Indian miniature paintings are renowned worldwide for their beauty, finesse and impeccable detailings The history of Indian Miniature Paintings can be traced to the 6-7th century AD, the time, when Kashmiri Miniatures first marked their appearance. Miniature Paintings have evolved over centuries carrying the influence of other cultures.
Miniature paintings are one of the many things that make an Indian proud of his country's rich cultural heritage. Miniature paintings originated long back in the history of India. Miniatures painting, as the name signifies, is an intricate, colorful illuminations or painting, small in size, executed meticulously with delicate brushwork.
first time i saw miniature painting in my teacher's home. she hang it in zarokha. from that time i desperataly want to learn it. and my only sourse of learning is my art teacher. but due to lots of problem it wont be possible to learn. later on i join drawing classes for self improvement and knowing different technique because i feel drawing is base of all art. that class is held in art gallary. their i saw miniature painting by well know article. i ask my drawing sir how to make it.. and he told me just use water color effect and i tried myself. first 2 / 3 paintings r so bad but later on i improved. and i thing a should improve a lot. when we saw these paintings it is always new.
black gives u antique look and white is just for good finishing for upper color layer 
