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Sketching – The power of Tibetan paintings

15
Dec
2018
Buddhism, Design, Symbols, Thangka, Tibetan paintings Leave a Comment
is the major in creating the . Sketching involved several steps, the first of which was to lay down the main lines of orientation. Most important was the central vertical axis, for this would be the exact center of the around which the would plan the rest of the . The vertical axis usually marked the center of the , and it was in relation to this line that .
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Shading, Colouring and Grading of Thangkas and Mandalas

14
Dec
2018
Buddhism, Culture, Design, Symbols, Thangka, Tibetan paintings Leave a Comment
Another main step is to apply washes for and gradual transitions of tone. Shading is called  in which is one of the special feature of . Shading is an important feature of , taking up a large portion of the , and is done very carefully and precisely. Shading in this context does not mean the treatment of light and within the whole , for the distribution of light and .
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Preparation and Application in Tibetan Art

Techiques of Paint Preparation and Application in Tibetan Art

14
Dec
2018
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After cleaning the pigment it had only to be mixed with the to become paint. For blending a pigment and binder you can simply mix it. Paint preparation can take a full day to prepare the five primary colors. Traditionally, the materials included a variety of mineral and vegetable substances minerals, precious stones, bark, leaves, flowers (especially the rock rose), gold, silver, copper, etc. Each had to be collected from its source in different .
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The Magic of Composition in Tibetan paintings

3
Dec
2018
Buddhism, Culture, Design, Thangka Leave a Comment
By the the painter sat down to begin the sketch he already had in the main contents and of the . Usually, the patron had indicated to the painter precisely which deities he wanted to be depicted. Sometimes the patron also furnished a diagram that showe the names and relative positions of each figure in the , such diagrams often having been composed by the of the patron. When the .
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The Preparation of the Thangka Painting Surface

30
Nov
2018
Buddhism, Culture, Design, Painters, Thangka Leave a Comment
Steps for Preparing a Thanka The of pursued their in an orderly and systematic I way. When creating they proceeded through six clearly defined steps: The first step was the preparation of the . Second, came the establishment of a on that surface by means of a sketch or transfer. The third step involved laying down the initial coats of paint, and that was followed .
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Thangka Painting Making Process

1
Apr
2018
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A completed , however beautiful or impressive, never tells the full story of the complex process to undergo to create such a divine image. We have compiled this list of Twelve steps involved in producing a traditional Thangka sacred painting to help you appreciate your new thangka. Although certain elements of have changed since artists began painting in exile, much of traditional styles and techniques have been painstakingly retained. We hope .
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