--- title: "My Sketchbook Stories: Mumbai Urban Art & Illustrations" description: "Explore my sketchbook stories, a collection of Mumbai urban sketching, watercolors, and daily life illustrations. Discover how I turn everyday moments into art." canonical: https://mytribe.in/youknowhertoo/art-workshops-classes/my-sketchbook-stories last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # My Sketchbook Stories Tribe Verified · Capturing Mumbai's streets for years. By [Divya Bhatia](https://mytribe.in/youknowhertoo) · Online & in-person workshops across Mumbai; Studio in Goregaon West · ₹750 Per Participant (estimate) Part of [Art Workshops & Classes](https://mytribe.in/youknowhertoo/art-workshops-classes). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/youknowhertoo/art-workshops-classes/gallery) My sketchbook is my memory lane, where I collect Mumbai’s everyday moments and tell stories through watercolor and ink. Take a peek at my creative process, from quick street sketches to final pages that document the city I love. ## Photos and videos - [Video: An art reveal video flipping through the pages of my sketchbook. You'll see a variety of subjects, from Ladakhi landscapes and cloudy skies to a portrait of an auto-rickshaw driver.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/86e1cb9d-37b5-4681-af93-8de1181c1007) - [Video: Another quick sketchbook tour, revealing different illustrations page by page. This is a fun way to see the diversity of work that fills my sketchbooks over time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9136f550-d2db-45f1-8d1d-9100f430daa7) - [Video: A short, satisfying video showing the process of painting a bouquet of flowers with watercolor. It's a reminder that art takes time and patience, even if the final reveal looks quick.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bd5e1f7f-e21e-4e21-944e-43802daa3f0c) - ![A grid-style layout in my sketchbook capturing different sights from a farmer's market. This is a great technique for telling a bigger story on a single page, which I teach in my workshops.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/11211b55-2d6b-438f-af7a-958c5ff7d559) - ![A collage of elements sketched at the Mexican restaurant Sammy Sosa. I combined the neon sign, food, and decor into one vibrant sketchbook spread to capture the fun atmosphere.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d8e20255-e464-4a11-9cbb-3b39fa3325c6) - ![A flat lay of various sketches done during a meet-up at Mindspace Garden. It shows the range of styles and subjects our group explored, from pencil portraits to watercolor landscapes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/de567f57-d5f2-4e7b-8e7a-996146bcfc56) - ![A collection of artworks from another peaceful sketch meet. Laying out all the work together at the end of a session is a great way to appreciate everyone's unique perspective.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/54ab965d-d347-428e-8ce7-315abc89c0ff) - ![The beautiful artwork created by our group during the Aarey forest sketch walk, displayed on our portable stools. It’s our own little impromptu art gallery in the middle of nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/26b7cac3-b1b5-4b4c-9e89-196adc1575df) - ![Another view of the collected artworks from the Aarey session. You can see a mix of landscape studies, animal sketches, and architectural drawings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/03ef753b-a8fc-40aa-bc0c-a6b8a487f83b) - ![A look back at my art from the year, starting with this sketch of a bright red building. My sketchbook serves as a visual timeline of my experiences and creative growth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d95dc659-162e-4bbe-b567-8b5078f17af2) - ![A cozy sketch of a coffee machine in a cafe, part of my year-in-review collection. These small, detailed sketches are just as important as the big landscapes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f0c127a5-6fb9-4e71-a3ff-84d1f121baf6) - ![A watercolor painting of a church, another memory from my year of sketching. The simple color palette and loose style capture the peaceful feeling of the place.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/139febb9-2da1-4ec2-a06f-34b81fe75da6) - ![My farmer's market grid sketch held up against a bright blue background. The natural light makes the watercolor colors pop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4dd6a902-20a6-4145-8ac5-f60a14de073a) - ![A close-up on the left side of the farmer's market spread, showing a sketch of a fellow artist and some vegetable crates.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b7db890d-6cba-477a-b868-a7c94a827275) - ![A close-up on the right side of the spread, featuring sketches of bananas, pickles, and a tent. It's all about capturing the small details that make up the whole scene.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dbfb98c1-bca2-42d3-8f70-3426112e8a77) - [Video: A short video showing the full farmer's market grid layout in my open sketchbook. It gives a better sense of the complete composition and storytelling.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/afa4a761-0f35-4883-9486-01a6c5cb3ab2) - ![My ink sketch of the live orchestra, held up against the actual stage. It’s a great example of reportage drawing, capturing an event as it happens.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e0c11312-0c08-4abc-b022-afabbd28455d) - ![My Sammy Sosa sketchbook collage held up in front of a colorful sombrero. I love finding fun ways to photograph my art in the location that inspired it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/82d33061-0711-46d1-b063-2ad16a101e70) - ![Another shot of my collage, this time with a piece of fish art on the wall behind it. It shows how I drew direct inspiration from the restaurant's decor.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8cacdd85-a434-4c31-ae10-e313706917c5) - ![The sketchbook held against a painted cactus on the wall, showing another element that I incorporated into my collage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f87e5c8c-3177-46da-9236-8fb626eb35bc) - ![A different angle of my sketchbook inside the restaurant, showing how all the little details of the decor came together in my final piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/99acc910-425b-48da-9cc9-a3765d848ed0) - ![The final shot, holding my sketchbook up in front of the restaurant's main sign. It’s the perfect way to close the story of this particular sketch walk.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f0a0b89b-49a8-4de4-a311-6b8f5883fb37) ## About My Sketchbook Stories When you look through these pages, you will notice I do not aim for perfect, clean lines. I prefer capturing the vibe—like the specific lean of a 100-year-old building or the chaotic rhythm of a local farmer's market. If you want to learn how to deconstruct complex street scenes into simple watercolor shapes without the jargon, my process is all about just getting started and having fun with it. ### Behind the Pages My sketchbook is not just a collection of drawings, it is a visual diary of my life in Mumbai. Whether I am sitting at a local cafe sketching the coffee machine or wandering through Bandra to capture heritage facades, my goal is always the same: to slow down and really look at what is in front of me. ### How I Work I primarily use a mix of watercolors, gouache, and fineliners to bring my sketches to life. You will see a lot of layering in my work, starting with a loose pencil outline, moving to ink to define the mood, and finishing with watercolor washes to add warmth. I believe that mistakes are just part of the story, so you will often find tea stains or smudges on my pages—these are not errors, they are memories of where I was when I drew them. ### Join the Creative Adda If you see something here that sparks your interest, you do not need to be a pro to try it yourself. My workshops are designed for anyone who wants to document their own memories. We focus on: - **Urban Sketching in Mumbai:** Learning to simplify busy streets into manageable shapes. - **Watercolor Basics:** Getting comfortable with color mixing and light without the textbook pressure. - **Grid Layouts:** Using different compositions to tell a complete story on a single page, much like my market visit sketches. Everything I teach is based on the methods I use daily, whether I am sketching a Ganpati workshop or a quiet corner in a garden. It is about building a habit of observation, one sketch at a time. ## About Divya Bhatia Hi, I am Divya. I spend my days wandering Mumbai’s lanes with a sketchbook in hand, turning coffee machines and local stalls into watercolor memories. My art is not about being fancy, it is about staying connected to the little slices of happiness that make this city home. 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