How to draw Madhubani Painting?

Introduced 2500 years ago, Madhubani Painting is a perfect blend of traditional and modern art. This amazing artform soon gained considerable attention. The aesthetic blend of tradition and modernity is awe-struck. They pique interests in art lovers of various countries, with the demand rising vigorously. Pen, nibs, twigs and matchsticks are the common tools perfect for this painting. Different colors such as soot for black color, sandalwood for red, rice powder and sandalwood. It has geometrical and floral patterns. If you are a beginner, you can simply check out the ways to do it.

Few tips for you before you start painting

  1. Madhubani Painting is a complex art form that requires time and patience, so do not enjoy this incredible journey.
  2. Made on handmade sheet or thick sheet
  3. The pen you use must be water-resistant.
  4. Brush, Poster colors and fabric

Check out the common Procedure of Painting: For beginners.

Start sketching the border: Border is an essential characteristic of Madhubani Painting is the one that makes a painting look fuller and complete. The width of the border depends on your canvas size. It has the bigger the canvas, the wider the border. Fill the border with geometrical and floral patterns leaving fewer spaces between.

Strategize your layout: Decide the concept of your painting and draw accordingly. Start with the main character first. Supposedly, you have decided to sketch a theme based on Radha-Krishna. You can start with sketching them first and later add the religious aspect of this theme like peacock and fish. It that will make sense and help symbolize romance and devotion accordingly.

Repeat patterns: After drawing the characters and objects on the sheet. You can draw repeated patterns that will make them appear complete and detailed. You can choose any style from Bharni, Kitchen, Tantrik, Gonda, and Khobar. In addition, you can choose your style from below.

  • Bharni style includes solid, vibrant, and colorful colors.
  • Katchni style includes monochrome line-work.
  • Tantric style includes religious texts and characters relating to deities and Gods like Maha Kali, Maha Durga, Maha Lakshmi, etc.

Gonda style includes cow dung-based backgrounds and black-bordered drawings, similar to tattooing. T