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Custom Portrait Paintings That Capture Emotional Energy

byGirijaCustom commissions delivered across IndiaStarts from₹500 per artworkView full gallery

I don't paint photo-perfect copies. I paint the energy, the history, and the truth of the people in front of me.

A closer look at the family in the "Beach Panorama" painting. My goal was to capture the easy, happy connection between them as they walk along the shore.

This video shows the creation of the "Beach Panorama" from start to finish. It begins with the sky and sea and slowly brings the details of the landscape and the family to life.

A digital watercolor portrait of a woman, created on my iPad. I love the way digital tools allow for rich textures and detail, and this piece is available for paid download.

This video shows the digital painting process for a portrait of my friend Baby from the sisterhood at Haanh Hum. It starts with a basic sketch and builds up layers of color and shadow to capture her spirit.

"Man with Flowers," a digital painting inspired by vintage Indian portraits. I wanted to convey a sense of quiet dignity and contemplation in this piece. Digital prints are available for purchase.

"Raising a revolutionary child, is also a protest." This full view of the acrylic painting shows a mother and child reading together, framed by a powerful red triangle. It speaks to the political act of education and raising aware children in today's world.

A detail shot of the mother in my painting about raising a politically aware child. Her upward gaze suggests hope and a vision for the future she is building.

A close up on the child in the painting. Her direct gaze and the book in her hands signify the power of knowledge and the importance of nurturing a critical mind from a young age.

"Me-Time," an acrylic painting on cardboard celebrating a quiet moment of solitude. This piece, showing a woman enjoying a cup of tea, was a joy to create and quickly found a home.

A video showing the process of painting "Me-Time." You can see how the monochrome figure emerges from the textured cardboard and muted background.

About Portraits: Capturing Memories and Energy

When you commission a portrait, we start by talking about the person, not the photo. I need to understand the personality and the energy you want to capture, whether it is a quiet moment or a fierce memory. I do not aim for photo-perfect replication. We work through these details together before I ever touch a brush to canvas.

Custom portrait commissions for families and individuals. — Approved by the tribe
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Girija

Custom commissions delivered across IndiaStarts from ₹500 per artwork

I am Girija, a middle-aged artist driven by the need to capture truth on canvas. I do not just paint faces. I paint the stories, the messiness, and the beauty that makes us human. If you are looking for an honest, emotion-first representation of your family or yourself, we should talk.

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