
This is an introduction to the course and a reference to my other course titled "Learn the art of clay sculpting: Make a Ganapati idol".
This is the intro video of my course on how to make a Ganapati idol. You should consider purchasing this course and making an idol yourself.
This lecture tells you which colors I have chosen to paint the idol. I am using acrylic colors but if you chose some other type of colors like poster colors, still the colors to be chosen will be similar.
You'll learn how to mix the skin color and start painting with it. What parts of the idol are to be painted with this color and from where to start.
Here I'll tell you why I recommend acrylic colors for the people who are beginners in this field. Acrylics have few distinct advantages over other type of colors.
Here I'll show you how to paint the dhoti of the idol. I've done a slip of tongue in the lecture. Can you spot it?
Refer this to know what dhoti means. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhoti
This lecture video shows you how the idol looks at this stage of painting.
See how I made the orange red color by mixing two colors. I'm using that color to paint the shawl on the idol's shoulders.
Her you'll learn how to paint the ornaments and the crown of the idol in golden color.
Make the shawl look rich and paint the bolster.
See the preparatory work required before you paint the idol's eyes.
You'll learn the measurements and corrections before you put final color of the eyes.
Putting the final touches to the eyes and bringing the idol to life!
See the small markings and the details that are a must on a Ganapati idol.
Summary of the whole Ganapati idol painting process and how the idol should look like at this stage.
This course can be used independently or as an extension to my course "LEARN THE ART OF CLAY SCULPTING: MAKE A GANAPATI IDOL".
This course teaches you everything that you need to know for painting a Ganapati idol using acrylic colors. Using the same techniques and sequence taught in this course, you can use other types (poster, organic) of colors too to paint the idol.
I have given you a short list of colors that you should buy and I’ll show you how to mix all other colors needed, using the basic colors.
This method of using a limited number of colors and mixing the secondary colors using primary ones is good for the pocket and also for the color harmony.
Most difficult part in painting the idol is painting the eyes and that is shown in detail so that you get the necessary information and confidence.
So, take the course, paint the idol, enjoy the experience and feel more spiritually connected!
Even if the idol that you are painting has a different pose or uses other props you can use the same color mixing method to mix new colors and apply them.
If you get stuck at any point during the idol painting process, post your questions in Q&A section and I’ll reply to it as soon as possible.
Happy Painting!
Mandar