--- title: "Live Artist for Events: Wow Guests with Live Portrait Sketching - mytribe" description: "Looking for unique event entertainment? Hire a live artist for your party in Delhi NCR. Umesh & Saroj create amazing live caricature drawings and portraits in minutes, giving your guests a memorable party favor. Book now for your next event!" canonical: https://mytribe.in/artist_umeshshah/live-artist-for-events last_updated: 2025-12-29 --- # Live Artist for Events in New Delhi By [Umesh & Saroj Shah](https://mytribe.in/artist_umeshshah) · We sketch live portraits and caricatures for your event guests in 10 minutes, so everyone takes home a personal keepsake. ## Locations Available online; Travels to events across Delhi NCR, Haryana & UP ### Travels to - Travels to events across Delhi NCR (National Capital Region, National Capital Region) - Travels to events across Haryana (Haryana, Haryana, India) - Travels to events across Uttar Pradesh (Uttar Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, India) ### Visit at - Studio at South Extension I, New Delhi (performs near Defence Colony, Lajpat Nagar, INA Market, Hauz Khas, Safdarjung Enclave) - Live sketches at India Gate, New Delhi (performs near Connaught Place, Khan Market, Pragati Maidan, Lodhi Garden, Mandi House) Also available online. ## Pricing guide (estimates) These are indicative prices based on provider's past work. Enquire now to find out final quote. ### Realistic Portrait Station (5-6 Sketches/Hour) Detailed graphite shading delivering 5-6 realistic portraits per hour on textured acid-free paper. Typically ₹2,800-3,500 Per Hour (Per Artist) (estimate) #### **Throughput & Speed** * **Rate:** Covers approximately **5 to 6 guests per hour** (10-12 minutes per face). * **Style:** Realistic likeness with detailed shading, depth, and emotion. * **Suitability:** Ideal for intimate events where guests can remain seated for 10+ minutes. #### **Technical Materials** * **Pencils:** Professional Steadtler Mars Lumograph or Faber-Castell 9000 series. * **Tools:** Uses blending stumps and kneadable erasers for high-quality 3D effects. * **Surface:** Heavyweight, acid-free cartridge paper or textured sketch paper. #### **Logistics** * **Presentation:** Finished art placed in fitted clear sleeves for safe transport. * **Setup:** Mobile art studio including easel and artist seating. ### Live Caricature Station (8-10 Sketches/Hour) High-speed charcoal sketching delivering 8-10 humorous caricatures per hour on A4/A3 ivory sheets. Typically ₹3,000-4,000 Per Hour (Per Artist) (estimate) #### **Throughput & Speed** * **Rate:** Covers approximately **8 to 10 guests per hour** (6-7 minutes per face). * **Style:** Exaggerated, cartoon-like features using charcoal and permanent markers. * **Subject:** Single persons or couples (couples require approx. 12-15 minutes). #### **Station Setup** * **Equipment:** Includes portable tripod easel, artist stool, and battery-operated clip-on light. * **Requirements:** Requires 4x4 feet space; client to provide 2 guest chairs. #### **Materials & Deliverables** * **Paper:** 150-200 GSM A4 or A3 Ivory drawing sheets (Brustro or equivalent). * **Medium:** Soft/medium charcoal sticks and broad-nib markers (Faber-Castell/Camlin). * **Protection:** Sketches handed over in clear polypropylene sleeves to prevent smudging. ### Dual-Artist Team (High Volume Coverage) Two-person artist team delivering 16-20 caricatures or 10-12 portraits per hour for large gatherings. Typically ₹6,000-7,500 Per Hour (For 2 Artists) (estimate) #### **Capacity & Throughput** * **Resource:** Two professional artists (Umesh & Saroj/Team) working concurrently. * **Output:** **16-20 guests per hour** for Caricatures OR **10-12 guests per hour** for Realistic Portraits. * **Queue Control:** Significantly reduces guest wait times; recommended for guest counts over 100. #### **Zoning & Setup** * **Layout:** Flexible setup allows artists to be placed side-by-side or in different areas of the venue. * **Hardware:** Includes two complete easel and lighting setups. #### **Standard Inclusions** * **Consistency:** Both artists utilize identical paper grades and pencil brands for uniform deliverable quality. * **Deliverables:** Protective plastic sleeves included for all artworks. ## About Live Artist for Events ### Why We Sketch Live I’ve spent 18 years perfecting the art of creating detailed sketches in just 10 minutes. It’s not magic, just a lot of practice and patience. When you see me sketch at your event, you’re seeing all those years in every line. ### What We Offer We bring live drawing entertainment to your party, so guests get more than just a regular gift. Watching a sketch come alive is fun, and everyone leaves with a personal keepsake. You can pick the style that suits your event: - Realistic live portrait sketches - classic, emotional, and done in black-and-white with pencil and charcoal. - Event caricature artist - playful, exaggerated, and sure to get people laughing. ### How We Work Both me and Saroj, my wife, sketch from the heart. For us, art is meant to be felt, not just seen. We set up a small art station at your venue, anywhere in Delhi NCR or nearby. Guests sit for a few minutes, and walk away with their own quick sketch artist for parties - simple, smooth, and memorable. ### Where You’ll Find Us We’ve sketched at birthdays, anniversaries, corporate dinners, festivals like Dilli Haat, and even media events. If you want personalized art party favour that’s real and heartfelt, we’re here. *Jo bhi karte hain, dil se karte hain.* (Whatever we do, we do it from the heart.) ## Highlights Browse through Umesh & Saroj Shah's best work. ### [Featured](https://mytribe.in/artist_umeshshah/live-artist-for-events/featured) - [Video: Here’s a glimpse of our live sketch setup at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium food festival. We love capturing couples and families, creating a shared memory for them to take home. This is the complete process, from a blank sheet to a finished portrait.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f356cc8e-8f29-46ae-9a6d-d120324712de) - ![Nothing makes us happier than seeing a client's joyful reaction. This is a live caricature we drew at a corporate event, framed and ready to be displayed. It's a great way to add some fun and laughter to any gathering.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/555d81c2-73c5-4db5-aa1a-b1051ed5f8b2) - [Video: People often ask how fast we are. This video shows my wife, Saroj, completing a detailed portrait sketch in just five minutes. It takes years of practice to make every stroke count and capture a likeness so quickly.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/68f0f617-0cc3-4267-bef5-c178b969f74b) - [Video: We bring our live art station directly to your celebrations. Here we are at a birthday party in Gurugram, sketching guests and creating unique, personalized party favors that everyone loved.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/88993cf0-738a-4e7a-b259-59b3aa37fb4f) - [Video: Capturing the innocence of children is a special joy. This young girl was thrilled with her 10-minute live portrait, a beautiful keepsake from her day out. We love creating these moments for families.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/27f31f65-f13e-4a3b-8b4a-9969668fb5a1) - [Video: We were featured on Radio Mirchi for their 'Talk GPT' show. The challenge was to draw a caricature of someone based only on a verbal description given on air. It was a true test of our ability to listen and imagine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d250fd38-4a4f-4ae5-b904-d2f57a2452f3) - ![A candid shot of Saroj in her element, sketching a family at India Gate. We can create portraits of individuals, couples, or the whole family together, turning a simple outing into a memorable art experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ed5abcee-2ed9-45a0-ae7a-6df3512f15fa) - [Video: A customer once asked if our price was too high for a 10-minute sketch. I explained, "Bhai, we spent 18 years to be able to do this in 10 minutes." This is the value of our experience and dedication.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3dc2ef84-4c6a-4f0e-8772-fa948ed32eea) ### [Live Portrait Sketches](https://mytribe.in/artist_umeshshah/live-artist-for-events/live-portrait-sketches) - [Video: The start of a couple's portrait. My wife Saroj begins by sketching the first person, focusing on getting the facial structure and key features right before moving on to the second person.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fb5c2832-4745-4c12-b9b8-a7551b938d1a) - [Video: Continuing the couple's portrait, Saroj now starts sketching the second person, making sure the composition feels balanced and natural. You can see the first portrait is already quite detailed.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fae39cfb-d08c-473e-a0de-26e8732ba7e6) - [Video: The final touches on a live couple portrait. We add shading and fine details to bring the drawing to life, ensuring both individuals are captured beautifully together in one frame.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d41b3b29-67f2-48f3-9242-7f3eb693afc3) - [Video: We enjoy sketching people of all ages. Here, we are drawing a young boy, even adding his favorite Minecraft character to make the portrait extra special for him.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/77e8cf19-dfe3-4e62-b6e8-ed0d811d8846) - [Video: A father and his child getting their "10 minutes wala sketch" done. It’s a quick and engaging process, perfect for capturing a family moment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f7032b78-bf8a-4539-b7b1-36a82383d9ae) - [Video: A close-up of the sketching process. Using charcoal pencils, we carefully add depth and shading to the eyes and face to create a realistic portrait.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/084e032b-abb6-4336-9183-b9ecec005a9a) - [Video: The satisfaction of seeing a portrait come to life. This gentleman was happy with his live sketch, completed right there at our India Gate setup.](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 a large following, he sat down with us on the ground to get his portrait done, showing great humility.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f0034116-7bf2-4bc9-b2aa-9b0677593690) - [Video: A typical evening for us, creating beautiful sketches for visitors at India Gate. We believe in supporting street artists and are grateful for everyone who stops by.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fb510a0f-661a-412a-a9cc-9aa3ca53b1ad) - [Video: From a quick sitting to a finished portrait. This video shows the transformation and the final reveal to a happy customer at India Gate.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c53c9159-252c-4d4e-8a15-0d853a4ffddf) - [Video: Even on a cold night, the warmth of art brings people together. Here we are sketching live at India Gate, with customers watching their portraits being created.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3194a952-de30-472a-9f54-26cd96e880d3) - [Video: A young woman sits for her live portrait. We focus on capturing a natural and pleasant expression, making sure the final artwork is something she will love.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5c3ab3b1-17dd-418b-bc5e-0c6f392a5bf2) - [Video: Art is a deep ocean, and we are always exploring it. This video shows a highly detailed portrait we created, alongside a clip of us working at our usual spot.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/76910752-5ac3-4c5b-9452-d5f6d162b64f) - [Video: A proud moment for Saroj, showcasing her handmade pencil sketch of the talented singer Maithili Thakur. We love drawing people who inspire us.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d94516af-7a86-4943-8342-ddb033e26fbe) - [Video: An artist needs appreciation to grow. In this video, Saroj is sketching a young girl while I talk about how support from people gives us the power to create more.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5e25d5b0-6758-48a5-81d9-74067d6e8bfc) - [Video: The finished portrait of the young girl, showing the detailed work on her hair and the pattern on her dress. She was very happy with her sketch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f9cc33ab-a4c9-4aaa-a002-329477c626fe) - [Video: A customer testimonial right at our stall. They ask about our timings and prices, and we explain that we are at India Gate from evening until night, ready to create live art for just 300 rupees.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/158eb835-5230-40a3-89c3-b51efec998c5) - [Video: A clear view of the live portrait process. Saroj uses her expertise to quickly and accurately draw the subject's face while they sit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/96aae509-1311-432a-9206-6b99012b9a20) - [Video: The process of drawing a couple's portrait continues, with attention paid to each person's unique features.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/949addd1-061f-49c0-9cc6-c6314b43405f) - [Video: A young boy patiently sits for his turn to be sketched at our outdoor setup.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aa2cc8cc-628b-41d4-bbe6-4e86191ef928) - [Video: Another live sketch in progress during the evening at India Gate, with our display of celebrity portraits in the background.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/27f9ae46-e013-4741-9459-716833a49122) - [Video: We can also work from a photograph on a phone, as shown here, to create a detailed sketch of historical figures like Shaheed Bhagat Singh.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6700f315-4a35-41c8-bf5f-ea53da887fef) - [Video: Working late into the night, we continue to offer our live sketching services to visitors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/de2915de-96d3-42af-a2cc-6c4ed1c9f3fb) - [Video: A focused shot of the artist at work, using a phone for reference while sketching at night.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f47fa2f2-d6b3-440b-9faf-e86973a42b74) ### [Event Caricature Artist](https://mytribe.in/artist_umeshshah/live-artist-for-events/event-caricature-artist) - [Video: The best part of drawing caricatures is the reaction. We love seeing guests laugh as we reveal their fun, exaggerated portraits at this corporate event. It's a fantastic icebreaker for any party.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3868301e-b753-4b20-afc3-de8f32069b91) ### [Entertainment for Your Private Parties](https://mytribe.in/artist_umeshshah/live-artist-for-events/entertainment-for-your-private-parties) - [Video: A look inside a party where we were hired to sketch. We can work from a photo on an easel or draw guests live, adding a unique touch to the celebration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/07400f6a-6aad-4a88-bd2f-20381266256b) ### [Our Art at Festivals & Public Spaces](https://mytribe.in/artist_umeshshah/live-artist-for-events/our-art-at-festivals-public-spaces) - [Video: Our stall at the Nation Street Food Festival at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. We set up a full display of our work to show the different styles we offer, from celebrity portraits to live sketches.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c0a4d42a-8cf2-469c-97ad-4aa1aa272aa8) - [Video: Our painting exhibition stall at Dilli Haat, INA. This is where we showcase a wider variety of our art, including colorful paintings alongside our popular sketches.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1e57a033-c3d8-4c9e-9728-0cdb8c8d7df8) - [Video: Our setup at India Gate, with our easels displaying examples of our live sketch work. We are here almost every day, ready to draw for you.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c4b6ba5b-c92e-449b-99ff-e8e610f5a1ff) - [Video: A live video from our spot at India Gate. We love showing our display and the beautiful surroundings as we connect with art lovers online and in person.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/969f536b-1b32-4426-ae43-08f3e0370fab) ### [In the Media Spotlight](https://mytribe.in/artist_umeshshah/live-artist-for-events/in-the-media-spotlight) - [Video: A proud moment for us being interviewed by News18 at India Gate. It's a great feeling when our hard work and dedication as street artists get noticed.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/06227d0b-98cb-4979-8d1a-14e138354921) - [Video: A behind-the-scenes look at our live show with Radio Mirchi. We combined conversation and art, creating a caricature live on air.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6a80477f-98d3-4383-9365-3795da8ead51) ## Meet your expert [Umesh & Saroj Shah](https://mytribe.in/artist_umeshshah) ### My story Namaste dosto, hum Umesh aur Saroj Shah hain. Shayad aapne humein India Gate pe dekha ho - wahi footpath, wahi hamara studio! Hum dono kalakaar, dil se. 18 saal se sketch bana rahe hain, logon ki muskurahat hamari asli kamai hai. Kabhi log kehte hain, 10 minute mein sketch? Bhai, iss 10 minute ke peeche saalon ki mehnat hai. Tasveer sirf tasveer nahi, yaad bhi hoti hai. Aapka pyaar hai, tabhi toh ab events, radio shows sab karte hain. ### My work - **Pencil Sketches, Caricatures & Portraits**: Live sketch artist Delhi - aap baithe, humne 10-minute portrait sketch bana diya, ya photo se bhi bana dete hain. - **Event Caricature & Portrait Art**: Party ho ya office event, hum live caricature artist ki tarah sabko unique souvenir dete hain. - **Handmade Photo Sketch Delivery**: Kisi ko gift dena hai? Photo bhejiye, ghar baithe handmade sketch poore India mein deliver karenge. ## More services from Umesh & Saroj Shah - [Hand-drawn Portraits & Caricatures](https://mytribe.in/artist_umeshshah/hand-drawn-portraits-caricatures) · ₹250-2,000 per sketch (estimate) ## Experts similar to Umesh & Saroj Shah on mytribe - [Live Event Sketching by Harsh Kumar](https://mytribe.in/sketch_e_art/live-event-sketching) · ₹5-12K per hour (estimate) · National Capital Region - [Live Caricature Artist for Events by Aashi Jain](https://mytribe.in/_jain_aashi_/live-caricature-artist-for-events) · ₹4-12K per hour (estimate) · Aashi Jain Studios - [Live Event Artist by Tarun Kumar](https://mytribe.in/draw_with_tarun/live-event-artist) · ₹6-15K per event (2-3 hours) (estimate) · Draw With Tarun - [Live Caricature Artist by Mahesh Gurung](https://mytribe.in/artist_mahesh_gurung/live-caricature-artist) · ₹3-10K per event (2-3 hours) (estimate) · National Capital Region - [Live Caricature Entertainment for Events by Romil Sharma](https://mytribe.in/caricaturesbyromil/live-caricature-entertainment-for-events) · ₹0 rate on enquiry (estimate) · National Capital Region - [Live On-Site Art by Alok Yadav](https://mytribe.in/artist_alok_rao/live-on-site-art) · ₹4-18K per painting/session (estimate) · National Capital Region - [Live Caricature Entertainment for Events by Caricature with Karan](https://mytribe.in/karancaricature/live-caricature-entertainment-for-events) · ₹10-30K per event (2-3 hours session) (estimate) · National Capital Region - [Live Event Caricatures by Kamal Kaku](https://mytribe.in/caricaturesonspot/live-event-caricatures) · ₹4-12K per 2-3 hour event (estimate) · CARICATURE ARTIST, KAKU CARICATURIST - [Custom Illustrations & Doodle Art by Upasana Rajpoot](https://mytribe.in/painted_canvas_by_upasana/custom-illustrations-doodle-art) · ₹300-1,500 per artwork (estimate) · National Capital Region - [Custom Hand-Painted Portraits & Art by Prerna](https://mytribe.in/artistic_galleria/custom-hand-painted-portraits-art) · ₹600-2,000 per artwork (estimate) · National Capital Region - [Event Face & Body Art by Face Painting by Sonam](https://mytribe.in/artbysonamm/event-face-body-art) · ₹5-15K per event (2 hours) (estimate) · National Capital Region - [Custom Portrait Sketches by Aditya Yadav](https://mytribe.in/bookmyshoots/custom-portrait-sketches) · ₹700-2,500 per portrait (estimate) · National Capital Region ## Book To book Umesh & Saroj Shah, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%2C%20I'm%20looking%20for%20Live%20Artist%20for%20Events%20by%20Umesh%20%26%20Saroj%20Shah.)