--- title: "Behind the Scenes Mural Art & Process by Ankita" description: "Explore my mural art process, from freehand sketching to finished walls. See how I create surreal wall art and custom murals for homes and cafes across India." canonical: https://mytribe.in/abstractlifeandart/wall-murals/the-artist-s-journey last_updated: 2025-09-02 --- # Behind the Scenes of My Mural Art Tribe Verified · Painting custom murals across India. By [Ankita Bhattacharya](https://mytribe.in/abstractlifeandart) · Based in Bareilly; Travels to Himachal Pradesh and across India · ₹300 per sq ft (estimate) Part of [Wall Murals](https://mytribe.in/abstractlifeandart/wall-murals). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/abstractlifeandart/wall-murals/gallery) Every wall I paint holds a story, and the process is often just as interesting as the finished piece. Here is a raw look at how my murals come to life, from the first sketch to the final stroke. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Just a little animation I made for fun using Procreate. It's interesting to explore how my themes, like the all-seeing eye and hypnotic spirals, can translate into digital and moving art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6fd920c0-a77a-4c2d-8b4e-69d42c176e7f) - [Video: This is the full process video for the frog mural at Khaama Kethna Eco Village. It was painted on plywood, which gives the art a unique texture. The music in the background is by my friend.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/244546c0-0cab-4b3a-9aa6-67fbcc73d476) - [Video: This is the full timelapse of my first wall art in Bangalore. It was a huge undertaking on a private terrace, and you can see the entire doodle, from the first line to the final complex pattern, come to life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f0a8adae-ab71-450d-82ab-073e9e7479fa) ## About The Artist's Journey I never use stencils. Everything you see on a wall starts as a freehand sketch, right there on the spot. It is a bit of a risk every time, but it lets me adapt the composition to the texture of your wall, whether it is smooth plaster in a Bangalore cafe or raw plywood in a mountain hostel. People often see the finished wall and assume it was easy. The reality is usually a mix of early mornings, climbing ladders, and sometimes losing a phone full of process videos. This collection is about the grit behind the art. My process is purely intuitive. I sketch directly onto the wall, which means I have to be completely present. If I am painting a mural for a cafe or a private home, the environment dictates the flow. I use high-quality acrylics for vibrancy, but the real work happens in the initial ink lines. I do not just paint walls; I document the evolution of the space. Whether it is a monochrome stippled piece or full-color botanical surrealism, I want you to see the layers. I am learning to document this better—even when my hand shakes—because these pieces are essentially visual diaries of my time spent in those locations. If you are wondering how a blank, boring surface turns into a detailed, surrealist landscape, these clips and time-lapses are exactly how I do it. ## About Ankita Bhattacharya Hi, I am Ankita. I turn walls into surreal stories, mostly freehand and usually with a bit of chaos involved. If you want a piece that feels alive and is not just a static decoration, I am probably the one you are looking for. 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