The Journey: Turning Your Stories Into Wall Art
A look behind the curtain. From the first sketch and mood board to the final, seamless installation, I’m taking you through the messy, magical process of turning your story into a wall.
This video explains my digital design process, from understanding the client's brief and creating mood boards to bringing the concept to life with detailed hand illustrations on a digital tablet.
A quick overview of my 5-step creative process: Briefing, Moodboarding, Layout, Sampling, and finally Printing & Installation. This ensures a collaborative and thorough journey for every bespoke piece.
A real-time look at me digitally illustrating the cascading foliage for the metallic wallpaper. Every line and curve is carefully drawn to create a sense of natural flow.
These are the initial rough pen sketches for the expansive Lucknow mural, where I first mapped out the composition and key architectural and landscape elements.
The next step in the process: creating a more detailed sketch of a building for the Lucknow mural, refining the architectural lines before moving to color.
Adding watercolor washes to the Lucknow sketches. This is where I begin to explore the color palette and mood of the final mural.
Digitally illustrating the Lucknow mural, adding fine details like the magpie on a branch. This is where the sketched concepts become polished, layered artwork.
A collaborative session in the studio, where my team and I review the progress of the digital mural, making adjustments to ensure the composition is balanced.
A mood board I created for an upcoming project, inspired by mystic nature. It combines color palettes, textures, and floral imagery to set the creative direction.
In this video, I walk you through the different paper types I use, from luxurious silk and shimmering metallic to textured canvas, explaining how each material adds a unique feel to the final artwork.
About The Bespoke Journey: From Sketch to Installation
One thing you won't see in the final polish is the 'chaotic' middle—the part where we tweak color palettes based on your room's natural light or cut paper overlaps to ensure the pattern looks continuous. We don't just print and paste; we actually map your wall dimensions to the design, so every joint is calculated to vanish before we even arrive at your site.
How We Bring Your Walls to Life
Every project is a conversation, not just a transaction. Here is how we move from a blank wall to something that feels like you:
- The Briefing & Mood Board: We start with your narrative. You tell me what you love—whether it's the architecture of a city, a childhood memory, or a specific color palette—and I build a mood board to align on the visual direction.
- Digital Illustration & Sketching: This is where the magic happens. I hand-draw elements on my tablet, layering textures and colors until the composition feels right. You get to see previews, so there are no surprises.
- Material Selection: Not every wall needs the same touch. I guide you through choosing the right base—luxurious silk-textured paper for a soft look, metallic finishes for drama, or heavy-duty canvas for depth.
- Seamless Installation: This is the technical part. My team and I don't just roll on wallpaper. We use a precision-overlap technique, trimming the joints so the pattern flows without visible seams. We measure your wall specifically for the design, ensuring the art fits perfectly.
Practical Details
- Site Prep: For murals and wallpapers, we recommend applying an oil-based primer 10 days before we arrive. This ensures the glue bonds perfectly and the finish lasts for years.
- Timeline: Since every piece is custom-sketched and printed to your wall's dimensions, please allow 12-15 working days for production and shipping.
- Beyond Walls: Remember that your canvas isn't limited to plaster. I frequently apply these designs to wardrobe shutters, ceilings, and ceramic tiles to tie the entire room together.
Ankita Arya
I’m Ankita. My studio is a mix of paint tubes, scattered sketches, and endless cups of chai, but that’s where the best ideas happen. I don't follow design trends; I follow your stories—whether it's a family tree or a city you love—and translate them onto your walls.
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