--- title: "Art Workshops by Shashank Shukla – Watercolor Painting Lessons & More - mytribe" description: "Join Art Workshops by Shashank Shukla for watercolor painting lessons and pencil portrait classes. Learn original techniques, get art competition guidance, and commission authentic Indian artwork. Discover your creative voice today!" canonical: https://mytribe.in/shnkyart last_updated: 2024-12-28 --- # Shashank Shukla I teach watercolor and pencil art through practical workshops and live demonstrations. My goal is to build your foundational skills while guiding you to create original, authentic artwork. ## Services ### [Art Workshops and Classes](https://mytribe.in/shnkyart/art-workshops-and-classes) Online classes, studio in NCR, and workshops across India Typically ₹400-2,500 per participant per session (estimate) - ![This is a watercolor portrait I created during a demonstration at my Bangalore workshop. Capturing the spirit and story in a person's face is one of the most rewarding aspects of art, and it's a key focus in my portraiture classes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9281cdf9-514f-4134-9daf-cf22d7887107) - [Video: Watch how a simple pencil sketch transforms into a vibrant watercolor landscape. In my classes, I break down this entire process, from the initial drawing and applying the first light washes to adding the final details that bring the scene to life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/afcb87c5-4911-4d77-9d29-9c296b24d437) - [Video: Here is a look at a live portrait sketching session. I guide my students through understanding facial structure, capturing likeness, and using expressive lines to create a compelling pencil portrait from a live model.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/828e770b-3ed0-4bb3-b652-e826ffea7de1) - ![The best part of any workshop is sharing the final result with enthusiastic students. This was at my Bangalore workshop, where we explored techniques for creating expressive watercolor figures and portraits together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/41b544bc-2bd9-41b6-89dc-5d59db64e8f2) - ![This piece captures the lively atmosphere of the ghats in Varanasi, combining fine pen lines with loose watercolor washes. My illustration workshops focus on this technique to create detailed yet expressive cityscapes and scenes from daily life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1b849a5d-5e8f-4afb-8ff2-6104abc119aa) - [Video: Sketching outdoors with the Urban Sketchers Delhi group at Sundar Nursery. My plein air workshops are all about learning to observe and quickly capture the essence of a location, from its architecture to the people who inhabit it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1d724633-f189-4b78-aeba-e0ce0779bb07) - ![A figure sketch focusing on posture, weight, and the texture of fabric. In my figure drawing classes, we practice capturing the human form with confident, descriptive lines to make our sketches feel dynamic and real.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8dfeb6f0-4c2e-465f-b7de-e9e8df982339) - ![A watercolor cityscape of a clock tower, focusing on architectural details, light, and shadow. Learning to paint buildings and urban scenes is a core part of my advanced watercolor courses.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1227394b-c05d-4c75-bc0d-183622aabf59) - [Video: I believe it's important to respect both the art and the artist. My goal as a teacher is to help you find your own voice and create original work, because that is where the true satisfaction of being an artist lies.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c87caa3c-f539-4d08-9767-d7cf44b897cf) - ![A wonderful group of students from my watercolor workshop at IIT BHU. It's always an incredible experience to connect with so many creative minds and guide them on their artistic journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8aa1ed4e-a7fe-4af3-b690-03c71b3f5f77) ### [Custom Artwork](https://mytribe.in/shnkyart/custom-artwork) Ships across India Typically ₹1,200-8,000 per artwork (A4/A3, single subject) (estimate) - [Video: There is no greater joy than seeing a client's heartfelt reaction to a custom painting. I created this watercolor couple portrait to capture a special memory, and their happiness is why I pour my heart into every piece. This is more than art; it's an emotional gift.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9abbe260-2306-42c8-b471-55ca4e37814b) - [Video: Watch as I bring a commissioned pencil portrait to life, focusing on capturing the subject's character and likeness. This detailed process, from initial lines to final shading, is how I create realistic pencil sketches that become treasured keepsakes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/70af08a8-d765-43af-b127-4e73be0ae112) - [Video: I love capturing the quiet beauty of village life. This time-lapse shows my process for a custom watercolor landscape, starting with a light pencil sketch and building layers of color to create depth and atmosphere in this serene rural scene.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/afcb87c5-4911-4d77-9d29-9c296b24d437) - [Video: For a truly striking and dramatic effect, I create custom portraits using white pencil on black paper. This process video shows how I use light and shadow in reverse to model the face and create a powerful, high-contrast artwork of Virat Kohli.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1961b124-ef4b-4fe6-8d43-c7c5a6f68b1c) - [Video: This video shows a live demonstration from one of my workshops, where I painted a portrait of a sadhu. It highlights my technique for capturing vibrant colors, intricate details, and the profound expression of the subject in watercolor.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0f353a8c-08b3-477f-9ca9-4053a8b53d97) - ![A custom still life painting is a wonderful way to celebrate the beauty of everyday objects. In this detailed watercolor piece, I focused on capturing the reflective surface of the metal kettle, the texture of the fruit, and the soft folds of the cloth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/12ec0691-07be-4b00-b2bf-d4165eed381a) - [Video: Cityscapes offer a unique energy that I love to paint. This video shows the creation of a bustling street scene, where I use quick, confident brushstrokes and a mix of colors to convey the movement and life of the city.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2c139f91-89db-4290-8b9d-f3c27685e4f1) - [Video: Live sketching is a fantastic way to connect with people and capture a moment in real-time. Here I am doing a quick pencil portrait, showing how I can create a detailed and expressive likeness in just a few minutes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/828e770b-3ed0-4bb3-b652-e826ffea7de1) ## Meet your expert ### My story Hi, I’m Shashank. Art is everything for me—teaching, learning, sharing. I’ve run workshops everywhere from IIT BHU to Sunder Nursery, and started art communities and an art materials business. Life ka maza toh travel mein hai (the real fun is in travel), like my Kerala to Munnar bike trip—nature always sneaks into my sketchbook. But yaar, art world can be tricky—scams, copying, sab hota hai (everything happens). I just want my students to find their own voice, asli wala (the real one). ### My work - **Art Commissions & Workshops**: I do pencil portrait commissions, watercolor paintings, and host watercolor landscape workshops in cities and online. - **How My Classes Go**: We dive into basics—live art demo classes, figure drawing, landscapes, market scenes. I show techniques, not just theory. - **Advice for Artists**: Ek baat suno (listen up): Don’t copy. Submit your own work, check if competitions are legit. Art is about being real. - **My Art Style**: Mostly watercolors and pencil, inspired by Indian daily life—markets, villages, travel moments, portraits with a story.