The Artist's Reality: Behind Every Handmade Portrait
People often only see the final piece, but I believe in showing the process and the hard work that goes into every single sketch.
Today's reality of social media. Sometimes it feels like 48 hours of hard work gets less attention than a simple video. This is the dukh, dard, and peeda of being a creator, but the love for art keeps me going.
A comparison of my art from 2017 to 2020. It shows my growth and improvement as an artist over three years of consistent hard work and dedication to the craft.
About The Artist's Reality
Every portrait you see here represents around 48 hours of work, from the first rough sketch on Brustro paper to the final fixative spray. I don't use digital filters or shortcuts. If you want a drawing where you can actually see the texture of the graphite and the depth of the charcoal, that is exactly what I specialize in.
The reality of handmade art is that it isn't instant. While social media algorithms might ignore the 48 hours of effort I put into a piece, I don't. When I work on a sketch, I am thinking about the person in the photo and capturing the small, honest details, like a smile or a gaze, that a filter just cannot replicate.
I use Faber-Castell graphite and charcoal on high-quality 200 GSM paper because these materials are meant to last. I do not use digital editing or AI-generated shortcuts. Every line is hand-drawn, layer by layer, until the likeness feels real.
I am based in Mumbai, but I ship my portraits across India. Each piece is rolled in a weather-resistant, crush-proof tube so it arrives without a single crease. If you are tired of generic gifts and want something that feels like an actual human made it with care, you are in the right place.
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