Hand-drawn Portraits and Custom Sketches
From realistic graphite pencil sketches to vibrant color portraits, I turn your photos into handmade art. Here is a look at my work.
This is a custom A3 size couple portrait I did, drawn with graphite pencils. I focus on capturing the details of traditional wedding outfits and the happiness of the moment, turning a photograph into a timeless piece of art.
A commissioned A3 size portrait of a couple, created using color pencils. I use this medium to bring a warm, lifelike feel to the artwork, paying close attention to skin tones and the texture of the clothing.
This video shows the final reveal of a hyper-realistic drawing that took 48 hours of work. You can see the intense level of detail in the hands and face, which is a result of pure dedication to my craft. Kaam se mohabbat hai.
A classic A4 size individual portrait made with graphite pencils. This is a great example of my standard commission work, where I focus on creating a realistic and soulful representation of a person from their photo.
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.
Here you can see a direct comparison between the reference photo and my finished sketch. My goal is always to create a faithful, hand-drawn version that captures the essence of the person. This is what you can expect when you order a portrait.
This is a piece of conceptual Krishna artwork done with ink. Besides portraits, I also love creating intricate designs based on mythology, focusing on detailed line work and symbolic imagery.
Another example of a custom couple portrait, this one showing a more casual and modern moment. I spent 16 hours on this A3 piece, using Faber-Castell pencils to get the shading and expressions just right.
About Featured
Before I start drawing, I ask for the photo you want to convert. Most people worry about the likeness, but that is where my process comes in. I send you a digital preview of the sketch, and we compare it against your reference photo to make sure the shading and expressions are exactly what you wanted before it gets shipped.
Art is my reality. When I say 'kaam se mohabbat hai', I mean it. Every portrait I draw starts with a reference photo you provide, and I spend hours blending graphite or layering color pencils to capture the actual look of the subject.
Whether it is a single face A4 sketch or a complex A3 couple portrait, I focus on the details that make a photo real—the smile lines, the texture of the jewelry, or the way hair falls. I use high-grade Faber-Castell pencils and 200 GSM Brustro paper because the quality of the material defines how long the memory lasts.
I also handle family portraits, pet sketches, and mythological ink art. Each piece is sprayed with a matte fixative to prevent smudging and shipped in a sturdy, weather-resistant tube so it reaches you without a single crease. I do not rush; some pieces take 48 hours of dedicated work to get the contrast right. If you see something here you like, let's talk. I turn photos into something you can actually keep.
Mahipal Puri
I am Mahipal. Art is my escape from the daily grind and my reality. I put in 3 to 48 hours on every piece because I do not compromise on the details, whether it is a couple sketch or a portrait of your family.
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