Bringing Forth The Beauty – Gold Emboss Painting Masterclass With Dr Jyothi Swaroop Sharma

Gold Emboss Painting is a popular painting style which is often clubbed with different painting styles. Gold embossing is a royal style of painting and adds a new version to the existing paintings. Some recurring motifs are religious idols and royal figures. These paintings could make your rooms and walls look very beautifully elegant and give them a royal touch. In the hustle-bustle of Jodhpur city, meet your artist curator Dr Jyoti Swaroop Sharma, the state-winning practitioner of Gold Emboss Paintings.

Painting and embossing with gold and silver is a famous craft. A pattern is first drawn on the leather mould after this embossing is done using a paste. The raised portion is then covered with gold using gold leaf and then outlining are done with different colors. After drying varnish is applied to make the art weatherproof. 

Did you know? Gold Emboss Paintings are often referred to as Tanjore Paintings and The Guild of Gold, which are very popular in South India. 

Dr. Jyoti Swaroop Sharma has been interested in painting since childhood. He neither learnt this art from any artist nor got it in inheritance. Whether it is painting on oil or watercolor, realistic art or traditional style, he is the unquestionable master. Besides ivory, wood, silk, paper and wall paintings, he is also an expert in painting and embossing on leather with gold and silver. He received the State Award for mastering gold emboss on leather in 1992 and the National Award in 1999.

The artist is passionate about preserving and spreading this handmade art which takes years to master. Take an experiential & cultural trip to Dr. Jyoti Swaroop Sharma’s studio and create art of a lifetime. Listen, observe and be mystified in creating your souvenir and taking home memories for life. 

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

• Take a cultural trip to the world of Gold Emboss Painting
• Get a live demonstration of the entire process 
• One-on-one conversations with the award-winning artist
• Co-create a cherished memory 
• Take home a little piece of Jodhpur with you
• Be assisted by Rajasthan Studio team
• Small Group Sizes
• Sanitised Studio