Art Studio : Lesson 4


	Lesson 4 " Drawing Poom Khao Bin Design "

		Poom Khao Bin is the design which, in particular, indicates the Thai culture. In the past, when Thai people wanted to offer the rice to the monks, they would put it on the bowl with a high saucer and make a sharp tip. Today we can see the bowls with the pointed tips but not the ones to be given to the monks but to those we respect. Most of them do not contain rice. They are decorated with flowers such as the globe amaranth flowers. Poom khao Bin is another important master Thai design because it can be extended to other design, e.g. Hang Singha (Lion's Tail) Design.

Instructions in drawing Poom Khao Bin Design

1. Draw a square like a kite. Please see the shape, size and other detail in the example.

2. When the outline is completed, draw two inner pictures shape like two drops of water. The smaller one must have lighten colour than the outer one.

3. Draw the outline of the outer petals lightly.

4. Draw the outer petals in details. All petals must be stuck with the outer "drop of water". Begin with the left and the right petals. The instructions in drawing the four petals are similar to those of Krajang Ta Oil. The difference is that in this case, we draw only half of the design.

5. Draw the upper petal. Please note that it will be the longest one.

6. Draw the lower petal, which will be rounder than other petals.

7. When you finish drawing the four petals, draw the inside in each petal.

8. Draw small supporting petals on the left and the right sides of the lower petals. Then you will get a Poom Khao Bin Design.

	Remarks 1. Don't let the design go beyond its outline, otherwise it will be distorted. 2. Please note that even though the traditional Thai design have similar outlines as those of the geometrical figures, the designs do not have the exact shapes as the geometrical ones (please see the outline in item 3). The traditional Thai designs are curved and graceful like the flower petals or leaves. If you draw them completely the same as the geometrical figures, the designs will be lifeless and not beautiful. It looks like they are blocked in the squares.

Remarks
1. Don't let the design go beyond its outline, otherwise it will be distorted.
2. Please note that even though the traditional Thai design have similar outlines as those of the geometrical figures, the designs do not have the exact shapes as the geometrical ones (please see the outline in item 3). The traditional Thai designs are curved and graceful like the flower petals or leaves. If you draw them completely the same as the geometrical figures, the designs will be lifeless and not beautiful. It looks like they are blocked in the squares.