--- title: "Hand-drawn Portraits in Mumbai | Realistic Custom Sketches" description: "Get custom hand-drawn portraits in Mumbai. I create realistic graphite and color pencil sketches from your photos. Affordable, detailed, and handmade art." canonical: https://mytribe.in/artistmahi_64/custom-portraits-sketches/featured last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # Hand-drawn Portraits and Custom Sketches Tribe Verified · Mumbai-based hand-drawn portrait artist By [Mahipal Puri](https://mytribe.in/artistmahi_64) · Ships across India · ₹1,400 Per Portrait (1 Face) (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) From realistic graphite pencil sketches to vibrant color portraits, I turn your photos into handmade art. Here is a look at my work. ## Photos and videos - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/31d7ee39-2558-48f5-a7e9-4a469cb4d385) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/10e74a98-c2f1-4a54-aec5-efa8dae03fbf) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d53c3c07-80a5-4cf1-b7c9-fe0a5489e42a) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/02a867f7-e957-4c81-a604-70b06b17af4a) - ![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) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/92458ba1-b25f-41c0-8cbf-4483c1b51b24) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/28ef6316-320b-4089-a9c9-8a1f089df2d3) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/35a65910-d029-474d-a796-995e5f39d328) ## 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. ## About 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. [See all of Mahipal Puri's services](https://mytribe.in/artistmahi_64) ## More from Custom Portraits & Sketches by Mahipal Puri - [Custom Couple Sketches](https://mytribe.in/artistmahi_64/custom-portraits-sketches/custom-couple-sketches) - [Lifelike Pencil & Charcoal Portraits](https://mytribe.in/artistmahi_64/custom-portraits-sketches/lifelike-pencil-charcoal-portraits) - [Family & Group Portraits](https://mytribe.in/artistmahi_64/custom-portraits-sketches/family-group-portraits) - [Portraits in Full Color](https://mytribe.in/artistmahi_64/custom-portraits-sketches/portraits-in-full-color) - [Spiritual & Mythological Art](https://mytribe.in/artistmahi_64/custom-portraits-sketches/spiritual-mythological-art) - [Conceptual Sketches & Fan Art](https://mytribe.in/artistmahi_64/custom-portraits-sketches/conceptual-sketches-fan-art) - [From Blank Page to Final Art](https://mytribe.in/artistmahi_64/custom-portraits-sketches/from-blank-page-to-final-art) - [The Artist's Reality](https://mytribe.in/artistmahi_64/custom-portraits-sketches/the-artist-s-reality) ## More services by Mahipal Puri - [Custom Murals & Wall Art](https://mytribe.in/artistmahi_64/custom-murals-wall-art) - [Custom Paintings](https://mytribe.in/artistmahi_64/custom-paintings) ## Similar work from other experts - [Handmade Portraits and Custom Sketches](https://mytribe.in/aniketardekar_art/custom-portraits-paintings/featured) by Aniket · Custom Portraits & Paintings · Ships across India - [Realistic Hand-Drawn Graphite Portraits](https://mytribe.in/_tycoon.art39_/hand-drawn-pencil-portraits/featured) by Shivam Pandey · Hand-Drawn Pencil Portraits · Based in Mumbai, ships across India - [Featured Hand-Drawn Portraits and Custom Sketches](https://mytribe.in/art_of_karishma/custom-sketches-portraits/featured) by Karishma Nain · Custom Sketches & Portraits · Ships across India and internationally, made from my studio in Delhi - [Hand-Drawn Realistic Pencil Portraits](https://mytribe.in/satyam_vishwa22/custom-portrait-sketches/featured) by Satyam Vishwakarma · Custom Portrait Sketches · Ships across India - [Hand-Drawn Ballpoint Pen Portraits and Custom Sketches](https://mytribe.in/parveshgharu/custom-portraits-from-photos/featured) by Parvesh · Custom Portraits from Photos · Ships across India - [Custom Hand-Drawn Realistic Portrait Commissions](https://mytribe.in/artist_sidd_/custom-portrait-drawings/featured) by Sidd · Custom Portrait Drawings · Ships across India ## Book To book Mahipal Puri, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%20Mahipal%2C%20I%20saw%20your%20work%20on%20mytribe.%20I%20want%20to%20discuss%20a%20custom%20portrait%20commission.)