Artist Makes Female Sketches With Spice Powder, His Work Goes Viral On Social Media

Viral works of art in the form of sketches of women's faces made from spice powder (Instagram/@ps.rathour)

JAKARTA - Recently, the creativity of an artist from India has succeeded in attracting the attention of millions of people on social media. In a viral video, he shows his expertise in making sketches of a woman's face using unusual ingredients, namely kitchen spices such as turmeric and red chili powder, as well as matchsticks.

Artist named PS Rathour shared a video of his artwork on his personal Instagram account @ps.rathour. The painting shows a sketch of a woman. His skills are so annoying, because he creates very detailed works.

Reported by VOI from the NDTVfood page on Friday, January 17, 2025, this idea came after he read a comment from a fan who said, "I like to draw, but I don't have the best color you have". Inspired by the message, the artist created an amazing work of art.

Motivated by the message, the artist decided to show that art does not have to rely on expensive tools. He wants to prove that with creativity and will, anything can become an art medium.

In the video, he records the entire process of making this artwork. Red chili and powder are used as basic colors to create bright and live sketches, while matchsticks are used to add shadows and more dark details.

"Tekad harus lebih besar dari ketentangan. Saya menggunakan haldi dan deduk chili untuk dasar warna, dan batang korea untuk mempertegas detail. Painting ini benar-benar 'pedas'!," tulisnya, diketerangan video tersebut.

This video immediately stole the attention of netizens and has been viewed more than 23 million times in a short time. The comments column is filled with praise for the artist's creativity and inspiring messages.

"This is proof that art has no boundaries. You are extraordinary!" commented the netizen.

"This work is very creative. Salut for your ideas and skills!" wrote another netizen.