My Artwork, Warli Painting

Warli Art: My First Warli Painting

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March 26, 2013

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Disha Mishra Dubey

I must say this month has been action-packed for me. I kept myself busy with various activities and learned a few good & new things. I think this is the mantra of happiness- keep yourself busy and learn something new.

I have always been a great admirer of all Indian art forms. It was my dream to explore and learn about various Indian Arts and that’s what I am doing these days. Let me share my happiness with you all wonderful people who always keep encouraging me by reading, commenting, and liking my every post. Recently I learned about ‘Warli Art‘ and found that it’s not only the simplest art form but looks magical too.

Earlier I had done Warli art only on a small pot but this time I tried it on paper with all the details and tried to depict the social life of Warli tribes.

Here is my first Warli painting. The theme is a wedding.

My First Warli Painting.

Here are the details. Sun and sparrow can be of the same size in this style of painting, as proportionality doesn’t matter.

Warli Art: Sparrow and Sun

Groom on a horse arriving for wedding. Banana leaves, earthen pots and decoration with flowers and leaves to recreate the scene of wedding ceremony in a village.

Warli Art: Groom

People are welcoming groom and playing instruments. All the shapes are geometrical circle for head, triangles for trunk and pelvis of human body. Faces are bereft of features.

Warli Art: Men Playing Instruments

Palm trees and hut to recreate a village scene. Again geometrical shapes are used and filled them with fine lines as no free space should be left in this style of painting.

Warli Art: Hut & Tree

Animals and birds are very common in this painting. Here is my Warli peacock.

Warli Art: Peacock

I enjoyed a lot while I was doing this art. I felt like I am achieving something with every stroke of brush. I am so happy so content. I don’t know which art form I will be working on next but I will surely share with you 🙂

Joining PPF!!!

30 Responses

SUGANTHI says:

March 26, 2013 at 1:54 pm

SO detailed Disha. Really beautiful work. I have tried Warli once too. It is really an amazing art form.

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Disha Mishra Dubey says:

March 26, 2013 at 6:56 pm

Thanks Nayana for appreciating it!!

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Disha Mishra Dubey says:

March 26, 2013 at 6:57 pm

Thanks Suganthi, Let me know when can I see your Warli painting 🙂

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Linda Kunsman says:

March 27, 2013 at 5:24 pm

really beautiful scene Disha! I really enjoy reading about the various Indian art forms you have been sharing and painting so well yourself.

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Disha Mishra Dubey says:

March 28, 2013 at 7:04 am

Thanks Linda, stay tuned lot more to come.

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Unknown says:

March 28, 2013 at 7:07 am

So amazing Disha…really so detailed. Please check out my one here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30793249@N02/6492589925/in/photostream/

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Disha Mishra Dubey says:

March 28, 2013 at 7:09 am

Thanks for appreciating my work.
Saw yours. Beautiful work Reema thanks for sharing. Loved it totally!!

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Nayana says:

March 29, 2013 at 11:58 am

You did achieve 🙂 it turned out fabulous.

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Ritu Dua says:

April 1, 2013 at 1:35 pm

Great work Disha 🙂 I especially loved the groom on the horse…looks dashing 🙂

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Disha Mishra Dubey says:

April 1, 2013 at 1:38 pm

Oh Ritu its coming from you. I am honoured! Thanks a lot.

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Anonymous says:

April 5, 2013 at 4:06 pm

The joy is obvious and your words bubble up with contentment. Happy PPF. xox

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Siggadisart says:

April 5, 2013 at 4:10 pm

I love your work Disha, so glad to find my way to your blog. Im so much in love with India after living in Kerala for many years ago. Thanks for sharing.

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Disha Mishra Dubey says:

April 5, 2013 at 4:36 pm

Thanks for appreciating my efforts. I am happy to know that lot of people love to know more about Indian Art, culture and heritage.

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Disha Mishra Dubey says:

April 5, 2013 at 4:37 pm

Thank you Corrine for lovely compliment. Happy PPF

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Deanna says:

April 5, 2013 at 5:07 pm

It turned out fantastic! I love all the line work detailing. My daughter would love this as she her fiance is Indian and she is learning about their culture and loves everything about it.

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Disha Mishra Dubey says:

April 5, 2013 at 5:11 pm

Thanks a lot Deanna. That's wonderful. Convey my wishes to your daughter and let her enjoy learning all about new culture. India is very rich in culture and heritage.

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Giggles says:

April 6, 2013 at 6:02 am

Very pretty work….has a feel like zentangles!

Hugs Giggles

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Abela says:

April 6, 2013 at 6:02 am

Good creations, full of joy ideal to decorate a play.Saludos

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Ivy says:

April 6, 2013 at 6:05 am

What a wonderful artform, I just love this! HPPF!

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Dianne says:

April 6, 2013 at 6:08 am

I am not familiar with this art form so in learning and painting you've also taught me. I think it turned out beautifully! I like the black lines/designs that fill in each shape. happy PPF!

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Netty says:

April 6, 2013 at 6:08 am

It turned out brilliantly, love the simplicity yet complex shapes. A very interesting picture. Happy PPF, Annette x

http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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Ariel says:

April 9, 2013 at 5:07 am

great depiction of the traditional art Disha. My favorite is the palm tree and the hut.
Susan

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Disha Mishra Dubey says:

April 9, 2013 at 5:11 am

Thank you Netty. I am so happy that you liked it.

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Disha Mishra Dubey says:

April 9, 2013 at 5:13 am

That a wonderful compliment Dianne. I am glad that you learnt this art form. Thank you.

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Disha Mishra Dubey says:

April 9, 2013 at 5:15 am

Thanks Kim!!

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Disha Mishra Dubey says:

April 9, 2013 at 5:16 am

Thank you La Abela!!

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Disha Mishra Dubey says:

April 9, 2013 at 5:17 am

Thanks Giggles!! Though it's very different from Tangles but it certainly has a feel of Tangle art.
Hugs!!

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Disha Mishra Dubey says:

April 9, 2013 at 5:18 am

Thanks Susan!! I am glad that you loved my painting. Thanks for dropping by.

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DVArtist says:

April 10, 2013 at 11:36 am

This is absolutely stunning. Well done.
Nicole/Beadwright

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Disha Mishra Dubey says:

April 10, 2013 at 11:49 am

Thanks a lot Nicole 🙂

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