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Custom Hyper-Realistic Digital Portraits and Surreal Art

byAgantukStarts from7,500 per artworkView full gallery

I create hand-painted digital art, from hyper-realistic character portraits to surreal, dreamlike compositions. Every piece is drawn from scratch on my Wacom tablet, focusing on the beauty of real details.

This portrait of Neytiri from Avatar is one of my favorite pieces and took around 40 hours to complete. I focused on creating a hyper-realistic skin texture, capturing the unique glow of the Na'vi people and the intense detail in her eyes and braided hair.

This is a surrealist piece where I explored blending human portraits with natural elements like tropical flowers, leaves, and butterflies. I enjoy creating these dreamlike compositions, letting my unconscious mind guide the placement of each element to build a beautiful and unexpected image.

I wanted to capture the serene and divine presence of Lord Krishna in this digital painting. I spent a lot of time on the soft lighting, the rich blue skin tone, and the intricate details of the peacock feather and jewelry, aiming for a piece that feels both peaceful and powerful.

This portrait of the Terminator was a technical challenge that I loved. It took about 45 hours, focusing on the contrast between the realistic human skin and the reflective, damaged metal of the cyborg. Capturing the texture of torn flesh and the glowing robotic eye was key to making this piece feel real.

This time-lapse shows the 45-hour process of creating my Terminator portrait. You can see how I build the image from a simple sketch, layering shadows, light, and texture with my Wacom tablet in Photoshop to create the final hyper-realistic artwork.

For this portrait of Joaquin Phoenix's Joker, I spent 45 hours working to get the photorealistic skin texture just right. My goal was to capture the character's complex emotions through the details of his makeup, the expression in his eyes, and the subtle lines on his face.

This is my black and white portrait of Yennefer from The Witcher series. Working in monochrome allows me to focus entirely on light, shadow, and form. I spent around 35 hours on this piece, carefully rendering her expression and the details of her necklace and clothing.

I am often inspired by nature, and this fantasy piece shows a character becoming one with a waterfall. I used vibrant colors and flowing lines to merge her form with the water and surrounding trees, creating a dreamlike scene that reflects my love for fantasy themes.

About Featured

My process is entirely manual and demands patience, as I do not use AI generators. Every highlight, skin pore, and metal glint you see is hand-painted in Photoshop, often taking between 30 to 100 hours to complete. Because of this dedication to detail, I only accept a limited number of commissions to ensure each piece receives the time it deserves.

How I Work

I treat my Wacom tablet as my canvas. Whether you want a hyper-realistic portrait of yourself, a loved one, or a favorite cinematic character, I start with a digital sketch and slowly layer textures and lighting to build depth. I find that the imperfections—a slight wrinkle or the irregular glint of light on metal—are exactly what makes a piece feel alive.

My Artistic Range

  • Hyper-Realistic Portraits: These are my deep-dive projects. I focus on skin texture, hair strands, and light reflections. These works are ideal for high-resolution printing, as I deliver files at 300 DPI, scalable up to A2 size.
  • Surreal & Conceptual Art: This is where I blend human forms with nature, symbols, and abstract elements. If you have a concept in mind, even if it feels like a fragmented dream, I can work with you to visualize it.
  • Mythological & Spiritual Art: I enjoy creating portraits of deities like Lord Krishna, focusing on intricate details like peacock feathers, lotus motifs, and the specific lighting that conveys a sense of peace.

What You Receive

When you commission a piece, you aren't just getting an image; you are getting a high-resolution digital file ready for framing or large-scale display. I believe in total transparency, which is why I often share progress updates or time-lapse videos of the work as it takes shape. I use standard industry formats like JPEG, PNG, and PDF, ensuring your artwork is compatible with your preferred printing service.

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Agantuk

Starts from 7,500 per artwork

I’m Agantuk, and I have been glued to my Wacom tablet for eight years, chasing colors and strange ideas. I don’t believe in hiding imperfections because that’s where the real beauty lies, whether I’m painting a mythological figure or a cinematic character.