Online Mysore Painting Classes & Workshops
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I teach live Mysore painting classes online in Kannada with English translation, covering freehand sketching, gesso work, gold leaf application, and I send you all the materials you need.
Pricing Guide
Comprehensive Masterclass (From Scratch)
Format & Instruction
- Live Zoom sessions with State Award winner Raghavendra B.B.
- Approx. 30 hours of instruction over 15 classes.
- Instruction in Kannada with live English translation and moderation.
- Class recordings available for revision.
Curriculum
- Freehand pencil sketching of deities (no tracing).
- Traditional board preparation and Gesso paste creation.
- Low-relief embossing techniques for jewelry and arches.
- Application of pure 22-carat Gold Leaf.
- Water wash backgrounds and intricate detailing with poster/watercolors.
Included Material Kit
- 12 inch x 16 inch Painting Board.
- Booklet of Pure 22-carat Gold Leaves.
- Artist Grade Poster Colors and Watercolors.
- Complete set of fine art brushes and Palette.
- Traditional mediums: Arabic Gum, Fevi Gum, Lead Powder (Safeda), Gambose.
- Cartridge paper for sketching practice.
- Free shipping within India.
Student Requirements
- Ceramic white plate and Stone Pestle (to be procured locally).
Beginner Course (Pre-Sketched Board)
Format & Focus
- Designed for beginners to bypass complex anatomy drawing.
- Focuses strictly on embossing, gold leafing, and painting techniques.
- Live Zoom sessions with Master Artist and English translator.
- Access to class recordings for self-paced revision.
Curriculum
- Gesso application for 3D relief work on existing lines.
- Cutting and pasting 22-carat gold foil.
- Color filling, shading, and fine line detailing.
Included Material Kit
- 10 inch x 12 inch Pre-Sketched Painting Board (typically Lord Ganesha).
- Booklet of Pure Gold Leaves.
- Gesso paste ingredients and Gums.
- Artist Grade Paint sets and Brushes.
- Free shipping within India.
Student Requirements
- Ceramic white plate and Stone Pestle (to be procured locally).
About Online Mysore Painting Classes & Workshops
Why Mysore Painting Feels So Special
For me, Mysore painting is not just an art - it’s devotion. When I sit down to paint devaru like Ganesha or Lakshmi, it’s like connecting with something bigger. With 35+ years of experience, I want to share this feeling with you, whether you’re a beginner or already dabbling in Indian art.
How I Teach - Kannada + English
I teach all classes live in Kannada - but wait, don’t worry! My daughter Amulya is right there translating into English, so anyone can join. We use a special camera focused on my hands, so every brushstroke and step is clear.
What You’ll Actually Learn
- Start from the basics - swalpa swalpa (little by little)
- Freehand sketching of deities (no tracing!)
- Step-by-step gesso art classes, including the 3D effect for jewellery
- Colouring with poster colours and watercolours - for that soft, elegant finish
- Pure 22-carat gold leaf application
- Final touches that make the painting pop
Getting Started Is Simple
If you’re new, you can pick a pre-sketched board and dive into learning the core Mysore painting techniques. We send an art kit with paints, brushes, gold leaf, and more - you just arrange a pestle and a white ceramic plate.
The Experience
Small batches on Zoom, interactive sessions, and you get recordings for practice. This is more than just an interactive Mysore painting course - it’s a way to bring tradition home. If you’ve always wanted to try, now’s the time.
Meet your Expert
Raghavendra B B
118 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Nanu Raghavendra, Bengaluru nalli Mysore painting artist. Nange ee kale tumba ishta (I love this art a lot). 35 years ninda idu naanu maadta iddini. Slow agi, brushes jothe, gesso haaki, gold leaf hakta, meditation thara. Namma parampara, ancestors inda bandide. Karnataka State Award sigide, blessing thara anisuthe. My daughter Amulya helps with online stuff, English translation kooda. Sometimes I try new ideas - Elon Musk portrait kooda maadide! But, best part? When my painting sits in someone’s pooja room, it feels like sharing a blessing.
My Work
Custom Mysore Paintings - I make traditional Mysore paintings on request. You pick deity, size, style - I create with 22-karat gold leaf.
Online Classes in Kannada - I teach Mysore painting basics and gesso technique online. Amulya helps with English. Materials shipped to you.
Framed Digital Prints - Get high-quality digital prints of my best works, framed and ready for your wall.