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01 Jan 0001

Hermit and Mouse

Watercolor painting of a serene temple near Mahilaropyam, bathed in soft sunlight. A kind, older holy man with a warm brown robe is shown slightly bent over, looking concerned near a simple food bowl. A small, grey mouse with bright eyes is peeking out from a hole in the temple wall. In the background, a slightly annoyed visitor in flowing blue clothes is walking away. The overall style should be whimsical and slightly naive, with soft color palettes.

01 Jan 0001

HOW KING BURTAL BECAME A FAKÍR.

Watercolor illustration: Golden hour in a lush jungle. King Burtal, with a large, jovial belly straining against his golden-threaded, crimson robes and a golden crown slightly askew, aims a polished, ornate bow and arrow. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy, casting dappled shadows on the scene. The black antelope, its fur gleaming ebony in the light, stands alert and startled, with wide, intelligent eyes reflecting the impending danger. Brown and yellow antelopes graze peacefully in the background, unaware. The jungle floor is a tapestry of deep greens and earthy browns, with hints of vibrant orchids and ferns. Focus on the tension of the hunt, the king’s confident smirk contrasting with the antelope’s regal fear. Artistic style: soft watercolor with gentle blending and natural flow.

01 Jan 0001

How Sun, Moon, and Wind went out to Dinner

A watercolor scene with Star in the top center, looking lovingly at Moon in the foreground. Moon is a white crescent shape. Sun is on the left, colored yellow and orange, looking displeased. Wind is on the right, swirling in blues and greys, also looking annoyed. Star should be the largest, and the background has many stars.

One sunny day, Sun, Moon, and Wind went to eat yummy food with their uncle and aunt, Thunder and Lightning. Their mom (she’s a super far-away Star way up high!) waited all alone for them to come home.

01 Jan 0001

How the Raja's Son won the Princess Labam.

Watercolor illustration: A young prince, fair skin, wearing a green tunic, brown pants, and a gold crown, standing in a lush jungle, looking surprised. In front of him, a brightly colored parrot (Hiraman), predominantly red, green, and blue, squawks angrily. Other parrots of similar colors are flying away in the background. The jungle is dense and filled with various shades of green foliage. The overall mood is one of surprise and wonder.’, ‘details’: ‘Watercolor, no text, parrots are clearly visible and colorful, prince is recognizable and consistent with descriptions

01 Jan 0001

HOW THE RÁJÁ'S SON WON THE PRINCESS LABÁM.

Once upon a time, in a faraway land, lived a king called a Raja. He had a son who loved to go hunting every day. One day, the queen, who was his mother, said, “You can hunt anywhere on these three sides, but you must never go to the fourth side.” She said this because she knew that if he went to the fourth side, he would hear about the beautiful Princess Labam, and then he would want to leave his parents and go find her.

01 Jan 0001

How the Wicked Sons were Duped.

Watercolor illustration of an elderly man with a long white beard, wearing a faded blue robe, sitting at a table surrounded by four younger men, his sons, dressed in similar robes but in shades of green, brown, red, and yellow. The sons are looking at him with disdainful expressions. The table is mostly bare. Soft, diffused lighting, watercolor paper texture visible.

Once upon a time, there was a very rich old man. He thought he was about to say goodbye to the world, so he called his sons together and shared all his money and things with them. But guess what? He didn’t go anywhere for many years! And those years weren’t very happy ones. He was tired from being old, but even worse, his sons were not very nice to him. They were being mean and selfish!

01 Jan 0001

Jackal and Drum

Watercolor illustration: A slender, tan-colored jackal, Gomaya, with expressive brown eyes, is depicted cautiously approaching a large, dark brown drum in the foreground. The drum sits in a battlefield setting, rendered in muted greens, browns, and greys. Dried leaves and twigs are scattered around the drum and food items, such as berries and a small pool of water, are visible near it. The sky is a soft, pale watercolor wash of blue and grey. The emphasis should be on the contrast between Gomaya’s timid approach and the abundance of food he discovers.

01 Jan 0001

Jackal's Strategy

Watercolor painting of a clever jackal, Maha, with reddish-brown fur and pointed ears, celebrating a feast on a large elephant carcass in a lush green jungle. A lion, with a golden mane and muscular body, is walking away in the background. A leopard with dark spots and a tiger with orange and black stripes are also visible, both looking fearful and running away from the elephant. The elephant’s skin is thick and grey, partially torn open revealing its inner flesh. Use vibrant, contrasting colors for the jungle scene, creating a feeling of excitement and triumph. Maha should be the focal point, slightly larger than the other animals.

01 Jan 0001

King and Foolish Monkey

A whimsical watercolor painting depicting a king in regal attire, painted in shades of deep red and gold, napping on a luxurious bed. Perched near him is a small, expressive monkey, its fur rendered in warm browns and tans, holding a tiny, decorative sword. Its facial expression is a mix of concern and mischief. A small, almost translucent fly is subtly present near the king’s face. The background is simple, using soft washes of muted greens and blues to emphasize the figures in the foreground. The style should be loose and expressive, utilizing the fluidity of watercolor to convey movement and emotion.

01 Jan 0001

Lion and Foolish Donkey

Watercolor painting of a dramatic scene: Karalakesara, a large, tawny lion with a bandaged paw, lies near a riverbank, looking weary. A small, sly-looking jackal, with fur the color of burnt umber, stands near him, eyes fixed on a grey donkey, whose silhouette is slightly visible in the cave entrance. The cave opening is shaded and dark. The overall color palette is warm earthy tones with cool blues in the river. The style is expressive and slightly whimsical.

01 Jan 0001

Lion and Jackal

Watercolor painting of a lion (golden-brown fur, large mane), a jackal (sandy brown fur, pointed ears), a wolf (grey fur, bushy tail), and a baby camel (light brown fur, large eyes) huddled together in a lush jungle setting. The lion is slightly injured, looking distressed. The background should suggest a feeling of impending doom, with dark, stormy clouds gathering. Focus on the emotional expressions of the animals.

A lion named Vajra lived in the jungle with his friends, a jackal and a wolf. One day, a sick camel was left behind by a caravan. The lion ate the camel, but the baby camel was too little to eat, so the lion kept it as a pet.

01 Jan 0001

Lion that Sprang to Life

Watercolor painting of a dramatic jungle scene. The focus should be on four distinct figures: three in similar attire (flowing robes in shades of olive green and deep turquoise) representing the scholarly friends, and one smaller figure in warm browns and oranges, the clever friend. The three scholars are engaged in reassembling a lion skeleton, which is partially covered in translucent watercolor washes suggesting skin and muscle. The clever friend, noticeably smaller, observes from a tall tree in the background, his posture and expression conveying worry. The lion’s head should be slightly larger than the other elements to emphasize the looming danger. The overall style should be reminiscent of a classic watercolor illustration, with visible brushstrokes and a focus on texture.

01 Jan 0001

Lion, Camel, Jackal and Crow

Watercolor painting of Madotkata, a lion with a warm orange mane, a spotted leopard with a similar size and shape to the lion, a brown jackal smaller than the lion and leopard, and a black crow perched on Madotkata’s head; all characters are distinct but similar in style, along with a large, light brown camel standing calmly beside them in a lush green jungle setting. The overall mood should convey a sense of peace and camaraderie before the conflict arises. Focus on vibrant, natural colors.

01 Jan 0001

Lioness and Young Jackal

Watercolor painting of a lion family: two adult lions (a tawny-colored mother and a slightly darker father), two lion cubs (smaller versions of their parents), and a smaller, more slender jackal cub (light brownish-grey) all together. The background features lush, green jungle foliage, with hints of sunset colors in the sky. Focus on the emotional connection between the family members, despite the jackal cub looking slightly apprehensive. The lions should have similar styles of mane and fur rendering to indicate family resemblance. The scene evokes a sense of warmth and family despite the underlying conflict.

01 Jan 0001

LOVING LAILÍ.

Watercolor illustration of King Dantal’s lush, sun-drenched garden at midday. Prince Majnun, a fair-skinned boy with bright red hair, rosy lips, and sparkly blue eyes, and his friend Husain Mahamat, are gleefully slicing mangoes and papayas with toy knives beneath a sprawling, ancient mango tree whose gnarled branches cast dappled shadows. Colorful flowers like hibiscus, bougainvillea, and jasmine bloom riotously around them, their vibrant hues popping against the emerald green grass. Sun filters through the leaves, creating pools of light and illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. The air is thick with the sweet scent of blossoms and ripe fruit. Details: A worn, woven mat beneath the tree, scattered fruit rinds, the boys’ bare feet digging into the cool earth, the intricate patterns on the toy knives, the sweat beading on their foreheads. Warm, inviting color palette. Soft, natural watercolor blending.

01 Jan 0001

Mommy's Love

A warm and cozy scene of the mommy bird snuggled up with her baby birds in their nest, with a bowl of rice and fruit nearby

A little bird lived in a beautiful nest in a mango tree. She had tiny babies who couldn’t fly yet. The mommy bird worked hard to bring them food every day.

One day, it started to rain very hard. The baby birds got very hungry and started crying loudly. The mommy bird tried to comfort them, but they were too hungry to stop crying!

01 Jan 0001

Monkey and Crocodile

Watercolor painting of a vibrant scene: Ricky, a cheerful brown monkey with large expressive eyes, sitting in a lush, green jamun tree laden with dark purple berries, sharing berries with Carl, a large green crocodile with friendly eyes, near a gently flowing river. The style should be whimsical and slightly cartoonish, with soft, blended watercolor washes for a dreamy atmosphere. The overall palette should be warm and inviting, using bright greens, purples, browns, and teals.

01 Jan 0001

Monkey and Wedge

Watercolor painting: A rich man’s garden teeming with activity. A half-built temple is the backdrop. A large wooden log, split apart by a wedge, is the focal point. Several human workers (consistent size, shape, and warm color palette), are clearly moving away from the scene indicating lunch break. A group of lively monkeys (smaller, consistent size and shape, varying shades of brown) are playfully interacting with the construction tools and the log. One monkey is trapped inside the snapped-shut log. The scene is rendered in a whimsical yet slightly cautionary watercolor style, with bright colors and soft edges.

01 Jan 0001

Monkey Trouble

Watercolor illustration of Grandfather, a kind elderly man with spectacles perched on his nose and wearing a crisp white dhoti, purchasing a small, mischievous-looking monkey, Tutu, from a weary-looking street performer with two other bored monkeys. The scene takes place on a bustling Indian street bathed in the golden light of late afternoon. Rich, warm shadows stretch long across the dusty ground. Colorful fabrics (silks, cottons, and handloom), overflowing baskets of spices (turmeric, chili, coriander), and earthenware pots are on display. The air is thick with the aroma of cardamom and roasted nuts. Grandfather’s expression is one of gentle amusement, while the street performer looks resigned. Tutu’s eyes gleam with playful cunning. Consistent watercolor style with soft blending and natural flow.

01 Jan 0001

Munna's Three Rabbits

Munna sitting on a bench, holding his head and crying with tears flowing down his face. His three rabbits are in the background, happily eating grass.

Munna had three cute, little rabbits. He loved them very much! Every day, before going to school, Munna would go to the park and bring back fresh, green grass for his bunnies to eat. Then he’d go to school and bring more grass for them when he came home.

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