--- title: "Traditional Drawing & Painting: Get Stunning Custom Artwork - mytribe" description: "Looking for unique, handmade art? Hire a skilled artist for traditional drawing & painting. From detailed pencil sketches to vibrant oil pastel paintings, get custom artwork that brings your vision to life. Commission your masterpiece today!" canonical: https://mytribe.in/artbysomesh/traditional-drawing-painting last_updated: 2025-10-01 --- # Traditional Drawing & Painting in Noida By [Somesh Halder](https://mytribe.in/artbysomesh) · I make hand-drawn landscapes, spiritual sketches, and textured oil pastel art using palette knives, pencils, and charcoal, all done without shortcuts. ## Locations Delivers artworks across India ### Travels to - Delivers across Delhi NCR (National Capital Region, National Capital Region) - Delivers across India (India, India) ## Pricing guide (estimates) These are indicative prices based on provider's past work. Enquire now to find out final quote. ### Standard Scenic Oil Pastel A5 or small A4 landscapes on 300 GSM paper with smooth gradients and clean masked borders. Typically ₹1,200-2,200 per artwork (estimate) #### Dimensions & Materials * **Size:** A5 (5.8 x 8.3 inches) or Small A4 execution. * **Paper:** Heavyweight 300 GSM acid free paper to prevent buckling. * **Finish:** Clean 0.5 inch white borders via masking tape removal. #### Artistic Scope * **Technique:** Smooth gradients and atmospheric blending (skies, sunsets). * **Layering:** Moderate 2 to 3 layers without heavy 3D texture. * **Detailing:** Fine details added via graphite or colored pencil over pastel base. #### Protection * **Sealing:** 2 coats of professional artist fixative spray. * **Packing:** Wrapped in butter paper and sandwiched between rigid cardboard to prevent bending. ### Charcoal Portrait or Deity Sketch A4 monochrome realism sketch of a single subject using graphite and charcoal with optional color highlights. Typically ₹2,000-3,500 per subject (estimate) #### Subject & Scope * **Subject:** Single face (Human or Pet) or Deity figure (e.g. Hanuman, Shiva). * **Medium:** Charcoal for deep blacks and Graphite (2B to 8B) for shading. * **Accents:** Optional pop of color (e.g. Tilak or jewelry) using colored pens. #### Technical Details * **Size:** A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches). * **Paper:** Smooth grain cartridge paper or Bristol sheet (180 to 200 GSM). * **Background:** Plain or abstract shaded background to maintain subject focus. #### Process & Delivery * **Input:** Requires high quality reference photo from client. * **Protection:** Delivered unframed in a clear plastic sleeve to prevent charcoal smudging. ### 3D Textured Impasto Art A4 high texture artwork using palette knife techniques and thick pigment layers for tactile depth. Typically ₹2,800-4,500 per artwork (estimate) #### Dimensions & Materials * **Size:** A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) standard. * **Support:** Heavy duty 300 to 400 GSM textured paper or canvas pad to hold weight. #### Impasto Technique * **Method:** Palette knife application scraping pastel thickly for physical 3D depth. * **Volume:** Uses 3x to 4x pigment load compared to standard drawings. * **Accents:** Integration of glitter dust or metallic gold and silver pen highlights. * **Effort:** Requires 8 to 12 hours for layering and texturing. #### Premium Packaging * **Sealing:** Multiple coats of fixative. * **Spacer System:** Foam board rim or spacer included to prevent wrapping from crushing the 3D texture. ## About Traditional Drawing & Painting ### Why I Draw Art keeps me grounded, happy, and honest. I pour my imagination into each piece, whether it’s a dreamy landscape or a portrait filled with feeling. Sometimes it’s tough, but I stick to it - mehnat ka phal meetha hota hai (hard work pays off). ### The Mediums I Use - Oil pastels are my jam. I love playing with thick colors using a palette knife, which gives my work a textured, almost 3D look. If you like oil pastel landscapes that you almost want to touch, that’s what I do best. - I use my fingers for blending, especially when I want smooth, dreamy skies. - Pencil, pen, and charcoal are for when I want to focus on the power of lines. My spiritual sketch art, like Nandi Maharaj or Hanuman ji, means a lot to me. I’m still learning with charcoal - not perfect yet, but improving. ### What I Like to Paint - Calm scenes with mountains, meadows, and flowers, like lavender and cherry blossoms. - Whimsical moments - cats under a glowing moon, clouds, or peaceful trees. - Detailed, spiritual portraits and sketches, especially of gods and mythological scenes. ### My Process Every artwork takes patience and effort - koi shortcut nahi hai (no shortcuts here). I build up layers, add texture, and keep experimenting. Each piece feels like a step forward, and I hope it brings you some joy too. ## Highlights Browse through Somesh Halder's best work. ### [Featured](https://mytribe.in/artbysomesh/traditional-drawing-painting/featured) - [Video: I love creating these dreamy, whimsical scenes. Here, I used oil pastels and my fingers to blend a soft, glowing background for these two cats sharing a quiet moment under the moon. This piece is all about finding love in small, peaceful moments.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1ebb67dd-be6e-427c-8670-4b9ad7749dd1) - ![This is my detailed pen sketch of Nandi Maharaj, the sacred bull and devotee of Lord Shiva. I spent a lot of time on the colors and fine lines to capture a sense of peace and devotion. This kind of spiritual art is a very important part of my practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aee96e49-9834-40e0-a08e-3cf69b36a11c) - [Video: Watch how I use a palette knife to create thick, 3D textures in this cherry blossom painting. I started with a dark background to make the white and pink flowers pop, showing how they can bloom even in the dark. This is a great example of my oil pastel impasto technique.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e80e3357-0885-4af2-9a48-58afc881a4a6) - ![A simple and powerful portrait of Hanuman ji with the words 'Jai Shri Ram'. I used bold, warm colors with brush pens to capture his strength and devotion. This piece is a reminder of faith and courage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/22942b88-41c2-4297-b095-95037b5f1468) - [Video: Here's a look at my process for creating a peaceful lavender field using oil pastels. I blended the purple sky for a soft, hazy feel and then used a palette knife to add texture to the flowers, making them feel like you could almost touch them.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e42dd91b-e6e5-4ddb-b4c4-eedf08c9082a) - ![This is one of my charcoal drawings of Ganesh ji. I'm still learning and improving with charcoal, but I wanted to share my progress. It takes a lot of patience to get the shading right, but I am dedicated to getting better with every sketch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e833d55-90a3-4aa7-a994-ea85741e4b0a) - ![I created this pen artwork to express a moment that is beyond words. The two hands, each with different colors and details, represent a connection that I can only feel. It's a piece about emotion and unspoken understanding.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b4cf35de-c147-4d6d-983a-dddc24d8f1cb) ### [Spiritual & Divine Art](https://mytribe.in/artbysomesh/traditional-drawing-painting/spiritual-divine-art) - ![This is my detailed pen sketch of Nandi Maharaj, the sacred bull and devotee of Lord Shiva. I spent a lot of time on the colors and fine lines to capture a sense of peace and devotion. This kind of spiritual art is a very important part of my practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aee96e49-9834-40e0-a08e-3cf69b36a11c) - ![A simple and powerful portrait of Hanuman ji with the words 'Jai Shri Ram'. I used bold, warm colors with brush pens to capture his strength and devotion. This piece is a reminder of faith and courage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/22942b88-41c2-4297-b095-95037b5f1468) - ![This is one of my charcoal drawings of Ganesh ji. I'm still learning and improving with charcoal, but I wanted to share my progress. It takes a lot of patience to get the shading right, but I am dedicated to getting better with every sketch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e833d55-90a3-4aa7-a994-ea85741e4b0a) - [Video: A work-in-progress video of a Kathakali dancer, created with oil pastels. I find the traditional expressions and colors of Kathakali art very powerful. This piece is a tribute to India's rich cultural heritage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/381b4af4-f68d-46e8-8360-8ae1534bb6e3) - [Video: This video shows my process of painting a traditional Indian deity face using watercolors. I focused on building layers of color to create the expressive eyes and facial features, which are central to this style of devotional art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/49af7a6f-2b7d-41c5-955b-e1abaf5ba7f2) ### [Textured Oil Pastel Creations](https://mytribe.in/artbysomesh/traditional-drawing-painting/textured-oil-pastel-creations) - [Video: I love creating these dreamy, whimsical scenes. Here, I used oil pastels and my fingers to blend a soft, glowing background for these two cats sharing a quiet moment under the moon. This piece is all about finding love in small, peaceful moments.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1ebb67dd-be6e-427c-8670-4b9ad7749dd1) - [Video: Watch how I use a palette knife to create thick, 3D textures in this cherry blossom painting. I started with a dark background to make the white and pink flowers pop, showing how they can bloom even in the dark. This is a great example of my oil pastel impasto technique.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e80e3357-0885-4af2-9a48-58afc881a4a6) - [Video: This process video shows the creation of a moody floral piece. I used my fingers to blend the blue background and a palette knife to give the flowers a raised, textured effect. It shows how I build layers to create depth in my oil pastel art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d5f68e32-fca4-4243-8547-6c00e355694e) - [Video: Here's a look at my process for creating a peaceful lavender field using oil pastels. I blended the purple sky for a soft, hazy feel and then used a palette knife to add texture to the flowers, making them feel like you could almost touch them.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e42dd91b-e6e5-4ddb-b4c4-eedf08c9082a) - [Video: A quiet, monochrome seascape created with black and white oil pastels. I used a palette knife to carve out the mountains and my fingers to create the texture of the waves washing ashore. It shows that you can create a powerful mood with simple colors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bf0f133f-465b-40f3-8b4a-e06db8fadae7) - [Video: Watch me create a delicate butterfly wing using oil pastels. I blended the colors with my fingers to get a smooth gradient and then added a touch of glitter for a magical effect. It's a simple piece that celebrates the beauty of nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/07555557-df48-4096-8cb5-98d13651d4a1) - [Video: This video shows how I use a palette knife to create a textured mountain and water scene. I scraped and layered purple and white oil pastels to build the landscape, giving the final piece a thick, painterly quality.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/13d80ec8-48f7-40a5-a943-cbfa8b329a7d) - [Video: Part of my daily drawing challenge, this mini landscape features a field of flowers with mountains in the back. I used a palette knife to create the textured clouds and flowers, showing how I can build a complete scene in a small space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/da8119d8-a6d4-46bd-a720-2d09fab82621) - [Video: Another mini landscape study with oil pastels. Here, I focused on creating fluffy clouds by blending with my fingers and a textured tree using a palette knife. These small studies help me practice my techniques every day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fe4b9e21-a19d-4ec9-8b18-d1362dfde4d8) - [Video: This mini oil pastel painting shows a mountain landscape. I enjoy making these small pieces to experiment with color combinations, like the purple mountains against the blue sky, and to practice my layering techniques.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f3e28160-1fe3-4100-924e-96b36e23d930) - [Video: In this video, I create two mini oil pastel scenes. One is a green meadow and the other is a study of clouds at sunset. This shows how I work on multiple ideas at once, practicing different textures and color blending methods.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e0cad8aa-5fce-40c5-a671-0fbe01c2c40b) ### [Pen & Charcoal Sketches](https://mytribe.in/artbysomesh/traditional-drawing-painting/pen-charcoal-sketches) - ![I created this pen artwork to express a moment that is beyond words. The two hands, each with different colors and details, represent a connection that I can only feel. It's a piece about emotion and unspoken understanding.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b4cf35de-c147-4d6d-983a-dddc24d8f1cb) - [Video: This is a time-lapse of a graphite pencil portrait I did of MC Stan. I focused on getting the shading and details right, especially on the sunglasses and chain. This kind of realistic portrait drawing requires a lot of patience and focus.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/41b8adc8-aa51-4dfe-b3c7-1d428c6368d3) - ![This is one of my charcoal drawings of Ganesh ji. I'm still learning and improving with charcoal, but I wanted to share my progress. It takes a lot of patience to get the shading right, but I am dedicated to getting better with every sketch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e833d55-90a3-4aa7-a994-ea85741e4b0a) - ![This is a work-in-progress photo of my Nandi Maharaj sketch. It shows the initial coloring and line work before all the final details are added. I wanted to share this stage to give a glimpse into my drawing process.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3b9fda74-218c-41a9-9739-5d2a0b36f84a) ## Meet your expert [Somesh Halder](https://mytribe.in/artbysomesh) ### My story Hi, I’m Somesh. Art for me? Pure feeling, yaar. Sometimes, I just stare at my digital work – no words, only vibes. Winning 'Best Student of Kalantar' from Raju Srivastava ji, unforgettable. Miss him. 2024 started with a fresh vector art, and some pieces eat up 25+ hours. Still, mehnat ka maza hi alag hai (hard work feels different). That Ram Darbar for Ayodhya temple, pure khushi. Habibi, abhi or karna hai – I’m just getting started. ### My work - **What I Do**: Digital illustrations (vector art, portraits), leaf art, wall paintings, pencil/charcoal sketches, oil pastels, packaging, logo design. - **Custom Digital Vector Portraits**: My main love. From your fav person to Mahakaal, I spend hours making it perfect. - **Intricate Leaf Art Designs**: I carve portraits, temples, Adiyogi on leaves. Try holding it up to the sky – next level. - **Religious Wall Mural Painting**: Painted a huge Hanuman Ji for a gym, full power vibes. I can bring your walls to life too. - **Custom Artwork**: Got an idea? Tell me. I’m always experimenting, always improving. ## More services from Somesh Halder - [Brand & Packaging Design](https://mytribe.in/artbysomesh/brand-packaging-design) · ₹7-20K per project (estimate) - [Digital Art & Illustration](https://mytribe.in/artbysomesh/digital-art-illustration) · ₹7-18K per artwork (estimate) - [Mural Painting & Specialty Crafts](https://mytribe.in/artbysomesh/mural-painting-specialty-crafts) · ₹150-500 per square foot (for murals) / per piece (for leaf carving) (estimate) ## Book To book Somesh Halder, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%2C%20I'm%20looking%20for%20Traditional%20Drawing%20%26%20Painting%20by%20Somesh%20Halder.)