Digital Illustrations and Procreate Sketches
I use my iPad to turn imagination into pixels. Whether it is Ghibli-inspired dreamscapes or custom illustrations for you, I love exploring the blend of fantasy and everyday life through digital art.
A digital painting I created on Procreate, inspired by 'Kiki's Delivery Service'. I love the freedom digital art gives me to create these glowing, atmospheric scenes with dramatic light and soft clouds.
What if Kiki met Totoro? I drew this peaceful scene on my iPad, imagining them relaxing in a field under a classic Ghibli sky. It's a crossover that just makes me happy.
Another version of my Kiki digital painting. Here, I focused on the silhouette of Kiki and her cat Jiji against the bright, bokeh-like sunset, surrounded by birds.
A fun digital drawing I did imagining Totoro at the Bengaluru Literature Festival. I love combining my passions for Ghibli and local culture in these playful illustrations.
Part two of my Totoro comic. Digital art makes it easy to create these little sequential stories and share them instantly.
The first frame of my Totoro comic, drawn on Procreate. The ability to use layers and text makes creating comics like this a breeze.
A closer view of the Kiki and Totoro illustration, showing the texture I added to the clouds and grass to give it a more painterly feel.
A cropped detail of Kiki and Totoro, focusing on their relaxed expressions. Digital tools allow me to zoom in and perfect these small but important details.
A short process video of my Kiki digital painting. You can see how I build up the colors and light to create the final magical effect.
I love sketching wherever I go, and my iPad makes that so easy. Here I am at Dyu Art Cafe, doing some digital sketching of the cozy scene around me.
About Digital Worlds: Procreate Illustrations
People often ask if digital art loses the feel of real painting. I find it is just a different kind of magic, one that lets me layer light, color, and texture without the mess. When I work on a custom digital piece for you, I use the same eye for composition that I bring to my traditional work, with the added benefit of high-resolution delivery.
My digital work on Procreate is a playground for storytelling. Since I do not have to worry about drying times or paint spills, I can focus entirely on atmosphere and light. This is why my Ghibli-inspired Indian Chronicles work so well here, as I can get that specific soft glow that reminds me of animated classics.
If you are looking for a custom illustration, the process is straightforward. We start with a concept discussion and a pencil sketch for your approval. Once the layout is set, I add color and texture in Procreate. This is ideal for portraits, pet art, or even commemorative illustrations of your favorite places.
Since these are delivered as high-resolution JPEG or PDF files, you get complete flexibility. You can print them at any size, use them as phone wallpapers, or even get them framed for your home. It is honest, digital craft from my studio in Bengaluru to your screen.
Basit
I am Basit. Digital art is where I get to experiment with lighting and fantasy, blending my love for Ghibli movies with the streets of India. I am self-taught, and I treat every pixel like it is paint on canvas.
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