Live Painting & Demonstrations
Available across India
I paint live in front of people, showing every step from blank canvas to finished artwork, and let the audience see and influence how the painting takes shape.
Pricing Guide
Standard Live Portrait Session
Performance Details
- Duration: 3 hours of continuous painting (plus setup and breakdown time).
- Scope: Single subject head-and-shoulder study of a live model or reference photo.
- Engagement: Artist narrates the process (color mixing, anatomy) and handles audience Q&A.
Deliverables
- The Artwork: Client keeps the final 18x24 inch to 20x30 inch oil or acrylic painting.
- Style: Signature Impasto technique with heavy texture and palette knife work.
- Material: Fine grain cotton or linen canvas.
Requirements
- Artist Provides: Portable easel, paints, palette, knives, and floor protection.
- Client Provides: Sturdy chairs (artist + model), spotlighting, and mic (if 20+ guests).
Premium Large-Scale Live Art
Performance Details
- Duration: Up to 6 hours allowing for high-detail work.
- Scope: Full composition, thematic scene, or full-figure portrait customized to the event.
- Visuals: High-energy performance using large palette knives and heavy texture application.
Deliverables
- The Artwork: Client retains the 3x3 ft or 3x4 ft signed original piece.
- Medium: Premium oils or heavy-body acrylics on museum-quality linen.
- Handling: Includes touch-dry fixative (for acrylics) or wet-paint packaging guidance.
Logistics & Setup
- Equipment: Heavy-duty wooden studio easel and 10x10 ft drop sheets for floor protection.
- Transport: Specialized vehicle for large canvas transport included in cost.
- Requirements: 8x8 ft dedicated space, water access, and focused lighting.
About Live Painting & Demonstrations
I use live painting as a way to explore emotions and stories right in front of people. The energy in the room, the reactions, even the interruptions - all of it slips into my brushwork. It’s not just about showing finished art, it’s about letting you in while the work is still raw and taking shape.
What Happens in a Session
- Start with a blank canvas, end with a finished artwork, often a portrait.
- The process is quick, layered, and focused on mood and character - not just a perfect likeness.
- I use both brushes and palette knives to build up texture, sometimes switching between oil, acrylic, or pastels depending on the feel of the space.
- Always a bit messy, never predictable.
Who Gets What
- For colleges or art schools, I break down the steps, answer questions on technique, and let students see the not-so-glamorous parts of art up close. I’ve done this at places like J.J. School of Art and Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya.
- At galleries, festivals, or private events, the live portrait painting becomes a centrepiece - guests can watch, chat, even influence the final piece just by being there.
- The atmosphere is less about performance, more about a shared, interactive art session.
My Style
- Heavy on impressionism and expressionism.
- I love thick, expressive painting techniques - what you’d call impasto.
- Every live painting ends up unique because each crowd, each setting changes what comes out on the canvas.
If you’re looking for a painting experience that’s as much about the process as the result, this is it.
Meet your Expert
Abhijeet Patole
122 connects in last 3 months
My Story
I’m Abhijeet. Art for me started at Sir J.J. School of Art, but honestly, most of my inspiration comes from wandering the city, soaking in the clash of slums and skyscrapers. You’ll find me sketching in the middle of a busy street or chatting with kids in the basti. I travel a lot for art camps, from Pahalgam to Kerala, always chasing stories. Got a Kalanand Award and a Lalit Kala Akademi nod, but what drives me is painting what’s real – what needs to be seen and heard.
My Work
Commissioned paintings and portraits - I paint stories—portraits, scenes, and concepts, often using oil on linen canvas and soft pastels.
Impressionism meets Realism - My style mixes impressionist vibes with realism. I love impasto palette knife technique for extra texture.
Art as social research - I dig deep into social realism paintings, focusing on kids in slums, Indian tribal art stories, and history.
Narrative-driven process - Each piece is built from real observation, aiming to spark recognition and change through emotion.
