Indian has been known the world over for its artistic pursuits evident in the various types of painting styles. The styles and varieties in paintings from India are as diverse as the nation itself. Its not just the traditional forms of paintings but also contemporary artists have kept up to the times & excel in their modern works, giving free expression to their imagination & artistic liberty.

Materials
Paper: Paper is the most commonly used medium for painting. It is widely used owing to practicality and ease of use.

Cloth: Cloth has been traditionally used as the base for painting beautiful themes on them.

Regions
Orissa: The folk paintings of Orissa, popularly known as ‘Pattachitras’ have a history of great antiquity. Patta paintings are so called as they are painted on silk hand woven cloth.

Andhra Pradesh: As the name suggests, Kalamkari, which is almost an industry in Andhra Pradesh, is the technique of painting cloth with a pointed bamboo ‘kalam’ or pen.

Rajasthan: Mughal miniatures from the land of the royalty are famous for their intricate work. A specialty of Rajasthan, Phad is painted in bold colours. Pichvai, the cloth painting used as a backdrop in temples is also made in Rajasthan.

Bihar: These folk paintings come from the district of Madhubani, Bihar, which is how they get their name. These paintings, which were traditionally painted on walls and floors by the women of Bihar to invoke divine protection, are now being done on paper.

Delhi: Delhi is one of the most happening centres of miniature paintings.

Tamilnadu: Highly ornate Thanjavur paintings are the specialty of Thanjavur and Tiruchirapalli in Tamil Nadu.

Maharashtra: Worli paintings from Maharashtra are tribal paintings, traditionally done in the homes of the Worlis