Goa’s folk paintings draw from Portuguese and Indian artistic traditions, combining Catholic and Hindu themes. These paintings are often used in festivals, homes, and churches.
These paintings depict religious stories, village life, and festive themes painted in vibrant colors and bold strokes.
The artist sketches designs on handmade paper or canvas. Outlines are created using black pigments. Vibrant colors like red, green, and yellow are filled in to bring the painting to life. Traditional motifs include churches, deities, animals, and natural scenery.
The materials used are handmade paper or canvas. Natural and synthetic pigments are applied with the help of brushes of various sizes.
The painting is characterised by its use of bold outlines with flat colors, use of religious and festive motifs and integration of Indian and Portuguese visual influences.
