--- title: "Live Sketch Portraits at India Gate - 10 Min Art by Umesh & Saroj" description: "Get a live pencil portrait at India Gate in just 10 minutes. Umesh & Saroj Shah offer custom sketches and caricatures at Underpass 1. Professional and quick." canonical: https://mytribe.in/artist_umeshshah/hand-drawn-portraits-caricatures/our-stall-at-india-gate last_updated: 2025-12-29 --- # Live Sketch Portraits at India Gate Tribe Verified · 18 years of experience at India Gate By [Umesh & Saroj Shah](https://mytribe.in/artist_umeshshah) · Live sketches at India Gate & Studio in South Extension; Delivers across India · ₹300 Per Person (estimate) Part of [Hand-drawn Portraits & Caricatures](https://mytribe.in/artist_umeshshah/hand-drawn-portraits-caricatures). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/artist_umeshshah/hand-drawn-portraits-caricatures/gallery) Watch us bring your personality to life in just 10 minutes. We are at Underpass No. 1, waiting to capture your smile on paper. ## Photos and videos - [Video: This is me, Umesh, in my element, sketching live for visitors at India Gate. Our simple setup with an easel and chair is all we need to create a special memory for you.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9e028fb2-50ac-4a89-b220-faf9995224b3) - [Video: We even work after the sun goes down. With our lights set up, we continue to offer our 10-minute sketch portraits to people enjoying their evening at India Gate.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/63e3327c-1d5a-42e0-95d8-3678438761af) - [Video: A customer finds out about our live art service at India Gate. We are here from 5 PM to 10 PM, ready to draw your portrait for 300 per person.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/158eb835-5230-40a3-89c3-b51efec998c5) - [Video: A glimpse of our setup at a food festival. You can see Saroj creating a live caricature while our display shows the variety of portraits we have drawn.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f356cc8e-8f29-46ae-9a6d-d120324712de) - [Video: A couple sits for their live portrait at India Gate. We capture their likeness together in a single sketch, creating a unique keepsake of their visit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4df6cbf3-6b8b-46be-885f-a8c96e207fc4) - [Video: It is always a special joy to draw portraits of children. Here, Saroj is sketching a cute little baby, capturing his innocent expression on paper.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f7032b78-bf8a-4539-b7b1-36a82383d9ae) - [Video: This young boy was a great model for his live sketch. We made sure to include his favorite Minecraft shirt in this realistic pencil portrait.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/77e8cf19-dfe3-4e62-b6e8-ed0d811d8846) - [Video: The sun is bright but our work continues. Saroj is focused on adding the details to a man's portrait, showing the concentration that goes into each live sketch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/084e032b-abb6-4336-9183-b9ecec005a9a) - [Video: A customer poses with me after I finished his live sketch at India Gate. It is always a pleasure to meet new people and share our art with them.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c53c9159-252c-4d4e-8a15-0d853a4ffddf) - [Video: I am back at India Gate, ready to start the day's work. My missez, Saroj, is here with me, and we are all set up with our pencils and display.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1763551b-5a43-4fe9-97c4-d8c83b1c3089) - [Video: Come get your 10-minute live sketch for only 300 rupees. We are at India Gate, ready to draw for you.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c03642e1-834e-4bbf-8091-4f7fae307ef5) - [Video: Someone asked if 300 rupees is too much for a 10-minute sketch. Bhai, it took us 18 years to learn how to do it in 10 minutes. That is the value of our experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3dc2ef84-4c6a-4f0e-8772-fa948ed32eea) - [Video: Our display of sample portraits shines bright at night at India Gate, attracting visitors who want a unique souvenir.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f09d8ccc-48df-4a08-a80c-0850df46e9e5) - [Video: Another example of our super-fast sketch art. We can capture a person's face and expression in just a few minutes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d62f2b69-5f83-49c0-b397-3e3522aa2294) - [Video: A view from behind my shoulder as I start a new live portrait. Every sketch begins with a simple outline before the details are filled in.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4f4136bc-6e03-4dcb-952a-e2bbc08af1de) - [Video: We are at India Gate from 3 PM to 8 PM, right in front of underpass number 1. Come get a realistic live sketch and watch the process yourself.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/55042d5b-250d-40c3-82e7-d3355131982a) - [Video: A peaceful evening at India Gate, with Saroj focused on her art. The beautiful twilight sky makes for a great background to create.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c1d4cd05-8cab-4ace-9a8d-a81b9ca53970) - [Video: The first few lines are the most important. Here you can see Saroj starting a portrait by lightly sketching the eyes and nose.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/84d09bab-0b3a-4687-b53e-ea448386827b) - [Video: A couple posing for their portrait at night. We use a light to make sure we can see all the details even in the dark.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bc67c239-a629-4ca6-9b9f-5a6ab4edc0b3) - [Video: A close-up of Saroj's hand as she works on a double portrait. She carefully draws the features of both individuals on the same sheet.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d0f71132-72cb-4602-b58f-665b343c907d) - [Video: Another look at our live sketching process for a couple's portrait. The art comes to life line by line.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3d45ab0c-b11c-4901-9f8b-dd511fd5c854) - [Video: The process continues as more details are added to the couple's sketch, showing how we build up the shading and features.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ba51e5ef-43b4-4c73-a62a-6fce5ea554a2) - [Video: A time-lapse of me starting a live sketch. It shows how quickly the basic structure of the face is established.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f24a3c45-f5f1-42dd-993c-c378d3403dd1) - [Video: This video shows a live sketch being created within 10 minutes. Our speed and accuracy come from years of daily practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c2973328-8d3f-433a-b059-4dfadaac062e) - [Video: A customer's finished portrait, ready to be packed. We take a moment to appreciate the final result before handing it over.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1be57fea-2037-4c62-84e0-2bfaedf262b3) - [Video: We appreciate all the support we get. Here is another 10-minute live sketch completed at our India Gate spot.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fee96a92-c602-418a-b15d-c737608b2b7b) - [Video: It was an honor to sketch famous Instagrammer Arif Gurjar. Even with 1.1 million followers, he sat down on the ground with us to get his portrait done.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f0034116-7bf2-4bc9-b2aa-9b0677593690) - [Video: A finished sketch of a young woman, displayed proudly on our easel with the iconic India Gate in the background.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b20dfe87-8b02-493f-abae-30a44ac68b42) - [Video: We are street artists, and your support means everything. Here I am working on a live sketch, doing what I love most.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fb510a0f-661a-412a-a9cc-9aa3ca53b1ad) - [Video: Enjoying the cool weather at India Gate while making a live sketch. Even in the cold, our passion for art keeps us warm.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3194a952-de30-472a-9f54-26cd96e880d3) - [Video: A view of our display easels at India Gate, showcasing some of our best celebrity portraits to inspire our customers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c4b6ba5b-c92e-449b-99ff-e8e610f5a1ff) - [Video: A young woman patiently sits for her live portrait as the artist works on capturing her likeness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5c3ab3b1-17dd-418b-bc5e-0c6f392a5bf2) - [Video: We are live from India Gate. You can see our display and the beautiful monument behind us. Come join us.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/969f536b-1b32-4426-ae43-08f3e0370fab) - [Video: A quick, fun caricature sketch of a street vendor, drawn live at India Gate.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0f6402a4-789f-43e0-8af9-02f1e0126eee) - [Video: Me, Umesh, enjoying a moment of quiet focus while sketching at India Gate. Art is a deep ocean.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/76910752-5ac3-4c5b-9452-d5f6d162b64f) - [Video: A couple sits for their portrait. My wife Saroj is an expert at capturing the connection between two people in her drawings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fb5c2832-4745-4c12-b9b8-a7551b938d1a) - [Video: Saroj working on a couple's portrait with the beautiful green lawns of India Gate in the background.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fae39cfb-d08c-473e-a0de-26e8732ba7e6) - [Video: Another angle of Saroj sketching a couple, showing her focus and the peaceful atmosphere of our workplace.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/949addd1-061f-49c0-9cc6-c6314b43405f) - [Video: The complete process of a couple's live sketch, from the subjects sitting down to the artist working on the details.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/96aae509-1311-432a-9206-6b99012b9a20) - [Video: The final reveal of a beautiful couple's portrait, drawn live on the spot. The smiles on their faces are our reward.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d41b3b29-67f2-48f3-9242-7f3eb693afc3) - [Video: A young boy sits patiently for his turn to be sketched, watching the artist with curiosity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aa2cc8cc-628b-41d4-bbe6-4e86191ef928) - [Video: A night-time live sketch session in progress. The energy of India Gate at night is always inspiring.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/27f9ae46-e013-4741-9459-716833a49122) - [Video: Working late into the evening, sketching from a customer's phone photo right at our India Gate stall.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/de2915de-96d3-42af-a2cc-6c4ed1c9f3fb) - [Video: A customer sits for her portrait at night. As an artist, appreciation from people gives us the power to improve and create more.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5e25d5b0-6758-48a5-81d9-74067d6e8bfc) - [Video: A clear view of a young girl posing for her live portrait in the evening light at India Gate.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f9cc33ab-a4c9-4aaa-a002-329477c626fe) - [Video: Another shot of me working at night, focused on creating a portrait for a customer.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f47fa2f2-d6b3-440b-9faf-e86973a42b74) ## About Our Stall at India Gate Many people wonder how we manage a portrait in just 10 minutes. The truth is, it took us 18 years of practice to develop the focus and speed to get your features right while you watch. We use high-grade Faber-Castell and Staedtler pencils on 200 GSM paper, so your sketch is not just a quick souvenir—it is a piece of art that lasts. When you visit our stall at India Gate, near Underpass No. 1, you aren't just getting a drawing; you are getting a front-row seat to the process. Whether you want a realistic portrait or a fun caricature, we start with a light outline and layer in the shading, capturing your expression live. We work daily from 5 PM to 10 PM. If you are worried about the weather or the busy crowd, don't be—we have our own lighting setup to keep the work steady even after the sun goes down. We also know that 10 minutes is a short time, but for us, it is the result of years of 'live' experience. We don't use templates or shortcuts. We use thick, high-quality paper and fixative sprays to ensure your sketch doesn't smudge when you carry it home. If you are visiting Delhi or just taking a stroll, come find us. It’s a simple setup—a couple of stools, our art display, and our pencils—but it is where we love to work. ## About Umesh & Saroj Shah Main hoon Umesh, and with my wife Saroj, we have spent nearly two decades on the streets of Delhi perfecting our sketch art. We believe a portrait is more than lines on paper—it is a memory you can hold. 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