Ashwini Koppad

About

Painting isn't just something I do - it's my way to escape and add a bit of happiness to everyday life. A blank wall? To me, that's a story waiting to show up, whether it's in your mane (home) or out in the garden.

What I Paint

I create custom murals for houses and public spots. My style jumps between nature inspired mural painting - like colourful birds, tropical leaves, or bright lotus flowers - and cultural mural designs, including mandalas or scenes from Namma Hubballi-Dharwad (our Hubballi-Dharwad). Sometimes, I go big with large scale portrait murals, like the Dr. D. R. Bendre painting at a government school.

How I Work

• Most of my art starts with a sketch straight onto the wall. I mainly use acrylic paints - they last, whether it’s inside or out.
• If you’ve got an idea, tell me. I like figuring it out together, rather than just showing up and painting what I want.
• My style changes with what you want. Some folks want bold, others want something calm. I’m open to both.

Why I Do This

There’s nothing like seeing a wall come alive, especially when kids or families light up after seeing it. It’s not always easy (painting outside in summer, sakkath (very) hot!) but honestly, it’s worth it when I see the final wall.