Join thangka master Karma Sichoe as he teaches a class how to paint the perfect lotus using traditional mineral pigments. Learn to mix these pigments to generate vibrant colors and discover how this technique has influenced Tibetan art. Karma Sichoe’s training in both traditional and contemporary art reveals a talent for connecting historical practices to modern art applications. Finally, you’ll learn to paint a traditional lotus and leave with your own artwork that would be great to put on a wall or give to a loved one!
Karma Sichoe
Karma Sichoe is a master thangka painter and contemporary artist based in Dharamsala. He received formal art training in thangka painting at the Centre for Tibetan Arts and Crafts under renowned master Rinzin Paljor. Since 2008, Sichoe has been integrating his artistic ambitions with a social consciousness and has spent more time experimenting with contemporary art forms.
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