Fine Art & Painting Services
Available across Faridabad
I create custom mythological paintings, murals, and ritual textiles based on deep research in Indian scriptures, using traditional styles and personal storytelling.
Pricing Guide
Custom Miniature Devotional Art
Artistic Process
- Scriptural Accuracy: Iconography based on specific texts like Lalita Sahasranama or Thiruppavai.
- Consultation: Selection of deity or narrative theme followed by a pencil sketch for approval.
Execution & Materials
- Surface: 300 GSM acid-free archival watercolor paper (Hot or Cold press).
- Medium: Professional grade watercolors and acrylics.
- Technique: Signature line work with miniature detailing on jewelry and mudras.
- Chakshudaan: Ritualistic opening of the eyes completed at a specific auspicious time.
Deliverables
- Format: Unframed artwork supplied with a protective mat board.
- Documentation: Signed certificate of authenticity and a note explaining the mythological significance.
Large Scale Mythological Canvas
Concept & Composition
- Custom Layout: Unique merging of elements (e.g., Shiva and Parvati) rather than standard calendar art copies.
- Reference Sourcing: Imagery derived from temple sculptures and classical dance postures for anatomical accuracy.
Materials & Craftsmanship
- Base: Fine grain cotton or linen canvas, double-primed to prevent absorption.
- Paint: High-viscosity heavy body acrylics (Liquitex or Golden).
- Style: Fusion of miniature detailing for garments and fresco-style shading for the body.
- Protection: Finished with non-yellowing archival varnish (Gloss or Matte).
Logistics
- Timeline: Typically 6 to 12 weeks depending on complexity.
- Shipping: Canvas is removed from stretcher bars, rolled, and shipped in a hard PVC tube.
Hand-Painted Devotional Wall Mural
Assessment & Design
- Visualization: Digital or paper overlay of the design on a photo of your wall.
- Surface Check: Inspection of the wall surface to ensure it is primed and smooth.
On-site Execution
- Duration: Artist works on location for 5 to 10 days.
- Materials: Durable Artist Acrylics and emulsions suitable for vertical surfaces.
- Detailing: Large-scale figures with metallic acrylic gold accents for jewelry and halos.
Logistics
- Inclusions: All paints, brushes, and consumables.
- Exclusions: Scaffolding for heights over 8ft, base coat painting, and travel/stay for outstation projects.
Hand-Painted Heirloom Textile Art
Design
- Storyboard: Creation of a narrative sequence for the Pallu and border.
- Fabric Check: Consultation on fabric suitability (Raw silk or Tussar recommended).
Application
- Method: 100% manual freehand drawing and painting without stencils.
- Medium: Specialized fabric acrylics with medium modifiers to maintain softness.
- Curing: Heat-set process to ensure artwork is permanent and dry-clean friendly.
Scope of Work
- Coverage: Heavy detailing on the Pallu (approx 1 meter) with scattered motifs on the body.
- Note: Price covers artistry only; base fabric is provided by the client.
About Fine Art & Painting Services
Why I Paint
For me, painting is not just work; it's my way of searching for meaning. I bring together research and pure gut feeling, mixing stories from Indian mythology with the boldness of Chola lines and the colours of Ajanta. I try to make my art a real offering, something deeper than just a pretty picture.
What I Love to Create
My focus is on Indian mythology painting and philosophy – think stories of Devi, Shiva, and Vishnu. Whether it’s Lalita Tripurasundari’s energy, Shiva’s wanderings, or epic moments from the Ramayana, I spend hours in scriptures so that every image feels alive.
- Each piece is a ‘heartwork’, not just art for sale.
- I blend Phad art-inspired mural styles with miniature and sculptural traditions.
- My best hours are early morning, during brahma muhurtam – that’s when the work truly breathes.
- The Chakshudaan (painting the eyes) is a special moment for me, always.
What You Can Get
- Custom mythological artwork for your home, temple, or collection.
- Large-scale storytelling through fine art murals, turning walls into narratives.
- Hand-painted ritual textiles like sarees, all with sacred, researched motifs.
If you want something personal and are patient with the slow art process, I’d love to work together to bring a piece of these stories into your space.
Meet your Expert
Himanshu Srivastava
61 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Namaskar, I’m Himanshu. Grew up in Prayagraj, surrounded by dance and colors. My gurus—especially my mother, Smt. Kamalini Nagarajan Dutt—shaped everything I do. Lost her, but her lessons walk with me. I see Bharatanatyam and painting as one big sangam, mixing Chola lines, Ajanta colors, and Phad technique. My Ph.D. even tied dance to sculpture. I dance, paint, and research to keep Amma’s vision alive. Art is my way to ask, ‘when next?’
My Work
What I Offer - Thematic Bharatanatyam productions (solo, duet, collaborations), painting exhibitions with art talks, and research-based workshops on Indian art and mythology.
My Approach - It’s never just about performing. I dig into shastras, epics—stories like Shikhandi and Ras-E-Raskhan—then shape them for today.
Art Meets Dance - My painting style—Chola-inspired lines, Ajanta colors—feeds my choreography. Both arts live together at @thenatyachitra.
Stories Close to Me - Solo acts like Shikhandi and UnEklavya aren’t just tales, but questions. I want audiences to feel, to think, to connect.
