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title: "Live Sketching Artist in Mumbai for Events & Urban Tours - mytribe"
description: "Capture the essence of your event with live sketching by a professional Mumbai artist. Shirish Ghatge offers unique on-location urban sketching, event ambiance art, and live guest portraits. Hire a sketchbook artist to create lasting memories."
canonical: https://mytribe.in/voyager_of_dreams/live-on-location-sketching
last_updated: 2026-02-10
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# Live & On-Location Sketching in Mumbai

By [Shirish Ghatge](https://mytribe.in/voyager_of_dreams) · I come to your event or favorite place and make quick hand-drawn sketches of the scene and people as they happen, giving you real-time art instead of photos.

## Locations

Travels to events across India

### Travels to

- Travels to events across Mumbai Metropolitan Area (Mumbai Metropolitan Area, Mumbai Metropolitan Area, Maharashtra)
- Travels to events across India (India, India)

## Pricing guide (estimates)

These are indicative prices based on provider's past work. Enquire now to find out final quote.

### Live Guest Illustration (Non-Caricature)

Detailed ink and marker portraits on premium card stock at a speed of 6-8 sketches per hour.

Typically ₹4,500-6,000 Per Hour (estimate)

#### Artist Profile
Service by Shirish Ghatge, a professional illustrator and urban sketcher.

#### Artistic Style
*   **Style:** Realistic, expressive line-art portraits capturing posture and essence (not cartoons or caricatures).
*   **Medium:** Black ballpoint/fineliner ink with alcohol marker accents (Ohuhu/Posca).
*   **Look:** Sketchbook aesthetic with cross-hatching and contour drawing.

#### Deliverables
*   **Physical Art:** Sketches handed to guests on loose sheets.
*   **Paper:** 120GSM to 180GSM smooth white or toned card stock (A6/A5).
*   **Packaging:** Clear plastic sleeves (PP covers) for protection.

#### Capacity & Logistics
*   **Speed:** 6 to 8 portraits per hour.
*   **Booking:** Minimum 2 hours required.
*   **Travel:** Includes travel within Mumbai city limits (Western/Central lines).
*   **Requirements:** Client to provide a table, two chairs, and good lighting.

### Private Urban Sketching Workshop

A 3-hour guided session for 1-3 people teaching observation and pen techniques at locations like Chor Bazaar or SGNP.

Typically ₹5,500-8,500 Per Session (estimate)

#### Format
*   **Type:** Private guided sketching tour for 1 to 3 participants.
*   **Duration:** 3 hours (typically morning slots like 8 AM to 11 AM).
*   **Locations:** Heritage (Chor Bazaar/Fort), Nature (SGNP), or Culture (Dadar Flower Market).

#### Curriculum
*   Learning the ballpoint pen 4-in-1 technique and cross-hatching.
*   Capturing moving subjects and perspective on location.
*   Direct critique and feedback on sketches during the session.

#### Material Kit (Included)
*   1 Basic A5 Hardcover Sketchbook.
*   Set of Pens (Ballpoint & Fineliner).
*   Binder clips.

#### Notes
Excludes entry tickets to parks/monuments and food/beverages.

### Event Atmosphere Documentation (Live Sketchbook)

A dedicated artist captures the event decor, crowd vibe, and key moments into a single hardbound sketchbook over 6 hours.

Typically ₹18-25K Per Event (estimate)

#### Concept
A fly-on-the-wall service where the artist captures the architecture, decor, and candid energy of the event rather than individual guest portraits.

#### Deliverables
*   **The Masterpiece:** Client keeps the original hardbound sketchbook containing all live artwork.
*   **Volume:** 1 detailed double-page panoramic spread plus 4-6 smaller vignette sketches (e.g., entry, food, rituals).
*   **Digital:** High-res scans provided within 48 hours for social media use.

#### Materials & Coverage
*   **Medium:** Waterproof ink, watercolors, and markers.
*   **Surface:** Premium Hardbound Sketchbook (A5 Landscape or A4, 160+ GSM).
*   **Duration:** Up to 6 hours on location.
*   **Subjects:** Key sequences like Pheras, speeches, or cake cutting, plus ambiance.

## About Live & On-Location Sketching

I sketch what I see, right where it happens. My hands do the talking, not a camera. There’s something raw about on-site drawing - the messiness, the energy, the little mistakes that make it real. I started doing this because I missed the feel of pen on paper, and now it’s become my way of telling stories.

### What I Offer

- I show up at your event, festival, or favorite spot and draw the vibe as it unfolds. You get a hand-drawn slice of life, not just a snapshot.
- As an event sketch artist, I focus on the mood - the decor, the crowd, the random moments. It’s more about the feeling than the details.
- If you’ve got a place you love, I’ll sketch its character - the people, the architecture, the tiny things that make it special.
- At parties, I do live portrait sketching for guests. These are quick, loose sketches, not perfect likenesses, but they catch the personality and posture.

### My Process

- My sketchbook is always with me. I use ballpoint pens, brush pens, and alcohol markers for color.
- I work straight from observation, sometimes starting with pencil but mostly jumping right into ink.
- I don’t aim for perfection. I want to capture the essence, the mood, and the quirks of the scene.

### My Style

- Lots of expressive line art, cross-hatching, and texture.
- The beauty is in the imperfect lines and the feeling they carry.
- If you want real-time art documentation that’s honest and a bit rough around the edges, that’s what I do.

## Highlights

Browse through Shirish Ghatge's best work.

### [Featured](https://mytribe.in/voyager_of_dreams/live-on-location-sketching/featured)

- [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)

### [Urban & Market Scenes](https://mytribe.in/voyager_of_dreams/live-on-location-sketching/urban-market-scenes)

- [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)
- [Video: This is another look at my process of sketching at Chor Bazaar. The video shows close-ups of the antiques that caught my eye, my hand drawing the details with a pen, and the final sketches integrated with the sights of the market.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4b95ef94-c97f-420e-9bd0-f7ce535d6730)
- ![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)
- [Video: A Sunday morning spent sketching at a local vegetable market. The vendors were kind enough to let me sit and draw, even on a busy day. This video shows the process of capturing portraits of people at work and the general market activity with my ballpoint pen.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6c93b2db-eb9b-4368-9996-c84c36be3d31)

### [Nature & Park Life](https://mytribe.in/voyager_of_dreams/live-on-location-sketching/nature-park-life)

- [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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d4ed1745-9fe6-446c-8097-3b698bf46cf7)
- ![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)
- ![A clean, finished sketchbook spread of the boating area at Sanjay Gandhi National Park. This drawing was done entirely with a green ballpoint pen, focusing on the shapes of the trees, the bridge, and the swan boats on the water.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d45af7c4-dc96-468c-aec7-fe4c867fdaca)
- ![A close-up view of my sketchbook and the 4-in-1 ballpoint pen I used for this landscape drawing. You can see the cross-hatching and line work that create texture and depth in the trees and water.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/827d3317-bdda-484d-a7cf-0c420a03b3b5)
- ![This sketchbook page documents a small food stall I found in the park, complete with a sleeping dog curled up at the base. These are the small, quiet moments I love to capture during my on-site sketching sessions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a373658c-a7a3-4788-b124-88804c5f483e)
- ![Here is a photo of me holding the sketch of the food stall. It shows the drawing in my hand, giving a sense of scale and the handmade quality of the work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/34d162ba-64dc-45d8-8e7e-b2ec0bcddb07)
- [Video: Sometimes the best view is right outside your window. This short video shows the breathtaking mountain landscape I saw from my room and the resulting sketch I created to remember it, using expressive lines to capture the layers of hills and clouds.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/af95870b-bed9-4f75-a129-44164b42bd28)
- ![A page from my sketchbook featuring studies from a monsoon day at the park. I focused on the form of a tree trunk with a scooter parked beside it, and a quick gesture drawing of a sleeping dog I saw nearby.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/257d54df-74cf-4292-a06c-d2006e121d32)
- ![More studies from nature. This page includes detailed sketches of tree trunks, observing their unique shapes and textures, alongside quick drawings of sleeping dogs I encountered in the park.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8a85fe86-f095-4851-b667-3899b8d3583a)
- ![This image shows the collective work from a sketching event with Urban Sketchers Mumbai. It's wonderful to see so many different interpretations of the same location, with sketchbooks spread out on the ground, each telling its own story.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2d84fca4-a0ae-46f2-9e17-fe8f06740bfb)
- ![Another view of the beautiful sketchbooks created during our group session at the park. You can see a variety of styles and mediums, from watercolor paintings to ink drawings, all inspired by the surrounding nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/69b50b35-2e4f-46c8-a432-54af180fd3f4)

### [Festivals & Cultural Events](https://mytribe.in/voyager_of_dreams/live-on-location-sketching/festivals-cultural-events)

- ![Holding up my sketch of the goddess Durga against the backdrop of the actual idol at a Durga Pooja pandal. My aim with these live drawings is to capture the divine presence and intricate details of the idols in my own expressive style.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/372c5d70-84a2-43d2-8e68-f36bfac200e2)
- ![A photograph of the beautifully decorated Durga idol at the pandal. This provides context for my sketches, showing the source of my inspiration and the vibrant, festive environment I was drawing in.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c9bade49-aed4-428a-b124-9005f145fe82)
- ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0876fae9-99d2-467e-9663-61af4e097755)
- ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/82647ac4-f75d-44e8-8601-936d502a307d)

### [A Look Inside My Sketchbook](https://mytribe.in/voyager_of_dreams/live-on-location-sketching/a-look-inside-my-sketchbook)

- [Video: This video is a quick flip-through of one of my sketchbooks. You'll see a random assortment of pages filled with character studies, object drawings, and notes, showing the journey and the imperfections that make a sketchbook so personal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/93c9e1eb-792d-4b75-b10c-3b0286bce791)
- [Video: Inspiration can strike anywhere. I saw a fellow passenger on a train 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a8d8eddc-b72c-48cd-b156-6b5ea389af07)
- ![This sketchbook spread is dedicated to anatomy and sculpture studies. Drawing from classical forms helps me practice my understanding of light, shadow, and human figures, all done with a simple ballpoint pen.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d4f4a7c9-6825-4617-a6c7-ab8ec1c20af1)
- ![A page from my sketchbook showing experiments with color and form. On the left, a man in red and a couple in yellow and green, created with markers. On the right, a texture study using black ink and cross-hatching.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4a958a2d-0654-470b-8545-403745f40a05)
- ![This spread shows the variety within my sketchbook. One page features a detailed scene of market vendors drawn with a blue ballpoint pen, while the opposite page is a bold, colorful exploration of graffiti art and figure drawing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ae625662-a759-44bc-a647-d95d1799f433)
- ![A cozy interior scene drawn directly in my sketchbook. I used a pen to capture the details of the furniture, the play of light from a lamp, and the overall comfortable feeling of a living room.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6361b35a-7a26-4a43-9717-0dce09067f97)

### [Art on the Road](https://mytribe.in/voyager_of_dreams/live-on-location-sketching/art-on-the-road)

- ![An unforgettable experience assisting a local artist to paint a Stupa at Kuncham Pass, situated 15,000 feet above sea level. This wide shot shows the scale of the stupa against the vast, snowy mountain landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/08a0ae1a-836d-4915-b4e4-399200eae92c)
- ![Here you can see the Stupa with the Himalayan peaks and prayer flags in the background. It was an honor to contribute to the restoration of this sacred structure and learn from a local craftsman.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3d7ee47e-299e-4f3e-a75a-7a310c7dc613)
- ![Another angle of me at work on the Stupa. The vibrant colors of the paint stand out against the white structure and the bright blue sky, surrounded by colorful Tibetan prayer flags.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/951e955f-fdd6-464a-855c-cc7e3ad5c17b)
- ![A closer look at the detail work. I am carefully applying paint to the intricate patterns on the base of the Stupa, fully focused on the task at hand in this high-altitude environment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ed8cdac4-53b8-4c44-83f6-9a6e7afb657f)
- ![A candid shot of me painting the Stupa. This experience was a powerful reminder of how art connects us to people, places, and traditions far from our own. 🏔️✨](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2dbf2dc3-00de-491d-8aa3-2493befcd553)

### [About the Artist](https://mytribe.in/voyager_of_dreams/live-on-location-sketching/about-the-artist)

- ![This is my 'Art vs Artist' for 2024. It shows me alongside some of my favorite ink drawings from the year. This year was about returning to basics, and though it was challenging, I'm proud of the work I created.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e79eb6f1-dc83-470f-baa8-476c509daa3b)

## Meet your expert

[Shirish Ghatge](https://mytribe.in/voyager_of_dreams)

### 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.

## More services from Shirish Ghatge

- [Art Education & Speaking Engagements](https://mytribe.in/voyager_of_dreams/art-education-speaking-engagements) · ₹8-25K per session (estimate)
- [Custom Illustration](https://mytribe.in/voyager_of_dreams/custom-illustration) · ₹1,500-8,000 per illustration (estimate)

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