About the Course
This course introduces students to the rich cultural tradition of Phad painting, a form of Rajasthani folk art. The focus will be on creating a Phad-style depiction of the Hanuman Chalisa, an iconic devotional hymn. By the end of the course, students will have created a vibrant, storytelling Phad artwork based on the verses of the Hanuman Chalisa.
Online Hanuman Chalisa Painting in Phad Shaili
Onetime payment: ₹10,000 Inclusive of all taxes
or
In two instalments of Rs 6000 each.
Duration : 3 Months
Online Artist Contact session: Twice a week
Time: 06:00 – 08:00 pm
Total Number of sessions: 12
Size of the Painting: 36 x 48 inches
Dedicated Whatsapp Group for One-on-One guidance
Recordings will be provided for 6 Months
Lokesh Joshi
Phad Artist
What You will learn in this course
- History & Origin of Phad Paintings
- About Father of Contempory Phad painting Pradeep Mukerji
- Key Features of Phad Art: Use of scrolls, Storytelling traditions, Stylistic motifs.
- Introduction to Hanuman Chalisa: Themes, symbols and stories within 40 verses
- Phad painting Techniques and Materials – Preparation of traditional canvas, Natural Colours, brushes etc. Also discuss Modern alternatives.
- Sketching and drawing of key characters and iconic symbols: Hanuman, Ram, Sita, Shiva, Tulsidas, Gada, Mountains and animals etc.
- Sketching and Layout planning
- Linework and outline: Kacha khaka
- Colouring and pattern in deatil
- Final Outline and intricate border.
Phad Painting Classes
About the Artist Lokesh Joshi
Lokesh Joshi, a skilled Phad artist from Bhilwara, Rajasthan, began painting at the young age of 10. He hails from a family deeply rooted in the Phad tradition, where his mother became the first female Phad artist. Breaking societal norms, his father taught her the family’s painting tradition, a role previously reserved for men. Lokesh has since carried forward this legacy, becoming a respected figure in Phad painting, known for his intricate and vibrant work. Through his dedication, he continues to preserve and modernize the art, inspiring future generations.