This workshop took place on Sunday, July 19
To access the recording, you may do so for $11.
We are facing an ecological crisis that threatens every living species on the planet. Daljeet Kaur and Samantha Belilty use art to showcase the environmental and social issues that we face in hopes of bringing awareness and inspiring action. Join us for a conversation with these artists as they will share what inspires them to create their work and how they use art to touch the minds and hearts of people. They will lead participants in an art workshop so you too can create pieces that will inspire others. Beginners are welcome. Participants will learn about Madhubani art and leave with learning some basic watercolor skills, pen & ink techniques, and collage making skills. This is a 2 hour workshop that will start with a 30 minute conversation with the artists. Feel free to come with questions that you can ask them!
Suggested Materials:
Drawing paper, 3 Water color Brushes (1 thin and 2 thick), Watercolor paints, Thin nib pen (You can also use a very thin brush in place of the pen if you prefer), old magazines or newspaper clippings with text or pictures, Glue (elmers, glue stick, or mod podge), pen and eraser, scissors, ruler, tape, and paints are optional (acryllic or tempera)
About the Artists:
Daljeet Kaur, a develomental sector professional is a self-taught artist based in India. Her art "madhURBANi" is a creative outlet she uses to spread awareness around ‘URBAN’ social issues across the globe. Madhubani painting is a style of art practiced in the Mithila region of Nepal and in the Indian State of Bihar. These paintings are done with fingers, twigs, brushes, nib-pens, and matchsticks, using natural dyes and pigments, and are characterized by eye-catching geometrical patterns.
Samantha is a Washington DC- based activist artist who works with an array of mediums including acrylic and oil paint, plastic, wood and glass to showcase today’s environmental and social issues. Native to South Florida, her work utilizes vibrant colors and harmonized designs.
Chipko Movement, in Madhubani Style by Daljeet Kaur