Custom Pencil Portraits
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I draw custom black and white pencil portraits of people, pets, and families, using high-quality materials and offering options like creative backgrounds, memorial pieces, and a collaborative sketch process if you want to be involved.
Pricing Guide
A4 Hyper-Realistic Portrait
Core Specifications
- Subject Scope: Single face (Head to Shoulders) rendered from high-resolution reference photos.
- Dimensions: Standard A4 (8.3" x 11.7") on premium Fabriano Designo or Accademia 200gsm acid-free paper.
- Medium: Mixed media application using Staedtler Graphite (2B-8B) and General's Charcoal (EE grade) for deep blacks.
Finishing & Protection
- Mounting: Includes a professional 2-inch White Art Mount (border) ready for framing.
- Preservation: Coated with high-grade matte fixative spray to prevent smudging and dust transfer.
- Personalization: Option to include a small handwritten dedication, date, or signature within the artwork.
Execution
- Consultation: Lighting and angle analysis of reference photos.
- Updates: Work-in-progress visual shared at the 50% layering stage.
A3 Heritage Memorial Portrait
Dimensions & Scope
- Size: Large A3 surface (11.7" x 16.5") allowing for intricate detailing of skin texture, jewelry, and fabric folds.
- Subjects: Composition includes up to two subjects (Couple, Parent & Child, or Grandparents).
- Digital Merging: Compilation of two separate reference photos into a single cohesive composition before drawing begins.
Premium Finishes
- Memorial Add-ons: Option for Gold Paint accents on jewelry and calligraphy in regional languages (Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati).
- Technique: Specialized layering and blending without stumps to achieve skin-like texture.
- Background: Soft, out-of-focus bokeh or gradient charcoal background to enhance subject focus.
Advisory
- Framing Guide: Professional consultation on frame color and style (Box vs. Flat) to match specific interiors.
50-50 Collaborative Sketch
The Concept
- Client Input: The client draws the initial structure or outline on their own paper and ships it to the studio.
- Professional Finishing: The artist applies professional depth, shading, and highlight corrections while retaining the original structure.
Enhancements
- Materials: Application of General's Charcoal and Carbon pencils to deepen contrast and create 3D visual effects.
- Refinement: Cleaning of smudge marks, sharpening of eyes/features, and optional addition of 3D elements to mask errors.
Logistics
- Return Service: The final piece is professionally flat-packed and shipped back to the client as a joint creation.
About Custom Pencil Portraits
Why I Draw Portraits
I put my heart into every portrait I make. It’s not just about copying faces, it’s about telling a story and holding onto emotions. I’ve drawn everyone from babies to Naana-Naani, and each piece is a slice of someone’s world.
What I Offer
- Black and white only - I use graphite and charcoal for that timeless look.
- Individual, couple, and family portraits, including hand-drawn family portrait for anniversaries or special days.
- Baby portraits with little creative touches if you want (like soft butterfly backgrounds).
- Pet portraits - I pay attention to their eyes, their fur, the real character.
- Memorial pieces - these are close to my heart, I try to make them feel like emotional pencil art, warm and comforting.
My Way of Working
I’m all about realism and depth, so I spend time layering and blending. I use brands like Staedtler, Caran d'ache, and General’s for pencils. Paper choice matters, so I mostly pick Fabriano or Canson - these are meant to last.
If you want to be involved, I even offer a ‘50-50 effort’ portrait. You do a rough sketch, I finish it off professionally. It’s a fun way to make it more personal.
Details That Matter
- Standard sizes like A3, A4, or custom sizes if needed.
- I can mount your artwork with a classic white border for that gallery feel.
- Shipping worldwide, straight from my studio in India.
Every portrait I send out is meant to feel like jaadu ki jhappi (magical hug) on paper.
Meet your Expert
Komal Thoria
90 connects in last 3 months
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.