Essential factors of Philosophy

Tibetan Thanka Painting is strongly bound by tradition and religion, therefore it is commonly believed that its disallow artistic freedom. Many of the figures are drawn from personal mystical visions of the Buddhist saints themselves, but the figures most definitely require full creative expression. Once the almost spiritual connection is developed between the artist and the painting, each piece is extraordinarily unique in its own way. There is no question of copying then, from one to another, as each possesses a live of its own.

Every time the artist pick up a brush there will be a different style and a new aspect. The Tibetan texts are more like a quide to the figures colour, emblems, the element upon witch they abide, some clothing, ornaments and positions. Everything else is dependent upon the creativity of the artist, as how skillfully the above aspects are executed.

Next to the artist personal philosophy and motivation for his artistic expression there are a number of other important factors. It is also essential to have an understanding of Buddhist philosophy; meditation; the nature and quality of the dieties; the outer form and appearance accurately to the viewer.

The emotional state of an artist plays also an important role in the outcome. A meditation routine assists the artist in a appropriate state of mind. Every principal deity resounds with a particular mantra that is to be recited before starting the work. It’s through these mediums that one can actually experience a deeper level of absorption into the work. When the absorption is so complete one actually feel a spiritual connection to the painting. One can than begin to conceptualize the object to be created and mentally compose the entire layout of the painting. The outcome is that the paintings completed with this understanding emanate a special quality of natural reality.