Live Event Artist
Available across Karnataka
I create live speed paintings and stage portraits at events so guests can watch the artwork come to life in real time.
Pricing Guide
Live Guest Sketching
Output & Speed
- Throughput: 6 to 8 sketches per hour.
- Format: A4 heavy grain paper using ballpoint pen or graphite pencil.
- Style: Quick head and shoulder portraits capturing the immediate likeness.
Setup Options
- Roaming: Artist mingles with the crowd to capture candid moments.
- Stationary: Artist operates from a designated stall or corner where guests sit for the portrait.
Deliverables
- Original sketch is handed immediately to the guest in a loose sheet or basic sleeve.
Live Stage Speed Painting
Performance Specifics
- Duration: 7 to 10 minute high tempo act synchronized with music.
- Technique: Uses the upside down reveal method where the subject is painted abstractly before flipping for the final look.
- Subjects: Restricted to rehearsed repertoire like Panjurli Daiva (Kantara), Puneeth Rajkumar, or devotional icons.
Materials & Output
- Canvas: Large format 3x4 ft or 4x5 ft stretched canvas.
- Medium: High viscosity acrylic paints for stage visibility.
- Deliverable: The painting is handed over to the event organizers immediately after the act.
Client Logistics
- Required: Sturdy wooden easel, stage focus lights, and sound system for backing track.
- Safety: Floor drop cloth required to manage paint splatter.
About Live Event Artist
Art That Happens in the Moment
I’m Ravish Harikantra, a self-taught artist from Karunadu. Art, for me, is about emotion and making memories on stage. I want people to feel happy when they see my work - avarige khushi padisona antha (to make them happy).
What I Do On Stage
- I do live speed painting, turning a blank canvas into a full artwork in just a few minutes.
- My shows have been part of big events like Ankola Utsav and Kumta Sambhrama. The stage lights, the crowd, and a live projection mean everyone gets to see every brushstroke.
- I often paint themes close to our hearts - tributes to legends (like Puneeth Rajkumar), local icons, and moments from films like Kantara.
Special Touch for Guests
- I can make stage portrait sketching either before or during the event.
- The grand reveal: I prep a portrait ahead as a surprise.
- Or, I sketch live so everyone can see the process up close. It’s something people remember.
Why I Do This
The cheers and applause are great, but what sticks with me is seeing someone’s reaction - that moment when my art connects with them. That’s what keeps me coming back to the stage, barobar (for real).
Meet your Expert
Ravish Harikantra
102 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Namaste, I’m Ravish Harikantra. People call me ‘Karunadina Kalavida’—I wear that name with pride. I’m not trained in any fancy art school, just learnt by doing. I love sketching people I meet—ajji selling mangoes, petrol bunk guys, kabaddi boys. That mugdha nagu (innocent smile) they give after seeing their sketch, that’s my purpose. Sometimes, folks come with big stories—lost fathers, old memories. My art tries to bring back those moments. Nanna kalege sanda ee gaurava... (This honour my art has received...) stays with me. I just want to spread happiness.
My Work
Art Styles I Do - Blood art portraits, scribble art, leaf carving, charcoal sketches, digital art, and speed painting for events.
Live Sketches for Strangers - I sketch people on the spot, just to see them smile. Not for sale, just for joy.
Blood Art for Memories - Some ask me to paint with their blood—love that lasts, memories that stay. Very emotional work.
Custom Portraits on Order - Anniversaries, birthdays, lost family—send me your photo, even old or blurry, I’ll make it real.