Fine Art & Commissioned Paintings
Shipped across India
I make custom oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings including portraits from photos or live sittings, landscapes, and large conceptual pieces up to 7 feet.
Pricing Guide
Original Landscape or Architectural Painting (15x22 inches)
Scope of Work
- Subject: Specific locations such as heritage sites, temples, villages, or urban forts.
- Medium: Choice of transparent Watercolours or opaque Acrylics.
- Surface: 300 GSM Archival Cotton Paper (Imperial/Half-Imperial) or Rigid Art Mount.
- Size: Standard Half Imperial size (approx. 15 x 22 inches).
Artistic Details
- Technique: Plein-air style capturing light and shadow play.
- Format: Original one-of-a-kind artwork (not a print).
- Packaging: Shipped flat between hardboards to prevent bending.
- Note: Framing is not included.
Single Subject Oil Portrait (18x24 inches)
Scope of Work
- Subject: Single person composition (Head & Shoulders or Half Body).
- Medium: Professional Grade Oil Paints (e.g., Winsor & Newton) applied with bold impasto strokes.
- Base: Choice of Primed Archival Mount Board or Stretched Canvas (approx. 18x24 or 20x24 inches).
- Style: Painterly Academic realism with visible brushwork.
Process & Logistics
- Consultation: Selection of reference photograph or arrangement of live sitting (if in Mumbai).
- Timeline: 14-21 days production including painting and initial drying phase.
- Finishing: Coated with retouch varnish for protection against dust and yellowing.
- Delivery: Unframed, mounted on rigid backing or stretcher bars. Includes signed Authenticity Certificate.
Large-Scale Conceptual Canvas Commission (4ft x 5ft+)
Scope of Work
- Scale: Large format canvas starting from 48x60 inches (4ft x 5ft) up to 84 inches (7ft).
- Theme: Complex compositions covering Mythology, History, or Spiritual abstractions.
- Medium: Oil or Acrylic on heavy-grain Linen or Cotton Canvas.
Premium Experience
- Development: Includes 2-3 preliminary compositional sketches and color studies for approval.
- Updates: Weekly documentation of the painting process.
- Durability: Painted on museum-grade Linen for long-term archival quality.
- Logistics: Delivered Rolled in a heavy-duty PVC tube for safety. Client handles stretching/framing at location.
About Fine Art & Commissioned Paintings
What Drives Me
Art is action. I believe in kaam karte raho (just keep working) - no excuses, just discovery and dedication. My years at Sir J. J. School of Art laid the groundwork for how I approach every piece, whether it's a commissioned portrait or a big conceptual painting.
What I Paint
I make commissioned portraits in oils - these aren't just faces, they're personalities. If you want a custom oil portrait painting, I can work from your photos or even live sittings, whatever suits you. Landscapes and Mumbai cityscape paintings are a big part of my work too. I love capturing places, especially with watercolours or acrylics, to get that play of light and vibe.
Sometimes I go big - literally. Large scale conceptual artwork is my jam, especially if you want something that says more than just looks pretty. My award-winning piece, 'Knitting her thoughts', is one example of that scale and depth.
How I Work
My process is a mix of discipline and gut feeling. Kabhi kabhi (sometimes), I jump straight onto the canvas with no sketch, letting things evolve. That’s where the real fun is. For portraits, I’m very particular about accuracy - high-quality photos help, but live sittings are a different energy.
Mediums & Techniques
I use oils for texture and longevity, acrylics for versatility, and watercolours when I want atmosphere. Bold brushwork and impasto give my paintings their depth. If you want something huge for your wall, I’m comfortable going up to 7 feet and more. Usme hi maza hai (that's where the joy is).
Meet your Expert
Sanket Thorat
29 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hi, Sanket here. JJ School of Art, Mumbai - that’s been my base. Wahi sab kuch seekha (learned everything there). Art’s never been a lonely thing for me. My English-speaking friends, our broken angrezi (English), and our growing group - that’s how I grew. Outside college, I wander. Hampi, Lepakshi, old stones, Vijayanagara history - all that ends up in my work. MFA done, but the sketching, painting, that won’t ever stop. Yeh safar chalta rahega (this journey goes on).
My Work
Painting & Portrait Services - I paint portraits, landscapes, and take custom portrait commission work. Oil, acrylic, watercolor - sab chalta hai (I use all).
Live Painting Demonstration - I do live painting demonstration at events, festivals. Big canvas or tiny sketchbook, I’m up for it.
European Antique Fusion - Mixing European antique forms with Indian models, my art is a blend. I let the work speak.
Spontaneous Watercolor Study - Sometimes I skip pre-sketches and paint straight, keeping things fresh and intuitive.
Personal & Commercial Practice - Commercial kaam chalu hai (commercial work is on), but my personal practice never stops.