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 all of you wonderful people who always encourage 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.
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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.
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Warli Art: Sparrow and Sun |
Groom on a horse arriving for wedding. Banana leaves, earthen pots and decorations with flowers and leaves recreate the scene of a wedding ceremony in a village.
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Warli Art: Groom |
People welcome the groom and play instruments. All the shapes are geometrical: circle for head, triangles for trunk and pelvis of human body. Faces are bereft of features.
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Warli Art: Men Playing Instruments |
Palm trees and a hut recreate a village scene. Again, geometrical shapes are used, and the shapes are then filled with fine lines as no free space should be left in this style of painting.
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Warli Art: Hut & Tree |
Animals and birds are very common in this painting. Here is my Warli peacock.
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Warli Art: Peacock |
I enjoyed doing this art. I felt like I was achieving something with every stroke of the 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 it with you 🙂

30 Responses
SO detailed Disha. Really beautiful work. I have tried Warli once too. It is really an amazing art form.
Thanks Nayana for appreciating it!!
Thanks Suganthi, Let me know when can I see your Warli painting 🙂
really beautiful scene Disha! I really enjoy reading about the various Indian art forms you have been sharing and painting so well yourself.
Thanks Linda, stay tuned lot more to come.
So amazing Disha…really so detailed. Please check out my one here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30793249@N02/6492589925/in/photostream/
Thanks for appreciating my work.
Saw yours. Beautiful work Reema thanks for sharing. Loved it totally!!
You did achieve 🙂 it turned out fabulous.
Great work Disha 🙂 I especially loved the groom on the horse…looks dashing 🙂
Oh Ritu its coming from you. I am honoured! Thanks a lot.
The joy is obvious and your words bubble up with contentment. Happy PPF. xox
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.
Thanks for appreciating my efforts. I am happy to know that lot of people love to know more about Indian Art, culture and heritage.
Thank you Corrine for lovely compliment. Happy PPF
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.
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.
Very pretty work….has a feel like zentangles!
Hugs Giggles
Good creations, full of joy ideal to decorate a play.Saludos
What a wonderful artform, I just love this! HPPF!
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!
It turned out brilliantly, love the simplicity yet complex shapes. A very interesting picture. Happy PPF, Annette x
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great depiction of the traditional art Disha. My favorite is the palm tree and the hut.
Susan
Thank you Netty. I am so happy that you liked it.
That a wonderful compliment Dianne. I am glad that you learnt this art form. Thank you.
Thanks Kim!!
Thank you La Abela!!
Thanks Giggles!! Though it's very different from Tangles but it certainly has a feel of Tangle art.
Hugs!!
Thanks Susan!! I am glad that you loved my painting. Thanks for dropping by.
This is absolutely stunning. Well done.
Nicole/Beadwright
Thanks a lot Nicole 🙂