IT WAS AN EPIC MOMENT IN 1981, in many ways like that of the shepherd boy David who was pulled out of his daily duty of grazing sheep to be anointed as Israel’s new king.

The world of art is a boundless and exhilarating realm where creativity knows no bounds. These distinctive art techniques - Impasto, Dry Brushing, Pouring, Ink Wash, and Gouache - represent merely a glimpse of the myriad ways you can breathe life into your artistic visions. Each technique carries its own magic, offering artists a palette of tools and methods to express their creativity, tell their stories, and evoke emotions.

Here are some of the most popular and sought after folk arts today. Explore through the pages of Mojarto to decorate your walls with an eclectic manifestation of Indian culture.

Calendar art today is a thing of the bygone era, with just a few genuine patrons. However it has played a significant role in art reaching out to the masses. The late nineteenth and early twentieth century saw a sudden surge in the culture of popular images like those of Hindu Gods and Goddesses, mythological tales, portraits of nationalist leaders and landscapes being created by the artists. These artworks carried a colour saturation which appealed aesthetically to the masses, hence became immensely popular among the folks.

Printmaking was introduced in the 16th century by the Dutch, in India however it was only in the 20th century that printmaking was taken up seriously by the Fine Artists.

Hailing from Puerto Rico, Valentina Pinci is inspired deeply by Indian culture as evident by her beautiful Mandalas. Under Mojarto's Haridwar Mural Project, she has painted the wall divine with Mahamrityunjaya Yantra in beautiful colours.

Modern abstract art paintings or sculptures do not portray a specific thing, person or place but its appearance is rather overstated and indistinct. What you see is the vivid strokes of the brush, strange shapes and loudly stated colors. Modern abstract art originated in Russia in about 1911 and the popular artist who put forth his work is known as Wassily Kandinsky. His belief was that hues and shades induced sentiments in people. Green to him was a symbol of internal forte and tranquility while red indicated confidence and the sense of being alive.

Paintings and drawings were the oldest forms known to man to express themselves. They used cave walls and ceilings as a canvas. Cave paintings also referred to as rock paintings, are depictions done on cave or rock walls and ceilings. These paintings usually date back to prehistoric times. It is a type of parietal art that is more than 45,500 years old. Cave paintings found are of three types- petroglyph(carved on the rock surface), pictographs ( painted on the surface), and earth figures (formed on the ground). The oldest type of cave paintings was a mix of hand stencils and simple geometric shapes, which evolved with time and movement.

Expressionism as an art movement spanned numerous countries, diverse mediums, and periods. Expressionism closely explores the human psyche, by either exaggerating or distorting the subject and strives to achieve a subjective depiction of the artist's emotions. Contemporary Indian artists have broadened their scopes by imbibing expressionist style in their artwork in response to the sheer ugliness they discern in life. Here are ten contemporary artists, whose artwork exhibit expressionism. 

Integrating art into office design not only beautifies the space but also creates a stimulating and aesthetically pleasing workspace, which is essential as it enhances creativity, collaboration, and overall well-being.