Hand-Painted Commissions & Live Event Art
I turn your stories, favorite memories, and big dreams into art you can keep. Whether it’s capturing a live performance or painting a quiet moment on canvas, let's create something meaningful together.
Here is a glimpse of my setup for a live wedding painting at the beautiful Bangalore Club. It's always an honor to be part of such a special celebration and create a lasting memory for the couple.
I was commissioned to create a live painting for 'Paschimavahini Krishna', a stunning dance-theatre performance. Over six hours, I worked to capture the vibrant energy and cultural richness of the show onto a single canvas.
This commissioned acrylic painting, titled 'Slumber', captures a quiet, intimate moment. It's a privilege to turn these personal, everyday scenes into art that can be treasured.
This commissioned acrylic painting, titled 'Slumber', captures a quiet, intimate moment. It's a privilege to turn these personal, everyday scenes into art that can be treasured.
This is the process of creating a commissioned watercolor painting of a couple's special memory in Goa. I focused on capturing the tranquil atmosphere of the sea and the feeling of the moment.
This is the process of creating a commissioned watercolor painting of a couple's special memory in Goa. I focused on capturing the tranquil atmosphere of the sea and the feeling of the moment.
A throwback to creating this vibrant, dual cityscape of Singapore and Hong Kong. This commissioned piece plays with the contrast between night and day, using bright acrylics to bring the skylines to life.
A client commissioned this piece to bring their dream to life on paper. This watercolor painting captures a scene with a car, a private jet, and a couple, turning a personal aspiration into a visual story.
A client commissioned this piece to bring their dream to life on paper. This watercolor painting captures a scene with a car, a private jet, and a couple, turning a personal aspiration into a visual story.
A client commissioned this piece to bring their dream to life on paper. This watercolor painting captures a scene with a car, a private jet, and a couple, turning a personal aspiration into a visual story.
About Live & Commissioned Paintings
I don't just paint from a photo; we start with a conversation about the memory or feeling behind your request. Before I pick up a brush, I share a rough sketch or mockup so we’re on the same page, ensuring the final piece feels like it truly belongs to you. Whether it’s live painting at your wedding or a custom acrylic commission, I make sure the process is as personal as the art itself.
Whether you are looking for a one-of-a-kind acrylic canvas painting or need a live event artist to capture the energy of your celebration, my approach is built on storytelling. I work with a variety of mediums, including watercolor, charcoal, coffee-sepia tones, and professional-grade heavy-body acrylics.
For live events like weddings or performances, I set up a dedicated space to paint while the event unfolds, creating a piece that captures the atmosphere and the specific energy of the moment. For studio commissions, the process is collaborative. I provide a digital or pencil mockup for your approval before I begin the final layers, ensuring you are happy with the composition.
Based in Bangalore, I ship my commissioned illustrations and paintings across India. Every piece is handled with care. Charcoal works receive a fixative spray, canvas sides are painted for a gallery-wrap look, and everything is packed using reinforced hardboard to survive the journey to your wall.
Madhuri Umashankar
I’m Madhuri. I’m a self-taught artist who believes art shouldn’t just be something you look at from a distance; it should be something you feel. I thrive on turning raw emotions and personal milestones into physical stories, whether that’s on a canvas at your wedding or a watercolor sketch of your favorite view.
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