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Digital Art & Custom Procreate Illustrations

byThe Messy HandShips across IndiaStarts from₹2,500 per framed artworkView full gallery

My digital sketchbook where I play with light, texture, and movement. From hyper-realistic portraits to looping animations, these pieces explore the possibilities of drawing on a screen.

My first digital portrait created on Procreate. It was a long process, especially figuring out how to paint realistic hair, but I learned so much and was proud of the final result.

A short, animated GIF of a bonfire in a forest. I followed a tutorial to learn how to create the fire animation effect, adding a dynamic and cozy element to the digital painting.

A hyper-realistic digital painting of lips with a chocolate ball. This piece was a technical challenge, focusing on rendering glossy textures, reflections, and the dripping chocolate.

A digital study of the human form, focusing on the tones and shadows of the back. I find that art is like meditation; it takes practice and precision to improve your skills.

A close-up of a commissioned digital painting of Krishna's crown. I used various brushes in Procreate to create the textures of the feathers, flowers, and metalwork.

My very first animation attempt on Procreate. It's a simple animation of steam rising from a coffee cup, but it was a big step for me in learning how to make my art move.

A digital painting practice focused on a glittery eye makeup look. This was a fun study in rendering different textures, from the soft skin to the sparkling glitter and fine eyelashes.

A realistic digital painting of cherries. This piece was all about practice, focusing on how to create the shiny, reflective surface of the fruit to make it look three-dimensional.

A full-figure digital illustration of Lord Krishna, commissioned for a Janamasthami event. I enjoyed bringing this divine figure to life with vibrant colors and flowing garments.

A side-by-side look at the full Krishna illustration and a close-up of his face. This shows both the overall composition and the intricate details that go into a digital piece.

About Digital Creations & Animations

Working on an iPad is just as much a process of trial and error as painting on a canvas. I do not use filters or automated tools. When you look at these portraits or illustrations, you are seeing hours of manual layering, testing out textures, and finding the right light, all done stroke by stroke on Procreate. Whether I am capturing the reflection on a pair of lips or the flow of feathers, the goal is to make digital art that feels as tactile as a physical painting.

Original digital art, hand-drawn on Procreate. — Approved by the tribe

The Messy Hand

Ships across IndiaStarts from ₹2,500 per framed artwork

I’m Naina, and when I’m not covered in actual paint, I’m exploring the digital canvas on my iPad. I approach every digital illustration with the same focus on patience and practice that I bring to my studio, creating art that feels personal and manual, not machine-made.