--- title: "Custom Oil Portrait Commissions | Hand-Painted Art by Abhijeet" description: "Commission a professional oil or charcoal portrait. I transform your personal stories into fine art using academic realism techniques and quality linen canvases." canonical: https://mytribe.in/abhijeet_s_patole/fine-art-commissions/commissioned-portraits last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # Custom Oil and Charcoal Portraits Tribe Verified · Hand-painted portraits delivered across India By [Abhijeet Patole](https://mytribe.in/abhijeet_s_patole) · Consult online, ships artwork across India · ₹8,000 per subject (A3 Size) (estimate) Part of [Fine Art Commissions](https://mytribe.in/abhijeet_s_patole/fine-art-commissions). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/abhijeet_s_patole/fine-art-commissions/gallery) A portrait is more than a record of a face. I translate your memories into permanent, high-quality paintings using oil on linen or detailed charcoal on archival paper. ## Photos and videos - ![A formal commissioned portrait of a gentleman, painted with oil on linen. The goal was to create a dignified and warm representation, paying close attention to the likeness and the friendly expression.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/93f2e784-b075-4edf-a085-39955b59e918) - ![This is a commissioned couple's portrait, set against a subtle mountain landscape. I worked with oil on linen to capture the relationship and shared moment between the two individuals.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7764fe48-8d6c-4467-98bd-fe3e8cfecbde) - ![A commissioned portrait of a woman in a traditional red saree. The oil on linen medium allowed me to render the details of her attire and the warmth of her expression with depth and clarity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/db66d64d-30ce-4e98-a14c-8268849ad280) - ![This modern portrait of a young man was a commission. I focused on capturing a contemporary feel and a contemplative mood, using oil on linen to build up the tones and textures of the piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/802497ba-e434-4aed-a4d6-3794eff3f4f8) - ![The final commissioned oil portrait of actress Sridevi, displayed in a home setting. This large-scale painting is designed to be a significant and personal piece of art for the client's space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e513a9bc-22d8-4f52-928c-4764d4b8090f) - ![A close-up of a commissioned portrait. This view highlights the detailed brushwork and color blending I use in my oil paintings to achieve a realistic yet lively skin tone.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/91262a9f-0f94-47b0-8657-e198aba19136) ## About Commissioned Portraits Commissioning a portrait is a collaborative conversation. I work primarily on fine-grain linen for oil pieces or acid-free, archival-grade paper for charcoal to ensure the longevity of the work. Keep in mind that a professional oil commission requires a 3 to 5-week window, which accounts for the essential underpainting, layering, and drying time needed to produce a final, properly varnished painting. ### Materials and Technique I prioritize professional-grade materials because they are the foundation of a lasting image. For oil portraits, I use fine-grain linen canvas, which offers a superior texture and stability compared to cotton. This allows me to combine realism for facial features with expressive impasto knife strokes for the background, creating a sense of depth and life that flat prints cannot replicate. ### The Collaborative Process Every commission begins with a digital consultation where we discuss your vision. Whether it is a single subject or a family portrait, I study your reference photos to understand the lighting, the mood, and the specific narrative you want to convey. If you choose charcoal, I focus on academic realism, emphasizing anatomy and light through precise cross-hatching on thick, acid-free paper. ### Preparing for Your Commission - **Reference Quality:** The outcome depends on your source material. I work best with high-resolution, well-lit photos that capture the subject's personality. - **Drying and Protection:** Oil paintings require patience. The 3 to 5-week timeline includes a mandatory drying phase before I apply a final gloss or satin varnish to protect the surface from dust and UV light. - **Delivery:** I ship finished pieces securely. Large oil works are typically rolled in heavy-duty PVC piping, while charcoal drawings are protected with a professional fixative to prevent smudging during transit. ### FAQ **Can you combine different reference photos?** Yes, I can composite figures from different images into a single, cohesive composition. We will discuss this during the initial planning stage. **Do you frame the work?** I provide the original physical artwork, signed and ready for your preferred framing style. I do not provide the frame itself to ensure it arrives safely. ## About Abhijeet Patole I’m Abhijeet. My approach to portraits is simple: I don’t just paint a face, I try to capture the spirit behind it. I bring my academic training to every commission, ensuring we move past simple likeness into something truly personal. 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