces and figures and gradually step-by-step, we make the artwork learning the authentic way of painting and detailing. You will be supported personally on and off the sessions.
We stress on understanding the concepts so it is easy and quick for you to adapt the style. Also, we lay special attention to know the history of the artform and the people practicing it to create a closer bond with the artform.
THE ARTIST:
Uttam Chitrakar belongs to a traditional Patua family from the Noya Village, Pingla, West Medinipur. Noya.He started painting at the young age. His style is contemporary and super neat.
MATERIALS:
Artist would work on 24"x18" watercolor sheet with natural colors. You may use:
- Watercolor paper/ handmade paper/ canvas
- Watercolor/ Poster / Acrylic colors
- Few round brushes
- Basic stationery
*Natural colors used by artist are available as a set of 10 colors for Rs. 1700 + $
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