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Custom Oil & Color Paintings for Cherished Memories

bySanjeev SangmeShips across India; Visit studio in Chikkabanavara, BengaluruStarts from₹4,500 per artwork (1-2 faces)View full gallery

I transform your old, faded, or separate photographs into vibrant, hand-painted oil canvas portraits that your family will treasure for generations.

A client came to me with damaged and separate photos, hoping for a family painting. I created this colorful digital-style oil painting for him, and his happy reaction was my reward. I can bring your scattered memories together in one frame.

This is a mix-media oil canvas painting created through photo restoration. I love bringing old memories to life with color and detail. If you have an old photo you cherish, let me transform it into a beautiful painting for you.

This is a unique mixed-media portrait where I combined a color pencil sketch with touches of blood art. It is a powerful blend of different techniques to create a piece that is both vibrant and deeply personal.

A fun, animated take on my photo restoration service. Even a faded, black and white memory can be turned into a colorful and lively oil painting. If you have an old photo, let me work my magic on it.

A timeless bond between a mother and son, captured on canvas. I created this handmade oil painting by blending two different photos into one harmonious masterpiece. The client said it looked more realistic than he had imagined.

A close-up of me painting a serene night scene with a full moon. This oil painting on canvas was inspired by memories of sleeping on the rooftop in my village. Each brushstroke is filled with nostalgia and peace.

This video explains my process for creating an imaginative portrait. Even with very old and unclear reference photos, I can piece together different elements to create a realistic and detailed oil painting of your ancestors.

This video shows the restoration of a photo that is 70-80 years old. It was a challenging but rewarding process to bring this piece of history back to life as a vibrant oil painting.

I created this large family portrait by combining four different old photos into one colorful oil painting. The client was extremely happy with the result. It is a joy to create such meaningful heirlooms for families.

A time-lapse of a custom peacock painting I did for a client. The vibrant colors and intricate details of the feathers were a pleasure to paint. I can create custom paintings of any subject you desire.

About Oil & Color Paintings: From Old Photos to Vibrant Art

I don't just replicate your photograph. Even if your original image is damaged, blurry, or black and white, I work to restore the details and merge separate people into one harmonious composition. This creates a realistic, high-quality oil canvas painting that feels alive, ensuring your family looks their absolute best, even if they never posed for a group photo together.

Based in Abbigere, Bengaluru, shipping across India. — Approved by the tribe
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Sanjeev Sangme

Ships across India; Visit studio in Chikkabanavara, BengaluruStarts from ₹4,500 per artwork (1-2 faces)

I see art as a way to hold on to the feelings that matter most. My studio in Chikkabanavara, Bengaluru, is where I turn your scattered or faded photos into lasting heirlooms, one brushstroke at a time.

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