Bengal School of Art Painting Class in Berlin
Get to know the Bengal School of Art and create your first painting by drawing the Indian way.
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Duration: 12h
English
Berlin
What to expect
- Learn the Bengal School style
- Blend realism with Indian art
- Lectures plus hands-on painting
About this class
As an artist, my style is strongly influenced and inspired by European realism. It feels at times that my inner self has two definitive likings. On one hand, it's the realism; be it the anat…
What you’ll do in the class
It will be a 4-day over 2 weeks workshop. Every Saturday, starting from 30th July 2022. The format will be a presentation, and talk followed by the drawing sessions.
- Day 1: Introduction of the participants followed by a talk on the Indian style of painting, emphasising on the stylisation of the forms. Drawing exercises to start drawing the Indian way.
- Day 2: Stylising the realistic form. Understanding and translating the rhythm. The Proportions, Rhythm of figure, drapery. The face- Understanding the expressions through eyes. The face- Understanding the expressions through eyes. The face- Understanding the expressions through eyes.
- Day 3: Colouring; This is divided into two parts. Part 1 is about choosing the right colours. The application of the colours. Wash technique.
- Day 4: The outline; the most important element of this style of painting is the outline. This delicate technique is fascinating as well as therapeutic.
Dates:
- 19.08 + 20.08
- 26.08 + 27.08
- Each date from 12 pm to 3 pm
What is included in the class?
- Non-alcoholic drinks and snacks
- Basic drawing materials
What to bring to the class
Stationery watercolor/acrylic color sets, paint brushes (round and flat, thin to thick), palate, watercolor papers, or sketchbooks, cleaning cloth, water container, drawing board and drawing…
Who is the class suitable for?
- Art enthusiasts interested in exploring traditional Indian painting styles.
- Beginners and intermediate artists who want to learn stylization techniques, including form, rhythm, and expressions.
- People passionate about cultural art forms who wish to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of Indian art.
- Individuals looking for a creative, therapeutic activity, as the course emphasizes therapeutic techniques like the delicate outlining process.
- Students of art or hobbyists wanting to experiment with watercolor and wash techniques.
- Anyone interested in structured learning, as the course spans multiple sessions over two weeks with both theory and practical drawing exercises.
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