Art Education & Speaking Engagements
Available across Mumbai
I run hands-on art workshops, set up doodle walls for all ages, give talks about working as an illustrator, and review student portfolios with real-world feedback.
Pricing Guide
Group Creative Workshop & Doodle Wall
Session Details
- Duration: 120 to 180 minutes (2 to 3 Hours) of active engagement.
- Capacity: Suitable for groups of 15 to 30 participants.
- Facilitator: Led personally by Shirish Ghatge.
- Theme: Custom themes (e.g., Brand Story, Urban Jungle) finalized 3-4 days prior to the event.
Materials Provided
- Tools: Professional-grade sketching tools, including bold markers (Posca/Sharpies) and pencils.
- Practice Surfaces: Loose sheets, A4/A3 bond paper, or sticky notes for warm-up exercises.
- Mural Execution: Artistic direction and detailing for the collaborative wall.
Client Requirements
- Surface: The client or venue must provide the physical wall, large canvas mount, or flex board.
Soft Aspects
- Process: Includes ice-breaking exercises to remove drawing fear and storytelling guidance.
- Documentation: Candid snippets of the process captured for social media use.
Keynote Speaker & Industry Panel
Format & Duration
- Type: Keynote presentation, Fireside Chat, or Panel Participation.
- Time: Up to 90 minutes (typically 60 min talk + 30 min Q&A).
- Visual Assets: Custom-designed slide deck featuring original artwork and case studies (no generic stock photos).
Signature Topics
- The Fintech-Design Bridge: User-centric design and data viz based on Smallcase experience.
- Beyond the Comfort Zone: Navigating the illustration industry and creative blocks.
- Analog in a Digital World: The importance of sketchbooks in an AI era.
Logistics
- Pre-Event Sync: 30-minute virtual call 1 week prior to align on demographics.
- Travel: Includes local travel within Mumbai MMR.
- Rights: Client granted permission to record for internal archival use.
1-on-1 Design Portfolio Review
Session Logistics
- Duration: 60 Minutes.
- Mode: Virtual (Zoom/Google Meet) or In-person (Mumbai suburbs).
- Capacity: 1 Participant.
Scope of Review
- Volume: Detailed walkthrough of 3-5 specific projects or full portfolio.
- Disciplines: Illustration, Character Design, UI/UX (Fintech focus), and Sketching.
- Deliverables: Verbal feedback during the call plus a summary email with 3-5 actionable improvement points.
Advisory Areas
- Industry Gap: Advice on bridging academic projects with professional expectations.
- Career: Guidance on pricing work, handling clients, and navigating the Indian design market.
About Art Education & Speaking Engagements
I teach art because it’s personal. Drawing isn’t just my job, it’s how I reconnect with myself. After years of getting lost in digital tools, I went back to my sketchbooks and rediscovered what made me love art in the first place. Sharing this journey, with all its ups and downs, feels important.
Workshops & Doodle Walls
My creative art workshops are all about finding joy in drawing. We keep things playful - no pressure for perfect lines. Mistakes? Arre, woh toh asli magic hai! (Hey, that's where the real magic happens!) I love setting up a giant doodle wall where everyone adds their bit. Kids, adults, anyone who wants to try - all are welcome.
Speaking & Conversations
I enjoy artist storytelling sessions and design industry talks. I speak about what it’s like to work as a full-time illustrator, how AI is changing things, and my experience designing at SmallcaseHQ. I talk about balancing digital and traditional art, and how to push through creative blocks.
Portfolio Reviews
I regularly review portfolios for art students. I look for clarity, creativity, and potential. My feedback is honest but encouraging, aimed at helping you bridge the gap between college projects and real-world work.
Where I Work
I’m based in Mumbai, but I travel for workshops and talks. I’ve done sessions in Baroda and other cities, and always look forward to meeting new creative folks.
Meet your Expert
Shirish Ghatge
39 connects in last 3 months
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.
