--- title: "The Artistic Process: How I Create Handmade Psychedelic Art" description: "Peek into the process of creating handmade psychedelic art in my home studio. From sketching to painting, see how I bring color and chaos to your space." canonical: https://mytribe.in/khyatiworks/custom-furniture-mural-art/the-artistic-process last_updated: 2025-09-15 --- # The Artistic Process: How I Create My Handmade Psychedelic Art Tribe Verified · Every piece painted by hand in Hyderabad. By [Khyatiworks](https://mytribe.in/khyatiworks) · Studio in Hafeezpet, Hyderabad; Travels across India for projects · ₹6,500 per table (estimate) Part of [Custom Furniture & Mural Art](https://mytribe.in/khyatiworks/custom-furniture-mural-art). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/khyatiworks/custom-furniture-mural-art/gallery) I do not believe in stencils or templates. Every mural and canvas I create is a personal journey, built layer by layer in my home studio, fueled by color and a little bit of chaos. ## Photos and videos - [Video: This is how I spend my Fridays. Making good progress on this large canvas, adding colorful little birds, beautiful swirls, and a big pink daisy. You can see the painting evolve as I fill in the leaves with my favorite light green.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0b3f44d0-2aea-4542-bbc7-9061b8945ddd) - [Video: I had some time today, so I focused on outlining. This step gives so much structure and clarity to the painting. I was holding the phone with one hand while painting with the other, so pardon the shaky camera.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8df7f68e-6ecb-48fe-af97-38cf57caae6e) - [Video: Today was a day for sketching. I spent hours letting my thoughts flow onto the canvas, creating a landscape of quirky clouds, sunflowers, and lotuses. The painting, 'It's a Beautiful World,' is slowly coming together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/68f1904d-ecca-4043-9cec-06fcf84e6922) - [Video: The excitement of a new, giant 4x5 ft canvas. This is the best feeling, when the colors are popping in my head and the energy just flows through the brush. Even 45 minutes of this is pure meditation for me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/44b90523-c73d-4f3b-a9b1-a058d036598a) - [Video: The third layer of detailing has started on this artwork. After the base colors are down, I come back in with fine lines and patterns to add depth and complexity. I'm quite excited about the outcome.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7475e891-bd45-45ed-a916-a8716f0ff3b5) - [Video: Let me take you into a small corner of my huge artwork. This video shows the process of adding tiny leaves and details, and then glides you through the painting so you can see how it all connects.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/744d58d7-fa92-4b9d-8c3c-0a715d385972) - ![An overhead shot of me lost in the world of my painting, with my dog Bingo chilling on my office chair. This is my happy place.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fcfc3add-8935-415c-b7f2-6ccca89cd442) - ![Another angle of my painting session. You can see the scale of the 4x5 ft canvas and my furry supervisor keeping a close eye on my work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/acba3a6a-e4da-47a6-b0fd-7a8d93fc5a7c) - ![A close-up of me adding fine details with a marker. This is the stage where the painting's personality really starts to emerge.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cea870a7-a107-4dba-b470-12e0b2455f2a) - ![My home studio setup. I work on the floor to comfortably reach all corners of these large canvases. You can see my art supplies and inspiration board in the background.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/089aca69-8b8a-4028-836a-a7a7b93f4970) - ![A wider view of my workspace. My art and my life are completely intertwined, and my dog Bingo is always a part of it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/384b3a3a-a946-47c6-befb-01d3f368fcf5) - ![Looking up from my work for a quick photo. The joy of creation is a real and powerful energy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ae2c4fc1-5bc1-4b0c-b74d-01a886ab5157) - ![This is the reality of my Sunday. Me, my dogs Bingo and Chiku, a huge canvas, and my favorite music. This is when I'm in my element, sketching out ideas in the balcony light.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ba29e0c6-8466-47fe-9b14-242f5205046b) - ![A candid shot of me sketching on the balcony. I'm perpetually surrounded by my dogs, who are my constant companions during my creative process.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/65b29fe0-2e42-4988-80a7-9d8d116a3d25) - ![A close-up of my hand, deep in the process of creating 'SOUL-CONNECTIONS.' I use fine archival ink pens to create these incredibly detailed, meditative drawings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/58f70b87-73c9-4b90-98f4-289d0f5df681) - ![An angled view of the 'SOUL-CONNECTIONS' artwork. The piece is filled with so many elements that every time you look, you discover something new, like a face or a hidden pattern.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0f796709-58ad-4be6-9a44-1d2f6b676d6c) - ![The full 'SOUL-CONNECTIONS' piece. It's a visual representation of how the mind travels during meditation. Rotating the artwork reveals entirely new perspectives and images.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/47981581-ee69-4a25-b24d-ceb9008ae018) - ![Another perspective of 'SOUL-CONNECTIONS.' The intricate black and white patterns create a mesmerizing effect that draws you in.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/43e6b509-7126-48ff-ae76-e65cba0f0b35) - ![A detail shot of 'SOUL-CONNECTIONS,' showing a face emerging from the patterns. This is one of my most treasured pieces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/20d7da2b-d021-419c-8dff-341e314f7e36) - ![The artwork from a different angle, revealing more hidden details and flowing lines.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b1f4eb1c-a3b7-445a-a6ca-529ebe43c7ac) - ![This view of 'SOUL-CONNECTIONS' highlights the dense, interwoven patterns that define the piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/173d7ed5-57ec-4f88-8ade-0766914b77c6) - ![Each section of 'SOUL-CONNECTIONS' tells its own little story, contributing to the larger narrative of the piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7516cf2a-a5d8-4c71-9442-fdd34baebe72) - ![Another detail shot, showing the variety of textures and shapes I create with just a black pen.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/11b07aff-9d61-417e-95ad-4be3362c18b0) - ![A close-up on the intricate line work. This kind of detailed drawing is a form of meditation for me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/10d62bd1-1c22-4752-8e33-4af6b705e93e) - ![The full artwork from yet another angle. It's designed to be viewed from any direction, always offering a new experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7c7b55cd-ef98-4bdd-971a-4cb2051bbb8c) - ![The completed drawing resting on a book. It's a journey captured on paper.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8243a318-dd55-46c7-8592-8f98a2b72ece) - ![A different corner of the 'SOUL-CONNECTIONS' piece, showing the depth created by the dense patterns.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b60de5ce-bfdb-4a05-9759-1a1525fee4da) - ![A macro shot of the fine details. You can see the texture of the paper and the crispness of the ink.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e21e893f-a922-4871-8de2-f8d25d484789) - ![The final piece, ready to be stored safely in my folder of treasured works.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/decded58-8cd6-48f9-aab4-95d7789a0c4b) - ![Art is my therapy. I had a hospital visit, and to keep myself calm, I brought my art pad and pen. An hour of waiting passed in a breeze because I was lost in my own circle of happiness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f92ec9ca-ab3d-471e-9cdb-0bf951253f38) - ![A close-up of the sketch I made while waiting at the hospital. Creating art helps me find peace, no matter where I am.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7a6db168-b8d5-4178-b6f6-94d42a199137) - ![Finally starting a new piece after a six-month break. There's nothing like the feeling of a fresh, blank canvas waiting for its story.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c930f608-842b-4529-9049-a0f80c666fb3) ## About The Artistic Process I do not use stencils or digital templates to mass-produce my work. Everything starts on the floor of my home studio—often with my dogs Bingo and Chiku hovering nearby—where I sketch freehand directly onto the canvas. I build the artwork in distinct phases, starting with broad acrylic base layers before moving to the 'pukka kaam' part: hours of obsessive, fine-line detailing with markers that give the piece its psychedelic, high-contrast personality. It is a slow, meditative process, not a race, which is why each piece carries its own unique energy. When you see one of my finished murals or canvases, you are looking at days of layering. My process is entirely organic because I want my art to reflect how I feel in the moment, not how a pre-designed file tells me to paint. ### The Layers of My Process 1. **The Sketch:** This happens on the floor. I map out the composition using light pencil marks, focusing on flow and the 'psychedelic' geometry I love. 2. **The Base:** I apply heavy-body acrylics to set the tone. This is where I block out the big, bold colors—the pinks, greens, and oranges that make the piece pop. 3. **The Detailing:** This is where I spend the most time. I use fine-point markers to outline every shape and add those intricate, repetitive patterns that draw the eye in. I never use plastic beads or mass-produced elements; if you see a finish, it is hand-painted texture. ### Why Hand-Painted Matters I believe that art should be a 'pukka kaam' (solid, lasting work). Because I paint everything freehand, no two pieces are identical. When I paint a mural for a client, I am not just filling a wall; I am creating a one-of-a-kind installation that fits your specific space. I avoid stencils because they make art look rigid and clinical. I want my work to feel alive, just like the chaotic, happy environment I work in every day here in Hyderabad. ## About Khyatiworks I'm Khyati, and by day I manage IT projects, but by night, my living room turns into a canvas factory. I live with my daughter, two dogs, and a lot of paint, making art for people who hate boring, beige spaces. 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