--- title: "Live Sketching: Hire a Pro Artist for On-the-Spot Portraits - mytribe" description: "Looking for unique event entertainment? Hire a professional live sketching artist to capture on-the-spot portraits of your guests. Add a memorable, artistic touch to your wedding or corporate event. Find and book top artists like Pratap Badtya on Tribe." canonical: https://mytribe.in/ds.pratap/live-sketching last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # Live Sketching in Mumbai By [Pratap Badtya](https://mytribe.in/ds.pratap) · I sketch real, unposed moments of your event as they happen, so guests get a hand-drawn keepsake made on the spot. ## Locations Available for events in Mumbai, Bhubaneswar, and across India ### Visit at - Travels to events across Bhubaneswar (Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India) - Travels to events across Mumbai (Mumbai Metropolitan Area, Mumbai Metropolitan Area, Maharashtra) - Travels to events across India (India, India) ## Pricing guide (estimates) These are indicative prices based on provider's past work. Enquire now to find out final quote. ### Standard Live Portraiture 3-hour session covering 15-20 realistic pencil portraits on acid-free archive paper. Typically ₹14-17K Per 3-Hour Session (estimate) #### Service Scope * **Artist Profile:** Service performed by J.J. School of Art Alumni (Pratap Badtya), ensuring academic quality realistic sketching rather than caricatures. * **Duration:** 3 hours of continuous live sketching. * **Output:** Approximately 15 to 20 portraits per session (8 to 10 minutes per sketch). * **Style:** Realistic or semi-realistic pencil and charcoal sketches. #### Materials & Equipment * **Paper:** High quality A4 or A5 acid free cartridge paper (approx 140 GSM) that prevents yellowing. * **Tools:** Professional grade graphite pencils and charcoal. * **Preservation:** Each sketch is treated with fixative spray to prevent smudging and handed over in a clear cellophane sleeve. * **Lighting:** Artist brings a portable easel, drawing board, and battery operated clip light for dim venues. #### Logistics * **Travel:** Included within city limits. * **Client Needs:** 2 chairs and a small side table required at the venue. ### Premium Table-Side Sketching 3-hour conversational service for sit-down dinners producing 10-12 sketches on cloth napkins or textured paper. Typically ₹20-25K Per 3-Hour Session (estimate) #### Experience Scope * **Format:** Intimate, table side interaction where the artist moves between tables or is stationed at a VIP corner. * **Ideal For:** Sit down dinners, galas, or luxury brand activations. * **Output:** Approximately 10 to 12 highly finished sketches per session with a relaxed, conversational pace. #### Artistic Medium * **Surface:** Sketching performed on unconventional surfaces like cloth napkins (subject to fabric type) or heavy textured handmade paper. * **Technique:** Specialized use of charcoal or Conté crayons adapted for textured or fabric surfaces. * **Subject:** Focus on detailed individual portraits or candid moments of guests conversing. #### Presentation & Setup * **Handover:** Paper artworks are presented in premium envelopes; napkins serve as permanent mementos. * **Attire:** Artist dresses in formal business casual to blend with high end crowds. ## About Live Sketching ### What I Do I sketch life as it happens. Whether it's a bustling crowd, a single quiet moment, or a small group deep in conversation, I use just my pencil and sketchbook to catch those real, unplanned moments. My sketches aren't fancy or posed - I look for natural gestures and honest expressions, even the ones people don't realise they're making. It's like giving everyone a mini story, drawn live. ### Why Live Sketching For events, I offer more than entertainment. Guests leave with a piece of the day - a hand-drawn event keepsake instead of the usual party favor. Sometimes I sit at my easel, sometimes I wander around, catching candid guest portraits wherever the mood strikes. I've sketched on napkins, in busy markets, and at posh hotels. Doesn't matter if it's a wedding, a corporate party, or a small get-together. ### My Style I'm trained at Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai, but what drives me is the ordinary beauty in everyday life. My approach is like being a visual reporter - observational, quick, and real. My work shows real-time sketching experience from Mumbai local trains to Bhubaneswar street corners. It's not about perfection, it's about truth. ### Where I Work Based in Mumbai and Bhubaneswar, but honestly, my studio is wherever the action is. I travel for events and projects, so whether it's a luxury hotel or a roadside stall, I'm comfortable sketching anywhere. ## Highlights Browse through Pratap Badtya's best work. ### [Featured](https://mytribe.in/ds.pratap/live-sketching/featured) - [Video: A guest at the Six Senses Fort Barwara in Rajasthan reacts to a live portrait I sketched for them on a simple napkin. This is the essence of my event service: creating a unique, personal keepsake that captures a moment in time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5e74cd14-c13b-4b1b-b132-a1c779f11187) - ![Here I am working on a watercolor painting, capturing the landscape from the Ajanta Caves viewpoint in Maharashtra. My studio is wherever I find inspiration, from bustling city streets to serene historical sites.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bc2bbd33-27a5-41e8-9700-a5e0d92bf665) - ![A typical workday, sketching on a sidewalk in Mumbai. My process is grounded in direct observation, finding art in the everyday flow of the city and its people.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/63d95998-ef8a-4cf4-8e51-ff7e56244475) - [Video: A pencil sketch capturing the dense energy of a crowded market. My goal is to translate the complex interactions and atmosphere of a public gathering onto the page through rapid, observational drawing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2371faa5-67c9-4d40-8198-e740bf78e4e4) - [Video: A quick portrait of a fellow passenger on a Mumbai local train. These candid sketches are exercises in capturing character and expression in a matter of moments, using only a pencil and sketchbook.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5f7a3dca-8152-4d4d-91fd-6bd8c018dfa1) - [Video: This video shows my process of creating a live sketch on a napkin for a guest at a luxury hotel. This service offers a unique form of entertainment and a personalized party favor for attendees at any event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/534ff650-eaa6-4846-b896-4bb5ab761aa7) - ![A completed live sketch from Bhubaneswar, Odisha, displayed on an easel. This piece captures a complex scene of public life, with multiple figures interacting in a shared space, drawn entirely on location.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fc0ba735-28b7-48cf-b117-8be4936462a3) - [Video: A finished portrait created with soft pastels on toned paper. While I specialize in quick pencil sketches, I also undertake more detailed, commissioned portraits that require a deeper study of the subject.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b4f7744f-5571-4545-b225-bee25212a2df) ### [Live Art for Events & Venues](https://mytribe.in/ds.pratap/live-sketching/live-art-for-events-venues) - [Video: The process of live sketching on a napkin at the Six Senses Fort Barwara. This demonstrates how a simple, elegant piece of art can be created in any setting, providing a memorable experience for guests.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/534ff650-eaa6-4846-b896-4bb5ab761aa7) - [Video: The moment a guest receives their finished napkin portrait. The value of live sketching at events lies in this personal interaction and the creation of a unique, hand-drawn event keepsake.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5e74cd14-c13b-4b1b-b132-a1c779f11187) - [Video: A wider view of my live sketching session at the hotel in Rajasthan. I adapt to the environment, whether it's a formal event or a casual gathering, to provide on-the-spot artistic entertainment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/591e3fc7-ec9b-4818-959b-084a5e307091) - [Video: Interacting with guests after presenting them with a watercolor sketch. These conversations are an integral part of the experience, connecting the art directly to the people and the place.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6e4b37a1-2948-4ac6-a1a5-3de30ef82590) - [Video: The elegant setting of The Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, a venue where I have worked. My live sketching service is well suited for luxury hotels and high-end corporate events.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/862ec555-903a-411f-892a-9028b8f76129) ### [The Pulse of the City: Observational Sketches](https://mytribe.in/ds.pratap/live-sketching/the-pulse-of-the-city-observational-sketches) - [Video: A pencil sketch of a crowd gathered around a street food vendor. This drawing focuses on the collective gesture and energy of a group engaged in a daily urban ritual.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4bae2dc1-784f-4807-a31b-55efe52a7ea6) - [Video: A collection of random sketches made while traveling on the Mumbai local trains. Each drawing is a rapid study of passengers, capturing their posture and presence in the transient space of the commute.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/49096451-f333-4071-967f-526c2819c35a) - [Video: These sketches document people in various states of rest and waiting at a train station. I focus on the quiet, unguarded moments that reveal the underlying human condition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/03c35d79-9e76-4132-abb7-ae8a404ed157) - [Video: A series of live sketches from an open marketplace. My aim here is to act as a visual reporter, capturing the commercial and social dynamics of the scene as they unfold.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2371faa5-67c9-4d40-8198-e740bf78e4e4) - [Video: Sketches from a village and a train in Mumbai, showing the contrast between different environments. My work explores the spectrum of life, from rural quiet to urban motion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b31d9764-c201-404a-9b33-c3a5e6b84de3) - [Video: This video shows my hand as I sketch people live, offering a direct look at my quick, observational technique. The focus is on capturing the essence of a figure with minimal, decisive lines.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2e8c5a91-c231-4b4d-9384-83dff1dc3141) - [Video: Live sketches of common people and laborers. These drawings are a tribute to the dignity of daily work and the anonymous figures who form the backbone of the city.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0b851077-3fae-4010-9090-7cce16cc2453) - [Video: A series of sketches depicting laborers and travelers. I am drawn to subjects that convey a sense of journey, struggle, and resilience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1320f6ac-cd75-4e45-af27-4ee6ea3980b4) - [Video: Observational drawings from various public spaces. Each sketch is an attempt to freeze a moment of authentic human interaction or solitude.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2ac34f53-e652-4dfc-a98c-64c93a1083e8) - [Video: A video showing both the process and the resulting sketches of people in a public square. This demonstrates how I translate a live, moving scene into a static composition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/37755c71-7312-46c5-accd-dc1ec6ae94dc) - [Video: A collection of live sketches focusing on figure and character. I observe how people stand, talk, and interact to inform my drawings of the human form.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4b864d5c-7741-4107-9ea9-0e436705e4e0) - [Video: Various scenes from markets and public areas, captured with pencil on paper. These studies in composition explore the arrangement of figures in a crowded space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/61e9188c-09f7-4a00-bd2d-eb835e9cf314) - [Video: Sketches from inside a train and at a marketplace, focusing on the theme of travel and commerce. I document the constant movement and exchange that characterizes urban life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/621d2df5-5d31-45d7-97be-bb759baba4fa) - [Video: Live sketches from outside various shops, including a tea stall and a ladies' corner. These drawings capture the small, everyday transactions that define a neighborhood's character.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6930a52a-b0f4-49be-af4a-969c7df8e6de) - [Video: A live sketch from a busy location in Mumbai, showing a complex scene with many figures. This piece demonstrates the challenge of capturing a wide, dynamic view in real time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6cdf5c8a-af65-42ed-89aa-ed148367feac) - [Video: A collection of portrait and figure sketches from local trains and stations, dating back to 2023. These drawings are part of my ongoing project to document life in Mumbai.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7f1598e8-d466-4394-96c9-3fd11c24e35e) - [Video: A series of live sketches capturing solitary moments and group interactions. I am interested in the contrast between being alone and being part of a crowd.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/80a24838-822c-4520-af3a-ec6919f110ce) - ![A sketch of a woman looking out of a train door, a classic scene from Mumbai's local trains. This image evokes a sense of contemplation amidst the chaos of the commute.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/86ea5c42-2de7-4d9f-b072-d52ecc553738) - [Video: Candid sketches of people waiting or in transit. My work often focuses on these in-between moments, where people are lost in their own thoughts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8bad8562-337b-46cc-85ea-dc58e27de200) - [Video: Sketches from a train and the Dadar market in Mumbai. These two locations are central to my observational work, offering an endless supply of subjects.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9dc49e91-6d2e-4b6c-a1ef-cc234d7c720c) - [Video: This video shows the transition from observing a live street scene at night to the sketch it inspired. It provides insight into how I select and interpret a moment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9dd5bbce-9478-4248-9d8c-47057857c009) - [Video: The process of creating a large, complex sketch of a crowd on the floor of a public space. This shows the physical act of my on-location drawing practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aa69d793-cde0-4a46-b1b7-772c76f67a90) - [Video: A series of sketches capturing the movement of people and vehicles on the street. My goal is to convey the sense of constant motion that defines the urban environment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ac98f0ac-ff17-4cd7-bb14-9366a280f5da) - [Video: A video documenting the creation of a group scene, from the initial lines to the final composition. This reveals the layering process involved in my live sketches.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b64fb5b9-ab37-46aa-bae5-ab86f24eade9) - [Video: A collection of older, random sketches from my time on Mumbai's local trains. These early works show the development of my observational style.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/be9bc409-e859-446b-9921-54732c5d2028) - [Video: Sketches made inside Indian Railways trains, capturing passengers during long journeys. These drawings explore themes of travel, fatigue, and the shared experience of transit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cd4c4f07-a0a9-4a08-b0fc-579fbcecbe2d) - [Video: A series of live sketches focusing on the human figure in various settings, from a hospital bed to a train seat. Each drawing is a study in posture and emotion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f387dbed-930d-486a-8c12-34fcd6d8dfe1) ### [Portraiture: Commissioned & Candid](https://mytribe.in/ds.pratap/live-sketching/portraiture-commissioned-candid) - [Video: A collection of finished portrait sketches in various mediums, including pencil, charcoal, and pastel. These pieces show my ability to create detailed and expressive likenesses.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b4f7744f-5571-4545-b225-bee25212a2df) - ![The initial painting stage of a commissioned family portrait in acrylic on canvas. This piece includes five family members and their pet, composed from a photograph.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6da5c9e6-4fa9-441a-95eb-6285d093296a) - ![The line work for the same family portrait, showing the foundational drawing before color is applied. A strong drawing is the basis of every good painting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cb8a8d1a-c571-4dce-a4a0-5c4b8009bc91) - ![A commissioned portrait painting of a couple, measuring 48 by 36 inches, in the initial drawing phase on canvas. I work on large-scale canvases for clients seeking a significant piece of art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bd2d11cd-df97-4390-bb0e-5409e974c814) - ![The line drawing for a commissioned portrait, based on a reference photograph shown in the corner. This is the first step in translating a photo into a painted work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cda36ee1-b707-4fea-8322-76ded226fa48) - ![A sketch for a commissioned portrait of a couple, capturing a moment of shared joy. My goal is to convey the relationship between the subjects, not just their physical appearance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/846f244c-0575-4bbc-b1f3-3c8c973ca33c) - [Video: A candid portrait sketch of a man wearing a turban, drawn live on a train. This is an example of a quick character study, done in minutes to capture a compelling face.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5f7a3dca-8152-4d4d-91fd-6bd8c018dfa1) ### [Art & Aphorism: A Visual Philosophy](https://mytribe.in/ds.pratap/live-sketching/art-aphorism-a-visual-philosophy) - ![A sketch of women walking, paired with a reflection on the nature of attraction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0514c1af-1651-47f1-a6e9-9b9ae0488d72) - ![A drawing of a person holding an umbrella, accompanied by a thought on friendship.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0d3951c0-a41c-4bec-915d-f506f2183739) - ![Two women sitting on a step, with a caption about understanding love and attachment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0d4ab3ec-85b2-4bd8-b4b2-345101186412) - ![A street vendor scene with a philosophical observation on happiness and sorrow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1010fb9f-0f20-4ce5-bfb5-39926477e79d) - ![A poignant sketch of a family in a hospital room, reflecting on life experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1c0a48a4-20d5-4724-b7cf-83e11475b1c3) - ![A portrait of a woman, paired with a thought on how experience, not words, reveals character.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1f9deb55-3070-4882-9a88-77b237332a96) - [Video: A sketch of a group of men talking, with a reflection on overcoming life's challenges.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/20a768e2-fb75-49fd-97b4-009bfb1b65a1) - ![A drawing of a group of people, with a caption about living life on one's own terms.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2f7d749d-b22a-4d87-b4ce-d1c05bc5fc35) - [Video: A close-up sketch of a hand holding a bag, reflecting on the role of money.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/305d55b9-7e83-45fe-946f-24fb8c05424c) - [Video: A sketch of a couple sitting apart, with a caption about the state of the nation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3dd12a51-9d1b-4b4e-90f2-0cada785c918) - [Video: A drawing of a woman with a backpack, reflecting on the courage to remain oneself.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4420c2a0-81ca-4898-9311-133423809db4) - ![A sketch of a man standing confidently, with a caption about self-reliance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/455e5ab6-580e-4cce-b1b2-3f7234f85d71) - ![A portrait of a man in a moment of despair, reflecting on life's hardships.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4af48a11-8eaf-4597-b277-382c9f085469) - ![A sketch of people walking away, with a thought on the distance created by circumstance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5211c3d1-168a-4ee0-b0b3-7b1f56b7a501) - [Video: An abstract sketch of a figure on a vehicle, with a reflection on life's battles.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/57b40be4-3e55-41f1-a888-d476d6bd6ff1) - ![A solitary figure by the water, with a caption about reaching the age of responsibility.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5a8d775c-edb6-4ae1-b270-452851f0db14) - ![A composite sketch dedicated to a best friend, filled with poetic descriptions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/67a818c9-bb5f-49d7-8e6d-f4be15267550) - ![A sketch of a young woman, paired with a thought on the difference between knowledge and desire.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/68db519c-e57c-4909-8d62-ce3ac8ee14e4) - ![A drawing of a woman from behind, with a philosophical definition of love.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/714f0031-b9ec-47f1-8e5e-ee4b5a1fe566) - [Video: A group sketch with a question about what one thinks about in solitude.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/728dddf0-0f6f-4bd9-a1ae-1ef0468b8f66) - ![Two friends under an umbrella, with a caption describing friendship as an exception to life's rules.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/732e966b-9616-4a7b-bdd4-482732eec666) - [Video: A sketch of a group, with a reflection on the nature of care and criticism.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/757ccce0-e800-4974-80e1-657f97b4b33f) - ![A portrait of a smiling mother, with a caption comparing her smile to nature's beauty.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/75d08e93-cc85-40fc-839d-f47481821626) - ![A sketch of two women waiting, with a thought on how a lack of faith can hinder one's career.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7ca8e449-a568-427d-975b-4bbbd68f4a75) - [Video: A person reading while lying down, with a poetic line about a sleepless night.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/88c60035-f529-41d6-87bf-8160d4711808) - ![A surrealist portrait with butterflies, paired with a lament about a relationship's end.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8c99b557-bf29-40ff-9109-5ab20fba351b) - [Video: A sketch of a woman with a backpack, reflecting on the journey of life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/90e0a7f6-925f-4cfa-9ccf-891b5db9051a) - ![A drawing of a village woman with a pot, accompanied by a thought on finding progress.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/92a1551e-5fb7-4a06-ade0-7ce3ec113f58) - ![A sketch of a girl in a cap, with a reflection on how boys and girls express sadness differently.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/933ad8e3-88f7-4b98-88ac-0d1ef6ee8535) - ![A portrait of an old man, with a cynical thought on promises made before love, elections, and marriage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a0cbab48-f0ce-41da-8729-702d4416eb89) - ![A sketch of a crowd, with a warning about the signs of a bleak future.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a106f29a-24cb-4681-92f9-6622e1ce6122) - ![Two portraits of women, with a caption about the compelling nature of a true relationship.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a734b1f9-52e6-4f9d-b9ef-ded86b8906e1) - ![A group of people from behind, with a reflection on the meaning of being needed.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a781e2be-6604-4ba6-a6a6-4b2e6f389f55) - ![A crowded market scene, with a thought about making life's important decisions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ac647e09-da96-42d5-9d15-24d5292ccf68) - ![A sketch of a woman, with a philosophical definition of love as a universal hunger and protest.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ac78656a-c5f6-4e32-840d-aa65b37fd0ee) - ![A woman holding a cricket bat, with an inspirational message about finding joy in the effort, not just success.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b3a5f38f-a000-402a-b1b9-0f24d460e7ae) - ![A market sketch paired with a reflection on people who don't manage their time well.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b7bec81f-97fb-465b-9bc7-97645a243462) - ![A sketch of a smiling woman, with a thought on the bittersweet nature of a secret smile.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ba8da1ee-9f20-49e3-9941-4c363d113a32) - ![A drawing of a person standing alone, reflecting on the unique place of friends in one's life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c06bc4b0-8ef8-49de-94d7-af69dce35eba) - ![A sketch about love and betrayal, describing them as an imagined experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d17fb09f-a5d6-47ea-a99d-25b9468d409a) - ![A boy sitting by the water, with a reflection on the different childhoods of the rich and the poor.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d2e3819f-6b6e-4f06-ac91-d703845809a0) - ![A sketch of a man at a food stall, with a humorous take on expectations for a son-in-law.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d3e00af2-0efb-49e4-a4a4-6dc37855fad3) - ![A drawing of three women, with a caption about the intuition of girls.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d5200283-c2d0-47a9-971d-cdcf5cab16de) - ![A sketch of a village, with the thought that one goes to the city to live, but must return to the village to live peacefully.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e0676246-64f8-4fdb-a38a-0a07c754bb89) - ![A sketch of a seated figure, with a reflection on how "Thank You" and "Sorry" help mend relationships.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e0bd2b3f-355f-48ba-b31a-ae90fbf4e7a0) - ![Two friends walking together, with a caption celebrating the resilience of friendship.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e3c8e4b4-432f-48e6-8306-4c377771aaf3) - ![Two sketches of women, with a thought on what money cannot buy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f3cdecb4-6c3b-4b60-93cf-9ad0c0f538c0) - ![Two women talking on the ground, with a caption about a friend who is actually a foe.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f846d6a7-4949-43d6-8aa1-47c2bde21639) - ![A couple relaxing together, with a humorous observation about what girls look for in a partner.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fa5d8150-a49e-4749-9f1d-90b41b6accdc) ### [From Studio to Street: The Artistic Process](https://mytribe.in/ds.pratap/live-sketching/from-studio-to-street-the-artistic-process) - [Video: Scenes from the Sir J.J. School of Art in Mumbai, including a shot of me painting in the studio. My formal education here was critical in developing my artistic discipline and philosophy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8a0c79ac-8c1b-4882-bf2e-21b096e7deec) - ![A view of my setup for street painting in Mumbai. I carry my easel, paints, and canvases with me, ready to work wherever I find a compelling subject.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/df230d8b-adf4-4491-8e45-a6b0a713f4ed) - ![Another angle of my street-side studio, showing a finished painting and my watercolor set. This is the reality of being an observational artist in a busy city.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9166257c-1a64-42ee-ad96-73dfca1d928a) - [Video: A look at several sculptures from the annual exhibition at the Sir J.J. School of Art. Though I focus on sketching, my training encompasses various forms, including sculpture in clay and other materials.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/466f1dd4-5c2e-4a12-859d-c6c8885dbdb6) - [Video: A tour of an art gallery exhibition featuring contemporary paintings. I constantly engage with the work of other artists to inform and challenge my own practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d9cd50df-6f81-4706-bc5f-17fd0df0941a) ## Meet your expert [Pratap Badtya](https://mytribe.in/ds.pratap) ### My story I’m Pratap. Mostly, I paint what I feel, what I remember from home. My village, people made everything from bamboo and palm leaves - now, that craft’s nearly gone. I learned art at Sir J.J. School but my heart’s with those old woven shapes. My work tries to keep those memories alive, and talks about how we all keep struggling inside, just like our ancestors did. That’s what I want to say with every brush stroke. ### My work - **Conceptual Contemporary Paintings**: I make paintings with a special bamboo texture, showing life’s silent struggles and tribal roots. - **Murals and 3D Street Art**: I create murals for restaurants, universities, and public spaces, often using tribal handicraft themes. - **Live Pencil Sketches & Portraits**: I sketch people live, and take commissions for realistic family or individual portraits. - **Mediums I Use**: Mostly acrylic on canvas, but sometimes watercolor, oil, and pencil depending on the mood and story. ## More services from Pratap Badtya - [Commissioned Portrait Painting](https://mytribe.in/ds.pratap/commissioned-portrait-painting) · ₹9-30K per 18x24 inch portrait (estimate) - [Mural Painting](https://mytribe.in/ds.pratap/mural-painting) · ₹200-900 per sq.ft. (estimate) - [Original Fine Art](https://mytribe.in/ds.pratap/original-fine-art) · ₹3K-2L per original artwork (estimate) ## Experts similar to Pratap Badtya on mytribe - [Newborn Photography by Ankita Nayak](https://mytribe.in/babystudiobyankita/newborn-photography) · ₹15-45K per session (estimate) · BabyStudioByAnkita - [Live Event Sketching & Caricatures by Parvesh](https://mytribe.in/parveshgharu/live-event-sketching-caricatures) · ₹2-10K per hour (estimate) · Jodhpur - [Family Portraits by Ridit Photography](https://mytribe.in/riditbabyphotography/family-portraits) · ₹8-22K per session (estimate) · Ridit Photography | Baby & Maternity Photography in Bhubaneswar - [Live Event Caricature Artist by Caricaturewala](https://mytribe.in/manohar.sathe.31/live-event-caricature-artist) · ₹2,000-6,000 per hour (estimate) · Mumbai Metropolitan Area - [Family Photography by The PalmStories](https://mytribe.in/thepalmstories/family-photography) · ₹14-25K per session (estimate) · The PalmStories | Best Maternity and newborn baby Photographer in Bhubaneswar - [Live Event Caricatures by Dhruv Pal](https://mytribe.in/caricaturesbuzz/live-event-caricatures) · ₹3,500-9,000 per hour (estimate) · Mumbai Metropolitan Area - [Live Event Sketching by Divya Bhatia](https://mytribe.in/youknowhertoo/live-event-sketching) · ₹2,000-6,000 per hour (estimate) · Divya Bhatia- Illustrator & caricature artist - [Live Caricature Entertainment for Events by Amol Sawant](https://mytribe.in/livecaricaturewala/live-caricature-entertainment-for-events) · ₹3,000-7,000 per hour (estimate) · India - [Live Wedding Painting by Komal Thoria](https://mytribe.in/art.komalthoria/live-wedding-painting) · ₹18-50K per painting (estimate) · Mumbai Metropolitan Area - [Live Event Caricature by Joy of Caricature](https://mytribe.in/joyofcaricature/live-event-caricature) · ₹2,000-5,000 per hour (estimate) · Mumbai Metropolitan Area - [Live Art & Event Painting by Kalakar The Artist](https://mytribe.in/vinitmistry1491/live-art-event-painting) · ₹15-60K per event (estimate) · Mumbai Metropolitan Area - [Live Event Caricatures by Arjun](https://mytribe.in/iwisharjun_caricature_artist/live-event-caricatures) · ₹4-15K per 3-hour event (estimate) · Mumbai Metropolitan Area ## Book To book Pratap Badtya, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%2C%20I'm%20looking%20for%20Live%20Sketching%20by%20Pratap%20Badtya.)