--- title: "Behind the Brush: Custom Hand-Painted Art & Apparel by Megha" description: "Get a peek at my creative process for custom hand-painted denim, sneakers, and portraits. Let's turn your stories into wearable custom art." canonical: https://mytribe.in/creativo_paints/custom-hand-painted-apparel/behind-the-brush last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # Behind the Brush: How I Create Custom Art Tribe Verified · Full-time artist based in Mumbai. By [Megha](https://mytribe.in/creativo_paints) · Ships across India · ₹1,000 per design area (estimate) Part of [Custom Hand-Painted Apparel](https://mytribe.in/creativo_paints/custom-hand-painted-apparel). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/creativo_paints/custom-hand-painted-apparel/gallery) Ever wonder what goes into your custom denim jacket or portrait? Here’s a peek into my workspace, my process, and the passion behind every piece I paint. ## Photos and videos - ![This is me at my stall during a local college festival. I love connecting with people in person and showing them the range of my hand-painted apparel and art prints.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b76e09cf-cc1a-4202-a8ea-7c7a0eb957a7) - ![A wider view of my table setup at an event. You can see a variety of my work on display, from finished jackets and art prints to smaller custom items.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/70181cda-220f-45f1-9362-e29bfa6e969f) - ![A behind-the-scenes shot of The Weeknd jacket in progress. Here you can see my workspace with my paints and brushes, right in the middle of bringing the album art to life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a106fff2-7c3d-45ca-a2ef-798593738f59) - [Video: This video is a little montage about my journey as a full-time artist. It shows the variety of my work, from custom jackets to canvas paintings, and captures the passion I pour into my craft every day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/38299090-cc3f-4638-8b46-83e0eec47b26) ## About Behind the Brush Every custom piece starts with a conversation about what matters to you. Whether it's an album cover on a jacket or a pet portrait, I prep the surface carefully—deglazing leather or priming denim—so the paint stays vibrant through years of wear. It's not just about applying color; it's about making sure your story lasts on the fabric you love. People often ask how I turn a plain denim jacket into something that looks like it belongs in a store. It starts with the prep work. If I'm working on leather sneakers, I chemically deglaze the surface to ensure the paint actually grips the material. For denim, I apply a specialized white primer base coat before even touching the brush, especially on dark washes. This ensures those colors pop and don't look muddy. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all art. When you book a session, we look at the placement together—whether that's a full 12x16 inch back panel on your jacket or a subtle detail on a pocket. Once the art is done, I heat-set the fabric and apply a water-resistant topcoat. My goal is for you to wear these pieces, not hide them away. Whether I'm painting a mural in your living room or sketching a portrait from your old photos, I treat the work as if it were for my own closet. Let’s create something that actually feels like you. ## About Megha I'm Megha, and I finally traded the safe path to paint full-time. I pour everything into this—from the fine lines on a pet portrait to the bold colors on a denim jacket—because if you're going to create, you might as well do it with all your heart. 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