Behind the Scenes of My 3D Texture Art Process
I build every detail by hand using clay and texture paste, a patient, layered process that brings a unique tactile energy to your walls.
This video shows the transformation of a plain board into a lush, textured artwork. You can see the process from the initial chalk sketch to the application of clay, bringing the botanical design to life layer by layer.
I love sharing the journey of creating a piece. This time-lapse shows me at work on a large, rust-colored wall in Bangalore, carefully sculpting each floral and vine element by hand.
Here, I am working on a delicate white-on-white texture mural. The process involves careful sanding and shaping to achieve a smooth, elegant finish that enhances the space without overwhelming it.
A behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a detailed texture wall in a luxurious Delhi residence. The video shows the patient layering and painting process required to achieve such an intricate and delicate final result.
Work in progress on a Sunday in Bengaluru. This video shows various stages of creating a large, airy botanical mural in a bedroom, from working on a ladder to adding fine details up close.
See the fine details come to life in this close-up process video. I am smoothing and shaping the clay to form delicate petals and leaves, a crucial step in creating the final three-dimensional effect.
A candid shot of me working on a large, three-panel mural in a Mumbai apartment. Creating large-scale art requires focus, patience, and a steady hand, especially when working on a ladder.
This video captures the quiet, focused moments of creating a 3D mural. I am meticulously applying texture paste to build up the design, slowly bringing the vision for this Hyderabad home to life.
About The Art of Texture: A Look Behind the Scenes
Creating 3D texture art isn't as simple as picking up a brush. It takes 5-8 days on-site, building, drying, and sanding layers of clay to get that perfect, touchable relief. It’s a messy, labor-intensive process, but seeing the botanical lines harden on the wall makes the fine dust and the hours spent on the ladder entirely worth it.
How I Build a Texture Mural
Every project starts with a conversation. Before I even touch a wall, I need to see the space. The surface matters—I need a smooth, putty-finished base to ensure the clay bonds properly. Once I’m on-site, I sketch the design directly onto your wall. This isn't a pre-planned print; it’s a living drawing that evolves as I work.
The Layered Process
I build the art using a mix of high-relief modeling clay and texture paste. I work in stages, adding volume and letting it dry. Because this involves physical sculpting, it’s not an overnight job. I need intervals for drying between layers to ensure the structural integrity of the 3D relief.
What to Expect During the Work
If we’re doing an on-site mural, please keep in mind that this is a hands-on construction project, not just painting. Sanding down the relief creates fine dust, so I ask that you cover your furniture and floors before we start.
Once the relief is sculpted and dry, I finish it with a premium emulsion top coat or hand-painted details. Whether you want a subtle, monochromatic white-on-white finish or something with bold color accents, the final result is a custom piece of art that you can actually feel.
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