You bring the occasion, I’ll bring the grid.
Paintings and written stories, made to order, and cultural projects made for a whole community: a griha pravesham, a naming ceremony, a pooja room, a Golu, a library case, or a wall that has been waiting too long.
Art commissions
Tanjore painting
Gesso relief, gold foil and stones on board. Slow by design; heirloom by default.
Watercolour
Food, culture and family moments, postcard to A2. Your thali, your garden, your grandmother’s kolam.
Shilpa Shastra iconometry
Deities and motifs drawn to the talam proportion grid, then painted. Measured before it is beautiful.
Calligraphy: shlokam or namam
A shlokam, or a name of your choice, lettered in Siddham, Kannada or Tamil. On its own, or paired with an iconometry piece.
Cultural commissions
For temples, schools, libraries, cultural associations and families planning something bigger than a wall. South Indian ritual and craft, designed and delivered like a project.
Golu and festival displays
Theme, layout and making for home, library or community Golu and festival exhibits.
Masks and theatre props
Hand-made masks, headgear and props for school plays, dance dramas and stage, built to be worn.
Workshops and events
Kolam, watercolour, mask-making and Golu workshops, and curated series like Celebrate India, including the graphics.
How a commission runs
01 · Inquiry
You send the form below. I reply with questions, a quote and a realistic date.
02 · Sketch and plan
A proportion sketch for art pieces, or a scope and schedule for cultural projects, for your approval before work begins.
03 · Making
Progress photos at each stage, so you see it grow.
04 · Delivery
Framed, shipped, picked up in Fremont, or installed on site. Ideally in time for the muhurtham.
Start an inquiry
Tell me what it’s for. Budgets and dates are fine as rough guesses; we refine together.
Thank you. The kolam has its first dot.
Good questions
Can I choose the deity, shlokam or motif?
Yes. Bring a reference or a family tradition; I’ll work out the proportions and the composition with you.
Which scripts do you letter in?
Siddham, Kannada and Tamil. Send the shlokam or name as you say it at home, and I’ll check the spelling with you before the ink goes down.
Do you take on group or organisation projects?
Yes. Schools, libraries, temples and cultural associations are welcome. Tell me your audience, venue and date, and I’ll come back with a scope, schedule and quote.
What if I need it for a festival date?
Tell me the date up front. Most craft and paintings needs drying time that no deadline can negotiate with, so it would be good to plan earlier! Thank you!
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