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Bikaner Miniature

Bikaner Miniature

Explore Bikaner Miniature art with Master Mahaveer Swami.

  • Duration 11 Hours
  • Level Multi-Level
  • Language Hindi, English
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About Maestro Course

Discover the intricate artistry of Bikaner Miniature style under the tutelage of Master Artist Mahaveer Swami from the esteemed Bikaner School of Miniature Painting.

Lessons

Artist Introduction Mahaveer Swami

Introduction and history of Bikaner school

Learn about the interesting royal history of Bikaner. The master artists will take you through a captivating political history and how political and cultural influences spilled over art and created a unique identity for the Bikaner School of Miniature Art.

Evolution of Bikaner art style

The miniature artist talked about the dynamic nature of miniature art and how it has evolved during his lifetime. He shares his unique approach to the art form and expresses themes that matter to him the most.

Sketching

Figure Sketching

The ‘Lady’ figure painting is extremely prevalent among all schools of Miniature. Learn how to position and sketch a basic womanly figure in the frame.

Ink Detailing Sketching

Here, the master artist shows how to draw a basic sketch of the figure which involves detailing important features of the face.

Colour Theory

Colour Theory

Learn about the mineral sources for various natural colours used in the Bikaner style. The master artist one by one will take you through various minerals and techniques to make colour out of them.

Bikaneri colour theory

Introduction to Bikaneri Colour Theory

The master artists talk about the importance of painting the outlined paper with white colour, and how it smoothens the final effect of the coloured painting.

Process of Colour Mixing Colour Theory

Colour mixing is important to create varied shades of colours, for which proper knowledge of colour palettes is required.

Bikaneri colour theory II

Gold finishing Colour Theory

The master artist begins adding his Midas touch to the painting by using a mixture made by gold leaf. He goes on to add details to the nayika’s jewellery.

Miniature detailing & Finishing

Finishing

In this segment, learn to add a realistic touch to clothing by following the master artists as he adds wrinkles on the lehenga and details on the shoes.

Micro Detailing

The Nayika’s facial features along with the details of her fingers and upper body, are brought to life in this segment as the artist paints his masterstrokes with great precision and patience

Miniature detailing & Finishing II

Shadowing

Using a thin brush, the master artist starts to add minute strokes to the hair and face of the Nayika in order to add depth and realism to her facial features.

Pearl Ornamentation

In this segment, you will learn the well-known pearl detailing of the miniature style of painting. Follow the master artist to know how exactly to master this process.

Material Includes

  • Brushes (000, 0, 2, 4) (1)
  • Set of colours (6 shades) (1)
  • Canvas paper 150 GSM (1)
  • Rough Cloth (1)
  • Set of Stationery (1)

About Artist

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Mahaveer Swami

Born in 1959 in Rajasthan, India, Mahaveer Swami hails from a lineage of traditional Bikaner artists. From an early age, he received training from his father and grandfather, and later completed a Diploma in Painting & Sculpture at the Rajasthan School of Art in Jaipur. With remarkable originality and brilliance, he revived the sophisticated and refined Bikaner School of Painting, setting himself apart from contemporary miniaturists. Mahaveer Swami's artistic approach bears a strong influence from his studies of Mughal and Rajasthan Miniatures. His preferred subjects often revolve around the lifestyles of ascetic individuals, and the daily life of Indian women, and occasionally draw from Hindu mythological themes. Having garnered numerous awards, his artwork has found extensive exposure in prestigious galleries across various Indian cities and internationally, including exhibitions at Gallery Lafayette in Paris and the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, among others. Currently based in Bikaner, the artist conducts his creative endeavours from his studio in the city.

Certification

Submitting your artwork for review by maestro artists provides an opportunity for critique, validation and detailed feedback. With the added bonus of receiving a certificate, you can showcase your creativity and potentially turn your artwork into a masterpiece!

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