Most of us, are familiar with Kerala Mural Art. It is originated in Kerala. These paintings represent the rich and colorful heritage of Kerala. Earlier these were made on walls of temples, depicting many mythological stories. The colorful paintings now has taken a special place in design world. It is becoming popular in dress designing, jewels designing , interior designing etc.
I have already shared about the Kerala Mural paintings made on Bamboo.
In Kerala mural paintings, the bright colors and the right combination of the colors make you awestruck. The right combination of colors, paired with fine lines with black paint and white background, beautiful and big eyes of the figures and the special technique used for ornamentation of the figures are specialties of Kerala Mural painting.
Closer view:
I have already shared about the Kerala Mural paintings made on Bamboo.
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| Kerala Mural on Bamboo |
Recently I tried it on canvas too. Here is the outcome:
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| Kerala Mural on Canvas |
Closer view:
It took many days to complete the painting. But really enjoyed while painting this.
I always suggest learners of arts and crafts to get trained under experts or professional trainers. Still will post about a tutorial on Kerala Mural painting soon. Hope that will give you some knowledge about the techniques of making Kerala Mural.
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