Custom Hand-Painted Art on Furniture and Surfaces
I believe art does not need a frame to live. From your bedroom wardrobe to the wooden rafters above, I paint stories directly onto your surfaces, turning functional elements into art.
A full view of a series of wardrobe shutters hand-painted with a continuous design of white wildflowers. This project turns a functional storage unit into a seamless, flowing piece of botanical art.
Inspired by Arabic art, these hand-painted wooden rafters transform structural elements into cultural canvases. The intricate geometric patterns and earthy tones add warmth, poetry, and tradition to the ceiling.
'The Villa between Pages' is an installation created by painting and sketching architectural details of an Old Goa villa directly onto the pages of vintage books. The piece blends literature, architecture, and art.
A video showing the process of painting dainty floral motifs on arched wardrobe shutters. This delicate work adds a touch of personalized, handcrafted beauty to a functional piece of furniture.
A close-up of me working on a custom art piece for a wardrobe shutter, featuring a painted peacock with gold leaf details. This shows how I can integrate art into bespoke furniture design.
The digital design for the Arabic-inspired patterns on the wooden rafters. This initial step ensures the geometric precision and cultural accuracy of the final hand-painted work.
A collection of the hand-painted wooden rafters before installation. This shot highlights the detailed craftsmanship and the rich, warm color palette of the geometric Arabic patterns.
A close-up of the hand-painted peacock art on a wardrobe door, showing the detailed feather work and the application of gold leaf. This turns a simple door into a luxurious art piece.
A process shot of 'The Villa between Pages', showing my hand adding details to the architectural sketches on the vintage book pages.
The blank canvas for 'The Villa between Pages': a grid of open vintage books, their aged paper waiting to be transformed into a new story.
About Beyond the Canvas: Art on Functional Surfaces
When I paint on surfaces like wardrobe shutters or wooden rafters, the material speaks. I look closely at the grain, the joinery, and how light hits the surface to ensure the artwork feels like it grew there, rather than something simply placed on top.
Every piece of furniture and every architectural detail in your home has a distinct personality, and my process is about uncovering that. I don't just apply paint; I treat each surface as a canvas that requires a specific approach.
Before picking up a brush, I assess the base—whether it is raw wood, a laminate wardrobe, or a ceiling beam. We start with surface preparation to ensure the paint adheres perfectly and lasts for years, using low-VOC, high-durability acrylics that are safe for your living space.
My work ranges from delicate floral motifs on wardrobe doors to complex, geometric Arabic patterns on structural rafters. I often incorporate gold or silver leaf to catch the light, adding a layer of depth that changes throughout the day. Because I work on a commission basis, this is a collaborative process. We discuss your space, your upholstery, and the colors you live with, so the art feels like it has always belonged in the room.
I handle projects of all scales, from small furniture accents to large-scale wall murals that define a room. Whether you want to turn a vintage book installation into a centerpiece or need a continuous botanical design flowing across your cupboard shutters, I am here to help. I am happy to travel across India for site-specific commissions, ensuring the final piece is a perfect mix of my vision and your story.
Studio Rudranee SA
I’m Rudranee. I spend my days listening to the rhythm of a space, waiting for the right image to settle onto a wall or a wardrobe shutter. It isn't just decoration for me; it is about making a piece of your home feel like it has its own quiet, breathing story.
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