Live Art for Events & Brand Activations
Available across Pune
I set up a live art station at your event and paint custom designs on sneakers, bags, and more for your guests to take home.
Pricing Guide
High-Volume Retail Customization
Scope & Throughput
- Duration: Up to 6 hours of active live painting.
- Capacity: 25-35 small artworks per day (approx. 10-15 mins per item).
- Surfaces: Sneakers, tote bags, caps, or flat leather goods.
Setup & Process
- Artist: Lead artist Ridhii Makkar on-site.
- Setup: Compact workspace with table runner and portable lighting.
- Consultation: Quick 1-2 minute guest interaction to select from a menu.
Materials & Design
- Paints: Angelus Direct Leather Paints (water-proof, crack-resistant).
- Tools: Professional brushes and heat gun for quick drying.
- Designs: Strictly from a provided "Flash Sheet" (initials, simple florals, leopard print). No complex custom requests.
Client Requirements
- Products: Sneakers/bags must be provided by the client or guests.
- Furniture: Table and chair must be provided by the venue.
Luxury Bespoke Customization
Scope & Throughput
- Duration: Up to 5 hours of detailed work.
- Capacity: 8-12 intricate artworks per day (approx. 30-45 mins per item).
- Surfaces: Luxury goods (handbags, wallets, luggage tags, passport covers).
Premium Process
- Consultation: Extended 5-10 minute interaction for personalized requests.
- Visualization: On-spot digital mockups on iPad if required before painting.
- Aesthetics: Minimalist workspace setup suited for high-end retail.
Technical Details
- Prep: Specialized deglazers used to strip factory finish without leather damage.
- Technique: Detailed shading, fine linework, metallic accents (gold/silver), and complex typography.
- Finishing: Multiple coats of high-grade matte or gloss finisher for a factory look.
Client Requirements
- Products: Luxury items provided by the client or guests.
- Travel: Outstation travel charged additionally.
About Live Art for Events & Brand Activations
I’m here to turn your brand event into something people actually talk about, long after it’s over. My setup? A live art station where I paint custom designs for your guests, right there in the middle of the action. No boring corners - it’s always buzzing.
How It Feels
Picture a mini art adda at your product launch or pop-up. Folks stop by, get curious, and soon everyone’s watching as I bring someone’s idea to life. It’s not just a show - guests leave with their own personalized event keepsakes. Suddenly, your brand feels personal.
Some Past Collabs
- Painted city-themed luggage tags for TUMI (they vanished in half an hour)
- Custom sneaker painting at events for Adidas – 50+ pairs in three days, mad rush!
- Loads of pop-ups, street edits, and more - I thrive on the fast pace and new ideas
What I Paint On
- Sneakers (my jam)
- Handbags & wallets (even luxe ones like Goyard, Louis Vuitton)
- Luggage tags, passport covers
- Tote bags, jackets
- Open to new ideas - if it can be painted, let’s try
Quality That Lasts
I use pro Angelus leather paints, so your design won’t crack, fade, or get ruined by Mumbai rains. It’s made to last and to show off.
Why I Love This
For me, it’s not about perfect art. It’s about making something real, something that means something to the person taking it home. Every guest, every brand, every idea - sab ka alag swag (everyone’s got their own style).
Meet your Expert
Ridhii Makkar
212 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hi, I'm Ridhii. Mumbai is home, and so is my art. People always ask if this is a 'real job' – ha, if only they knew! I started with one order in 2022. Now, I’ve worked with dream brands, judged student competitions, and still get those weird questions. AI art? Maybe it’s cool, maybe it’s not, but nothing beats pouring my own story (and yours) into custom kicks. That’s what makes it real.
My Work
Hand-painting & Customization - I paint sneakers, bags, and more. Each piece gets a personal touch, not just colors.
Coffee-Dyed Sneakers - Yup, I dye shoes with coffee beans. Retro stains, sometimes from your fave brand’s beans.
Live Customization at Events - I do live sneaker customization at pop-ups. You bring the stuff, I paint it on the spot.
Workshops & Judging - I host art workshops and judge college design contests. Always up for sharing and learning.
Unique Themes & Pet Portrait Shoes - Mixing travel, pets, flowers, even Google maps – I turn wild ideas into wearable art.