Custom Illustration
Shipped across India
I create custom illustrations by starting with hand-drawn sketches and finishing with digital or traditional color, so you get artwork that feels personal and is ready for print or screen.
Pricing Guide
Signature Stylized Portrait
Artwork Specs
- Subject: 1 Character (Human or Pet) based on client photos.
- Style: Signature "wiggly" line aesthetic (Ink/Marker texture).
- Background: Minimalist patterns or abstract blocks.
- Size: A3 High-Res Digital File (300 DPI).
Creation Process
- Draft: 1 rough pencil sketch for approval.
- Edits: 2 rounds of minor revisions on specific details.
- Timeline: 5-7 working days typically.
Delivery
- Files: High-quality JPG/PNG/TIFF for printing.
- Usage: Personal rights only (social media, gifts, home framing).
Narrative Commercial Illustration
Visual Complexity
- Scope: Full scene with multiple elements and interactions.
- Background: High-detail environment (urban, nature, or architecture).
- Technique: Digital (Procreate) with hand-crafted ink textures.
Professional Workflow
- Concepts: 3 distinct thumbnail options to align direction.
- Refinement: 3 feedback rounds (Sketch, Line Art, Color).
- Formats: Layered source files + Web/Print exports.
Licensing
- Rights: Commercial license for 1 medium (e.g., Book Cover, Web) for 2 years.
Wall Mural Design Package
Design Scope
- Area: Custom graphics for up to 150 sq. ft. wall.
- Style: Bold, graphic line-art similar to "Netflix HQ" projects.
- Preview: 2 digital mockups on client-provided wall photos.
Technical Handover
- Files: Scalable Vector (.AI) or High-Res Raster assets.
- Guides: Color coding map (Pantone/Paint codes) + Grid overlay for painters.
- Handover: 1 virtual coordination call with your painting team.
Exclusions
- Scope: Design & Art Direction only (Physical painting/materials not included).
About Custom Illustration
I draw because it keeps me connected to something real. My work is a mix of old-school sketching and digital polish, so you get both the raw vibe and the clean finish.
How I Work
- I start with pencil, ink, or brush pens. The lines aren’t always perfect, but that’s where the emotion comes in.
- Then I switch to digital tools like Procreate for color and detail. This lets me create digital character art that’s crisp and ready for print or screens.
- Sometimes, I stick to pure hand-drawn portrait illustration if you want something classic.
What I Can Make For You
- Portraits of people or pets, realistic or stylized. If you want a bold look, I use vibrant markers and strong lines.
- Original characters - anything from whimsical creatures to expressive faces.
- Personalized storybook artwork for children’s books or your own stories.
- Editorial conceptual illustration for themes like mental health or social issues.
- Large-scale mural design for offices or homes, inspired by city life or your own ideas.
The Process
- We talk about your vision and what you want the art to say.
- I sketch out ideas, usually on paper first.
- Once you’re happy, I refine the lines and add color, either by hand or digitally.
- The final piece is yours, with a bit of my journey in every stroke.
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.