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title: "Komal Thoria: Emotional Pencil Portraits and Live Wedding Painting Expert - mytribe"
description: "Hire Komal Thoria for custom pencil portraits, live wedding painting, and beginner drawing classes. Capture memories and emotions in art. Book your session or commission today!"
canonical: https://mytribe.in/art.komalthoria
last_updated: 2025-05-30
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# Komal Thoria

I create realistic pencil portraits that tell a story, crafted with patience and heart. I also mentor beginners, helping them discover their own artistic journey.

## Services

### [Custom Pencil Portraits](https://mytribe.in/art.komalthoria/custom-pencil-portraits)

Ships across India

Typically ₹6-22K per portrait (A4/A3 size, single subject, basic frame) (estimate)

- [Video: This is why I draw. Seeing my Naani's reaction, her tears of joy when she saw the portrait of her and my Naana, is a moment I will treasure forever. My art is about capturing these feelings, creating a piece of your heart on paper that feels like a warm, magical hug.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/65d5baa9-a3ab-4c43-bf19-6303e8d05f2d)
- ![This is the finished portrait of my Naana and Naani, which I named "Laadvo". It's a hand-drawn family portrait created with graphite and charcoal on high-quality Fabriano paper to ensure it lasts for generations. Each line is filled with love and memories.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1cc0ed76-1070-4084-84ea-5d653811142e)
- ![I create deeply personal memorial portraits to honor loved ones. This piece was commissioned for a friend who lost her father, with a special message in Marathi that reads, "I am always with you, Nishi." These emotional pencil art pieces are meant to bring comfort and keep memories alive.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ba9a6520-87b0-48af-b105-43207b18e28a)
- ![Capturing the innocence of a child is a special joy. For this baby portrait, I used soft graphite to create a gentle expression and added a creative touch with a subtle butterfly background, making it a truly unique piece for her first birthday.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/95bb1bc0-9a2f-42c0-8934-8f4d75ea5ab5)
- ![I also draw our furry family members. In this pet portrait of a kitten, I focused on capturing the life in its eyes and the soft texture of its fur using specialized pencil techniques, bringing its curious personality to the page.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8de14245-9b74-4411-9f81-8f54b4bedd01)
- [Video: It was a wonderful surprise to receive this heartfelt message from actress Aahana Kumra. I was so touched by her kind words about the portrait I drew for her. Creating art that connects with people is the greatest reward.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2b892c81-06e7-48f8-b3f6-96d4d6ced5a7)
- ![My skill is built on a foundation of detailed study. This still life drawing of corn and lemon was a practice in capturing complex textures and the play of light and shadow, skills I bring to every custom portrait I create.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9f7316c0-8a48-4e80-bf13-5e13ba577453)
- ![Beyond portraits, I also take on specialized commissions like this architectural sketch of HDFC's historic Ramon House. This project required recreating a vintage 90s look, showing the versatility of my pencil work for corporate and personal heritage projects.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3df61c6b-f4a7-483e-906a-e5ab23c8d727)

### [Drawing Classes for Beginners](https://mytribe.in/art.komalthoria/drawing-classes-for-beginners)

Available online and at studio in Kandivali East, Mumbai

Typically ₹500-1,200 per session (1.5 hours) (estimate)

- [Video: This is where the magic begins. I will guide you from seeing a simple capsicum as a set of basic 3D shapes to rendering it as a realistic object with depth and shadow. This video shows the exact fundamental process we follow in my beginner classes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/94e54025-d284-4bc2-8bbf-9450b50d0577)
- ![This is my own journey from 2017 to 2022. I share this to show you that drawing is a skill that can be learned with patience and the right guidance. If I can do it, I truly believe you can too.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/62b21853-a852-46ff-b606-8a0e2711ff48)
- ![Capturing the warmth and wisdom in a person's face is the heart of portrait drawing. This realistic pencil portrait shows the level of detail and emotion we can achieve by focusing on light, texture, and expression.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f399cfb4-5b25-42ca-9eeb-0e5f743affb9)
- [Video: A glimpse into one of my offline workshops. I believe in creating a supportive and interactive space where students can ask questions, see live demonstrations, and learn together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/235186af-447d-4ce5-b9fc-83e2e8ea1a02)
- ![A finished still life drawing, "Echoes of Everyday." Mastering how light reflects on different surfaces like metal and cloth is a key part of my curriculum. We learn to see and draw the beauty in simple, everyday objects.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/16596fc6-f8bc-49d2-8865-ba8b698e7d7b)
- ![Beyond objects and portraits, I find immense peace in drawing landscapes. This piece, "The Truth," is a pencil and charcoal drawing where I focused on creating a moody atmosphere and capturing the reflection on the water.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d54efbd4-3483-44e0-b54e-eef628d5e6c8)
- ![Drawing animals is a wonderful way to learn about texture and form. This drawing of a kitten shows how we can use pencil and charcoal to create the softness of fur and the spark of life in the eyes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/87136654-37df-4c55-8ad4-cc1029a97fec)

### [Live Wedding Painting](https://mytribe.in/art.komalthoria/live-wedding-painting)

Travels to venues across Mumbai and pan-India

Typically ₹18-50K per painting (estimate)

- [Video: This was the beginning of it all. My first live wedding painting was for my best friend, Rishi, and his beautiful wife, Aparna. I had drawn many faces from photos, but painting live, with the sound of their vows and the energy of their families around me, was a completely different feeling. It was raw and emotional, and every brushstroke felt like it was capturing a piece of their love story as it happened. This experience is what I bring to every wedding, creating a unique piece of art for you, a custom ceremony canvas that tells the story of your special day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7d06225f-0de8-4cc4-b076-058a9ea1cd4c)

## Meet your expert

### My story

Since I was a kid, art has been my go-to, my anchor. My bond with Krishna feels like it’s always been with me, you know? I grew up at the academy, teaching and learning, but now I’m doing my own thing. My family means everything - Amar, my Naana-Naani, my roots. Drew a portrait for them called 'Laadvo' (Ladoo) and their faces, those tears - that’s why I draw. Not just for the art, but for those moments. It’s connection, it’s memory.

### My work

- **What I do**: I create realistic pencil portraits, emotional pet portraits, still life, custom art commissions, and live wedding painting. I also mentor beginners.
- **Art with feeling**: Not just a sketch - I try to catch the emotion, the story, the tiny details that make a piece personal.
- **My way of working**: Slow, steady, patient - sometimes a portrait takes months. I don’t rush, some bonds deserve that time.
- **Mentoring beginners**: If you think you can’t draw, I’ll help you start. Step by step, from basics to real portraits. Let’s find your inner artist.