Murals and Wall Art
Available across Hubballi
I paint custom murals for homes and public spaces, working with your ideas and using acrylics that last indoors and outdoors.
Pricing Guide
Decorative Patterns & Motifs
Design & Concept
- Visualization: Includes a digital reference overlay or rough pencil sketch to visualize motif placement.
- Style: Flat 2D linework, geometric mandalas, or isolated floral elements (Lotus/Foliage).
- Coverage: Partial wall coverage. The designs are painted onto an existing base color.
Execution & Materials
- Paint Specifications: High-quality Acrylic Emulsion (e.g., Asian Paints Apex) mixed with artist-grade acrylics for pigment density.
- Surface: Basic dusting included. Client must ensure the wall has a base coat and no cracks.
- Technique: Hand-painted using synthetic flat and round brushes for clean edges.
Timeline
- Duration: Typically completed over 1-2 weekends depending on area.
- Finish: Includes final line touch-ups and basic floor cleanup.
Scenic Nature Murals (Full Coverage)
Composition & Detail
- Concept: Custom creation of cohesive scenes (e.g., Tropical Jungle, Birds on Branches) including background and foreground elements.
- Technique: Uses shading, blending, and stippling to create texture (feathers, leaves) and 3D depth.
- Coverage: Complete paint coverage of the designated wall area with no blank spaces.
Materials & Protection
- Paints: Premium exterior/interior acrylic emulsions with high pigment load.
- Varnish: Application of clear matte or satin varnish for weather and dust protection (essential for garden walls).
- Tools: Utilization of texture sponges and ladders up to 6ft.
Process
- Layering: 4-step process: Base blocking, mid-tones, highlights/shadows, and fine detailing.
- Duration: Requires 3-5 days for standard execution to allow drying between layers.
Portraits & Character Art
Artistic Scope
- Subject: Human portraits, deities, or cultural scenes requiring strict adherence to facial features and proportions.
- Approval: Includes a detailed digital mockup for sign-off on likeness before painting begins.
Technical Execution
- Scaling: Use of grid method or projection to ensure accurate transfer of reference images to the wall.
- Materials: Heavy-body artist tube acrylics used for custom skin tone mixing and opacity.
- Style: Semi-realistic to Illustrative finish with bold strokes.
Logistics
- Site Assessment: Requires a check of lighting conditions and viewing angles prior to start.
- Scaffolding: Client to provide support structure if art placement is above 8ft height.
About Murals and Wall Art
My Take on Murals
Painting isn't just something I do - it's my way to escape and add a bit of happiness to everyday life. A blank wall? To me, that's a story waiting to show up, whether it's in your mane (home) or out in the garden.
What I Paint
I create custom murals for houses and public spots. My style jumps between nature inspired mural painting - like colourful birds, tropical leaves, or bright lotus flowers - and cultural mural designs, including mandalas or scenes from Namma Hubballi-Dharwad (our Hubballi-Dharwad). Sometimes, I go big with large scale portrait murals, like the Dr. D. R. Bendre painting at a government school.
How I Work
- Most of my art starts with a sketch straight onto the wall. I mainly use acrylic paints - they last, whether it’s inside or out.
- If you’ve got an idea, tell me. I like figuring it out together, rather than just showing up and painting what I want.
- My style changes with what you want. Some folks want bold, others want something calm. I’m open to both.
Why I Do This
There’s nothing like seeing a wall come alive, especially when kids or families light up after seeing it. It’s not always easy (painting outside in summer, sakkath (very) hot!) but honestly, it’s worth it when I see the final wall.
Meet your Expert
Ashwini Koppad
23 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hey! I’m Ashwini, engineer at Mercedes by day, artist by heart. Painting is my recharge, my therapy. Evenings you’ll find me lost in colors, sometimes with my cats or family, making garden fountains or murals in Dharwad. I’ve raised funds for street animals through my art – that’s my way of giving back. Teaching friends, hosting workshops, those moments feel like magic. Trust the process, take breaks, and let art surprise you.
My Work
What I create - Acrylic paintings (canvas, wood, T-shirts), calligraphy, custom wall murals for homes, and art commissions.
My art style - Mostly nature-inspired acrylic art, dreamy night skies, and my 'Kanasina Kanne' series. Peaceful vibes always.
Painting workshops - Beginners welcome! At 'Aparimita Paints', it’s all about fun, laughter, and leaving with your first canvas.
Art for animal welfare - Part of what you pay goes to treating injured street animals. Your art helps bring joy and care.
