matthewhB1709QJ
★★★★★5.0Wrote on 20 Nov 2023
Definitely worth a visit
It was so lovely to go into the workshop and see a real human creating art. The artist stopped what he was doing and chatted to us. We purchased a piece which we were delighted with. The artist was kind enough to write the official number of the tiger we saw and GPS coordinates of where we saw it (I screenshot Google maps during our safari) under his signature. The art IS hand painted, however they do draw from the same photo many times.
Adult9
★★★★4.0Wrote on 13 Jan 2023
Parashar the Painter
Went to school with family and met Parashar Ji next day who detailed us about the school.He showcased his paintings with great conviction and enthusiasm and even painted tiger eye with black soot,an amazing work,for us. We wish him good in life
Delhifundos
★★★★★5.0Wrote on 5 Mar 2019
Sure shot way of tiger sighting in Ranthambore
No guessing for what is Ranthambore all about. Yes – tigers. This time we saw tigers of a different variety. Not in the jungle, but on canvas, dexterously hand painted by the students of the Ranthambore School of Art. Ranthambore School of Art is an art school, exhibition and gallery all in a small single story house. This is off Sawai Madhopur on Ranthambore Road. While we had heard about this place, given the very little publicity they do, locals were not very aware of this place. It was per chance, while driving on the Ranthambore Road, we came across a modest signage which led to this institution of the truest sense. We walked in and saw painters sitting in front of large canvasses with menacing big cats looking back at them. It is a totally different issue that these tigers were brought to existence by these artists who were blessed with photographic precision. One could identify single strands of hair in some of these paintings. Ranthambore School of Art is more than 20 years old. During our visit, we met Mr. Ram Sahay who is one of the founder members of this organisation. He was extremely forthcoming and shared interesting details. As with everything Ranthambore, the artwork here was geared towards wildlife. In fact, the institution was established with the aim to protect tigers. Students come here to learn as well as senior artists sit here and create paintings some of which are on sale. They showed us huge canvasses as well as small painted postcards. Given the life-like paintings, it was difficult to believe that these were results of a wood and hair brush and not any digital medium. In addition to tigers, birds and other wildlife, the artists also paint diverse subjects. We loved the painting of Jesus in all his compassionate glory. Incidentally, there was no effort on part of the art school to make a sale. This made us very comfortable. In addition to painting, the artists from here routinely hold workshops in schools, museum and nearby villages to create awareness about the tiger. While jungle safari is the primary activity, a visit to the Ranthambore School of Art is an offbeat activity in Ranthambore. One doesn’t need to be art aficionado to appreciate the sincere work here. We believe a good piece of work has a universal language, it breaks boundaries. Ranthambore School of Art does just that are we are humbled to have an opportunity of witnessing this first hand.
hansm559
★★★★★5.0Wrote on 25 Feb 2019
Art for Nature Conservation and Protection
Local artists doing incredible paintings and drawings of wildlife - of course Tigers, but also all the other animals and birds you'll find in the nearby Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve. Excellent value for money, and you know the money is going directly to the artists. A must for anyone visiting Sawaimadhopur.
laurensoph98
★★★★★5.0Wrote on 24 Feb 2019
Must see
This was an incredible art gallery in the town on the way to Rathambore National Park. The work that the local villagers do is amazing, and the techniques that they use I have never seen anywhere else in the world. A portion of the money that is made from their paintings also goes directly to the tiger reserve so is well worth dropping in on your way to see the artists at work and potentially purchase some pieces!
