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Surreal Full-Color Wall Murals

byAnkita BhattacharyaBased in Bareilly; Travels to Himachal Pradesh and across IndiaStarts from300 per sq ftView full gallery

I paint stories on walls, blending surreal concepts with vibrant colors. From cafe interiors to private homes, here is how I bring these visions to life.

This abstract Buddha mural in the Himalayas was a challenge due to the cold, but I loved creating it. The colors and intricate details, like the tree of life and the central eye, are meant to evoke a sense of peace and connection.

This video shows the process of painting the cracked stone archway and detailed line work for the Himalayan Buddha mural. I used layers of acrylic paint to give the background texture and depth.

A close-up on the process of painting the surreal eye and tree elements of the Buddha mural. This is where my love for combining human, natural, and spiritual symbols comes together in a single piece.

A wider view of the finished Buddha mural, showing how it fits within the wood-paneled dorm room at a cafe in Shangarh. It's designed to be a powerful and contemplative piece for travelers.

A detailed look at the colorful frog mural I painted on a wooden board in a jungle eco-village. The vibrant colors of the frog contrast with the dark, intricate background of twisted trees and mushrooms.

This mural was for a cafe in Gokarna, designed to be a playful and surreal scene. It incorporates elements like flowers, fire, and butterflies into a whimsical composition that wraps around the washroom mirror.

Here you can see me adding color to the element of fire in the Gokarna cafe mural. I enjoy painting flames as they represent transformation and energy, adding a dynamic touch to the artwork.

A fun detail from the Gokarna cafe mural, showing a figure pouring a can of beer that turns into a bowl of noodles. It's a quirky, surreal touch that was customized for the cafe's vibe.

This clip shows how I integrated the mural around a washbasin, turning a functional object into part of the art. The flowers and vines seem to grow right out of the wall and around the sink.

More process shots from the Gokarna cafe mural, showing the layering of colors on the surreal teapot and butterfly. I build up the colors gradually to create a sense of light and dimension.

About Surreal Worlds in Full Color

I work strictly freehand without using stencils, sketching my composition directly onto your wall. This means every curve and stroke is alive and responsive to your space, but it also requires me to be on-site for a few days to build up those layers of color and texture that give the mural its depth.

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