Inside the Studio: My Creative Process and Space
This is where the quiet happens before the energy of a live event. Step inside my studio to see where I develop my oil-on-metal techniques and prepare the canvases that eventually make their way to your events.
People call it 'being alone', but I call it creating the best version of myself. This video shows me in my studio, my sanctuary, where I am surrounded by my work and can fully immerse myself in the creative process.
A glimpse of me working on a large scale figurative painting. Many hours are spent here, layering colors and refining details to bring a vision to life on the canvas.
This is how I recharge my soul. This close up video shows the intricate details and vibrant, flowing colors that are a signature of my contemporary art style. Every brushstroke is a form of meditation.
The very beginning of a new piece. This video shows the process of preparing a canvas with abstract splatters of paint, creating a textured and energetic background before the main subject is even started.
A quiet morning in my studio. The space is filled with finished pieces, works in progress, easels, and paints. The view from my balcony often provides a moment of peace and inspiration before the day's work begins.
About The Artist's Studio
This isn't just a studio; it's a laboratory. Before I paint live at your wedding or corporate event, I spend hours here experimenting with rose-gold metal sheets and specific oil layering techniques. It’s where I figure out how to capture the 'svayam'—the moment of self-discovery—that many of my clients ask for in their custom commissions.
My studio is where the mess becomes meaningful. You will often find me here testing how oil paint adheres to different surfaces, specifically my rose-gold mirror finish metal sheets. This is not about just making decor; it is about creating a connection.
When I am preparing for a live event, whether it is a festival or a corporate gala, I use this space to build the foundation of the piece. I treat every canvas like a conversation. If you look closely at the images, you can see the layer work that goes into my figurative and surrealist styles.
I also run my group art workshops from here. The goal is to make art accessible to everyone, from total beginners to those who want to refine their skills. We focus on mindfulness and visual storytelling, using materials that are easy for you to handle, whether we are working with heavy-body acrylics or oil.
If you are interested in a commission, this is where it starts. I prefer to work closely with you to understand your space and the story you want to tell, then bring that vision into my sanctuary before taking it to your venue. Everything I do, from my solo exhibitions to these private workshop sessions, is anchored in the belief that art is meant to be lived and shared.
Ankur Rana
I am Ankur, a Delhi-based artist who treats every canvas like a conversation. Whether I am teaching a group or painting live at your event, my goal is always to help you discover that moment of 'svayam'—that little spark of self-discovery.
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