--- title: "Behind the Canvas: My Artistic Process and Fine Art Commissions" description: "Explore the process behind my award-winning oil paintings. From live demonstrations to conceptual commissions, discover the technique behind my art." canonical: https://mytribe.in/abhijeet_s_patole/fine-art-commissions/behind-the-canvas-process-recognition last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # Behind the Canvas: My Artistic Process and Recognition Tribe Verified · Award-winning fine artist, exhibiting nationally By [Abhijeet Patole](https://mytribe.in/abhijeet_s_patole) · Consult online, ships artwork across India · ₹8,000 per subject (A3 Size) (estimate) Part of [Fine Art Commissions](https://mytribe.in/abhijeet_s_patole/fine-art-commissions). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/abhijeet_s_patole/fine-art-commissions/gallery) Explore the technical discipline and observation that define my practice. From live portrait demonstrations to award-winning narrative paintings, this collection reflects the journey from concept to finished canvas. ## Photos and videos - ![I am honored to be receiving the Maharashtra State Art Award in the professional category at Jehangir Art Gallery. My painting was also featured on the catalogue cover.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/260cb848-f302-4405-bb93-2b029f427455) - ![A proud moment, presenting a soft pastel portrait to the esteemed artist Padma Shri Mr. Vasudeo Kamath, who was the Chief Guest at the Sir J.J. School of Art annual exhibition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1d85d5b2-18d8-440e-bf17-c3995b3e3e41) - ![Receiving The Art Society of India's award for Best Entry at Jehangir Art Gallery. My two awarded paintings, "Self Conversation" and "Grandfather," are shown here.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/297ac3fa-9aa3-4111-a3bb-5789ec81c8e6) - ![Here I am with my painting "Love & Hunger" after receiving the Prafulla Dahanukar Art Foundation's Kalanand Merit Grant Award.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9eac2aa2-6046-4df2-be2f-f89721bc9bc8) - ![Receiving the Kalanand Bronze Grant Award for my painting "Hope of Innocent Flowers" from the Prafulla Dahanukar Art Foundation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/57feae0a-3fd3-44e7-8561-0fd0814a9c2b) - [Video: This short video, produced with Sukham Gallery, provides a glimpse into my artistic journey and my focus on exploring social constructs through the lens of realism.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/97f5de52-354d-42ef-8e0a-3d32a48573cc) - ![Conducting a live portrait demonstration for the annual art exhibition of Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya in Pune.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/348fb82b-b8bb-44d8-a9fc-c408f9fc1eaf) - ![Another view of my live demonstration in Pune, showing the model and my initial brushwork on the canvas.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/98cc4385-4075-47a3-bf80-43ced3724b6a) - ![The finished portrait of Padma Shri Mr. Vasudeo Kamath, which I created using soft pastels.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a91f2128-7dcc-4a35-90db-bfebe3cd233a) - ![The framed soft pastel portrait of Mr. Vasudeo Kamath, ready for presentation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/55edca31-c9a3-4ee7-8719-1485c04dcb31) - ![A close-up of the soft pastel portrait of Mr. Vasudeo Kamath, showing the color and texture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/560d0e81-713c-4aab-b94f-0661c81a24cf) - ![The portrait of Mr. Vasudeo Kamath on my easel, with the soft pastels I used to create it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9db62eaf-76ee-492f-a132-423496ce78d3) - ![With a guest at the Kalanand Award exhibition, standing next to my painting "Hope of Innocent Flowers."](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5ba02015-6c6c-4891-8fee-b9ec01d7da65) - ![My award-winning painting "Self Conversation" framed and displayed at Jehangir Art Gallery.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7cd5ffc9-a6a6-4826-bf2f-1af80965d941) - ![My painting "Self Conversation" displayed at The Art Society of India's annual exhibition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a2eb4e06-586d-44ba-9539-ff59de539b81) - ![A visitor at the gallery observing my painting "Hope of Innocent Flowers."](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d125b78b-dea9-48e7-9907-770495a40d39) - ![A view of the gallery wall at the Maharashtra State Art Exhibition, showing my painting among other works.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dc32d7c0-04c7-4451-8bf3-c73015f047a0) - ![My painting "Echoes in Her Eyes" on the easel in my studio, showing the work in progress.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e91b555e-52cb-4993-b54c-88d07e543262) - ![Another photo from the Kalanand Award ceremony, standing with a dignitary beside my work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ef45b046-852b-4cae-9864-be6b0bf6f898) - ![The cover of the Maharashtra State Art Exhibition catalogue, which featured my painting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ef47e5b7-85ef-4885-82af-ddc015fb761d) - ![Standing with my two award-winning paintings at The Art Society of India exhibition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fac60530-c50a-4bc2-94ab-0b50b139ee55) - ![A wider shot of my painting "Love & Hunger" on display at the gallery.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/56de1e3f-dea7-4cc9-8795-3d41b0ef595e) - ![The full painting "Echoes in Her Eyes," a 4x3 feet oil on canvas, exhibited at Jehangir Art Gallery.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bac01be5-eca0-4793-8003-b3f3d3cd7f19) - ![A vertical crop of the painting "Echoes in Her Eyes."](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/be57e0dd-aeea-47f8-bf5e-5b286d3e6fed) - ![My painting "Echoes in Her Eyes" framed and hanging in the gallery.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d3d752c4-eec2-43ec-a2ec-3567d12de3ee) - ![The full composition of "Echoes in Her Eyes," exploring themes of vision, health, and age.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fa771e07-9e03-4aa4-8464-d89564ff8bc8) - ![A detail from "Echoes in Her Eyes," focusing on the expressive, layered faces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/632eed94-2e58-4d31-975b-af29106e77ed) ## About Behind the Canvas: Process & Recognition For every commission, I prioritize a rigorous process that begins with deep observation and a digital consultation. Whether you are seeking a live demonstration for an event or a conceptual painting for your office, my method involves translating your specific narrative into texture and form using professional-grade oils or pastels. I approach each project as a form of social research, ensuring the final piece carries the same weight as the work I exhibit in galleries. My artistic practice is rooted in the academic rigour I developed at the Sir J.J. School of Art. This gallery documents the evolution of my work, from the initial sketches that serve as my foundation to the layered application of paint that defines my style. ### The Technical Process My approach blends impressionist vibes with the discipline of realism. When working on a commissioned oil portrait, I apply an impasto knife technique to create a surface with depth and texture. This allows me to move beyond a simple likeness, capturing the essence of the subject. For charcoal and graphite studies, I focus on the intricacies of anatomy and light, ensuring the academic standards of my early training remain present in every stroke. ### Recognition and Standards The awards featured here, such as the Maharashtra State Art Award and the Kalanand Merit Grant, represent the culmination of this process. They are not merely accolades but proof of a consistent commitment to quality, whether I am painting for a prestigious gallery wall or creating a personal portrait for a home. ### Working Together I handle every commission with the same level of inquiry and intent. We begin with a conversation about the story you wish to tell. From there, I develop the composition, share the underpainting, and finalize the piece with the same varnish and protection standards used for my exhibition work. If you have an idea, a memory, or a concept that requires a visual language, we can begin the process by defining that narrative together. ## About Abhijeet Patole I am Abhijeet. My practice is rooted in the observations I make while wandering city streets, balancing the grit of reality with the technical discipline I honed at Sir J.J. School of Art. When I accept a commission, I aim to create work that carries the same weight and narrative intent as my gallery pieces. 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