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Turn Your Cherished Photos Into Hand-Drawn Portraits

byKarishma NainShips across IndiaStarts from₹2,400 per artworkView full gallery

I take your favorite moments and recreate them with soul and detail. From single portraits to complex group compositions, let's turn your digital photos into timeless art.

A side by side comparison of the original photo and my charcoal sketch. You can see how I translate the color photo into a classic, emotional black and white artwork, focusing on texture and expression.

Here you can see the original photo next to my finished pencil color sketch. My goal is always to elevate the memory, adding artistic warmth and detail while staying true to the original moment.

Reference versus artwork. This comparison shows how I can take a simple photo and turn it into a vibrant, detailed color portrait with a unique artistic feel.

This shows the five reference photos I used to create one single family portrait. This is a great option if you don't have a perfect photo of everyone together.

For this portrait, the client provided two different photos of their grandmother. I combined elements from both to create the final sketch you see here.

Outline versus final sketch. This shows the transformation from a simple 20 minute outline to a fully rendered portrait that took 10 hours to complete.

A side by side comparison of the client's photo and my artistic interpretation. I use colored pencils to add depth, richness, and a unique painterly quality to the final portrait.

About From Photo to Masterpiece

I do not just copy a photo, I refine it. If you have a family memory where everyone is not in one shot, I can combine your favorite faces from different images into a single, cohesive masterpiece. It takes about 10 to 20 hours to get the skin tones and expressions right, so let me know if you have a specific date in mind, as I balance my time carefully between each commission.

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Karishma Nain

Ships across IndiaStarts from ₹2,400 per artwork

Hi, I am Karishma. For me, sketching is my daily prayer, and I pour my heart into every piece I create in my Delhi studio. My goal is to capture more than just a likeness, I want to find the spirit in your photos.

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The final result of a recent commission. I focused on achieving a soft expression and the delicate details of the saree.
A work-in-progress shot of a portrait, showing the face and hair fully rendered before moving on to the clothing. This layering method is key to realism.

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The final result of a commissioned A3 family portrait. It’s a beautiful way to have everyone in one frame, creating a memory that lasts longer than a photograph.8
Another angle of the completed family sketch, with a pencil resting on it to give a sense of scale and the hand-drawn nature of the work.
Here you can see the portrait nearing completion. The grid lines are gone, and the final shading is being applied to bring all the individual faces together into a cohesive group.
This shot shows the work in progress with the initial grid lines still visible. I use the grid method to ensure every proportion and feature is accurately placed before I begin the detailed shading.

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This is a full-length portrait sketch of a client, drawn on A3 size paper. I used pencil to carefully render the delicate fabric of her dress and the fine details of her jewelry, creating a graceful and realistic final artwork.5
For this A4 size commissioned sketch, I used a mix of graphite and charcoal on Brustro mixed media paper. The charcoal powder was particularly effective for creating the soft, flowing texture of the clothing, contrasting with the detailed graphite work on the face.
This large A1 size sketch was a commission from a client in Bangalore. It was a challenging yet satisfying piece, especially the intricate, flowing hair. I used graphite and charcoal on Fabriano Academia paper to capture the child's curious expression.
A work-in-progress shot of an A3 size couple portrait commission. Here, you can see one face is fully rendered with realistic shading and detail, while the other is just beginning to take shape from the initial outline.

Custom Realistic Pencil Portraits

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Sagar ViradiyaShips artwork across India
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Here you can see the client's original photo next to my finished pencil sketch. My goal is to create a realistic and artistic version of your memory.

Realistic Pencil Sketches Hand-Drawn from Your Photos

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Shivam PandeyBased in Mumbai, ships across India
A commissioned self-portrait sketch for a client, done on A4 paper. I focused on the reflection in the phone and the striped shirt, details that make the drawing unique.17
An A4 portrait order where the expression was key. I used graphite pencils to carefully render the face, hands, and traditional bangles to bring the photo to life.
A portrait of Rajasthani singer Anita Jangid. I enjoyed capturing her in her element, focusing on the microphone and hand gesture to show her passion for music.
A smiling portrait done on A3 paper. The challenge here was to capture a genuine, happy expression, paying close attention to the eyes and the details of the saree.

Lifelike Pencil and Charcoal Portrait Sketches

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Mahipal PuriShips across India
A peek at a piece I never completed. This is a surrealist pencil sketch of a person embracing an elephant, showing a work in progress.6
A pencil sketch study of three faces, each showing a different expression of surprise or shock. This was a practice piece inspired by a reference I found online.
A close-up of the 'trio' sketch, this time with watercolor added to bring warmth and life to the faces.
Another close-up of the 'trio' piece, focusing on the expressive hands and faces. I love experimenting with different compositions and emotions.

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