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The paintings are notable for their adornment in the form of semi-precious stones, pearls, glass
 pieces and gold. The rich vibrant colors, dashes of gold, semi-precious stones and fine artistic
 work are characteristics of these paintings. They add beauty and culture to a variety of
 surroundings and décor. The paintings are mostly of Gods and Goddesses because this art of 
painting flourished at a time when fine-looking and striking temples were being constructed
by rulers of several dynasties. The figures in these paintings are large and the faces are round
and divine. However, with the rebirth of this art in the twentieth century, artists in addition to
recreating the original Tanjore figures are also experimenting with more proportioned figures,
 birds, flowers, animals, etc.

The creation of this painting involves a lot of dedication and several stages of meticulous work
of art. The first and foremost step being the preparation of a board (wooden plank) for the
painting. The paintings are done on unbleached cloth (treated with chalk powder and glue)
fixed to a wooden board. Next, an appropriate drawing is traced on the treated board. This step
is followed by ornamental work where semi-precious stones and glass pieces are stuck to form
garlands, jewels, etc. The traced outline is then painted with a combination of chalk powder
and gum arabica to create a three dimensional effect. It is in the detail-oriented decoration of
the Gods and Goddesses that the creativity of an artist is demonstrated. Gold foils are then
used lavishly to add to the opulence of these paintings. Finally, dyes are used to add vibrant
colors to the figures in the paintings. A beautiful frame is then selected to accentuate the
beauty of the painting.

These paintings are remarkable in its step-by-step creation from the actual canvas board to
the final touches. Adorned with rubies, diamonds and other precious gemstones, and trimmed
with gold foil, Tanjore paintings were actually speaking-- treasures. Nowadays, however
semi precious stones are used in place of real ones, but the use of gold foil has not altered.

These paintings can adorn the walls of your home resulting in an envious decor. You can
also gift these to your near and dear ones for any occasions such as weddings, anniversaries
and birthdays.

You can now purchase custom made paintings at very affordable and reasonable prices.

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