At Chidiya Udd, I make art, teach illustration and help people find their way back to creative expression. I am keenly interested in how learning takes place and my fervent hope is to be able to nurture creative confidence in people. I love work that explores oral histories, gender and identity,
and belonging.
Student Testimonials from past Online Paint-Along Workshops
“I loved the class, didn't think I'd ever be able to complete or do a decent job...to my surprise I was able to follow along. Thank you once again Kavita” - Miriam Korula
”A well paced, wonderfully instructed session. Started with playful brush strokes and scribbles, slowly evolved into drawing and painting a beautiful bird. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Kavita is a committed teacher and you see it pouring into the session!!”
- Bhairavi Govindarajan
”I was working with gouche for the first time and Kavita's 'Paint a Bird With Me' workshop was the perfect place and pace to start. Her instructions, guidance and tips were thoughtful and easy to follow. The way she conducts the session it is quite apparent that she loves what she does and has a lot of fun doing it. It's a perfect balance between guided learning and free flowing/open experience with Illustrations and colours.” - Shradhanjali
”Kavita is an amazing mentor! She simplifies gouache painting in a way no one has before and you will actually be impressed and surprised at how well and effortlessly she can make you paint! Her voice is just so calming that you feel all the troubles melt away while she helps you paint! Her class for me was not just a painting class but also therapy!
Cheers to an awesome Mentor! Looking forward to more classes!”
- Debolina
Some of my bird explorations in Gouache and Mixed Media
This is for ages 12 and above.
Yes! You can be at any level to paint along with me. Don’t worry, I’ve got your back.
You will have access to recordings of this workshop and all future upcoming ones at my Patreon for a subscription fee. Here is a link patreon.com/ChidiyaUdd
1. PAPER
Canson Montval 300 GSM A5
(For both workshops)
For Paint A Tree
1. GOUACHE - Brustro Artists Gouache Colour Set of 24 Colours
(Get a smaller set or let’s use what you already have)
OR
If you have the budget for it…
Shinhan Gouache
(This is what I will be using)
2. BRUSHES (If you already have a set, then don’t buy)
Faber Castell (I use these) Synthetic Round Brushes (4,8,12)
A 1 inch and a 1⁄2 inch flat brush
3. Dark Brown Color Pencil of any brand. I use a range, usually the Caran D’ache Luminance.
For Mixed Media Owl
1. Calli Brown Ink
2. Any range of dip nib pens
3. Brush pens (Any brand) - I use Tombow ABTs and Koi Watercolor pens
4. Any crayons you may have
5. OTHER MATERIALS (relevant for both workshops)
Palette
Copier sheets
Pencils
Erasers
Jars for water
Rags
Any brushes, paints, crayons, mediums, pens and stationary you may own
For sure! Especially if you are looking to infuse freshness into your work and other ways of making
There are no refunds and we cannot hold your seat for future workshops either.
Write to us at kavitarvind@gmail.com
