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01 Jan 0001

Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Munni who lived with her family in a small house. Munni loved to explore the forest behind her house. She would often go for walks and collect pretty stones and leaves. But her favorite thing was her treasure box! It held all her special things. The box had a tiny golden key to unlock it.

A close-up of Munni searching for her key in the forest, looking worried and frustrated. Some leaves and stones could be scattered around her.

01 Jan 0001

Musical Donkey

A watercolor scene depicting Uddhata, a light brown donkey, and a sandy yellow jackal, sharing a moment amongst lush, vibrant green vegetable plants under a starry night sky. The fence is broken in the foreground, showing signs of struggle. Uddhata is slightly larger than the jackal and both are shown in a consistent, slightly cartoonish style. The overall scene should highlight the contrast between the friendship and the consequences of Uddhata’s actions, utilizing a blend of soft and detailed watercolor techniques.

01 Jan 0001

Old Man, Young Wife and Thief

A watercolor painting showcasing a moment of unexpected intimacy. Kamatura, an old merchant with pale skin and grey hair, wearing a luxurious robe in deep purples and golds, is embraced by his young wife, her dark hair framing her face, clad in a bright pink garment. A shadowy figure of a thief is partially visible in the background, suggesting a sense of danger that has unexpectedly brought the couple closer. The style should feel soft and intimate, using cool blues and warm pinks as dominant colors.

01 Jan 0001

PÁNWPATTÍ RÁNÍ.

A long time ago, in a faraway place, there was a big fair. Lots of people came, even kings and queens from all over! One king brought his daughter with him. Near their tent, another king’s son had his tent. He was very handsome, and the king’s daughter was very pretty too!

Watercolor illustration of a vibrant fair under a bright, sunny sky. Colorful tents of all shapes and sizes create a lively atmosphere. A handsome prince in regal attire of deep blues and golds, his face etched with longing, looks from his ornately decorated tent at a beautiful princess. She’s dressed in fine clothes of soft pinks and creams, laughter lines crinkling around her eyes as she speaks to someone just out of frame. Kings and Queens in vibrant clothing - ruby reds, emerald greens, sapphire blues - are walking around the fair, their shadows long and dancing on the dusty ground. The watercolor style emphasizes soft blending and natural flow, creating a whimsical and slightly dreamlike feel. Wooden stalls overflow with tempting treats. Sunbeams filter through the tent canvas, dappling the scene with light and shadow.

01 Jan 0001

Pret in the House

A watercolor illustration, bathed in the warm glow of a late afternoon sun, depicting a large, ancient peepul tree with gnarled roots growing through a crumbling brick wall softened by moss and ivy. Golden light filters through the leaves, casting dappled shadows. One side of the tree extends into a lush, vibrant garden bursting with hibiscus and marigolds, their colors intensely saturated. The other side overhangs a busy road with vintage, brightly colored cars – a turquoise Ambassador, a sunshine yellow Fiat – a sputtering, exhaust-filled bus, and a slow-moving horse-drawn cart piled high with goods. People walking by clutch their hats against a sudden gust of wind, their expressions a mixture of surprise and amusement. Dust motes dance in the sunlight filtering through the leaves. The illustration should evoke a nostalgic, slightly dreamlike feeling. Artistic style: fluid watercolor with soft blending and a natural, unforced flow. Emphasize the texture of the brick, bark, and fabric.

01 Jan 0001

Price of Indiscretion

Watercolor painting of Ujjwalaka, a kind man with warm brown skin and simple clothing, tending to a sick mama camel in a lush green jungle. The mama camel is light tan, lying down, while a smaller, lighter tan baby camel is nearby. Ujjwalaka is offering them water from a simple clay pot. Use a soft, gentle color palette, emphasizing the compassionate interaction.

Once upon a time, there was a poor cart maker named Ujjwalaka. He didn’t have many customers, so he was very sad. He didn’t have a nice house, nice clothes, or even enough food! He decided to leave town to find a better life.

01 Jan 0001

Pride goeth before a Fall

Watercolor illustration of ten cloth sellers, dressed in colorful fabrics, walking wearily through a dark, spooky forest. Three menacing robbers with exaggerated features leap from behind gnarled trees, brandishing crudely drawn swords and sticks. The cloth sellers look frightened and defenseless.

Once upon a time, in a small village, lived ten cloth sellers who were best friends and always traveled together. One day, they went on a long trip to sell their beautiful fabrics and earned lots of money! As they headed back home, they had to pass through a thick, spooky forest. They didn’t know it, but three sneaky robbers lived in that forest!

01 Jan 0001

Punchkin

A watercolor illustration of seven princesses in a grand, dimly lit kitchen at dusk. Balna, slightly separated and looking skeptical, observes a gaunt, elderly woman (Prudhan’s widow) with deeply etched wrinkles taking firewood from a cast-iron stove. Soft light streams through a high arched window, casting long shadows. Dust motes dance in the light. Dirt subtly scatters from the widow’s gnarled hands, falling towards a simmering pot of stew. The wooden floor is worn and uneven. The color palette is muted, with earthy tones and hints of faded gold. Balna’s expression is a mix of suspicion and compassion, her body language guarded. The other princesses, dressed in colorful, slightly faded silk gowns, are focused on the widow with varying degrees of concern. Watercolor style: soft blending, natural flow, subtle washes.

01 Jan 0001

RÁJÁ HARICHAND'S PUNISHMENT.

Watercolor illustration of King Harichand, with a deeply lined but kind face and wearing a tarnished, simple crown, handing a large, overflowing bag of shimmering gold coins to a group of poor villagers with grateful and hopeful expressions. Some villagers kneel in thanks. The scene takes place outside the weathered wooden palace gates, bathed in the soft, warm light of early morning, casting long shadows from the figures. Use a warm color palette of golds, ochres, and muted greens. The air is misty and fresh. The gate stone is slightly wet from dew. Style: Soft watercolor blending with a focus on realistic fabric textures and subtle light reflections on the coins.

01 Jan 0001

Raja Rasalu.

A watercolor illustration of Queen Lona, dressed in royal blue velvet robes trimmed with intricate gold embroidery, sitting sadly on a jade-inlaid divan in her opulent palace. Sunlight, a warm golden hue, streams through a large, arched window with delicate Mughal-inspired latticework, casting intricate shadows across the polished marble floor. Her gaze is downcast towards her lap, where her hands are clasped tightly, her knuckles white. A single, shimmering tear rolls down her cheek, catching the light. The palace architecture features intricate Mughal-inspired designs: ornate columns, jewel-toned mosaics, and tapestries depicting scenes of past glory. The color palette is dominated by deep blues and golds, creating a somber yet majestic atmosphere. Soft blending emphasizes the melancholic mood. Texture is subtly applied to the velvet robes and marble flooring.

01 Jan 0001

Rat that Ate Iron

Watercolor illustration depicting Jeev, a slender figure in muted greens and browns, returning home from his journey. He carries a small, intricately detailed iron scale. A merchant, rendered in richer, darker tones, stands opposite him, his face etched with disbelief. A mischievous glint in Jeev’s eyes contrasts with the merchant’s angry expression. In the background, a suggestion of a bustling village marketplace, rendered with loose, colorful washes, adds to the lively atmosphere. The colors are vibrant but slightly muted, suggesting a warm, sunny day.

01 Jan 0001

Revati the Milkmaid and Her Dreams

Once upon a time, in a small village, lived a milkmaid named Revati. She sold milk from her cows to earn money. This money helped her family.

One day, Revati collected milk from her cows. She filled two buckets and set off to the market to sell it.

Watercolor painting of a young milkmaid, Revati, with warm brown skin and dark hair tied back, wearing a simple blue dress. She’s walking down a dirt path, her two buckets of milk are shown partially tipped over, spilling white milk onto the path and her feet. Revati’s face shows a mix of shock and sadness, tears in her eyes. In the background, use soft, muted greens and browns to depict a small village with simple houses. Maintain a consistent style and color palette throughout the image, emphasizing the watercolor texture. The style should evoke a nostalgic, slightly melancholic feeling.

01 Jan 0001

Right-Mind and Wrong-Mind

Watercolor painting depicting the climax of the story: Dharma, in calming blues and greens, calmly faces a group of village elders (depicted with simple, neutral colors) near a burning tree. Papa, in vibrant oranges and reds, is shown fleeing the scene in a state of panic and shame, while his father emerges from the burning tree, smoke swirling around him. The overall style should be expressive and dramatic, capturing the moment of truth and the swift justice that follows. The background should be a simple, slightly chaotic portrayal of the village gathering, utilizing muted browns and greys.

01 Jan 0001

Romi and the Wildfire

As Romi was about to hop on his bike, he saw smoke way off in the distance, behind the trees.

‘Looks like a forest fire!’ said Prem, his friend from school.

‘It’s far to the side,’ Romi said. ‘Nowhere near the road.’

‘The wind is super strong,’ Prem said, watching dry leaves swirl around the road.

It was the middle of May, and it hadn’t rained in the area for weeks. The grass was brown, and the leaves on the trees were dusty. Even though it was almost six in the evening, the boys’ shirts were sweaty.

01 Jan 0001

Shandili and Sesame Seeds

Watercolor painting of a kind Brahmin and his wife, Shandili, in warm earth tones. Shandili, in a reddish-brown sari, is tending to a small pile of sesame seeds near a sun-drenched house with a terracotta roof. A mischievous-looking dog with dark brown fur is nearby, its tail wagging, near scattered sesame seeds. The Brahmin, in a similar shade of brown but a slightly lighter dhoti, is depicted walking away from the house towards a distant city visible on the horizon, small and hazy, suggesting his journey to procure food. The overall style should be reminiscent of traditional Indian miniature painting with a soft, watercolor wash.

01 Jan 0001

Snake Trouble

Watercolor illustration of Grandpa, a kind-faced, elderly man with deeply etched wrinkles around his warm, hazel eyes, a neatly trimmed white mustache, and wearing traditional Indian clothing (perhaps a dhoti and kurta in earthy tones), walking down a bustling Dehra market street in the golden afternoon light. A small, emerald-green python with intricate scale patterns is draped around his neck, catching the light. The boy, his grandson, walks beside him, looking proud with a gap-toothed grin and wearing a simple cotton shirt and shorts. Long shadows stretch across the dusty street. Market stalls overflow with colorful produce – bright red chilies, vibrant mangoes, and glistening green vegetables. People in traditional attire bustle around, some carrying woven baskets. Soft watercolor washes create a sense of heat and atmosphere. The overall tone is heartwarming and slightly surreal.

01 Jan 0001

SOME OF THE DOINGS OF SHEKH FARÍD.

Once upon a time, there was a king named King Hamansa. He had a son named Prince Gursan, who married Princess Khelapari, the daughter of King Gulabsa. After the wedding, Prince Gursan took her home to his father’s palace.

One day, Prince Gursan came home from hunting. He was super tired and really thirsty! It was around lunchtime. He asked Princess Khelapari to get him some water, and while she went to get it, he fell fast asleep. When she came back, he was still sleeping! He slept all afternoon and all night because he was so tired, and didn’t wake up until the next morning. His wife stood by him the whole time, holding the water in a shiny cup. When he woke up and saw that she had been standing there all that time, he felt really bad. He asked for forgiveness and wished that his wife could have anything she wanted, no matter what it was! So, Princess Khelapari wished that she would know everything that happened in the world, even in faraway places, all by herself without anyone telling her.

01 Jan 0001

Sparrow Came to Grief

Watercolor painting of two small, brown sparrows with bright eyes in a meticulously detailed, cozy nest high in the lush green canopy of a jungle tree. A large, grumpy-looking brown monkey with soaking wet fur is huddled beneath the tree, looking up at the nest. The rain is suggested by dark, blurred washes of blue and grey around the monkey and tree. The scene is focused on the contrast between the sparrows’ safe, warm nest and the monkey’s drenched misery.

01 Jan 0001

Story of Blue Jackal

Watercolor painting of a whimsical scene: Chandarava, a small jackal consistently colored a vibrant blue, stands proudly amidst a group of larger, diverse jungle animals (lions, tigers, deer, etc.) who look at him with a mix of awe and slight suspicion. The background is a lush, green jungle with a hint of a village in the distance. The overall style is playful yet slightly apprehensive, reflecting the story’s tone. The blue dye is subtly splashed around Chandarava, indicating his recent escape.

01 Jan 0001

Story of Merchant's Son

Watercolor illustration depicting a joyous celebration. The central focus is a man in earthy tones, holding a small, antique book. Three women, a princess in vibrant pink, a bride in soft white, and another woman in calming blue, surround him, all smiling. A majestic king is present, observing the scene with a gentle smile. A faded image of a running elephant is subtly visible in the background. Use light washes and soft blends of watercolor, creating a feeling of warmth and happiness. Character design should be consistent across the painting, and their colors should remain consistent.

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