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Melmundu with Kerala mural Ganesha

By Hobbyideas Team • Sep 05, 2022 • 0 • 0 • Level: A

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Canvas Art

This Onam wear something special. Here is an lovely inspiration of Ganesha painted in Kerala mural style.

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Materials Needed

Fevicryl Fabric Colours - Black 202, Chrome Yellow 203, Crimson 204, Golden Yellow 209, Lemon Yellow 211, Orange 217, Sap Green 221, White 227, Fevicryl Acrylic Colour Pearl Metallic - Gold 352, Fine Art Brushes, Plain White Dupatta for Men With a Golden Border, A4 White Paper, Red Carbon Paper, Pencil, Wooden Embroidery Ring, Colour Palette, Water Container

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

Melmundu, inspired by the Kerala mural depiction of Lord Ganesh as seen in temples, is our DIY here.
Take a plain white dupatta with a golden border.
Take an A4 white paper, draw Lord Ganesha the Kerala mural style with a border.
Trace the same design on both the sides of the dupatta with yellow carbon paper.
Refer to the image.

Step 2

Paint the outline of the design along with the border using Fevicryl Fabric Colour - Crimson 204.
Let it dry.

Step 3

Start painting the design using Fevicryl Fabric Colours - Black 202, Chrome Yellow 203, Crimson 204, Golden Yellow 209, Lemon Yellow 211, Orange 217, Sap Green 221, White 227 and Pearl Metallic - Gold 352.
Let it dry.

Step 4

The painted design will look like this, at this stage.
Make sure to use an embroidery ring while painting.

Step 5

Once completed. The dupatta will look like this.