--- title: "Hand-drawn Pencil Portraits & Custom Art Studio in Bangalore" description: "Explore the studio where I create custom pencil portraits, family sketches, and memorial art. From Bangalore to your home, I turn your favorite memories into detailed hand-drawn art." canonical: https://mytribe.in/artbynaveen/hand-drawn-realistic-portraits/my-creative-space last_updated: 2025-09-12 --- # Behind the Scenes at My Creative Studio Tribe Verified · 300+ custom portraits created in Bangalore. By [Art by Naveen](https://mytribe.in/artbynaveen) · Visit Studio in Dasanapura; Ships across India · ₹4,000 per artwork (estimate) Part of [Hand-Drawn Realistic Portraits](https://mytribe.in/artbynaveen/hand-drawn-realistic-portraits). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/artbynaveen/hand-drawn-realistic-portraits/gallery) Step into my workspace in Dasanapura. This is where I spend my days turning your cherished photos into hand-drawn memories, pencil by pencil, with my little assistant Rio by my side. ## Photos and videos - ![A dream come true. My new workspace, with a wall covered in over 300 of my sketches. My furry assistant is enjoying the view from my drawing board.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/62513b42-d8ad-4b91-9e8a-a5b68bdb0bad) - ![Me and my little helper, Rio, in the new studio. This space is the result of years of passion and hard work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e25e43d1-850c-43bf-a988-211cac234e8a) - ![A quiet moment in the studio. Being surrounded by my past work inspires me to keep pushing my creative limits.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/58f5c4bb-aefa-4c8b-b42f-a7e1e706e862) - ![Looking at the wall of art, I'm reminded of every story and every emotion I've had the privilege to draw.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e441de83-1dd1-40be-b41c-8cedee7b815d) - ![Me and Rio taking a break in the studio. He's the best company a 'Kanasugara' (dreamer) could ask for.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c94c7a8c-1984-4f4b-a9e3-0880dd0422d1) - ![A view of my art wall from my drawing desk. This is my perspective as I work on new creations.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9eb40f66-f5e8-4870-8fcc-300425db955d) - ![A photo from the Ayudha Pooja ceremony in my studio, marking a new beginning for my creative journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9a111773-1dd6-4418-a572-e257b17e2195) - ![My workspace decorated for the Ayudha Pooja. I'm grateful for my tools and the ability to create art every day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/72083522-f9e8-44b4-86ab-60ee391600ae) - ![A throwback to 2020, with a table full of my early sketches. It's amazing to see how far my art has come.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/06203c27-1951-4790-af81-5e648174b337) - ![A more recent shot from 2023, with larger, more complex framed pieces. The journey of improvement never stops.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/47a8a0e0-f779-4206-9177-a526097ee557) - ![A close-up of some of the sketches on my art wall, including the 'Ghost' poster and a corporate piece for Quest.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f56474e3-5ac3-45b2-a8c8-8a33a71566b6) - ![Another view of me and Rio in the studio, surrounded by hundreds of portraits.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2ab140f6-d9b7-42cb-be54-996d221b79bf) ## About My Creative Space Every portrait starts right here at this drawing board. Whether I am working on a complex family composite or a delicate pet portrait, I keep my reference photos up on the wall to stay connected to your stories. It is quiet, focused, and exactly where I spend 8 to 75 hours per piece to ensure every shadow and detail is just right for you. ### My Creative Process People often ask how I manage the detail in my portraits. The secret is simply time and quiet. My studio in Dasanapura is where I disconnect from the noise and focus on the paper. You will see 300+ sketches on the walls here, not just for decoration, but as a reminder of the trust you have placed in my work. ### Tools of the Trade I rely on professional-grade tools like Staedtler pencils and Strathmore paper because the quality of the finish matters as much as the likeness. For a memorial portrait or a complex family composition, I often spend up to 75 hours layering charcoal and graphite to capture the right expression. ### Working with Me When you commission a piece, I treat it like my own memory. I do not rush. I take the time to study your source photos, understand the faces, and merge them if needed to create a single, cohesive moment. If you are local to Bangalore, you are welcome to visit the studio to see how the magic happens, or we can coordinate everything digitally. Whether it is a tribute piece to honor a loved one or a surprise anniversary gift, everything I create in this room is about one thing, love towards art. ## About Art by Naveen I am Naveen, just a dreamer who loves to draw. My studio is my happy place, where I pour hours of patience and heart into every sketch. It is just me, my pencils, and my dog Rio, making sure your memories get the attention they deserve. 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