--- title: "Custom Mythological Art & Realistic Deity Portraits | Ritika Art" description: "Commission hand-drawn mythological art featuring Shiva, Krishna, and Durga. Detailed, realistic deity portraits created with charcoal or vibrant colored pencils." canonical: https://mytribe.in/arituistic/custom-realistic-drawings-illustrations/mythological-art-gods-goddesses last_updated: 2025-09-04 --- # Custom Mythological Art & Realistic Deity Portraits Tribe Verified · Hand-drawn deity portraits across India By [Ritika](https://mytribe.in/arituistic) · Ships artwork across India · ₹1,800 per artwork (estimate) Part of [Custom Realistic Drawings & Illustrations](https://mytribe.in/arituistic/custom-realistic-drawings-illustrations). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/arituistic/custom-realistic-drawings-illustrations/gallery) I create detailed, realistic portraits of Hindu deities like Shiva, Krishna, and Durga. Whether you want a dramatic charcoal monochrome or a vibrant colored pencil piece, I will bring your vision to life on paper. ## Photos and videos - ![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) ## About Mythological Art: Gods & Goddesses Every piece here typically takes me 15 to 20 hours to get right. For complex deities, I use a mix of alcohol markers for the base and colored pencils for that deep, layered look, especially on jewelry and skin tones. I always share progress shots throughout the process, so we can tweak the details together as I work. I do not just draw; I obsess over the details. Whether it is the intricate jewelry on Durga Maa or the subtle shading of Shiva's face, I focus on capturing the emotion and divinity of the subject. My process is heavy on layering. I start with alcohol markers to build up the color base, then switch to premium pencils like Prismacolor or Polychromos for the pore-level realism and intricate textures. If you prefer the classic, intense look, I also do high-contrast charcoal and graphite work that focuses purely on mood and expression. My paper of choice is always heavyweight, acid-free stock because this art is meant to last. When you commission a piece, you are not getting a print. You are getting an original piece of art that takes me days to finish. I love working on mythological compositions because they allow me to play with lighting, traditional patterns, and different cultural elements. Just remember, these are not instant. They require patience, but I promise the final result is worth the wait. ## About Ritika I’m Ritika, and honestly, drawing these mythological pieces is my happy place. It takes 15+ hours to get the details on jewelry or expressions just right, but that is what makes them special. If you want a portrait that feels real and respectful, I would love to create one for you. 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