--- title: "Live Portrait Sketches in Delhi | 10-Minute Realistic Portraits" description: "Hire Umesh & Saroj Shah for live portrait sketches at your event in Delhi NCR. Get authentic, 10-minute charcoal portraits that guests can take home as keepsakes." canonical: https://mytribe.in/artist_umeshshah/live-artist-for-events/live-portrait-sketches last_updated: 2025-12-29 --- # Live Portrait Sketches in 10 Minutes Tribe Verified · 18 Years of Live Sketching Expertise. By [Umesh & Saroj Shah](https://mytribe.in/artist_umeshshah) · Available online; Travels to events across Delhi NCR, Haryana & UP · ₹2,800 Per Hour (Per Artist) (estimate) Part of [Live Artist for Events](https://mytribe.in/artist_umeshshah/live-artist-for-events). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/artist_umeshshah/live-artist-for-events/gallery) 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. ## Photos and videos - [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) ## 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. ## About 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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