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title: "Custom Illustration by Shirish Ghatge – Handmade Art & Live Sketching - mytribe"
description: "Discover authentic custom illustration, handmade art, and live sketching in Mumbai. Book Shirish Ghatge for unique art workshops or on-location sketching. Capture moments with real ink sketches."
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last_updated: 2026-02-10
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# Shirish Ghatge

I create custom illustrations, capture live events with sketching, and host workshops. My work is a return to the honest process of handmade art, finding stories in the imperfections of a sketchbook.

## Services

### [Art Education & Speaking Engagements](https://mytribe.in/voyager_of_dreams/art-education-speaking-engagements)

Travels across India for workshops and talks

Typically ₹8-25K per session (estimate)

- [Video: This is the heart of what I do. I set up doodle walls at events like the Bookaroo Children's Literature Festival to create a space for pure, playful creativity. Watching kids and adults alike fill a blank wall with their imagination, without any fear of making mistakes, is an incredibly rewarding experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f9dfd220-7bb3-43a5-8f53-f0ae20f45644)
- ![I believe in sharing the real story of being a professional artist. Here I am, speaking on a panel at my alma mater, Rachana Sansad, discussing the challenges and opportunities in the field of illustration, including the rise of AI and how we can adapt.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4ff7db32-56a4-435c-9010-d2a496e11911)
- ![After feeling lost in digital work, I returned to my sketchbooks. This is a glimpse into years of practice, a physical record of my journey back to the basics of drawing. Each book is filled with observations, ideas, and the simple joy of a pen on paper.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2d84fca4-a0ae-46f2-9e17-fe8f06740bfb)
- ![I enjoy helping the next generation of artists find their footing. In this photo, I'm reviewing a student's portfolio at Atlas Skilltech University, offering feedback to help them connect their creative projects with real-world industry expectations.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/78eeeada-401b-4682-9621-3f8d1e933a31)
- ![This is my full illustration for the Redbull Doodle Art competition, titled "Cloy in the aftermath of a war." It's an example of my more detailed digital work, where I try to build a complex narrative within a single, dense composition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a5e0129e-36e9-4490-8410-07337e7162bd)
- ![It was an honor to be featured in Design India magazine. This article allowed me to share my thoughts on moving beyond the comfort zone and the passion that drives my profession as an illustrator.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e7d3c50c-d6e2-4f12-8bd0-266063e0f8b2)
- ![This "Art vs Artist" collection from 2024 represents my commitment to traditional art. It was a year of rediscovery, filled with challenges and breakthroughs, but I'm proud to have created more with my hands than I have in a long time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e79eb6f1-dc83-470f-baa8-476c509daa3b)

### [Custom Illustration](https://mytribe.in/voyager_of_dreams/custom-illustration)

Available online; Based in Mumbai

Typically ₹1,500-8,000 per illustration (estimate)

- ![This graphic mural was a project for the Netflix headquarters in Mumbai. The goal was to create a nook inspired by the city's vibrant street corners, integrating themes from Netflix shows. It was a joy to bring the chaos and energy of a Mumbai gully to life on such a large scale.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/26030a96-00bf-4908-903f-f8acd1a6387c)
- ![This is the cover for 'Karanje', a Marathi children's storybook I had the pleasure of illustrating for Pratham Books. Creating warm, expressive characters that connect with young readers is one of the most rewarding parts of my work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/22ec90cc-2193-43ff-a94e-8c68d3681cca)
- ![A colored pencil portrait of Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker. Capturing such a complex and intense character was a challenge I really enjoyed. This piece is a good example of the realistic, detailed portrait work I can create for you.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ab585821-51fe-4621-b6b6-238ec24c8a06)
- !['Forest of Enchantment', a digital illustration created in Procreate. I love building intricate, symmetrical designs that draw you in. This piece combines my love for nature and detailed line work, showing what's possible with digital tools.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7b311b30-11a4-458f-899c-e48c78201f36)
- ![A full spread from my sketchbook, drawn live at Chor Bazar in Mumbai. This is where my process begins, with pen on paper, capturing the people, objects, and feeling of a place. These raw sketches are the foundation of my more polished work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5ec69113-9f72-4bfe-9cbc-c7ba314f4b77)
- ![Titled 'Aren't we all children of God?', this piece was created to reflect on the human cost of conflict. I believe art can speak on important social issues, and I offer conceptual illustrations to help visualize powerful messages for articles or campaigns.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5a634809-4dcc-4c64-98fc-d08e75714010)
- [Video: This reel shows my process of turning a quick observation on a train into a finished piece. I saw a girl finding comfort in her hoodie and felt compelled to sketch her. It shows how I use markers and ink to bring a simple moment to life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a8d8eddc-b72c-48cd-b156-6b5ea389af07)
- ![An anatomy study from my sketchbook, exploring the human form using colored pencils. A strong understanding of anatomy is crucial for creating believable characters and figures, and I'm always practicing to keep my skills sharp.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/23c3f590-557a-4276-b399-69607d469e6d)

### [Live & On-Location Sketching](https://mytribe.in/voyager_of_dreams/live-on-location-sketching)

Travels to events across India

Typically ₹1,500-6,000 per session (estimate)

- [Video: This is the place where my art journey began. As a child, I used to visit Sanjay Gandhi National Park with my father and watch art students drawing by the lake. Decades later, I found myself sitting in the same spot, sketchbook in hand. This video captures that full-circle moment, from the initial pencil lines to the finished ballpoint pen sketch of the park's serene landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d4ed1745-9fe6-446c-8097-3b698bf46cf7)
- [Video: I love capturing the energy of Mumbai's iconic locations. This video takes you through a weekend sketching session at Chor Bazaar, a place filled with history and stories. You can see me finding a spot amidst the chaos and translating the vibrant atmosphere of the antique market onto the pages of my sketchbook.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bcc7646e-8f86-4350-8571-6bd275b4415b)
- ![Live sketching at festivals allows me to capture the spirit of the celebration as it happens. Here is a ballpoint pen drawing of a Ganesha idol, sketched on-site at a local Durga Pooja pandal. The background shows the actual pandal, giving a sense of the lively environment I work in.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0876fae9-99d2-467e-9663-61af4e097755)
- ![There is a special connection formed when you draw a place while you are in it. I held up my finished sketchbook to show my pen drawing against the real boating lake at Sanjay Gandhi National Park. My goal is to capture the essence of the scene, not just a perfect copy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f8b4c0fd-cfd9-456b-9c61-f0bbe61b6409)
- [Video: Inspiration can strike anywhere, even on a train. I saw a fellow passenger in a meditative pose and felt compelled to draw her. This video shows my process, starting with a quick pencil outline, adding bold color with alcohol markers, and finishing with expressive ink lines to capture the moment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a8d8eddc-b72c-48cd-b156-6b5ea389af07)
- ![This is a full two-page spread from my sketchbook after a day at Chor Bazaar. I filled the pages with drawings of various antiques, architectural details, and a portrait of a shopkeeper I met. It’s a collection of small moments and objects that together tell the story of the place.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5ec69113-9f72-4bfe-9cbc-c7ba314f4b77)
- ![Here I am, completely absorbed in the process of live drawing at a Durga Pooja celebration. Finding a quiet corner, I focus on observing and translating the details and the mood of the event into my sketchbook using my trusted ballpoint pen.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/82647ac4-f75d-44e8-8601-936d502a307d)

## Meet your expert

### My story

You know, as a kid, I’d just stare at those art students by the lake in Sanjay Gandhi National Park while my Nanna walked ahead. Never thought I’d be the one with a sketchbook there someday, but here I am, part of Urban Sketchers Mumbai, sitting at the same spot. Got to speak at Rachana Sansad too, my old college. Art’s always been about these moments, not just lines on paper, but memories, people, all mixed up.

### My work

- **Custom illustrations & live sketching**: I do handmade custom illustrations, digital art, and live event sketching Mumbai style, capturing moments as they happen.
- **Sketchbook stories**: Urban sketchbook art is my thing - trains, Chor Bazaar, random thoughts, all raw and honest, straight in the sketchbook.
- **Workshops for all**: I run art workshops for adults and kids. It’s about sharing the process, not making things perfect.
- **Always handmade, always real**: Traditional ink sketches, pencil, markers - I love the unpredictable mess, every mistake is just a new idea.