Miniature Painting Experience With Padma Shri S. Shakir Ali

4.8

142 Reviews

Type: Painting

About the Experience

This workshop is artistic and elegant, with all kinds of Miniature masterpieces. To immerse you in this intricate and colourful process of Miniature Painting in Jaipur, meet Padma Shri Syed Shakir Ali in his artistic abode. See the traditional beautiful process of how raw stones colours change to mesmerising Miniature painting.

Highlight of the Experience

Meet the Artist

Learn from an award-winning artist with decades of knowledge & expertise.

Personalised Experience

Enjoy one-on-one conversations with the artist.

Rich in Culture

Explore the different schools of Miniature Painting, get a live demonstration of the techniques to use the brushes, method of outlining and colouring to make a Miniature painting motif.

Co-create Souvenirs

Make a Miniature painting motif like an animal or flowers or a face portrait on traditional art paper using the traditional brushes and colours. Co-create a cherished memory, and take home a little piece of Jaipur with you.

Meet the Artist

Padma Shri S. Shakir Ali

Master Artist Padma Shri Syed Shakir Ali of Jaipur is a renowned miniature painter, specializing in the Mughal style of painting. Born in 1956, he has been painting since the age of fifteen after completing graduation in 1978. He took up the guidance of renowned painters, Ram Gopal Vijayvargiya and Ved Pal Sharma and (Bannu) to learn Mughal and company styles of painting as well as traditional art. On 26th Jan. 2013, the President of India honoured Shakir Ali with the Padma Shri Award. He has also restored old paintings in City Palace, Jaipur and Prince Wales Museum, Mumbai and they also have a collection of his paintings.

In the last few years, he has not only been experimenting with new creativity but also has started working in modern miniature and contemporary art continuing with the miniature technique. His work is infused with delicacy and fineness of strokes that reveal his mastery over the technique of miniature painting.

Know more about the Art Form

The art of Miniature painting was introduced to the land of India by the Mughals. They were the ones who brought the much-revealed art form from Persia. The particular miniature produced by Indian artists in their style is known as Rajput or Rajasthani miniature. This art originated in the 16th century. Known for its incredibly detailed and elaborate style of images, it is created on a highly minute canvas to bring out enchanting visuals.

The art form was first commissioned by Rajput kings to preserve the royal festivities in a narrative format. In Rajasthan, the location of the artisan modifies the painting styles and patterns. Furthermore, every place tells a different story. Hunting scenes in Alwar, Deccan and Mughal elements in Bundi, and Hindu myths and legends in Bikaner are a few examples of such.

Includes

Souvenir: Handcrafted souvenir to take home
Materials: All raw materials and tools needed to make the souvenir
Refreshments: Water, Tea/Coffee, Snacks (Depending on what is available with the artist)
Volunteer: Our team member is there to curate the experience
Photos & Videos: We can capture photos & videos of your special moments for you

Other Things to Know

Minimum Pax

Maximum Pax

Who Can Join?

Suitable for all age groups above 12 years

When to Book

We suggest you book at least 24 hours in advance or earlier.

Meeting Point

The experience happens at the artist’s home. The exact meeting point is shared after booking.

Language

English/Hindi. Volunteers are bilingual. For other languages, translators can be made available on request.

Shop From Artist

If you like any artworks that you see at the artist’s place during the experience, you can directly shop from the artist.

Big Groups

If you are a group of more than 4 people who want to take the experience, call us at +91-9820560980.

Other Information

Cancellation & Refund Policy, FAQ's

Any booking can be canceled by dropping an email to contact@rajasthanstudio.com or alternatively by contacting at +91-9820560980. The email should have all relevant details concerning the booking and contact shared while making the booking…Read More

Customer Reviews

Vandana & Her Mother

It was a very wonderful experience. Learning about nature, creating pieces, shaping them, and learning the basic elements was truly great. We came in knowing nothing, but experiencing the practical hands-on process rather than just watching made it a complete and fulfilling experience for both me and my daughter. We are quite humbled and honored, and we want to thank the instructor as well as Rajasthan Studio for providing this experience.

Anna & Abby

Hi, I'm Anna and Abby. I'm from the UK and She is from South Africa, but live in the UK. We had an amazing time learning to do the miniature painting. Here are our sketches and our tracing transfer. Then we learned how to do some basic color blocking and learned how to use the brushes. Yes, we had a really good time, so I'd recommend it. Definitely, we've got a lot of homework to do and a lot of learning. Thank you.

Yash Gangal

Thank you so much to Rajasthan Studio for creating such a wonderful, continuous learning experience and giving me the opportunity to meet Shakir Ali-ji to learn about miniature art, a tradition spanning hundreds of years. It was truly a great experience for me. I gained so much insight into how miniature painting differs from other art forms I have done, especially realizing the immense patience it requires. I also learned about the specialized brushes, distinct colors that aren't the regular ones, and specific paper types needed for this craft. This provided the perfect insight to kickstart my journey in miniature painting, and now it's time for me to practice, which is key to making anything perfect. Thank you again, Rajasthan Studio I am really looking forward to attending more sessions in the future!