Live Art & Event Sketching
Available across India
I come to your event and make live sketches of people and moments as they happen, so you get hand-drawn memories instead of just photos.
Pricing Guide
Live Guest Portraits (Ink & Wash)
Output & Style
- Artist: Basit performs live sketching, engaging guests for candids or posed profiles.
- Throughput: Completes approximately 8 to 10 sketches per hour.
- Style: Urban Sketch style featuring loose black ink lines with vibrant watercolor or gouache washes. Note that these are artistic impressions, not hyper realistic portraits.
Materials & Setup
- Paper: Uses high quality 300 GSM Cold Press watercolor paper in Postcard (A6) or A5 sizes.
- Tools: Waterproof pigment liners and quick drying paints.
- Packaging: Each sketch is handed over in a transparent protective sleeve to prevent smudging.
- Station: Includes a compact portable easel or tripod. Requires a chair and a well lit corner.
Live Event Scene Painting (A4/A3 Size)
The Artwork
- Scope: Creation of one comprehensive artwork depicting a wide angle view of the event, such as the wedding ceremony or venue architecture.
- Process: Acts as a passive entertainment station where the painting evolves from blank sheet to finished scene over 3 to 4 hours.
- Duration: Minimum booking of 3 hours is recommended for sufficient detail.
Specs & Materials
- Surface: A4 or A3 size (approx. 11.7 x 16.5 inches) using premium 100% cotton acid free watercolor paper.
- Medium: Mixed media application using heavy body Gouache and transparent Watercolors.
- Handover: The artwork is dried, signed, and presented in a basic mount or protective folder at the end of the event.
Requirements
- Setup: Uses a wooden table easel or tripod.
- Location: Requires a designated spot with a clear line of sight to the focal point and access to a power point for lights.
About Live Art & Event Sketching
Where I Find My Inspiration
Art is kinda my lifeline. I never went to fancy art school, just picked up tricks from YouTube and Insta. You know, learning from real artists online. What gets me going? Sunsets in Tanur, crazy BLR traffic, chai stalls... I see stories everywhere, and my sketchbook comes along for the ride.
What I Actually Do
I show up at your spot - could be a cafe, house party, or festival - and sketch what’s happening, live. It’s not just snapping pics. I try turning that exact moment into a hand-drawn memory. I’m happiest capturing the vibe, whether it’s a steaming ramen bowl or the madness at a local mela. People call it “on-location art sketching” or “live event illustration”, but for me it’s just catching the feeling on paper.
Live Portraits & Crowd Energy
Quick sketches of guests? Absolutely. Some folks get shy, some burst out laughing - either way, these real-time portrait drawings always spark cool interactions. Seeing someone’s reaction to their portrait is honestly the best part.
My Tools
Depending on your scene, I switch between pen and ink, watercolors, gouache, even the iPad. I’ll paint outdoors whenever I can - “en plein air”, we call it. It’s messy, sometimes the light is tricky, sometimes I mess up, but every sketch is its own adventure.
Sketching Chalein?
Based in Bengaluru, but I travel wherever the art takes me. If you want a memory that’s more than just a photo, let’s make it happen. Kaantha njnanum varaam (darling, I’ll also come).
Meet your Expert
Basit
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My Story
Hey, I’m Basit. Kerala roots, now in Bangalore, chasing art wherever I go. Didn’t get to do fancy art school – YouTube was my guru. I sucked at first, but kept sketching, kept messing up, kept going. Sunsets at Kozhikode, crowded flower markets, my own messy studio – all end up in my sketchbook. I travel, I paint, I heal, I stumble. Art is how I find my quiet and connect with folks. That’s me, in a nutshell.
My Work
Watercolour, Gouache & Digital Art - I make custom art, plein air painting Bangalore, quick stranger sketches, and digital pieces. Commissions welcome.
Live Sketching & Plein Air - Love painting outdoors, sketching real people, catching the vibe of spots like Cubbon Park or busy breweries.
Art Prints & Originals - I sell vibrant festival art prints and originals, like my Thrissur Pooram piece. Framed or unframed, your pick.
Outdoor Watercolour Picnic Workshop - Beginner outdoor watercolor workshop in Bengaluru. No pressure, just colours, fun, and maybe new art friends.
