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Friday, April 17, 2009

Peepal leaf

History of Peepal Tree

Peepal tree also known as pipal,peepul tree are widely found in India.It is considered sacred by both Hindus and Buddhists. More than 2000 Years ago, Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, sat under a tree of Peepal Leaves when he became enlightened. Ever since then, the peepal has been also known as Bodhi tree.
Peepal leaves have been used for writing in India even before the invention of paper

Painting on Peepal leaf



(art piece with Potrait theme)
(art piece with God/Goddess theme)


(art piece with Scenary theme)

Painting on Peepal leaf is a delicate work of art originated in the southern India (Kerala). Its done on dry Peepal leaves. Its one of the oldest form of art, which shows the ingeniousness & patience of the artists. This art form originated because the leaves of the peepal tree have a beautiful shape as they taper to a needle point. Though now only a few artists are left who practice this leaf art.
Peepal Leaf Painting are great for making cards, wall decoration, bookmark, gifts. etc.

Themes of painting
Typically themes are painted on peepal leaves are:
• Religious Indian figures
• Animals
• Scenery
• But we can experiment with modern an abstract art also .

Method of Painting on peepal leaf
Material required
Its very inexpensive all you need is:
• Peepal Leaves
• Oil paints
• Sheet for the background

Method
The method is divided into 2 process
1. Drying the leaves
2. Painting on leaves

1.For drying Peepal leaves


(Dry Peepal leaf )

Place a few leaves in a bowl full of water for15 days or a month . But do remember to check it once every few days to see the condition of the leaves. The purpose of soaking the leaves is to remove the outer layer of the leaves. After being in water for long, the leaves get a film over them, which you need to clean by washing it off or use a brush periodically. And do remember to change the water with a fresh one periodically Once the outer skin is lost, it leaves behind a beautiful bony structure, usually off-white in color.
Now dry it for a day & you got a leaf to paint on.


For Painting the leaves


Use oil paints to paint your favourite design on the peepal leaves
Put a coloured sheet for background. Use a colour that will enhance the effect of the painting. The background is usally kept because Peepal leaves are very fragile and may rupture.

Tips and tricks



• The most important tip is to be patient while drying peepal leaves and handle them delicately
• You can also paint the peepal leaf in two colours . To give it a different half and half look
• Use Golden colour to make a border. You can also use golden colour for highlighting or making jewelry
• Add glitter to enhance the look of your painting
Mix and match various mediums. For eg. You can make Ganeshji of clay and stick on the peepal leaves
• If Painting is not your cup of tree then dip these dry peepal leaves in bright , vibrant water colours and then dry it. It will give beautiful look
• Many wedding cards are decorated with dry peepal leaf .You can also use these
• Cover with transparent sheet to protect your work.

Similar to the above lotus leaves even peepal leaves can be painted with vibrant colours
So just start just start and make your own creative piece of art on peepal leaf.


31 comments:

  1. I am just seeing your blog. Fantastic. As you said I am not a good painter. But I admire a lot. Very good work. Keep it up

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  2. I love peepul leaf arts. I've been planning on incorporating it in my artwork, and this site is helpful! Thank you for posting this blog:)

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  3. I love painting, saw some beautiful Peepal leaf painting with some friends, impressed me a lot and decided to paint.. I have some dry peepal leaf and now can start after visiting your wonderful site. Thanks.

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  5. Olá :) Arte nobre e maravilhosa.
    grata pela partilha.
    Eu vou Aprender essa arte linda.Adicionei o seu blog na minha lista para partilhar com todos.
    Fraterno abraço para India.

    Linda.

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  6. Hello,
    I would like to buy the peepal leaf paintings.
    Can you suggest me where can i get them.
    Please email me : ethnic.world1@gmail.com

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  7. VERY VERY BEAUTIFUL BUT CAN YOU GUIDE AS TO HOW TO DRAW FIGURES OR SCENERY. THAT IS DO WE HV. TO MAKE A LIGHT SCETCH FIRST AND IF YES THEN HOW.

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  8. Great art ideas. Show some painting tecnic also.
    Is their any shortcut method to dry peepal leaf.I heared about boiling in solt water etc.But I am not sure, if you know please share it.

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  9. BEAUTIFUL PAINTINGS........THANX FOR SHARING

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  10. Hello Admin,
    I am the photographer of the image of the skeleton leaf photo (apprearing at section 1 For drying leaves) but i clearly dont remember i licensed it to you for use on a blog etc. Neither my name and link appears anywhere in credits. Plus you have taken the courage to MODIFY my piece of work in an UNWANTED manner.
    Did you considered purchasing a license from getty image, since this image is now protected by the same.
    http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/111740393/flickr?esource=en-us_flickr_photo

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  11. Very nice work, I can't wait to try this out... thanks a lot..best wishes

    Vidhya Ramkumar

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  12. Hi!
    Thank you for writing this. It was very interesting to read all about something which is so special to me. I have been painting on these leaves for the past 20 years and have painted a real variety of subjects( my favourite being the tiger. However, my stock of leaves is now running very low so I was wondering if you know of anyone I can buy the treated leaves from?
    Regards, Tina

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  13. it is very informative blog peepal is very important tree for hindus.
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  14. Nice Blog!
    In the Hindu religion, Peepal tree has a lot of reverence and significance for people. People worship the tree and perform a puja. Upanishads have also made a mention about the Peepal tree.

    At the end I must say your blog and paintings are amazing. have a look on some artwork at Indian Art Ideas, an online art gallery.

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  15. Really a good work
    amazing
    I love peepal leaf painting
    Im going to continue it

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  16. Really a good work
    amazing
    I love peepal leaf painting
    Im going to continue it

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  17. Thank you so much!! I've been wanting to paint in leaves and now I'm inspired!

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  18. How do we paste the painted leaf on background sheet?? , simply with any glue or need to be specific
    Thank you

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  19. Hi , thank you very much for sharing it. It's so helpful. But what kind of sheet put behind the leave while we are painting. And once paint start drying it won't stick to the sheet ? Please if you can answer all the questions above from many people , they also ask similar questions.it will be much appreciated. Thank you very much.

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