Live Portrait Sketches in 10 Minutes
We transform 10 minutes into a lasting memory. Whether at your event or our spot at India Gate, we bring live charcoal portrait sketching to life for you and your guests.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From a quick sitting to a finished portrait. This video shows the transformation and the final reveal to a happy customer at India Gate.
About Live Portrait Sketches
For our live sessions, we just need a 4x4 feet space and two simple guest chairs. While we draw, your guests get to watch their portrait come to life, which turns the sketching process into live entertainment. We handle everything from bringing our own portable easel and lighting to providing clear protective sleeves so your guests can carry their art home without any smudging.
Art is a conversation between us and the person sitting in the chair. In our 18 years of practice, we have learned that a portrait is more than just pencil on paper; it is a moment captured in time.
When you hire us for your event, we bring that same energy we have honed on the footpaths of India Gate. Our realistic portrait station is ideal for intimate gatherings, weddings, or corporate dinners where guests appreciate a more classic, emotional touch. We use professional-grade graphite and charcoal on textured, acid-free paper to ensure the artwork lasts.
We typically work at a pace of 5 to 6 realistic portraits per hour. If you are expecting a larger crowd, we often recommend our dual-artist setup, which allows us to double the output and significantly reduce wait times for your guests. We cover the entire Delhi NCR region and are happy to travel to Haryana and Uttar Pradesh for events. We do not just show up to draw; we show up to make sure every guest leaves with a memory they can actually hold in their hands. Whatever the event, we do it with all our heart.
Umesh & Saroj Shah
We are Umesh and Saroj. If you have ever visited India Gate, you might have spotted us on the footpath, pencil in hand. We treat every sketch as a small piece of someone's story, and we bring that same passion to events across Delhi NCR.
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