My Creative Journey: Featured Art and Illustrations
A curated look at my favourite projects, from Ghibli-inspired Indian landscapes to live sketches of life in Bangalore and the vibrant colours of my home in Kerala.
This is a piece of my home, Kerala, captured during the vibrant Thrissur Pooram festival. I painted this live, or 'en plein air', to truly feel the energy of the drums and the sea of people. This print, available framed or unframed, is a way to bring that incredible warmth and culture into your own space.
What if Howl and Sophie visited India? I imagined them in the serene, snowy landscapes of Ladakh for the January page of my 'Studio Ghibli: The Indian Chronicles' calendar. This project is a dream of mine, blending the magic of Ghibli with the beauty of my country.
A perfect day is sometimes just this: finding a spot in Cubbon Park with my paints and easel. This is where I feel most like myself, capturing the little moments of life happening around me. Come spend a day with me and my artist friends.
This was a special commission, painting the beautiful husky, Kyra. Turning a beloved pet into a piece of art is something I pour my whole heart into. If you have a furry friend you'd like to immortalize in acrylic, let's talk.
There's a different kind of magic when I paint in my hometown, Tanur in Kerala. This plein air watercolor of the beach, with the coconut trees and a lone boat, feels like capturing a memory. It’s these quiet, simple scenes that I love turning into art.
Here’s me, an introvert, trying to find a quiet corner in a loud brewery. Sketching in public can feel a bit strange, but it's also where I find the most interesting stories to tell, capturing the chaos and energy of a place on a quiet page in my sketchbook.
Using my iPad and Procreate, I imagined Kiki from 'Kiki's Delivery Service' soaring through a sunset sky. Digital art lets me play with light and color in a different way, creating these dreamy, glowing scenes that feel like they're straight out of the movie.
The final and most important approval for my first-ever merchandise. Showing my mom the Ghibli calendar I created was a moment I'll never forget. Her smile is the real success. This is why I do what I do.
About Featured
Each piece here, whether it is a detailed acrylic pet portrait or a quick watercolour sketch from Cubbon Park, starts with a specific memory or feeling. I do not use digital filters to create the final look, what you see is the texture of the paper and the layers of paint I have carefully built up over hours in my studio.
Art is my way of slowing down. This collection is a bridge between my personal practice and the work I create for others. You will find my 'Studio Ghibli: The Indian Chronicles' series here, where I reimagine animated worlds set against the backdrop of Indian landscapes, a project that is very close to my heart.
My Process
I work primarily with traditional mediums like watercolour, gouache, and acrylic. When you commission a piece, I involve you in the process, sharing work-in-progress updates. For digital art, I use Procreate to experiment with light and texture, creating vibrant, dreamlike scenes. Whether I am painting at a bustling brewery, a quiet beach in Tanur, or my own studio in Bengaluru, my goal is always to capture the quiet chaos of the moment.
Working Together
If you see something here that speaks to you, we can work together to turn your own stories into art. I handle custom portraits, pet studies, and unique landscapes. Since all my physical artwork is handmade on 300 GSM cold-press paper or stretched canvas, I ensure every detail is preserved before it leaves my studio. If you have an idea for a custom watercolour or digital illustration, let us chat about the details.
Basit
I am Basit, and I just love capturing life's little stories on paper. Whether I am painting a portrait of your pet or reimagining how Ghibli characters would look exploring Ladakh, I am just trying to keep the magic of the moment alive.
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