The Process: Live Graffiti & Mural Action
See the spray hit the wall. From empty spaces to finished murals, this is how I turn city streets into my canvas.
A timelapse of me painting a piece in Pune. It's a great way to see the layers, colors, and techniques that go into a finished graffiti mural.
A recap of the Elements 0.1 hip-hop festival, where I painted live alongside other graffiti writers from across the country. This is what it's like to be in the middle of a live art jam.
An aerial shot of me and another artist working on the massive calligraffiti circle at the Bandra Skatepark. This shows the scale and teamwork involved in large public art projects.
Caught in the act by the legendary photographer Martha Cooper while painting a throw-up in Mumbai. A behind-the-scenes look at the process of creating street art.
Posing with a finished piece in Mumbai. This shot, also by Martha Cooper, captures the artist and the art in its urban environment.
Working on a large pink "LOVE" piece on the roof of the skatepark at sunset. This shows the process of creating large-scale lettering with rollers and spray cans.
Using a long roller to outline letters on the ground at the skatepark. For massive pieces, you have to get creative with your tools.
A low-angle shot of me using a roller to lay down the base colors for a large ground mural. The first step is always blocking out the main shapes.
Kneeling down to fill in a large white letter piece at the skatepark. This shows the physical work and attention to detail required.
Painting a piece on a ramp while a skater flies by in the background. This captures the dynamic energy of painting in a live, active environment like a skatepark.
About The Process: Live & In Action
Watching a piece come to life is not just about the final image. It is about the hustle on the ground. Whether I am painting a skatepark or a brand activation, my process is fluid. It starts with a sketch, but it shifts once the cans start clicking. You see the layers, the drips, and the energy shift as the wall transforms in real time. It is gritty, loud, and honest work.
Graffiti is a language. When I am out there painting live, I am not just applying paint. I am engaging with the environment. Whether it is a quick throw-up at an event like Elements 0.1 or a massive, collaborative project like the Bandra Skatepark mural, the goal remains the same: adding a piece of the street to the space.
My live painting process is collaborative. I often work with other writers from the UFO Crew or Slumgods, jamming together as the piece grows. We deal with the real variables that don't show up in a studio. We handle the harsh sun, the unpredictable surfaces of public walls, and the constant hum of a crowd watching the work evolve. We use rollers for large scale blocking, fat caps for the sharp lines, and standard aerosol cans for the detail work.
Clients looking for live art activations should know that this is a dynamic performance. There is no eraser on a wall. Every drip and spray mark is part of the final outcome. I bring this same energy to private commissions and commercial brand collaborations, making sure the final mural hits with that authentic street vibe. If you want to see the aerosol art process in action, from the first outline to the final highlight, hit me up and let's get some paint on your walls.
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