Verre Églomisé is a commonly used term to refer to the art of cold painting and gilding on the back of glass. In German it is also known as 'hinterglasmalerei'. This art form has been around for many years. It was widely used for sacral paintings since Middle Ages. Throughout the 19th century painting on glass was widely popular as folk art in Austria, Bavaria, Moravia, Bohemia and Slovakia. Unfortunately, during the inter-war period (1914–1945) this traditional "naive" technique fell nearly to a complete oblivion and its methods of paint composition and structural layout had to be re-invented by combining acrylic and oil paints. Also the style of painting and especially the themes had to be varied and adjusted to new perceptions of the world in modern times. Thus painting on glass started to become popular again since 1990s. Recently this style of painting is gaining fame in its depiction of Hindu deities, especially in Southern India where it is combined with tanjore painting and is called Tajore painting on glass. These invariably involve a large amount of gold paint and colours, like red and green, for the gem stones adorning the deities. The most prominent step in this style of painting is that the gem stones on the different pieces of jewelries are painted first and then coated with gold to provide the jewelry effect. Acrylic paint is the commonly used painting medium and these involve very thin brushes and minute workmanship.
Now when you know about Tanjore glass painting let me tell you why I call my paintings Tanjore style glass painting instead of Tanjore glass painting. Tanjore glass paintings also like Tanjore paintings have boundaries of material theme, colors and techniques used. When my Tanjore Style glass painting is complete it looks like a Tanjore glass painting but techniques are somewhat different. Again, like my Tanjore style painting these Tanjore style glass paintings are also created at much more broader spectrum. There are no limitations to the theme, color, design or material I use. I absolutely love this medium. It is created in steps and every step takes it to a very different level. Once you start creating it you can not stop until you are done. Completing such a painting gives you a very satisfying and peaceful feeling. If you heard about art therapy you know what I am talking about. It takes you to a different mental state which is stress free and soothing. If you don't know what art therapy is check my blog in a week or so as I am going to talk about art therapy soon. I just finished a Tanjore style glass painting you can see the picture below. I absolutely adore this painting. Its a painting of Shri Ganesha ( Hindu God) and Its colorful and his jewelry is done with relief work. Jewelry is a visual treat to see it in person its 3D, popping out. The ceramic paste I used for the jewelry I created it myself and I sell it on my website too. if you like to try it out check it out here. You can check out the picture below. It is available for sale. Original Painting is $400 dollars with white frame, shipping and handling is $50. I am also selling the prints on glossy paper $20 shipping and handling $5. For details check below below. Also I offer classes in this medium check out the classes and courses I offer.
Now when you know about Tanjore glass painting let me tell you why I call my paintings Tanjore style glass painting instead of Tanjore glass painting. Tanjore glass paintings also like Tanjore paintings have boundaries of material theme, colors and techniques used. When my Tanjore Style glass painting is complete it looks like a Tanjore glass painting but techniques are somewhat different. Again, like my Tanjore style painting these Tanjore style glass paintings are also created at much more broader spectrum. There are no limitations to the theme, color, design or material I use. I absolutely love this medium. It is created in steps and every step takes it to a very different level. Once you start creating it you can not stop until you are done. Completing such a painting gives you a very satisfying and peaceful feeling. If you heard about art therapy you know what I am talking about. It takes you to a different mental state which is stress free and soothing. If you don't know what art therapy is check my blog in a week or so as I am going to talk about art therapy soon. I just finished a Tanjore style glass painting you can see the picture below. I absolutely adore this painting. Its a painting of Shri Ganesha ( Hindu God) and Its colorful and his jewelry is done with relief work. Jewelry is a visual treat to see it in person its 3D, popping out. The ceramic paste I used for the jewelry I created it myself and I sell it on my website too. if you like to try it out check it out here. You can check out the picture below. It is available for sale. Original Painting is $400 dollars with white frame, shipping and handling is $50. I am also selling the prints on glossy paper $20 shipping and handling $5. For details check below below. Also I offer classes in this medium check out the classes and courses I offer.
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