Traditional Kerala mural painting online classes
Advanced level
Advanced level course teaches you to paint large portraits of diety figures. The level of details are comparatively high considering the beginners and intermediate levels. Application of various mural painting techniques are covered in advanced level. Each diety figure are painted as mentioned in 'Dhyana Shlokas'.
Course details
There are two themes to select. Each theme is based on specific 'Dhyana Shlokas' . The mesurement system used here is in 'Nava Thalam'. 'Nava' meaning nine. Thalam refers to an old measurement unit which was used in sculpting figures (temples) and painting murals.
Theme 1 : Mahavishnu
In this theme lord Mahavishnu is painted in a standing posture. The measurement system used here is 'Nava thalam'. ie., the body of the figure is divided into 9 specific parts. The standing posture is in 'Samabhanga'. Different types of ornaments, dress and weapons are covered in detail. Portrayed with 4 hands, with different weapons and padmam.
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The student will be taught to sketch, with specific measuremtns and paint using different shading techniques in a step by step manner. Two practice themes are provided along with this theme for students who wish to join directly.
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At the end of the course the student will be having 3 completed paintings.
Fees
Rs 25,000/-
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Fees can be paid in instalments.
Medium of instruction
Instructions in pre-recorded videos are in Malayalam. English subtitles are added who does not understand Malayalam. The tutor will be communicating in Malayalam/English.
Syllabus
Sketching (using measurements) in Navathaalam, border customization, color tone selection, color mixing ratios, shading techniques, background finishing and black outline.
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Ornaments, dress and weapons
Kireedam, Makaram, Kundalam, Chevipoov, Tholvala, Niksham, Skantha mala, Haaram, Chakram, Shanku, Gadha, Padmam, Kadeebandham, Upaveedham, Kanganam, Keyuram, Noopuram, Padasaram, Ottanakku, Andhara daamam, Bahya daamam, Mukta daamam and Anguleeyakam.
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Other objects
Latha, Manimala, Prabhavalayam and Peedam.
Materials Required
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Two A3 size canvas and One 3.5 x 2.5 Feet (length x width) canvas.
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Pencil (Preferably HB or H), Eraser and Sharpner.
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Practice sheet paper.
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Acrylic colors - Permanent Yellow Deep, Permanent Yellow Medium, Yellow Ochre, Scarlet Lake, Burnt Sienna, Prussian Blue, SAP Green, Viridian Hue and Acrylic Black.
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Brushes - 000/00 long hair or any other pointed brush, Round brushes (Size 7/8/9)
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Angula Ruler (Will guide you to make one)
Duration
No time duration. Take your own time.
Class timings
No specific timings. The tutor will be available over WhatsApp from 10 am till 10 pm all day. IST.
Theme 2 : Mahalakshmi
In this theme godess Mahalakshmi is in a sitting posture. She is sitting in padmasana on a giant lotus flower. The measurement system used here is in 'Nava Thalam'. Precious gems and stones are pouring out from the flower hanging from the latha. She is portrayed with 4 hands, bearing weapons and abhaya and varadha mudras.
The student will be taught to sketch, with specific measuremtns and paint using different shading techniques in a step by step manner. Two practice themes are provided along with this theme for students who wish to join directly. At the end of the course the student will be having 3 completed paintings.
Fees
Rs 25,000/-
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Fees can be paid in instalments.
Medium of instruction
Instructions in pre-recorded videos are in Malayalam. English subtitles are added who does not understand Malayalam. The tutor will be communicating in Malayalam/English.
Syllabus
Sketching (using measurements) in Pancha thalam, border customization, color tone selection, color mixing ratios, shading techniques, background finishing and black outline.
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Ornaments, dress and weapons
Kireedam, Kundalam, Chevipoov, Tholvala, Niksham, Skantha mala, Haaram, Chakram, Shanku, Channaveeram, Kanganam, Keyuram, Noopuram, Padasaram, Bahya Daamam, Katcha Daamam and Anguleeyakam.
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Other objects
Latha, Padmam and Kaalum Poovum.
Materials Required
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Two A3 size canvas and One 3.5 x 2.5 Feet (length x width) canvas.
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Pencil (Preferably HB or H), Eraser and Sharpner.
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Practice sheet paper.
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Acrylic colors - Permanent Yellow Medium, Permanent Yellow Deep, Yellow Ochre, Scarlet Lake, Burnt Sienna, Prussian Blue, SAP Green, Viridian Hue and Acrylic Black.
-
Brushes - 000/00 long hair or any other pointed brush, Round brushes (Size 7/8/9)
-
Angula Ruler (Will guide you to make one)
Duration
No time duration. Take your own time.
Class timings
No specific timings. The tutor will be available over WhatsApp from 10 am till 10 pm all day. IST.
How classes are conducted?
All our classes are conducted in google classroom with the help of detailed pre-recorded videos. Each section of the selected theme has a seperate video, which explains the process in detail. The student will start on a practice sheet. She/He are expected to watch the first video (ie., sketching), which will be available in the classroom. After watching the video completely the student will start sketching on a practice sheet. When the sketching is over, she/he will be sending the image to the tutor via WhatsApp. The image will be reviewed by the tutor and will be sending it back with the necessary corrections and instructions. The student will be making the correction in the practice sheet and sending it back again for review. This process will continue until the sketching is perfect. After succesful completion of each step the next video will be added to the classroom. The tutor will be available on class WhatsApp from 10 am till 10 pm (12 hrs, all days) for guiding, corrections and clearing doubts. So, there is no time duration and specific timings for the class.