We explore different types of surfaces artists use to create their artworks.

In this chapter, you’ll learn how to prepare your painting surface and why we’re using watercolour paper and primed canvas for this course.

Gond art is a form of tribal art that draws inspiration from the everyday lives and surroundings of its artists.

The motifs commonly used reflect what they observe in nature and their environment. The drawings maintain a raw, unrefined charm — they are expressive rather than realistic.

The animal figures we are teaching represent how Gond artists traditionally depict them in their artwork, focusing more on storytelling and stylization than on lifelike accuracy.

In this module, you will be drawing the actual sketch that we’ll be working on.

Bring your painting to life with colour. You’ll learn how to choose and mix acrylic paints, understand colour schemes, and apply base layers evenly.

See your artwork transform as you add life to the sketch.

Explore how Gond artists use lines and partitions to structure their paintings.

This chapter teaches how to fill a Rotring pen with ink, select pen types, and create boundaries for different textures.

With easy demonstrations, you'll learn how to draw partitions.

Learn classic texturing styles and their different names. Kailash ji shares the inspiration behind each pattern.

With simple tips and practice methods, you’ll soon be creating beautiful textures with confidence.

Art is all around us, you can get inspired from it and create your own patterns as well.

Start applying texture to the tree using simple patterns. This chapter breaks down how to fill sections of the tree with fine detailing.

With clear instructions, you’ll add intricate yet approachable detail to the tree.

Learn how to choose and apply textures that complement their form and style. This module gives you hands-on tips to vary patterns and pens for best results, while keeping the process beginner-friendly.

Apply texture to the deer to add depth and movement.

With practice and guidance, you'll gain confidence using pen strokes to make your deer stand out, while maintaining harmony with the rest of the painting.

Learn how to add expressive eyes and decorative dotting patterns, enhancing the visual richness of your Gond painting. Finish your artwork by adding fine details that bring your motifs to life.

Start your second painting with a clean canvas.

In this chapter, we guide you through sketching animal motifs—deer, birds, and bulls.

These step-by-step instructions ensure you’ll quickly master the techniques to draw with precision and elegance.

Learn to create clear outlines and define textured zones for your painting. With structured demonstration, you’ll understand how planning your textures makes the artwork more dynamic and organised.

Bring the birds to life with beautifully detailed texture.

Learn patterns specifically suited for wings and feathers, and how to apply them cleanly using fine pens.

Continue your artwork by texturing the deer using beautiful patterns.

With patient strokes and clear visual instruction, this section builds your technique and sharpens your consistency.

Explore texture possibilities for the bull motif using lines and repeating patterns.

Learn how to contrast different areas while keeping the artwork cohesive.

Define your artwork with strong outlines and filler lines that emphasise structure and form. This final enhancement step adds clarity to your painting.

You’ve completed your Gond masterpiece! Learn how to add the final touches and celebrate your success as an artist.

Conclude your creative journey by learning how to preserve your artwork. Kailash ji shares simple techniques to protect your painting and keep it vibrant for years to come.