--- title: "Vibrant Color Pencil Portraits | Custom Hand-Drawn Art" description: "Get vibrant color pencil portraits custom-made by Mahipal. Each piece is hand-drawn with intricate detail, perfect for gifting or preserving your special memories." canonical: https://mytribe.in/artistmahi_64/custom-paintings/vibrant-color-pencil-portraits last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # Vibrant Color Pencil Portraits to Capture Your Memories Tribe Verified · 16+ hours of hand-drawn detailing per portrait. By [Mahipal Puri](https://mytribe.in/artistmahi_64) · Ships across India · ₹1,800 per artwork (estimate) Part of [Custom Paintings](https://mytribe.in/artistmahi_64/custom-paintings). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/artistmahi_64/custom-paintings/gallery) Bring your favorite photos to life with hand-drawn color pencil art. These aren't digital prints, but original, textured pieces created with hours of patience and high-quality materials. ## Photos and videos - ![This A3 size custom couple portrait was created using color pencils to capture a special memory. I focus on getting the skin tones and clothing details just right to create a vibrant, lifelike piece of art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/10e74a98-c2f1-4a54-aec5-efa8dae03fbf) - ![A 16-hour commission of a couple, drawn with color pencils on A3 paper. I worked to blend the colors smoothly to create realistic skin tones and capture the warmth of their relationship.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/54d8f06d-fd74-4cf3-82e8-b3245436f0cd) - ![A commissioned portrait of a woman, created with color pencils on A3 paper. I focused on the subtle colors of her outfit and the natural tones of her skin and hair.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2629ffa6-ca00-48f0-8345-7337a5db3d1a) - ![This is a commissioned portrait made with color pencils. I worked to capture the subject's personality and the fine details of his expression and the checked pattern of his vest.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5a5ef799-34e7-454e-8db2-39440e3190af) - ![An A3 size couple portrait made with color pencils. This medium allows me to capture details like the reflection on sunglasses and the bright colors of their clothes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ecc36c58-9f35-4cd8-9f4a-d297c34e7cd6) - ![A commission work on A4 paper using color pencils. I enjoyed creating the texture and vibrant red color of the traditional Rajasthani turban.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/711e4539-90e9-4374-81e5-b1a0764ff0fa) - !["Life was meant for best friends." This A3 color portrait was a 16-hour commission to celebrate friendship, capturing a happy moment between two friends.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ff2af80f-b3af-4813-9934-84726da688f3) ## About Vibrant Color Pencil Portraits I don't just color; I layer. Achieving skin tone accuracy with pencils requires patience, specifically to avoid the waxy or flat look often found in standard drawings. I build the volume using Faber Castell Polychromos so that the portrait feels 3D, which is crucial when handling intricate details like jewelry, fabric folds in sarees, or the texture of a traditional turban. When you choose a color pencil portrait, you are picking a medium that brings warmth and vibrancy that graphite simply cannot provide. This is my approach to every commission: ### The Process I work from clear, high-resolution photographs. If you have two different photos of people you want together, I can merge them into one cohesive composition before I even touch the paper. This is a common request for couple or family portraits where a joint photo doesn't exist. ### Why Color Pencils? - **Depth and Texture:** Unlike digital art, you can see the grain of the 200gsm Brustro paper and the stroke of the pencil. It feels real because it is. - **No Waxy Finish:** I avoid applying heavy, waxy layers. Instead, I use lightfast pigments and multiple thin layers to create a natural, skin-like complexion. - **Customizable Backgrounds:** I keep backgrounds tonal or abstract to ensure the subject remains the focus, rather than letting the background clutter the visual space. ### What You Get Every piece takes me anywhere from 12 to 16 hours of focused work. I don't rush these. You get an unframed A3 or A4 piece, finished with a fixative spray to prevent smudging and fading over time. Whether it is a gift for a best friend or a permanent tribute to a family memory, this medium captures the color of the moment, not just the outline. ## About Mahipal Puri I am Mahipal. For me, art is the only thing that keeps the stress of the world away. When I pick up my pencils, I am not thinking about algorithms or views, just how to capture the exact shade of a memory on paper. 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