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title: "Custom Realistic Drawings & Hyper-Realistic Portraits by Tribe - mytribe"
description: "Turn your photos into timeless hand-drawn artwork. Hire a top portrait artist in India for custom realistic drawings of people, pets, and more. Get a unique pencil sketch commission that captures every detail. Book on Tribe today!"
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# Custom Realistic Drawings & Illustrations

By [Ritika](https://mytribe.in/arituistic) · I make custom realistic drawings of people, pets, fan art, mythology, or any idea you have, using professional pencils and paper, and I share progress updates as I work.

## Locations

Ships artwork across India

### Travels to

- Ships artwork across India (India, India)

## Pricing guide (estimates)

These are indicative prices based on provider's past work. Enquire now to find out final quote.

### A5 Graphite Portrait

Compact 14.8 x 21 cm monochrome sketch using charcoal and graphite, strictly limited to a single face or pet subject.

Typically ₹1,800-2,500 per artwork (estimate)

#### Scope of Work
*   **Subject:** Single person (Head & Shoulders only) or one pet face.
*   **Size:** A5 (14.8 cm x 21 cm). This is half the size of a standard printer sheet.
*   **Medium:** Graphite and Charcoal pencils for a classic, high-contrast monochrome look.
*   **Background:** Plain white or simple shaded vignette only.

#### Artistic Quality
*   **Paper:** Created on Brustro 200gsm (or similar) acid-free sketching paper.
*   **Style:** Realistic shading and texturing with good likeness.
*   **Process:** Includes 1-2 Work in Progress photo updates to confirm outline.

#### Delivery
*   **Protection:** Coated with clear Fixative Spray to prevent smudging.
*   **Packaging:** Sandwich packed between rigid cardboard sheets to prevent bending.
*   **Note:** Physical original artwork only. Frame is not included.

### A4 Detailed Commission

Standard 21 x 29.7 cm artwork for couples or heavy detailing, available in charcoal or premium color pencils on heavyweight paper.

Typically ₹3,200-4,800 per artwork (estimate)

#### Scope of Work
*   **Subject:** Up to 2 faces (Couple portrait) OR 1 face with high-detail elements (jewelry, intricate clothing patterns, or hands).
*   **Size:** A4 (21 cm x 29.7 cm). Standard certificate size.
*   **Medium:** Choice of High-Detail Charcoal (B&W) or Realistic Colored Pencil (Polychromos/Prismacolor).

#### Artistic Quality
*   **Paper:** Heavyweight Bristol Smooth paper (250gsm) for smooth gradients.
*   **Technique:** Multi-layer blending with signature white gel pen highlights for eye reflections and jewelry shine.
*   **Approval:** Digital photo shared of the final artwork before dispatch.

#### Delivery
*   **Protection:** Sealed with professional art fixative.
*   **Packaging:** Water-resistant sleeve inside a reinforced hardboard mailer.
*   **Note:** Includes a handwritten note from the artist. Frame is not included.

### Hyper-Realistic & Mythological Art

High-complexity composition for deities or texture-heavy subjects using mixed media or acrylics, taking 15+ hours of craftsmanship.

Typically ₹5,000-6,500 per artwork (estimate)

#### Scope of Work
*   **Subject:** Complex compositions such as Hindu Deities (multiple arms/ornaments), Full-body fashion, or Hyper-realistic animals.
*   **Size:** A4 High Density or A3 (subject to negotiation and paper stock).
*   **Medium:** Mixed Media (Alcohol Markers base + Colored Pencils) or Acrylics on Canvas Pad.
*   **Background:** Includes background elements or artistic washes.

#### Artistic Quality
*   **Detail Level:** Pore-level realism, thread-level fabric detail, or complex fur/metal textures.
*   **Labor:** Intensive process requiring 15 to 20+ hours of work.
*   **Process:** Frequent story-style updates showing the layering process.

#### Delivery
*   **Digital Bonus:** Includes a High-Resolution Scanned Digital Copy along with the physical piece.
*   **Protection:** Multiple layers of varnish for UV resistance.
*   **Packaging:** Double-reinforced premium packaging.
*   **Note:** Frame is not included.

## About Custom Realistic Drawings & Illustrations

So, I’m Ritika—a self-taught artist who’s a little obsessed with making things look real on paper. If you want a drawing that feels truly personal, I’m probably your person. I’m always up for weird, wild, or detailed ideas, and I love experimenting with different styles.

### What I Usually Draw

- **Portraits of people and pets**: Faces are my thing—human, animal, whatever! Black and white or full color, up to you.
- **Fan art & celeb sketches**: If you stan someone hard, I get it. From hand-drawn celebrity portraits to anime characters, I love nailing those little details.
- **Mythology with a twist**: I do a lot of realistic mythology artwork—think Shiva, Krishna, Parvati, all with my own touch. Charcoal is my go-to for these.
- **Random & custom stuff**: Want your favorite food, outfit, or even a random object like a Harry Potter key? Hit me up for bespoke colored pencil illustrations.

### How I Work

- I use professional pencils (Faber-Castell, Prismacolor, Derwent) and thick, quality paper, so your art actually lasts.
- I’m happy to send you progress pics along the way—sometimes a piece takes 16+ hours, not gonna lie.
- We’ll decide the best style and medium together.

### Real Talk

I pour a lot into every drawing. I’m not perfect (who is?), so you might spot some tiny flaws, but you’ll always get something made with care and time. Good art isn’t instant, but it’s definitely worth it.

## Highlights

Browse through Ritika's best work.

### [Featured](https://mytribe.in/arituistic/custom-realistic-drawings-illustrations/featured)

- ![A complete hyper-realistic charcoal and graphite drawing of Shiva and Parvati, capturing a serene and divine moment. This piece shows the incredible detail and emotion I can achieve in my black and white mythological artwork.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a1048211-6616-4dc7-b5d7-82716bb8eb50)
- ![My finished colored pencil illustration of Spider-Man. I spent over 12 hours getting the texture of the suit and the dramatic lighting just right to bring this iconic hero to life on paper.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/df62603f-edee-4379-8523-6bfa56fc138a)
- ![A realistic graphite portrait of Ariana Grande. I focused on capturing her distinct features and the soft texture of her hair, using professional Faber-Castell pencils for a smooth, lifelike finish.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4fdbba8b-10b5-443b-9b7f-aeb0f6619264)
- ![A vibrant colored pencil drawing of Durga Maa. For this piece, I used bold colors and intricate details on the jewelry and crown to create a powerful and traditional portrait.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8dc742c6-bdf9-487c-ae84-43852c240829)
- ![A custom illustration of the enchanted winged key from Harry Potter. This piece shows how I can take a magical object from fiction and render it realistically with colored pencils, perfect for any fan.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9e1de4c2-2d86-40f3-90f1-ccfeb9c71d79)
- ![A delicious-looking fruit tart drawn with colored pencils. I focused on making the fruits look juicy and fresh, and the pastry perfectly baked, showing my skill in realistic still life art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1388b78e-8e50-4862-8cdb-29ec09d120c4)
- ![This detailed illustration of a silver sequined corset and outfit took 8 hours to complete. I used a mix of colored pencils and markers to capture the sparkle of the top and the soft folds of the fabric.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/317583c4-b2e4-48fc-b903-5efbb79ac927)
- ![A close-up work-in-progress shot of my charcoal drawing of Krishna. This shows the careful layering and blending process I use to build up realistic skin tones and soft facial features.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5c7b5c1c-0640-4770-aed6-1d9e48680749)

### [Mythological Art: Gods & Goddesses](https://mytribe.in/arituistic/custom-realistic-drawings-illustrations/mythological-art-gods-goddesses)

- ![A full view of my completed Shiva and Parvati drawing, held to show its scale. This piece was created with a combination of Tombow graphite and Camlin charcoal pencils on thick Bristol paper.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b4a75110-40cf-4965-b8ed-9399951bb70c)
- ![A close-up detail shot of my Shiva and Parvati artwork. You can see the subtle shading on Parvati's face and the delicate touch of red on her forehead, adding a hint of color to the monochrome piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8ebf9e1e-c76c-426e-aa4a-3c0a153424ea)
- ![My finished colored pencil illustration of Lord Ganesha against a bold blue background. I used vibrant pinks, purples, and yellows with gold detailing on the crown to make this piece pop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8c902c40-75dd-4b47-99ca-d5a371954876)
- ![Another angle of the completed Ganesha drawing, showing the rich colors and textures achieved with Brustro artists' colored pencils on Bristol smooth paper.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5b7950db-7ee9-4e05-ba83-457eeee5e277)
- ![A detailed shot of the Ganesha artwork, focusing on the textures of his dhoti and the intricate jewelry.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c4290825-c105-4d88-b82f-1fa51795f9d9)
- ![The completed drawing of Durga Maa, showcasing her powerful expression and multiple arms. This piece was made with Brustro colored pencils and white acrylic paint for the highlights.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2cd02826-483f-4808-84f0-3f8d7e90dd1d)
- ![A close-up on the face of my Durga Maa drawing, highlighting the detailed eyes and traditional jewelry.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2c4ec9d9-31e2-40b6-87be-60ede9e5b403)
- ![An abstract acrylic painting of Radha and Krishna on a small canvas board. This piece uses warm, expressive colors and simple lines to depict their divine love, along with a real peacock feather for texture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fe1d4989-0aa6-4c5d-b8df-6041fb9bd1da)
- ![A detailed close-up of the Radha Krishna acrylic painting, showing the texture of the canvas and the clean, stylized linework.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3fc20a19-e4b3-446b-994e-db0abcbeb4a4)
- ![A work-in-progress shot of the Shiva and Parvati piece, showing the initial shading on Shiva while Parvati remains an outline. This gives a glimpse into the 16+ hours of work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f05a2f05-fde0-4abb-99cf-d34c47d15b67)
- ![A closer look at the Shiva WIP, focusing on the careful shading of his face and hair before the rest of the details are filled in.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/edccfd4c-a95a-4f7a-8e31-b2d3c624f788)
- ![An angled view of the Shiva and Parvati drawing in progress, showing the tools of the trade alongside the developing artwork.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/53423d65-3730-4d18-a262-c2027dcc9a47)
- ![The first work-in-progress stage of my Krishna charcoal drawing. Here, the face is almost fully rendered, contrasting with the empty outline of the rest of the figure.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/db315b44-5bbe-483f-a199-69c15e5ba7c8)
- ![Another perspective of the Krishna WIP, showing the smooth, blended skin tone I achieve with charcoal before adding finer details.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ec66c52-be2d-4e5f-a3a3-8ad357b4f7b8)
- ![A progress shot of the Durga Maa drawing. Here you can see the face and arms are colored, while the sari and crown are still in the line art stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5a6a0f92-961d-461d-bbef-0c3c5b66ffd0)
- ![The very first stage of the Durga Maa piece, with only the face and hair colored in. This shows how I build up layers of color from the focal point outwards.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/abffced6-0e87-4ef7-b8d7-a53bf13d5c6c)
- ![The beginning stages of the Ganesha drawing, focusing on the lower body. The purple dhoti and the wooden seat are rendered first, showing my process of building the piece from the ground up.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/da13a1f5-1ec8-4dc8-bc18-df1e1d0aeacf)
- ![A slightly different angle of the Ganesha WIP, with my colored pencils laid out to show the palette I'm using for the piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7f6a2347-78ef-4ca8-8c8c-21d847f2fa0a)
- ![Another view of the Ganesha work-in-progress, showing the full outline and the initial coloring stages.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2f95cee5-aa0e-4e88-8e70-cf9200d62032)
- ![The second stage of the Ganesha drawing, where the intricate crown and jewelry begin to take shape with metallic gold and purple details.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c588da55-963b-494c-921b-b8e88d000b4f)
- ![A clearer shot of the Ganesha WIP, showing the progress on the clothing and golden ornaments against the blank upper body.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d2368415-4049-47d8-a940-ac085de2f42a)

### [Pop Culture Portraits: Fan & Celebrity Art](https://mytribe.in/arituistic/custom-realistic-drawings-illustrations/pop-culture-portraits-fan-celebrity-art)

- ![A close-up of the finished Spider-Man illustration, focusing on the muscle definition and the texture of the suit. This piece took 12 hours using a mix of Derwent and Prismacolor pencils.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c14b58cd-946a-43d8-af33-176d1f067e8d)
- ![Another detail shot of the Spider-Man drawing, highlighting the chest and the iconic black spider emblem.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0c07f1a9-6f03-464d-a64a-6949cb7f6aab)
- ![A view of Spider-Man's head and shoulders, showing the shine on the mask's eyes and the intricate webbing detail.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eb3c8c14-0d2f-48e7-a2ca-aa4534785719)
- ![A hyper-realistic graphite portrait of Ariana Grande. I used a range of pencils from light to dark to create depth and capture a soft, yet striking expression.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7217ab30-acc9-44d4-88f0-fdb2609d3558)
- ![A different angle of the finished Ariana Grande portrait, with the pencils I used displayed alongside it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bd234fea-eb44-4a84-be2f-1514017a9ab4)
- ![A close-up of the Ariana Grande drawing, showing the fine details in her hair and the smooth blending on her skin.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cbe4f100-98a8-4af6-be40-9fd024396f0e)
- ![The full A4 view of the completed Ariana Grande graphite portrait, showcasing the balance between sharp details and soft textures.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/11902b01-a8d3-40c8-aed5-10c7b3b4a9e4)
- ![My finished colored pencil portrait of Billie Eilish, capturing her iconic green and black hair. I used Derwent Chromaflow pencils to get the vibrant green just right.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/55714054-bcf6-448c-978a-5313bb5fbae2)
- ![The Billie Eilish portrait shown with the Derwent Chromaflow pencil tin, highlighting the professional materials used for this piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0db5eef8-64f9-4d8e-922d-1141099695fa)
- ![The full view of the Billie Eilish drawing, framed by the colored pencils used to create it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/683cb9fd-de3a-4eec-ae41-3cd4ab3ff8ab)
- ![A unique, rotated close-up of the Billie Eilish portrait, focusing on the details of her rings and the texture of her skin.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d1cdf32b-b76e-4fb8-b2c8-24573564c737)
- ![Another close-up of the Billie Eilish piece, this time showing the detail in her eyes and the subtle color variations in her skin tone.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cb3b37d7-18db-4f08-bac2-4b7ee3012538)
- ![A colored pencil portrait of Kim Namjoon from BTS, set against a custom purple mandala background. This piece combines my love for realism and decorative patterns.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/51d41316-31ad-407a-aa01-c24500b51ba4)
- ![An angled shot of the Kim Namjoon portrait, giving a better look at the intricate details of the mandala.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/20613285-bc07-4949-9797-cbaedaf4cf2e)
- ![My finished graphite and charcoal portrait of Selena Gomez, drawn on canvas. The canvas texture gives the final piece a unique, slightly raw and painterly feel.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/565ec1bd-cf81-4748-97ab-aeff4e92df9f)
- ![The full portrait of Selena Gomez on canvas, showing the complete composition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2b4fbd59-542f-4036-b159-9a17103bcabf)
- ![The Selena Gomez portrait displayed with the Faber-Castell and Camlin pencils used to create it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aee3db03-2e0c-4e72-83c1-b990a1a51f0a)
- ![A close-up, angled shot of the Selena Gomez drawing, emphasizing the texture of the canvas.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4963cf17-7bd9-4739-8ecd-a59d45c7ebb5)
- ![A macro shot of the Selena Gomez portrait, showing how the graphite and charcoal interact with the canvas weave.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5e6ff52f-e27e-497e-9638-3d0d85a63fca)
- ![A work-in-progress of Sukuna from the anime Jujutsu Kaisen. This shows the initial coloring of the face and clothes before the background and finer details are added.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ec13dbb3-a7d8-4a3f-b204-ac274ea75359)
- ![The beginning stages of a colored pencil portrait of Zendaya. Here, I've focused on building up her skin tone, leaving the hair and lips to be detailed later.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4b04e0a4-4b23-4b0d-9335-5a14120893f4)
- ![A work-in-progress graphite portrait of actress Diljot Chhabra. This shows the face and hair bun fully rendered with the rest of the sketch still in outline form.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/31bd5499-c11b-41e2-ae4b-888a37f2a0b6)
- ![A close-up of the Diljot Chhabra WIP, focusing on the realistic skin texture and the precise details of her eye and ear.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a3b3ce61-9091-4a89-b114-6527fe1b89f1)
- ![A detail shot of the Diljot Chhabra portrait, highlighting the delicate collarbone and the small tattoo, showcasing my attention to small details.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/37452059-c9a1-4174-b5df-c089a3e77fa3)
- ![The full view of the Diljot Chhabra WIP, showing the completed portrait next to the outline for another character in the same piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/55506ab3-6a30-4bf0-aefe-4976b184d7dd)

### [Custom Colored Pencil Illustrations](https://mytribe.in/arituistic/custom-realistic-drawings-illustrations/custom-colored-pencil-illustrations)

- ![My finished purple rose illustration, created with a mix of Derwent, Staedtler, and Prismacolor pencils. I focused on the delicate texture of the petals and the rich gradient of purples and pinks.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c07dfd70-0ed1-4aeb-8092-fef2cfb3238d)
- ![The completed purple rose drawing, held to show the detail and vibrant color against the white paper.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b99f0d3b-6c57-4dfe-94a5-539c3e24fbc0)
- ![A close-up of the center of the purple rose, showing the intricate layering of colors to create depth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2803950b-50cd-4e19-a451-6c2538976cbe)
- ![A detail shot of the outer petals of the purple rose, highlighting the soft pink edges and deep purple shadows.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c8314a0b-e089-4cb1-a125-64689a287fad)
- ![A finished colored pencil drawing of a strawberry dripping with galaxy-colored syrup. This was a fun, imaginative piece where I played with vibrant pinks, blues, and purples.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/76d6e5e1-6c2b-4e30-b391-b412d04af067)
- ![The strawberry drawing in my sketchbook, shown with the pencils used to create the vibrant colors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/200fbfb1-5eaf-49a4-9a50-afbab0f3366b)
- ![A close-up of the dripping strawberry illustration, showing the glossy texture of the syrup and the detailed seeds of the fruit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/758f085e-9276-443d-8fb4-745820ed6bea)
- ![Another detail shot of the strawberry, focusing on the highlights and reflections in the colorful syrup.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b0da0ef4-b63c-470f-a258-ddbb884e6789)
- ![A full-length illustration of a casual outfit, featuring an orange "Powerless" sweater and ripped denim shorts. This piece took over 16 hours to get the textures of the knit sweater and denim just right.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2d802603-2ab4-4b75-8a24-33804289496c)
- ![An angled view of the finished outfit illustration, with the colored pencils I used displayed.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/697aeec5-fcd7-4ed7-91d4-401066e1aadd)
- ![A close-up on the ripped denim shorts, showing the detailed threads and texture I created with a white gel pen.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a5ba83cf-5aa7-48f4-8f6b-87819fe71f56)
- ![A detail shot of the orange sweater, showing the shading that gives it a soft, worn-in look.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a81c8f5b-45bb-4c67-af61-b0ed96f3d4ff)
- ![My finished illustration of a flowing pink dress. I spent 9 hours on this piece, focusing on the sheer, glittery fabric and the complex folds of the skirt.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4da620d4-9628-4128-91d8-11d0762329cd)
- ![The completed pink dress drawing, shown with the pencils used for the skin tone and dress color.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a01b8ded-b63c-4acc-9591-afa1fc6ec36d)
- ![A close-up of the bodice and upper portion of the pink dress, highlighting the delicate straps and texture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5fe8a90d-ba64-4788-bdfe-7a32c67449c2)
- ![A detail shot focusing on the flowing skirt of the pink dress, showing the tiny white dots I added with a gel pen to create a sparkling effect.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0c45c8b4-7e63-490d-9afa-aa2162453c9f)
- ![Another close-up of the pink dress's skirt, showing the layers of color used to create depth and movement in the fabric.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/62873634-9e17-453d-bc99-c49710d4aaab)
- ![A finished colored pencil drawing of two clinking wine glasses, one with red wine and one with white. I focused on capturing the transparency of the glass and the dynamic splash.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aa9c07f3-cd83-4bc3-bc3b-e35d8cda9c78)
- ![The full view of the wine glass illustration, a piece I did to celebrate reaching 10k followers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/976b604c-12b8-4560-b426-3347091fe51c)
- ![The wine glass drawing shown in my sketchbook next to my Derwent Chromaflow pencils.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a2d4dfaa-127d-4097-81a3-b97e00440367)
- ![A close-up of the splash where the two wine glasses meet, showing the mix of colors and the sense of motion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/42cba369-2119-4f86-93b9-14c266a8daf6)
- ![A fun colored pencil drawing of a chocolate cupcake with cherries and "5K" candles, created to celebrate a follower milestone.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f9ca8251-9f28-4b57-bc4c-a37168d9bfe6)
- ![Another angle of the finished 5K cupcake, showing the glossy chocolate frosting and realistic cherries.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/93ba8151-dfc6-4ac1-9415-330236191f8d)
- ![Me holding a pencil to the finished cupcake drawing, giving a sense of scale.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5a8ca85e-4b19-4cae-b8fd-1cb72faf6033)
- ![A straight-on shot of the celebratory cupcake illustration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9f4ef7db-7184-485d-98ba-3902aaabcce8)
- ![A close-up of my fruit tart drawing, showing the glossy blueberries and raspberries.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ac384b5-0c61-4231-9020-432ca5af00d3)
- ![A detail shot focusing on the sliced kiwi and orange segments in the fruit tart illustration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/910493db-24fa-4276-bde9-018839a4c8fa)
- ![Another close-up of the fruit tart, highlighting the texture of the berries and the flaky crust.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24549604-d4a4-406c-8947-bedd22f17104)
- ![The fruit tart drawing in my sketchbook, next to the tin of Derwent Chromaflow pencils used to create it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4fd8a379-9f2e-4a96-bc5d-7bc5d2e0c2d1)
- ![An artistic shot of the fruit tart drawing with shadows cast over it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3c41068f-de45-430b-9104-d102883ae8f7)
- ![A small, detailed colored pencil drawing of a bird resting on red roses. This piece was an entry for a Faber-Castell contest.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4a93ab1f-c3ca-4eab-9ff5-2aa46ba696ff)
- ![A close-up of the bird drawing, focusing on the texture of its feathers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b92b083e-cc95-46ae-bdea-dbf64c7f833b)
- ![A detail shot of the bird's head and the background, showing the soft blending of colors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1455e1d4-fe5d-4de2-ae87-4c1fd103bde1)
- ![Another angle of the finished bird and roses drawing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ba714a17-037d-4066-9c48-8668ef70f412)
- ![My finished Halloween drawing of a pumpkin carved into a skull. This piece combines spooky and festive themes with realistic shading.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/37a0c1fd-7211-4b58-94e0-3fe73cc240ee)
- ![The pumpkin skull drawing shown with the orange, red, and black pencils used to create its spooky glow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e1970e0f-3d12-4d68-b41c-140e4ab8255c)
- ![A close-up of the top of the pumpkin skull, showing the texture of the pumpkin skin and stem.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9a3eea4b-cb13-40b7-affc-097a3f72619a)
- ![A detail shot of the skull's face, highlighting the deep shadows in the eye sockets.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f44ff26f-b2c8-4f78-988d-8863cb9e224e)
- ![A colored pencil drawing of a gingerbread house, complete with icing snow and a glowing interior.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6355bf64-27d4-42fa-91d6-9f50f11b6641)
- ![The gingerbread house drawing shown with the pencils used for the roof and walls.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8440862d-30cb-4b3e-aecc-8a01b0bae50d)
- ![A close-up on the star-shaped window and frosted roof of the gingerbread house.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1dba554e-0561-49c0-a2a9-591e589b2b6b)
- ![A detail shot of the glowing windows of the gingerbread house.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/511d6e6b-ccd0-4499-8bf3-94ebcebfdab8)
- ![A realistic drawing of a shiny red Christmas gift bow, where I focused on capturing the complex reflections and folds.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a903e502-30e3-4b50-ac7e-95b75bfe8b25)
- ![A close-up of the intricate folds and highlights on the red gift bow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f1e21790-8314-4463-bd75-6397dc2d713a)
- ![Another detail shot of the Christmas bow, showing the metallic sheen.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e492404c-bed0-4e22-accf-403e9ab0e6df)
- ![Me holding a red pencil to the finished bow drawing, showing how I create these realistic textures.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e4c98fa6-8ca3-4517-ad32-6c353580420c)
- ![A finished colored pencil drawing of a three-scoop ice cream cone. I had fun with this one, using bright colors and focusing on the texture of the ice cream and the cone.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dd888e57-79cf-42a0-b38e-230bf8ccf11d)
- ![The ice cream cone drawing shown with the pencils used for each scoop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1df360fb-6d6f-4ea7-9db7-08cc94e0b0c7)
- ![A close-up of the bottom two scoops and the cone, showing the waffle texture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/61352fe9-397f-4df7-a34e-269ea3692805)
- ![A detail shot of the top two scoops, showing how the orange syrup drips over the pink ice cream.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c3df8096-5460-48bd-9256-9b9c4a58bbab)
- ![The ice cream drawing in my sketchbook, surrounded by my art supplies.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f352a2fd-ce4d-4bad-afba-77b2ad50589a)
- ![A flat lay of the Prismacolor pencils and Copic markers I used for the ice cream drawing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5b99e290-9a43-494b-80a2-47cbfd806c23)
- ![A quick, realistic study of an eye from my sketchbook, using colored pencils to capture the reflection and detail.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/af3cb9f8-bb57-4287-9728-ae937ca6d686)
- ![A close-up of the enchanted key's butterfly wings, showing the gradient of blues.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2c20f48b-7b74-4bd6-a1ae-236017039ea8)
- ![Me holding a pencil to the finished enchanted key drawing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f93e4364-b406-4f5f-8a44-17d7ea62bf4e)
- ![The finished enchanted key drawing with dramatic lighting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/80a1ecf7-038e-4138-b2dd-0c3ae72430a4)
- ![A detail shot of the key's handle and lower wing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2e469bfc-e8fc-43ae-9cc0-59ad398fef38)

### [Graphite & Charcoal Realism](https://mytribe.in/arituistic/custom-realistic-drawings-illustrations/graphite-charcoal-realism)

- ![My completed hyper-realistic charcoal sketch of a roaring tiger. I used Generals and Camlin charcoal pencils to create the deep blacks and soft fur texture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4ecc244e-c2f5-4714-abe2-14f01f5ca126)
- ![A straight-on view of the finished tiger sketch, capturing its fierce expression.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/070201dc-f6f4-4e31-b018-860197683626)
- ![A close-up detail of the tiger's mouth and whiskers, showing the fine lines created with a mono zero eraser.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/22e8f4e6-3203-41dc-b774-019daa302dda)
- ![A surrealist graphite portrait of a woman with large angel wings covering her head. This piece combines realism with imagination.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/543134e7-7d13-4ef8-b5ae-2bc0c59619b4)
- ![A close-up of the surrealist wing portrait, focusing on the woman's face and the texture of the feathers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/94bdd719-0b76-47c0-a84c-247c45891d37)
- ![A work-in-progress shot of my first Ariana Grande graphite portrait. The face is fully rendered, showing the smooth skin texture before the hair is drawn.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c221c9a8-cf9f-44bb-a082-bf7b32f76c73)
- ![Another angle of the Ariana Grande WIP, with the sharp Faber-Castell pencils I used.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6b8d3cfa-9a4e-4d29-82bc-9a1273c9f189)
- ![The first stage of the Ariana Grande portrait, showing just the face emerging from the blank paper.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e50a0d8-4ec8-47f5-9eb8-9103ee504bff)
- ![A work-in-progress of my second Ariana Grande graphite portrait. Here, the face is complete, and the hair is just an outline.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fcb6788b-2c7c-424c-9ef1-82137603c7dd)
- ![A close-up of the second Ariana Grande WIP, focusing on the detailed eye makeup and lips.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c7e2d45d-8bdb-4a61-9739-48a7ff3c5c51)
- ![The WIP laid out on my desk with my blending brushes and pencils, showing my process.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aed7ba5a-03a7-468b-8bc5-57de0b36b972)
- ![The very beginning of the second Ariana Grande portrait, with only the eyes, nose, and mouth shaded.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d8a8e7f5-9694-478b-9f67-5f1cc421846e)

### [Original & Imagined Portraits](https://mytribe.in/arituistic/custom-realistic-drawings-illustrations/original-imagined-portraits)

- ![A finished colored pencil portrait of a woman with sunglasses, drawn from my imagination. I used Derwent Chromaflow pencils to create the vibrant red and orange background.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/be95677f-e975-457e-bbb2-07a499e16963)
- ![The full view of my original character portrait, with the pencils I used for her hair and outfit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c88722a8-1f94-420f-814a-4e30c6a76b59)
- ![Another angle of the imaginative portrait, showing the color gradient in the background.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6f4be776-fb75-4b50-ac5e-d099c5973669)
- ![A slightly different shot of the finished piece, highlighting the purple eyeshadow and red lips.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/55c6d026-5d12-4f36-bc1f-7db5a4ffb8c7)
- ![A close-up of the woman's face, focusing on the details of her sunglasses and hair.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d60dc9ab-017c-4cec-8140-2f9a1fe17928)
- ![A cute, semi-realistic colored pencil portrait of a girl with reddish-brown hair and a green sweater.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6bef94ff-5963-4500-82b9-29471c1327b5)
- ![The full view of the finished "cute girl" portrait.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7f2df6a0-6d69-4e88-8e25-8f7101023827)
- ![A close-up of the girl's face, showing her green eyes and freckles.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/15cb7ebb-6f00-4632-99e0-e70139820a3f)
- ![A colored pencil portrait of a woman with a short black bob haircut, created for the Derwent 12-color challenge.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a8ad8519-845f-4a0f-be11-2377b4725e32)
- ![A work-in-progress of the bob haircut portrait, with the face and hair complete.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1931a94f-14c5-40a4-86a7-66a313c3a2d5)
- ![An angled WIP shot of the same portrait, showing the shading on the face.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/754bd9aa-77ca-449c-b5de-9ff5f2316e74)

### [Behind the Scenes: My Artistic Process](https://mytribe.in/arituistic/custom-realistic-drawings-illustrations/behind-the-scenes-my-artistic-process)

- [Video: A time-lapse video showing the initial stages of coloring a semi-realistic portrait, from laying down the base skin tones to adding details to the eyes and lips.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ca30098f-587f-442e-9a75-7b4c60a1c8b5)
- ![A work-in-progress of a complex succulent arrangement. This shows the vibrant colors of the finished sections next to the pencil outline of the parts yet to be drawn.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8e3dd070-47b6-46e8-bd86-ee745f83f641)
- ![A wider view of the succulent WIP, showing about half the piece colored in. I use a grid method for complex compositions like this.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/146bd88a-588e-4cb1-a2f7-85db2f1002ea)
- ![A close-up of the succulent drawing, focusing on the green and yellow plants and the tiny, detailed lithops.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5bd2097c-d8e3-4939-aee0-a162d3398d9e)
- ![A detail shot of the other side of the succulent piece, showing the bright orange and blue plants.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c0f901b7-5445-4fdf-97f8-b48b740552be)
- ![The very first WIP shot of the succulents, showing the initial colored section next to my tin of Derwent pencils.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b267d240-9d26-42d6-ba72-7e84a72fbffc)
- ![The full A4 view of the first stage of the succulent drawing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/35f321e2-54c5-4baf-b992-25920dcfd67e)
- ![The first WIP of the silver outfit illustration. Here, I've just started on the skin tones of the neck and chest.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4f36ba8f-320e-41a3-84e0-4197bc3e85e5)
- ![A wider view of the initial "silver outfit" WIP, showing the grid lines I use for accurate proportions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d3418b40-a622-4e61-b4a2-5f5977db0c34)
- ![The second stage of the silver outfit drawing, with the sparkling corset and detailed belt now complete.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0d4fdd7a-1296-4244-ae9d-7ee9d97221e2)
- ![A full view of the second WIP stage for the silver outfit, with only the overcoat left to be drawn.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0a0895d0-a2da-46d1-8543-07d9df27249b)
- ![The first work-in-progress shot of my Spider-Man drawing, showing the initial coloring of his torso.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1f9a3af5-41d6-407b-8dd4-72672da4d755)
- ![My workspace view of the Spider-Man WIP, with the reference image on my tablet.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/29635571-8c44-4f3f-9923-438920464e31)
- ![The second WIP of Spider-Man, with most of his suit now colored in, leaving just the head to be completed.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8d377073-19ec-4dd3-a9e7-4781d129877c)
- ![The first WIP of the pink dress illustration, showing the initial coloring of the bodice and skin.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2b89a20c-3e85-44b0-bfc1-424303f79766)
- ![A shot of me coloring the pink dress, showing the process in action.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c1d131bd-a727-4a1c-8148-6d38bb1eedd0)
- ![The second WIP of the pink dress, with the bodice and part of the skirt now finished.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0fbc110b-a93f-41f9-ae34-05814828a419)
- ![A work-in-progress shot of the bird and roses drawing, showing the bird fully colored and the roses still in outline.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/42db14e2-6c44-402d-b6bf-19594c0425ab)
- ![Another angle of the bird WIP, with the pencils I used for the roses.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/97c17395-ebb7-467f-a2a7-5d2aa279865d)
- ![A step-by-step tutorial collage showing how I layered colors to draw the realistic red roses.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7d5ce788-1992-494d-9a7d-d2f2c3363f3a)
- ![The second part of the rose drawing tutorial, explaining the blending and highlighting process.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/98800e30-7cfa-4ffd-8108-40070273edfb)
- ![The first stage of the bird drawing, with just the bird's body colored in.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/91d0e3e3-ae5a-46a5-936c-7e61154d7e58)
- ![The full view of the initial bird WIP, taped to my drawing board.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e0187581-6a5c-4b13-a4b8-90d9c473b041)
- ![A close-up of the bird's feather texture in the early stages.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b70a5b03-9b1a-4814-b132-3a9ea78d149b)
- ![The first WIP of the red Christmas bow, showing just one section colored to capture the shiny, reflective texture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b2c72205-8ad1-44b9-a8c3-897f904c45ec)
- ![The second WIP of the Christmas bow, with about half of the bow now complete.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/46b8bbf7-069e-40cf-87d0-7e2639a228ce)
- ![The first WIP of the gingerbread house, showing just the roof and chimney completed with a powdered sugar effect.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7dde41c7-85d4-481d-911c-8891ef1df3ef)
- ![A wider view of the gingerbread house WIP.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b6ba6f56-f9b1-4140-8deb-3bd27de039cd)
- ![A close-up of the textured roof in the gingerbread house drawing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/48e23661-e993-496c-bb41-dc415d1521fe)
- ![The first WIP of the dripping strawberry, with the fruit itself fully colored but the syrup still an outline.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c9c0d929-7295-4073-baf6-4eef14987309)
- ![A full view of the strawberry WIP in my sketchbook.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c5ba8881-5849-456b-9673-b02299b436dd)
- ![A close-up of the strawberry WIP, showing the texture of the seeds.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6ee6374c-f35a-4c53-a3d4-ec6540d4c975)
- ![Another angle of the strawberry in its early stages.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/334d65a8-1b9b-413f-8520-a0fe3a306ffc)
- ![The first WIP of the wine glass drawing, with the red wine colored in.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f5ff2242-a4f1-4b3b-9239-ea5f6f72d5bb)
- ![The second WIP of the wine glasses, with the red wine and the splash now complete.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bf28a36b-fa27-4257-b9e4-cda0d4b8c22f)
- ![The first WIP of the pumpkin skull, showing the first section of orange being colored in.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/210c6dcb-d243-4fe7-b969-9cfd0137ebfe)
- ![The second WIP of the pumpkin skull, with the left side and top now fully shaded.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4f4bdce0-ede7-4c17-978d-6e692e0fffef)
- ![The first WIP of my "Starry Night" painting, with the sky and cypress tree finished.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6c66e46f-cc10-41df-8d23-9187c544b633)
- ![The second WIP of the "Starry Night" painting, with more of the village houses at the bottom filled in.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e3281c79-6a4a-4b05-9110-10b1bd2a1fba)
- ![The very first stage of the purple rose, with just the center petals colored in.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/29c0eaa3-5a7e-4eef-a26a-acf98c05a489)
- ![The second WIP of the purple rose, showing the inner and middle petals completed.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f014e9b8-65b4-4521-8913-f0840691653f)
- ![A sunlit shot of the imaginative portrait WIP, showing the face fully colored.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fa5aeb1c-8ed4-49ba-a163-3fdf414c1d2d)
- ![The full view of the imaginative portrait WIP, with the hair still as an outline.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dbd7f393-142f-4dfc-abb7-dc68e3ac898c)
- ![A close-up of the face from the imaginative portrait WIP.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c8ac8089-d7ca-4289-9463-093e5ce177ee)
- ![Another detail shot of the imaginative portrait, showing the skin texture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/16225415-7b19-4a34-90a1-b5b01217a947)
- ![The WIP taped to my drawing board, showing the full composition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5648a60f-49d1-4297-852f-271b6157d261)
- ![The first WIP of the 5K cupcake, with the cherries and cupcake liner fully colored.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/da7ecb3b-f2b5-4d02-9167-37b3b4bc6bb4)
- ![The second WIP of the cupcake, with the candles and frosting base now added.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cb173bfa-375b-4483-9c04-78e6d79dbe8d)
- ![The first WIP of the Billie Eilish portrait, with just her face colored in.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a27c7341-21e0-4cc3-8e2e-60b76fd26b9b)
- ![An angled view of the Billie Eilish WIP, showing my art supplies.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e32b3dc8-0b72-4e42-8221-6d0095e208f8)
- ![A close-up of the Billie Eilish WIP, focusing on her eyes and lips.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/93bb7849-6b5c-4c68-bb1e-f06b31452a75)
- ![The first WIP of the ice cream cone, showing just the top orange scoop colored.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a57367f7-9b49-471c-aa14-ff446d260735)
- ![A close-up of the first ice cream scoop WIP.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8561e34a-0c40-4651-adb7-c45a153edba0)
- ![The second WIP of the ice cream cone, with the top two scoops now complete.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/44b6d4d5-acd6-4ad7-9b10-4e6f6be0e4fb)
- ![The full view of the second ice cream WIP.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3a7d5a35-4299-4d42-b0d6-36737bd3e39d)
- ![A close-up of the tiger charcoal sketch in progress.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eb029fcf-2a94-4f40-9ee1-b5ddfebd5332)
- ![The first stage of the tiger sketch, with the top half of its face emerging from the paper.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7083179d-0afb-433a-8389-6ff2fcff8ebd)
- ![The first WIP of the cute, semi-realistic girl, showing just her face colored in.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b87b9d1e-3246-467a-a681-ba62749e9498)
- ![The second WIP of the cute girl, with her hair now fully rendered.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8e076620-fcfb-491e-8c48-4b2f7d69e32d)
- ![The full view of the second WIP stage for the cute girl portrait.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2b635884-8af3-4674-8b51-1611b1eb8647)
- ![The first WIP of the Kim Namjoon portrait, showing the intricate mandala background fully completed before starting the portrait.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/02f2df88-f4b9-461a-9291-9056b721cfd0)
- ![A close-up of the mandala background WIP for the Kim Namjoon piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2f53fbd5-15db-4f16-a7c6-d6eb05daec06)
- ![The second WIP of the Kim Namjoon portrait, with the face and mandala complete, leaving only the hair and jacket to be finished.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2416a10c-c19d-4e3e-b0c6-186c5f3fbe2d)

### [Paintings & Other Styles](https://mytribe.in/arituistic/custom-realistic-drawings-illustrations/paintings-other-styles)

- ![My finished acrylic painting of Van Gogh's "Starry Night" on an Arteza canvas. This was my first painting in over a year and I'm so happy with how the textures and colors turned out.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8d4878e7-5866-4b0d-834d-0a2e89db3e69)
- ![A close-up of the "Starry Night" painting, focusing on the village and the swirling sky.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/193ab08f-57ea-4967-8c9c-9300e6054e96)
- ![A finished mandala I created for Independence Day, using the colors of the Indian flag with a watercolor blend effect.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f00250e9-93da-4fdf-b35c-38d1f90189db)
- ![The full view of my Independence Day mandala in my sketchbook.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/12ff91da-5033-4b6d-8cdd-bdafa394ad01)
- ![A close-up of the tricolor mandala, showing the detailed patterns made with a Brustro pigment liner.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/07328ff3-255b-4b73-a27e-d097c69eb5b6)
- ![Another detail shot of the saffron and green sections of the mandala.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a84972ed-b81c-4649-9404-c9618424f5e0)

## Meet your expert

[Ritika](https://mytribe.in/arituistic)

### My story

Hey guys, I’m Ritika, 18, all self-taught and honestly just vibing with my art. Sometimes I mess up, sometimes I nail it – like that pink dress piece, wow. I’m always sharing my ups and downs, even my art blocks and those days when my posts go nowhere. Still, I never stopped making stuff. If you’re here, thanks for sticking around. Art’s what matters, right? Have a chill day! ♥️

### My work

- **Custom Art & Portraits**: I make custom realistic portraits, pencil portrait commissions, fan art (BTS, Spiderman), and Indian traditional painting.
- **How I Work**: I post lots of work-in-progress art shots. Each piece takes 4-12 hours. I use all sorts of materials.
- **My Style**: I like trying new things, even if it’s tough. Always learning, always improving, and I keep it honest.
- **A Little Heads Up**: My art takes time, so no free work. And if you share my memes, please credit me!

## Book

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