--- title: "Family & Group Portraits: Custom Handmade Pencil Sketches" description: "Get custom family and group portraits hand-drawn by Mahipal. Realistic charcoal and graphite sketches of your loved ones, delivered safely across India." canonical: https://mytribe.in/artistmahi_64/custom-portraits-sketches/family-group-portraits last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # Family and Group Portraits: Custom Handmade Sketches Tribe Verified · Hand-drawn portraits delivered across India By [Mahipal Puri](https://mytribe.in/artistmahi_64) · Ships across India · ₹1,400 per portrait (estimate) Part of [Custom Portraits & Sketches](https://mytribe.in/artistmahi_64/custom-portraits-sketches). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/artistmahi_64/custom-portraits-sketches/gallery) Preserve your most precious family moments with realistic, hand-drawn sketches. Every piece is crafted with graphite and charcoal, capturing the bond between you and your loved ones. ## Photos and videos - ![The bond between a father and his child is special, and I aimed to capture that here in this A3 size graphite sketch. These kinds of portraits are about preserving a feeling, not just an image.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b3acae61-c315-4abc-8abd-3ff1b9aa5a60) - ![A beautiful family selfie turned into an A3 black and white portrait. I take care to position each person to create a cohesive and loving family portrait from any reference photo.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/662c5e34-59e7-452c-8d95-dc3ed7a7038c) - ![A family portrait commission on A3 paper. This piece took 16 hours, focusing on the interaction between the parents and their son to create a unified artwork.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9c8ccb6c-ac07-4a3d-9616-2eda989f6867) - ![A special commission of a son and his mother on A3 paper. It's an honor to create pieces that celebrate family bonds, and I focused on the traditional details of the mother's attire.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6860f95f-6bdc-4674-bcd3-644c2419b135) - ![A portrait of a young child, with the reference photo included to show the accuracy. This A4 piece was done in 3 hours, focusing on the innocent expression.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4953bf53-4a09-4c4d-b79a-86452f480440) - ![An A4 graphite pencil sketch of a baby. Capturing the soft features and large eyes of an infant requires a delicate touch with shading.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/62bad52a-3507-4ec4-843e-5f431639a925) - ![A creative piece combining the original photo with my sketch. This shows how I can transform a colorful picture of a child into a timeless black and white drawing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6554cfa4-2dc7-4ded-a354-d30b9cd7b384) - ![A full-body portrait of a baby, drawn with graphite pencils. I worked on the clothing folds and the cute expression to make this a realistic and cherished memory.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6ab73f9a-7568-49e7-a2d3-ec7ee2157376) - ![An A3 commission work showing a candid moment between two men. This type of drawing captures personality and relationships, going beyond a simple headshot.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/38e51642-83b5-41da-9ae2-e1d3726a8a5b) ## About Family & Group Portraits I don't just trace photos; I recreate the connection between people on paper. For family and group portraits, I spend hours layering graphite and charcoal to ensure that a specific smile or the way a child holds their parent's hand feels real. It takes patience to get the likeness right, but that is the only way to turn a simple photo into a drawing you will actually want to keep. ### The Art of Preserving Memories A photograph captures a second, but a handmade sketch captures a feeling. Whether it is a candid family selfie, a mother and son, or a multi-generational group, I focus on the details that make the image human. I avoid shortcuts, preferring to spend 14 to 16 hours on larger A3 pieces to get the skin texture, clothing folds, and expressions exactly right. ### My Process - **Reference Sharing:** You send me your best photo. I study it to understand the composition. - **Hand-Drawing:** I use Faber-Castell 9000 graphite and charcoal on 200 GSM Brustro paper. No digital filters, just physical pencils. - **Digital Proofs:** I share work-in-progress shots. I want you to see the sketch developing so we can adjust details if needed before I add the final fixative spray. ### Practical Details I handle commissions for families, couples, and groups of friends. While I am based in Mumbai, I ship all my work across India in weather-resistant, crush-proof mailing tubes to ensure they reach you safely. Please note that frames are not included, allowing you to choose a frame that matches your home decor. ## About Mahipal Puri Main hoon Mahipal. For me, art is a way to escape and create something real. If you want a family portrait that doesn't look like a computer printout, I am ready to put in the hours to draw it for you. 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