--- title: "Food & Cafe Illustration | Live Event Sketching in Bangalore" description: "Capture the vibe of your cafe or event with hand-drawn food and cafe illustrations. I offer live sketching in Bangalore, turning your moments into art." canonical: https://mytribe.in/baasi.in/live-art-event-sketching/food-cafe-stories last_updated: 2025-09-02 --- # Hand-Drawn Food & Cafe Stories Tribe Verified · Captured stories across Bengaluru's favorite cafes. By [Basit](https://mytribe.in/baasi.in) · Available in Bengaluru and travels across India · ₹2,500 Per Hour (estimate) Part of [Live Art & Event Sketching](https://mytribe.in/baasi.in/live-art-event-sketching). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/baasi.in/live-art-event-sketching/gallery) I turn your favorite meals, cafe haunts, and event vibes into watercolor and ink stories. Because some memories taste better when they are drawn. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Who says you have to drink beer to enjoy a brewery? At Ironhill in Bengaluru, I sketched their delicious food and drinks, turning the meal into a full color spread in my sketchbook.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bcced189-892b-42eb-839e-a58edfb9095d) - [Video: An introvert with a sketchbook in a bustling brewery. It was loud and a bit overwhelming, but I found a quiet magic in capturing the chaos, watching people laugh and clink glasses while my pen danced on the page.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d50ae55b-b989-4abe-8510-41f15d1c9cfb) - [Video: Go alone, do it alone, you'll be just fine. A solo date at the newly launched Third Wave Coffee outlet, where I sketched my meal. The ambiance, music, and coffee set the perfect vibe.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1801e089-95c6-444a-8d0d-f834fcd0cb1b) - [Video: My sketch smelled like chamomile tea. Using just yellows and oranges, I captured a warm cup of tea at Third Wave Coffee. It’s funny how art can blend senses, memories, and even tastes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d0d26042-8b16-400d-a1e5-2ee597fc48a3) - [Video: When an artist finds his favorite meal in Goa. I was so happy to find this amazing prawns thali at a local Goan kitchen and, of course, I had to sketch it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7d43437a-f6d0-46f9-abf8-b313bc520a41) - [Video: This ramen was a crime, but good thing my sketchbook can't taste. Even when a meal is disappointing, the process of illustrating it is always a win for me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5d3c6e03-e372-447e-b6d7-28b0cf07a430) - [Video: Quick sketching of Thai food and fruits. Thai food feels like a cousin of Indian food: bold, spicy, and comforting. This watercolor captures some of the local delicacies I tried.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bec7fbe8-e968-4a0e-b405-b626a08c50c7) - ![My sketchbook page featuring a colorful illustration of tropical Thai fruits like rambutan, mango, and pineapple, with the real fruits in the background.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2f1e3f8d-946d-47a8-9fd3-cc2259c493a8) - [Video: A close-up of my watercolor sketch of Thai fruits, showing the vibrant colors and details.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e0f9fe05-d5c3-4c57-9e52-0ce58c1d7d33) - ![Another page from my sketchbook, this time featuring traditional Thai sweets wrapped in banana leaves. The real dishes and my watercolor palette are visible in the background.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/70ba9576-fff1-4ee0-96f6-14992ba3833e) - [Video: A video showing my completed Thai food sketches alongside the beautiful spread of fruits and sweets that inspired them.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c127f660-b783-47a1-a516-e9cb7e6eb4fe) - ![A behind the scenes look at our food sketching session at the Asia-link sketch fest. Our table was filled with delicious food, art supplies, and creativity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cf82d604-1ab2-4359-8c2c-bcee4a0b46b7) - [Video: When you hit your favorite cafe. A quick video tour of the vibrant and eclectic Neon Market cafe in Bengaluru, a place full of sketching inspiration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d946933e-7f7f-4c1b-b8bc-5738102101dd) - [Video: When artists gather in a cafe, sketchbooks are sure to come out. Here are some of the artworks created during a fun session with fellow artists.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3b7235df-e14b-4e61-9fb7-fb68ec75b1c0) - [Video: Sketching at the PAUL cafe in Hyderabad. This video shows the beautiful exterior and my pen sketch of the bustling scene.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d3bad3ab-eb22-4037-8004-3d630c8e60e6) - ![Holding up my finished pen sketch in front of the PAUL cafe in Hyderabad, capturing the architecture and the people enjoying their time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f222d592-1d62-4810-8504-88d589129b6e) - ![The busy kitchen and counter area inside PAUL, full of energy and inspiration for an urban sketcher.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/06e56a4c-f7cb-4ae9-9670-a3b4b26ab4cd) - ![The lively interior of the PAUL cafe, with families and friends enjoying their meals. These are the moments that bring a place to life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/509e9db5-7785-4929-bfbc-89c4dfc03165) - [Video: Sketching at Queens & Beans cafe in Hyderabad. This video shows me standing on the mezzanine, capturing the cafe's unique design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/77ba8970-1659-4436-b370-c1a6dc302362) - [Video: Another angle of me sketching at Queens & Beans, focused on my sketchbook as I draw the scene below.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/15245c04-a3c8-445f-83c0-03d924dcfc66) - [Video: A look at my pen sketch of the cafe's counter, held up against the actual scene. I love comparing the drawing to reality.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/28b4ab8a-8b0e-4085-a850-56485b7f453e) - [Video: The stylish counter at Queens & Beans, with its gold lettering and bamboo accents, which was the subject of my sketch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9c3eaa9f-6941-4759-a185-b349fe171e2e) - [Video: The process of sketching the cafe from above, showing how I use my pen to capture the lines and shapes of the interior.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cdfff0b5-27d1-493d-a8a5-ba2209fd8ccd) - [Video: I love sketching wherever I go. At Dyu Art Cafe in Bengaluru, I used my iPad to digitally sketch the cozy atmosphere and the hanging plants.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/56e4fd34-c1e6-4abf-a287-e757d49394b8) ## About Food & Cafe Stories When I sit with a sketchbook in a busy cafe, I am not just drawing a meal. I am capturing the clatter of cups, the specific light hitting the table, and the quiet comfort of being present. If you want to add a unique, creative touch to your venue or an intimate gathering, I can sketch your guests or the setting live, creating a memory that feels far more personal than a standard photograph. My process is all about the quiet chaos of the moment. Whether I am at a bustling brewery in Kanakapura or a quiet corner in a coffee shop, I use high-quality 300 GSM paper to ensure the sketch lasts. I switch between waterproof pigment liners for structure and vibrant gouache or transparent watercolors to catch the mood. I treat food illustration as a sensory experience. It is not just about the plate; it is about the smell of the chamomile tea, the condensation on a glass, or the colors of a local thali. For events, I set up a small station and work live, completing about 8 to 10 sketches per hour. It becomes a conversation starter, allowing guests to watch the art evolve from a blank page to a finished piece. If you are a cafe owner looking for an artist to capture your space's soul, or an individual wanting a hand-drawn memento of a special meal, I am ready. I am based in Bengaluru but happy to travel. Let us move past filters and pixels and put the actual experience onto paper. ## About Basit I am Basit, a self-taught artist based in Bengaluru. My art is how I process the world, one sketch at a time, finding quiet corners in bustling cafes. I love turning simple meals and shared moments into stories on paper. 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