Fabric Painting Masterclass: Learn Art on Fabric

This video shows the process of painting a vibrant hibiscus flower on fabric. I focus on wet-on-wet blending with yellow and red acrylics and then add fine details like the stamen with a thin brush to create a realistic look.

Here is a look at the fundamental brush strokes and color merging techniques I teach. Mastering these basics is the first step to creating any beautiful fabric painting, from simple flowers to complex designs.

This is a live demo from one of my online T-shirt painting workshops. I guide students on how to apply base colors, like these sunflower petals, and offer tips for beginners on mixing enough paint to maintain color consistency.

A finished hand-painted T-shirt featuring a traditional twin peacock motif in gold. This design combines a tie-dye effect on the fabric with precise line work, a technique you can learn in my classes.

A close-up of the golden peacock motif, showing the fine details and clean lines achieved with fabric paint. I teach how to use the brush to get this level of precision on different types of cloth.

This T-shirt is decorated with a classic paisley or 'kairi' design, hand-painted in gold along the side and on the shoulder. This is a great example of how to use traditional motifs for modern apparel.

A detailed view of the paisley fabric painting. Notice the intricate curves and patterns within the motif, all created using careful brush control, which is a key focus in my workshops.

In this one-on-one online session, I am teaching a student how to outline and shade flower petals on fabric. I explain in Kannada how adding a darker outline, "Channagi kaanista idiyalla ee thara madidre?", makes the design pop.

This clip from a fabric painting workshop shows how I teach flat color filling. I explain the importance of clean edges and using the right brush, like a 000 size, for creating sharp outlines on your design.