--- title: "My Art Process: Sketches, Murals & Coffee Painting in Mumbai" description: "Peek into my art process. From coffee-painted portraits to urban sketching, see how I create realistic sketches and murals. Explore my unique art style today." canonical: https://mytribe.in/kshitijsingh.art/custom-artwork-original-art/behind-the-art-my-process-sketchbook last_updated: 2026-02-10 --- # Behind My Art: Process, Sketchbooks & Coffee Paintings Tribe Verified · Mumbai-based artist, 24-sketch challenge veteran. By [Kshitij](https://mytribe.in/kshitijsingh.art) · Available online, ships across India · ₹800 per strip (estimate) Part of [Custom Artwork & Original Art](https://mytribe.in/kshitijsingh.art/custom-artwork-original-art). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/kshitijsingh.art/custom-artwork-original-art/gallery) I believe art is about showing up. Here is a look at my sketchbook pages, the wall murals I am currently painting, and the coffee-based techniques I use to turn memories into illustrations. ## Photos and videos - [Video: This is a more personal video about my art journey and holding myself accountable. I talk about projects I've started, like the wall mural behind me, and my goal to share more of my process with you all.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1a4dafa0-8606-4a64-a8b4-6002218646fd) - [Video: A flip-through of my ongoing sketchbook. I use it to practice, experiment, and just get ideas down on paper without pressure. You can see a mix of full-page illustrations and smaller, quicker doodles.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/70e3c60e-ba2e-446e-ab0d-4c5d659649ac) - [Video: A flip-through of my summer sketches. This sketchbook is filled with cafe drawings from my workshops, doodles, and the coffee cart painting that led to a huge canvas commission.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/40ab8070-8438-4861-b67b-0b42da5dc5e8) - [Video: The beginning of my wall mural project. My friend and I started this together, turning a blank wall in my workspace into a large-scale piece of art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/abb4d322-de51-4002-b898-05cd26459cdb) - [Video: Just some calm vibes of me working on the large coffee canvas painting. The process of painting is very meditative for me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ff8fc50b-b98f-4b26-a701-7901a234b1af) - [Video: A satisfying video of me packing a custom order. I use simple brown paper and twine, and always include a hand-painted thank you card.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/67595f1d-28cb-4501-b91b-20589a5db34a) - ![The packaging for a custom order, which included a graphite portrait and a coffee-painted photo strip. The brown paper wrapping and hand-painted card are part of the experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/10391be1-b30b-4274-a727-bdb05fe4af94) - ![A close-up of the packaging details. You can see the custom card with a handwritten note, ready to be sent to its new home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/97ea9ce2-71f3-4fa2-961e-3708f992cd18) - [Video: A live sketch I did while scouting a cafe for a potential workshop. I first did the line work and then added watercolor values to give it depth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7050831d-4abe-4979-9a0f-6f7fba11914f) - [Video: This is a transition video of a detailed floral page in my sketchbook. It took days to complete, filling the entire spread with different types of flowers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6898b4f3-aaf1-49b3-93d1-7feb633e21b0) - [Video: A montage of me making art in different ways: painting my wall mural, sketching outdoors, and working on my realistic drawings at my desk.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/927907c8-6f61-4ef8-9f4e-97e725fcb78b) - ![An update on my wall painting. You can see the mural developing around one of my favorite framed portraits. The astronaut and leaves are starting to come to life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cbb7fd46-fba9-4e8f-a2ed-ee084430f60b) - ![Me working on the green leaves of my wall mural. It's a slow process, but seeing the wall transform is incredibly rewarding.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dfee4b77-bb75-4fd1-af8a-1d0b83df2711) - ![A wide shot of the wall mural in progress. I](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/37dafabb-fb8e-447a-894e-beb8e70e652a) ## About Behind the Art: My Process & Sketchbook My coffee-painting technique uses a 100% natural coffee solution, which creates unpredictable, warm sepia tones that differ with every layer. I pair this with waterproof fine-liners on 300 GSM watercolor paper to ensure the artwork is archival and looks distinct from standard ink drawings. Art is often seen as a polished, final product, but my process is usually a bit messier. Whether I am filling my sketchbook at a local Mumbai cafe or working on a large-scale wall mural, I try to keep the experience grounded. My sketchbook is my primary tool for experimentation. You will see a mix of urban sketching, where I capture city scenes in real-time, and more detailed illustrations. I use this space to test new ideas without the pressure of perfection. This habit of sketching daily is also what helped me complete my 30-day challenge, where I produced 24 realistic charcoal and graphite sketches. When I move to custom work, I apply these same lessons. My coffee-painted photo strips and bookmarks are popular because they carry that same warm, organic feel. I use 300 GSM watercolor paper because it handles the moisture of the coffee wash without warping, and I finish every piece with a UV-resistant varnish to keep the color stable over time. If you see something here that sparks an idea, whether it is a mural for your workspace or a custom portrait, I am happy to chat about how we can make it happen. ## About Kshitij I am Kshitij. I draw to document the moment, whether it is an urban cafe scene or a portrait. I prefer a sketchbook to a canvas because it feels honest, and that is the energy I try to bring to my workshops and custom art. 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