--- title: "Art & Aphorism: Philosophical Pencil Sketches by Pratap" description: "Experience unique art and aphorism sketches by Pratap. I offer live pencil portrait services in Mumbai and Bhubaneswar, combining philosophical depth with observational art." canonical: https://mytribe.in/ds.pratap/live-sketching/art-aphorism-a-visual-philosophy last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # Art & Aphorism: Philosophical Pencil Sketches Tribe Verified · Sir J.J. School of Art alumnus By [Pratap Badtya](https://mytribe.in/ds.pratap) · Available for events in Mumbai, Bhubaneswar, and across India · ₹14K Per 3-Hour Session (estimate) Part of [Live Sketching](https://mytribe.in/ds.pratap/live-sketching). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/ds.pratap/live-sketching/gallery) Every sketch tells a human story. I capture moments in pencil and pair them with reflections on life, memory, and the unspoken struggles we carry. ## Photos and videos - ![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) ## About Art & Aphorism: A Visual Philosophy I create these works on archival-grade, acid-free paper using professional graphite and charcoal to ensure they endure. If you commission a session for your event, I provide an interactive, meditative experience where guests receive an original sketch accompanied by a hand-written observation, turning a simple party favor into a tangible piece of visual philosophy. Merging visual art with the written word is a practice rooted in my formal training, where observation became a way to understand the subconscious. These sketches are not posed portraits. They are honest documentations of the human condition in real-time. Whether I am sketching in a busy Mumbai train station or at an intimate corporate dinner in Bhubaneswar, the process remains an exercise in capturing a fleeting moment, a gesture, or a pause. The Hindi aphorism that follows is the final layer. It is an attempt to articulate the underlying emotion or 'struggle' present in the visual. ### For Your Event For weddings, galas, or brand activations, this offers a deeper level of engagement. Guests watch the creation of art rather than just receiving a product. I bring my own portable easel and battery-operated lighting to ensure I can work effectively in any environment, from dim hotel banquet halls to outdoor settings. ### Technical Details - **Mediums:** Professional-grade charcoal, graphite, and Conté crayons. - **Surface:** Acid-free cartridge paper (140 GSM) that prevents yellowing over time, or textured surfaces for premium events. - **Process:** Each sketch is treated with a fixative spray to prevent smudging before being handed over in a protective sleeve or envelope. - **Logistics:** I travel across India for projects and am equipped to set up in any venue, whether a private home or a large commercial space. ## About Pratap Badtya I am Pratap. I use my pencil to document the silent, everyday battles we all fight. Whether I am at an event or in my studio, my work is about capturing the raw, honest truth of being human. 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