Novica Painting
Miniature painting, 'Lotus Serenade III'
This painting demonstrates the beauty of India's national flower, the lotus, with pink blossoms almost appearing engaged in a delicate dance upon the still pond water. N.K. Soni produces the colorful painting, using a single-haired squirrel brush to meticulously produce the image.
Warli painting, 'Celebrating the Tree of Life'
Villagers escort a musician as he serenades the tree of life in this Warli painting. Painted with natural dyes, the composition exudes the rhythm of mythical tunes. This painting from Suman Sonthalia and Aakriti Arts Creations evidences the artistic intricacies of Warli artistry.
Madhubani painting, 'Celebrating Affection'
In the center of this stunning painting, two birds share a single head as a symbol of unity and oneness in love. Radiating outward in concentric circles, people, elephants, fish and birds come together in pairs.
Madhubani painting, 'God Sun, God Tree' (triptych)
Joining hands in celebration, villagers mark their passage through this beautiful earth alongside exotic plants and animals. This trio of Madhubani paintings by Bharti Dayal is filled with energy and vitality.
Miniature painting, 'Rejoice'
Camels march across an open field, rejoicing in the freedom of movement in this miniature painting by Sanjay Kumar. The artist uses natural pigments on silk to execute a work of extreme delicacy, its refined colors and tracery imbued with Hindu mystique.
Madhubani painting, 'Tree of Life'
Sheltered in the mighty branches of the tree of life, two traditional deities are a brilliant presence. To the right, the sun god appears in brilliant orange while the moon goddess to the left is a lovely young woman.