Commercial Wall Murals for Cafes and Businesses
From the hyper-realistic detail of food art to expansive Mumbai cityscapes, I create visual narratives that define the character of your commercial space.
This video provides a detailed tour of the Mumbai-themed doodle mural at Carter's Blue in Kalaghoda. It pans across the wall, showing iconic landmarks like the Gateway of India, CSMT station, and the bustling city life, all drawn in a distinctive line-art style.
These murals were commissioned for The House of Massimo, a pizzeria in Bandra, Mumbai. The video shows various scenes I painted to create an old-world, rustic ambiance, including cityscapes, marketplaces, and figures in traditional settings.
A hyper-realistic mural created for a restaurant, depicting an assortment of side dishes in small bowls. This type of artwork is designed to be visually appetizing and adds a unique decorative element to the dining space.
This mural shows a traditional Indian food thali served on a banana leaf, as seen from a top-down perspective. The painting's realistic detail and composition make it a compelling feature wall for an eatery specializing in regional cuisine.
A close-up of a mural depicting a rich, hearty stew in a dark bowl. My food-themed paintings focus on texture and lighting to make the dishes appear as realistic and appealing as possible.
The initial phase of a large wall mural in Bandra, showing the foundational outlines sketched onto the wall. This stage is crucial for establishing the composition and perspective before any color is applied.
A work-in-progress shot of the same Bandra mural, where the initial color blocking has begun. This image shows how I build layers of acrylic paint to develop the scene's depth and atmosphere.
Here, you can see me actively working on the mural, adding details to the street lamp and background elements. This demonstrates the hands-on process of bringing the artwork to life.
The mural progresses further, with the central figures of the couple at the cafe table taking shape. Each layer of paint adds more definition and narrative detail to the romantic street scene.
In this later stage, more characters and architectural elements are filled in, creating a bustling yet intimate city scene. The process involves carefully balancing colors and forms across the entire wall.
About Murals for Cafes & Commercial Spaces
Every wall has a distinct temperament, from the smooth plaster in a café to the masonry of a commercial exterior. I approach each commission by first studying your brand identity and the lighting conditions of your venue, then selecting the specific pigment density and acrylic application technique—whether it is freehand line work for a cityscape or complex layering for food illustration—to ensure the piece remains durable and visually impactful.
Creating art for a commercial environment requires balancing aesthetic intent with the practicalities of a high-traffic space. My process begins with an analysis of the wall's surface, whether it requires standard interior acrylics or heavy-body pigments for a specific texture.
For restaurants and pizzerias, I often focus on hyper-realistic representations of cuisine to influence the dining atmosphere, utilizing techniques like glazing and dry brushing to create depth that captures the patron's eye. Alternatively, for urban-themed cafes, I employ a more linear, graphic approach to depict cityscapes like Mumbai or cultural motifs, which provides a clean yet sophisticated backdrop that does not overwhelm the interior.
When we begin a project, the first phase involves a site visit and digital mockups to align on the composition. I utilize professional-grade wall acrylics that are resistant to fading, and for high-exposure areas, I apply a museum-grade UV-protective varnish to ensure the work retains its vibrancy. My team and I handle the entire execution, from surface preparation and masking to the final clear coat, allowing you to focus on the operational requirements of your establishment. Whether you require a 3D optical illusion to add space to a smaller room or a large-scale mural to serve as a landmark feature, I prioritize structural precision and archival quality in every stroke.
Pratap Badtya
My foundation lies in fine arts from Sir J.J. School, but my perspective on space comes from studying the silent, daily struggles that define our environments. Whether I am rendering a bustling Mumbai street or a realistic food display, I seek to turn static walls into meaningful dialogues for your patrons.
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