Lord Ganesha paintings

Various Types of Ganesh Paintings

Traditional Ganesh Paintings

Traditional forms of Ganesh art reflect India’s regional diversity. Each style is rooted in its own mythology, pigments, and devotional practices.

Pattachitra: These scroll paintings from Odisha have been around for centuries, created with pigments — white from conch shells, red from hingula, blue from indigo, and brushes made of animal hair tied to bamboo sticks. A Ganpati painting here often appears alongside Jagannath worship scenes; the intricate details reward a closer look.

Madhubani: Bihar's folk painters create a Lord Ganesha painting through bold, geometric patterns surrounded by fish, peacocks, and lotus flowers — symbols of good fortune and fertility. The colors come straight from nature: turmeric for yellow, vermilion for red, soot from oil lamps for black. These works are raw and honest, something mass-produced prints can never quite capture.

Tanjore (Thanjavur) Paintings: Dating back to the 16th century, Tanjore paintings are unmistakable with their gold foil layered over raised gesso creating a shimmering, almost three-dimensional effect. Commissioned by royalty and temples, they honor the divine with every ounce of craftsmanship the artist can muster.

Modern & Contemporary Ganesha Art

Today's artists are reimagining Ganesha in ways unthinkable a generation ago. Some work in abstraction—breaking down his form into cubist planes or minimalist gestures. Painters like Amol Pawar incorporate patterns and calligraphic elements into mixed-media canvases, while others layer floral motifs and subtle textures to create one-of-a-kind modern Ganesha paintings.

Minimalist Ganesha Art

Not everyone wants gold leaf and ornamentation. Some collectors prefer Ganesha reduced to his essence — a charcoal silhouette, an ink wash, a few deliberate brushstrokes. These minimalist works fit seamlessly into modern, pared-down interiors.

Abstract Ganesha Canvas Paintings

An abstract Ganesha painting dissolves the figure into pure color, texture, and symbolic gesture. You might recognize the curve of his trunk or the suggestion of posture, but the work invites you to feel his presence rather than simply see it. For conceptual-art lovers, these pieces bridge devotion and contemporary visual language.

Ganesha Paintings for Every Space

Ganesha Paintings for Living Room

Your living room is where you welcome guests and form first impressions. A Ganesha artwork anchors the room visually and sets a tone of warmth and welcome. Traditional Tanjore pieces bring occasion while contemporary abstracts spark curiosity.

Ganesha Paintings for Bedroom

Bedrooms are personal. Calming, soft-toned Ganesha paintings can promote peaceful rest and gently dissolve personal obstacles.

Ganesha Paintings for Office & Workspace

In workspaces where focus matters, a Bappa painting offers calm, inspiration, and positivity — a gentle reminder of resilience and new beginnings.

Artists Who Paint Ganesha Paintings

Subrata Ghosh

Subrata Ghosh’s, Ganesha works exude serene spirituality, echoing Ajanta mural and Gupta sculptural qualities with softly layered hues and gentle mixed-media textures.

Amol Pawar

Amol Pawar merges folk patterns, motif-rich backdrops, and expressive mixed media. His Ganesha pieces combine temple-inspired curling lines, symbolic numbers, and earthy palettes — layering abstraction, calligraphy, and rangoli memories to make vibrant, contemporary works.

Anupam Pal

Anupam Pal infuses his Ganesha with warmth and modern color — bridging classical devotion and bold palettes sought by contemporary collectors.

Basuki Dasgupta

Basuki Dasgupta creates textural narratives, blending layered acrylics, gesso, and collage so the deities emerge with a tactile sense reminiscent of terracotta temples.

Ramesh Gorjala

Ramesh Gorjala is known for intricate, tapestry-like detailing, merging Kalamkari iconography with contemporary compositions and embedding miniature narratives within the deity’s form.

Arpitha Reddy

Arpitha Reddy uses soft palettes and a minimalist touch, emphasizing gentle forms and soothing energy — ideal for collectors seeking subtle spiritual influence.

Yograj Verma

Yograj Verma emphasizes faceless deities and symbolic forms, blending traditional storytelling with universal spirituality through careful research and family-inspired sketching.

Pramod Reddy

Pramod Reddy draws from Hindu mythology and epic tales, blending vivid acrylics, layered textures, and narrative details — his large compositions often include texts and smaller images that create theatrical spiritual storytelling.

To experience more works by these artists, browse our Mythology-Inspired collection.

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