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title: "From Sketch to Space: Custom Artistic Mural & Design Process"
description: "Discover my artistic creative process. From initial sketches to finished mixed media wall art, I transform spaces into personal stories with custom murals and installations."
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last_updated: 2026-02-10
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# From Sketch to Space: My Artistic Creative Process

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By [Studio Rudranee SA](https://mytribe.in/rudranee_c) · Based in Mumbai, travels across India for projects · ₹1,200 Per Sq. Ft. (Min 50 Sq. Ft.) (estimate)

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Behind every finished mural or installation lies a trail of sketches, digital drafts, and quiet experiments. Here is how ideas travel from my mind to your walls.

## Photos and videos

- [Video: This video captures the restlessness and stirring, the 'harbarahat' and 'kulbulahat', that fuels my creative process. From applying gold leaf on a ceiling to sketching fine lines on a wall, it's a glimpse into the chaos that makes the muse.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4aa18b8b-df21-41ff-9ab6-8ebcbaf129a9)
- [Video: A quiet moment in my studio, translating thoughts into digital lines. This is often where my ideas for larger murals begin, sketching on a tablet, surrounded by plants and patience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/78f4c20d-fcb1-4352-a591-c7bfee428aa3)
- ![A detailed technical sketch for a mixed-media art installation. This drawing includes notes on materials and construction, like the brackets needed to hold the woven and painted elements, showing the planning behind the art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9ee8b543-0232-4371-8ca4-74f63dd7a3a1)
- ![My hand at work on a large abstract piece. The process is intuitive, with my hands following the flow of the paint, letting the shapes and colors find their own conversation on the canvas.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/289dc8fd-6c1c-4431-9e52-6cd259ad19be)
- ![On a stepladder, adding misty mountains to a wall mural. This process is a quiet rhythm of brushstrokes and breath, where simple lines and colors come together to create a feeling too soft for words.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8f70acd2-b6ae-46a7-9277-b5182621b636)
- ![Me in the process of painting a floral mural inside an arched frame. This shot captures the concentration and steady hand required to fill in the bold, colorful shapes of the petals and leaves.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/73de8e2f-256a-4729-8957-618e775943a8)
- ![My hand and brush, caught in a sliver of sunlight as I work on a bold abstract pattern. This image captures the simple, beautiful moment where light, color, and creation intersect.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e888aef2-6e92-4983-9849-25dd94009746)
- ![Adding the final touches to a hand-painted peacock on a wardrobe door. This shows my process of working on unconventional surfaces, turning a piece of furniture into a unique work of art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8863ef86-7eca-49b6-bcc1-017f75b35cc7)
- [Video: A close-up video of my hand painting the stamen of a large white lily mural. This macro view highlights the small, deliberate strokes that create detail and realism even on a massive scale.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/395917db-08f2-412a-bbe7-dbfbd3fff5fe)
- ![A concept sketch for a mixed-media installation, with handwritten notes specifying materials like wooden beads, hand-painted MDF, and cotton thread weaves. This is where the vision starts to become tangible.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ef076f04-0a58-467d-ad05-486c51bb0929)
- ![Me deeply focused on the intricate threadwork of a large, mixed-media floral and cactus art installation. This shows the hands-on, tactile nature of my work, which often goes beyond just paint.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/be9fdeb1-5b9e-4563-a13d-cdd882e1eb52)
- ![A technical drawing showing the side and front elevations for a hanging art installation. This sketch includes dimensions and scale references, illustrating the architectural planning involved in my work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/303c639e-7eb7-409d-a9a6-46a354df994a)
- ![My team and I during the installation of a large, sculptural art piece. This behind-the-scenes shot shows the collaborative effort and problem-solving that happens on-site.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4e0b2b3f-4538-4256-bf63-f00cc859f6cf)
- [Video: A video showcasing our first art installation at India Design Week. It features desert-inspired florals created with mixed media and threadwork, a true collaboration of art and design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/28b53653-df1e-46dd-877c-b9806ecc2f61)
- ![Wooden rafters hand-painted with intricate Arabic geometric patterns. Before installation, they are laid out, showing how each individual piece contributes to a larger, harmonious design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c2dbcfa2-e0fa-4527-919e-51a9179ef588)
- ![The hand-painted wooden rafters installed on a ceiling. The traditional geometric patterns in red, green, and gold create a stunning visual element, turning structural beams into art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d37a87f6-db84-4e4e-86fc-d98fd8dbea39)
- ![A duplicate of image 15, showing me adding final touches to a hand-painted peacock on a wardrobe door. The process involves layering colors and details to bring the artwork to life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bcbd3730-2a7f-45a6-b34a-9b2b08fa82c4)
- [Video: A time-lapse of me painting traditional floral motifs inside arched panels on a door. Perched on a paint bucket, this is a real, unglamorous look at the life of an artist on-site.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/751805d6-e44d-4fe1-bd52-46328d7b86d7)
- ![A joyful moment during the painting process. The simple act of adding color to a blank wall is a source of happiness and fulfillment, and it shows.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/240ff359-7c93-48c7-aefe-2b6e0a37f4c4)
- ![My hand painting over the pages of vintage books. For this project, I sketched scenes of an Old Goa villa directly onto the text, blending literary and visual storytelling.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a4889a3b-ec8d-4fb3-9dcf-36a5dc942fe2)
- ![A collection of vintage books, each with a different architectural sketch of a Goan villa painted on its pages. This shows the completed series of unique, layered artworks.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/17c1fd1f-1d58-401d-ac16-be48f0478c9b)
- ![A glimpse through a doorway at a floral mural in progress. The scaffolding and unfinished lines offer a raw, behind-the-scenes look at how a large-scale artwork takes over a space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c67a9cc4-a765-4207-a455-9643c82a8cfc)
- [Video: The very first, faint pencil sketches on a blank wall. This is the fragile beginning of a large floral mural, where the idea first meets the surface.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/595a50fe-9d8d-42e7-b956-6b4d2f7e1bbc)
- [Video: A time-lapse of the black line work being filled in for a monochrome floral mural. This stage defines the shapes and creates the graphic foundation of the piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ad74e35d-52f6-42b3-b178-0779b0ceb29e)
- ![Me studying a printout of a traditional motif before painting it on the wall. This shows the preparation and attention to detail that goes into recreating intricate patterns by hand.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0b3fdacb-6be9-4330-a26b-138956474e56)
- ![A member of my team carefully painting a traditional gold motif onto a wall. The process requires a steady hand and immense patience to ensure each design is perfect.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/59ff6ee2-2033-43b5-879c-7303af813c91)
- ![The living room during the creation of the abstract Mumbai ceiling mural. The furniture is covered, and the ceiling is masked with newspaper, showing the messy reality of a work in progress.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e9569957-f789-4aff-9905-6d64c7a4b237)
- ![The Santorini mural in an early stage. The basic shapes of the white buildings are blocked in against the blue sky, creating the foundation for the detailed scene to come.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9c8c001f-ee9a-47a9-a721-67f718ff859a)
- ![The Santorini mural nearing completion, with the pink bougainvillea flowers being added. A rainbow light flare from the window adds a touch of accidental magic to the scene.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6b9c6e2f-92d4-4e3f-8702-09178369e730)
- ![An in-progress shot of the Santorini mural, before the final details and flowers are added. This view shows the careful layering of shadows and highlights that create depth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ef82dd68-95d8-4cbe-94aa-61a7a50bb6f2)
- [Video: A close-up video of my hand painting delicate blue iris flowers. This satisfying footage shows the fluid, confident brushstrokes that bring the petals to life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cd111c1b-60bf-429a-bfee-2a53dd1b2248)
- [Video: A video showing the creation of the abstract Mumbai ceiling mural. It includes the initial chalk outlines, the color blocking, and the final piece with integrated fiber optic stars.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a056ccdf-7724-4792-938e-d59c33bc1635)
- ![A candid moment in the studio, where I'm holding up a sculpted head, comparing it to the work in progress. The creative process is often a conversation between different forms of art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2cdff9b2-4fc0-4633-8d29-fe52daabed95)
- ![An early stage of a canvas painting, with the background color laid down and the initial outlines and color blocks being added. This shows the skeleton of the artwork before it's fully fleshed out.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b337c89b-e009-4a56-8f86-7d3ee8338ec9)
- ![My team member working on a large canvas in the studio. This image captures the scale of the piece and the focused, collaborative environment of my art studio.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a3a69205-91a7-41e7-9943-2a462eaf4f17)
- ![A macro shot of textured paint on a canvas. I love exploring different textures and materials, and this close-up shows the subtle, fabric-like quality of the paint.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f441093d-cc9d-47a6-a537-4069b48ea89e)
- ![A view from behind as I work on two canvases in my studio. This shot reveals a glimpse into my creative space, with multiple projects and ideas developing at once.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fa209132-95eb-43b9-8c7d-c7adcd96d05a)
- [Video: A satisfying close-up video of applying thick, textured paint to a canvas with a wide brush. This highlights the tactile, physical nature of painting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b5532f76-805e-4ddc-9179-2cd80d78aaec)
- ![Me sitting on my signature blue child's chair while working on a large abstract canvas. This is a typical scene from my studio, a space of focus, play, and creativity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/83451273-fe6e-4b82-a6ea-ecd1d1773bfb)
- [Video: A video showing the process of creating an abstract ceiling mural. It starts with painting the fluid color shapes and ends with the delicate application of gold foil, which adds a touch of light and luxury.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/42f875c2-863b-4598-9118-4aefac3be29c)

## About From Sketch to Space: The Creative Process

Before a single brushstroke hits your wall, I spend time with the space to understand its light, geometry, and purpose. I often share digital visualizations superimposed onto your actual wall photos, so you can see the scale and flow before we start. This collaborative step helps me refine the composition, ensuring the art feels like it belongs to the room rather than just sitting on top of it.

My creative journey is rarely a straight line. It often begins with a rough digital sketch on my tablet, surrounded by plants and quiet, before it moves to the physical realm. Whether I am hand-painting a ceiling mural or constructing a mixed-media installation with threadwork and wood, the priority is always structural and aesthetic harmony.

When we work together on a mural or an installation, the process is deeply collaborative. We start with a site consultation where I analyze your room's light, texture, and spatial context to ensure the artwork becomes the soul of the space. I provide 6x6 inch physical samples for texture and gold leaf approval so you know exactly how the finish will look in your lighting.

Beyond just paint, I work with various mediums. From metallic leafing to hand-painted wooden rafters and threadwork, I explore different materials to capture specific textures. My work is not just about decoration. It is about balancing the fragile with the eternal, ensuring your space reflects a piece of your own story. Whether you need a corporate space transformation or a personal corner in your home, I bring a mix of artistic rigor and intuition to every project.

## About Studio Rudranee SA

I am Rudranee. I spend my days balancing messy sketchbooks and existential dread with the quiet joy of creating things that last. I am not here to just decorate; I am here to help your home tell its own story through art.

[See all of Studio Rudranee SA's services](https://mytribe.in/rudranee_c)

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