--- title: "Hand-Painting Process: Authentic Art by Kafeel Artist" description: "Watch how Kafeel Artist creates unique, hand-painted signs and murals. No computers, just traditional, durable brushwork for your home or business." canonical: https://mytribe.in/painterkafeelartist/indian-truck-art-hand-painted-signage/the-hand-painting-process last_updated: 2025-09-22 --- # The Hand-Painting Process Tribe Verified · Authentic hand-painted art from Old Delhi. By [Kafeel Artist](https://mytribe.in/painterkafeelartist) · Ships across India, US, UK, and Brazil; Studio in Bazar Matia Mahal, Old Delhi · ₹450 per sq ft (estimate) Part of [Indian Truck Art & Hand-Painted Signage](https://mytribe.in/painterkafeelartist/indian-truck-art-hand-painted-signage). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/painterkafeelartist/indian-truck-art-hand-painted-signage/gallery) Step inside my Old Delhi studio to see how I transform blank surfaces into vibrant art using only traditional brushes and oil paints. ## Photos and videos - [Video: This video shows the very first step: drawing the design with chalk and then carefully outlining the letters in white paint. This forms the foundation for all the color and detail that follows.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9bd8c848-75de-4838-8d6b-e43f3d691c54) - ![The "Full Time Enjoying" sign after the white base coat is complete, ready for the layers of color.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a25561b3-97d8-4d55-b9b3-edba50c1122f) - [Video: A black and white video showing the intricate process of inking the outlines for the "Resist Psychic Death" piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/71334c49-dc89-40d9-8346-0e7e5a5af764) - ![The outline for the word "RESIST" is complete.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7976fb17-aa5b-4f5b-a0a2-82ed131e662b) - ![The full outline for "PSYCHIC DEATH" is done, showing the sword-pierced lettering.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/14181cdf-d920-40bd-8408-049785c327c3) - ![The finished "Resist Psychic Death" painting, bursting with color and symbolic imagery.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fc6a929a-421a-4f12-ba79-75adc4d7cf13) - ![The "Resist Psychic Death" piece hanging in a client's home in the UK.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/360ce34d-7804-4f8d-8394-fdf0101a7aa1) - [Video: The initial stages of a memorial piece, starting with the white base lettering on a green background.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a990f70d-ed77-4072-89c2-436947560776) - [Video: Continuing the process on the memorial painting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5e60f33d-3fbd-438a-8e1a-4f929533e2cc) - [Video: The lettering process for the memorial piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f3857680-cb3a-46c4-b3c6-d5c85bf83246) - [Video: Adding color fills and gradients to the Hindi lettering.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d06a8edf-2be7-449d-a3bb-d21a6d139667) - [Video: Another video showing the coloring process.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cc65e262-9887-4273-8c28-27e4873cd093) - [Video: A video showing the careful application of color to the 3D letters.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5bfce1da-3bbd-40e1-b5e9-b24c03833383) - [Video: A video showing the finished details like the peacock and dates on the memorial sign.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c74d5c21-311a-4dd3-a7d0-832b85dc65e8) - [Video: A side view of the finished memorial piece, showing the depth of the 3D effect.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/df2342e5-52f2-429f-ad04-76b2eda1a443) - [Video: Another video showing the completed memorial artwork from different angles.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b24a9d04-9e16-4766-8d46-fa9b2a0d4ca4) - [Video: A final look at the beautiful and meaningful memorial sign.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d51b4625-a894-4de0-8182-a1b80c3d5aa0) - [Video: A video showing the process of painting a "Welcome" sign, from the first red line to the shaded letters.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d80a71b7-428b-4c5d-a28e-06798172d3c3) - [Video: This video shows me painting greetings in three different scripts: Hindi, English, and Urdu.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8e4e45d0-6239-4b11-b80a-dde53ac5d939) - [Video: The process of creating a multi-lingual welcome sign, showing the layering of colors and 3D effects.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c54169d0-9a62-41ea-8deb-f8912c32d541) - [Video: A time-lapse of the welcome sign painting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e9ce0123-d5b7-4d6d-b76a-237ece8e5e2b) - [Video: The very beginning of the welcome sign, sketching and filling the first letters.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7007de1b-3401-4000-b867-bbc5ba08c142) - [Video: The process of creating the "Modern Lakshmi" painting, starting from the white outline.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9c8f1d28-16f8-49c4-995a-deaa821f63d4) - [Video: A video showing the addition of color and detail to the "Modern Lakshmi" piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6873af6c-c8c4-4524-af39-e3f0b6f535ce) - [Video: A time-lapse video of me painting the "Ted & Albert" sign, from the purple background to the tiger portrait.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3c264c02-b763-44d9-ab60-3672af609223) - [Video: A review video showing the "Ted & Albert" sign from sketch to completion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/90b25f1a-c4e9-4821-a293-c438cba9dd21) - [Video: Close-up video details of the finished "Ted & Albert" sign.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f5459285-2c5e-4cd3-bc45-f6f3ba0f797e) - [Video: The initial sketch and base painting for the "Blue Hour Brooklyn" sign.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/abee1650-55ae-4eb6-82d1-4527dd5d7308) - [Video: A video showing the coloring and shading of the "Blue Hour" letters.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9cb1caa0-cf0d-46f8-9cfd-8d125e789009) - [Video: The first steps of the "Bombay" sign, sketching the letters and laying down the white base.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1e175a2a-9cdc-4f63-84fd-16b99d7f3771) - [Video: A video showing the process of adding 3D shadows and colors to the "Bombay" sign.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/591f154d-f3c3-407c-b34e-d6f86f63ec69) - [Video: A video showing the painting process for the "Aamchi Mango Ice Cream" advertisement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ea1b8d1c-babd-48ee-9aec-618a7f3f7aca) - ![My workspace, showing a finished illustration of fruits and vegetables surrounded by my paints and brushes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/966970e5-1a08-4a51-9275-6e87151c1b0f) - ![The finished fruit and vegetable illustration, a perfect example of hand-painted commercial art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/874d8b0a-fe41-43b6-a7c9-6d88e4e8d804) - [Video: A satisfying video of me painting the colorful toucan on the "Villa Bam Bam" sign.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8c3e8dc5-ca83-4802-b9af-f5ea65a633b6) - [Video: Another process video of the toucan painting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9ca6fcba-6395-43a2-94f5-25a33dee91e0) - [Video: A video showing the detailed lettering work on the "War Horse Tattoo" sign.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3d168bba-3142-45e4-8b82-0e23e5e2ba90) - [Video: The process of painting the elegant "Gold" script for the Iron & Gold Tattoo sign.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2b26cc9b-5e9f-42ca-8cb3-6a8ca4fd94ae) - [Video: Painting the "Spokane Washington" portion of the sign.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2eda3522-0c57-475b-a741-c6574cf5a51c) - [Video: A video showing the creation of the Arabic calligraphy piece, from the first strokes to the final decorative touches.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/44562e0a-40e8-4d9c-ac9e-59d132c08d78) - [Video: A video showing the final touches being added to the "Hamaari Haweli" house nameplate.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/013c374d-18fc-4140-95df-cb94cdfb257c) - ![The "Curiosity Lab" sign in an intermediate stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b5476a4c-4ef7-4bfc-af1a-c746d47a8a98) - [Video: A video showing the painting of the "Kill Your Television" sign.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/68bd8cbe-95d0-48ba-8ca9-d05155fdbe62) - ![A section of the "Kill Your Television" sign.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9553d30c-80a2-4c76-b84f-4794304f96e7) - ![Another section of the "Kill Your Television" sign.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5fe740b6-8b54-4db2-99ba-b6c914df4140) - ![A detail of the "Kill Your Television" sign.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3a1de3f2-382f-4e11-914c-9c28dee8eeee) - ![A detail of the "Kill Your Television" sign.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b8c681ae-091f-4b70-9a48-0f1c1f845173) - ![A detail of the "Kill Your Television" sign.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9566a584-5239-4f22-be3d-352912b74434) - ![A detail of the "Kill Your Television" sign.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e5027bdc-794c-4298-aeb0-58b7774553eb) - ![A detail of the "Kill Your Television" sign.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8282613f-22b6-4c83-a892-72d7dc6fbb58) - ![The "Decorate The City" part of the sign.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2cafe2ec-0ebc-4cfd-86aa-ec47627813cc) - [Video: A video showing the details of the "Decorate The City" lettering.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/07c548be-65e3-476d-a58b-a2dfbe400d49) - [Video: A video showing the full "Kill Your Television" sign.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b5fcbbeb-2f1f-48bb-a6ad-c6406314ab02) - ![The "Kill Your Television" sign with a decorative border.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/38ac52ed-6e49-43ab-8f6e-17eddca5336d) - [Video: A video showing details of the Neon Moon Tattoo sign.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/931c3cda-bcdc-4cf8-90bd-157c9f350fe1) - [Video: A video showing the initial outlining of the "Full Time Enjoying" sign.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/331abda1-55b9-4e90-a5a4-8399a73e4b78) ## About The Hand-Painting Process Every piece of art you see here began as a simple chalk sketch on a blank surface. I do not use computers or digital printers for any part of my process. Once we finalize the sketch, I begin the layering of high-gloss oil enamel, which requires careful hand-application and drying time to ensure that 3D lettering and traditional motifs truly pop. My process is rooted in the traditions of street art and commercial sign painting I have practiced for decades. It is a slow, intentional workflow that prioritizes texture and depth over the flat finish of digital media. ### The Three Stages of My Process 1. **The Sketch:** I always start with a free-hand chalk sketch directly on the surface—whether it is a wall, metal, or wood. This gives you a clear sense of the composition and lettering style before a single drop of paint touches the surface. 2. **The Base and Layering:** I apply a high-gloss oil enamel base. For 3D lettering, I build up layers to create shadows and highlights, which creates the depth that is a signature of my style. This stage involves significant drying time, typically 2 to 3 days, depending on the weather conditions. 3. **The Detail:** This is where the character comes in. I add the floral vines, traditional folk motifs, and multi-lingual scripts that define my work. I finish with a sealant to ensure the durability of the piece, especially for outdoor signs or truck art. ### Why Hand-Painted Matters Because I avoid digital tools, every sign or mural has unique brush texture and slight imperfections that machines cannot replicate. Whether you want a complex 3D nameplate, a piece of truck art, or a wall mural for your home or office, you are getting a finished work that is entirely one-of-a-kind. I work in Hindi, English, Urdu, and many other scripts, ensuring the typography is as expressive as the imagery itself. ## About Kafeel Artist I am Kafeel Artist, and I do not touch computers. Every design you see here started as a chalk sketch on a blank wall or canvas, brought to life with traditional brushes and oil paint. 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