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Custom Single Portraits Hand-Drawn from Your Photos

byVikash TantiShips across IndiaStarts from₹600 per portraitView full gallery

I convert your favorite clear photos into hyper-realistic hand-drawn sketches. Each piece is crafted using graphite and charcoal to capture the exact likeness of you or your loved one.

A finished portrait capturing a joyful smile. My goal is to make the drawing feel as warm and real as the memory in the photograph.

This video shows the shading process for a client's portrait. I use blending tools and different pencils to create smooth skin textures and realistic shadows.

The final sketch held outdoors, showing the completed work. This was a commission that took over 46 hours to complete.

The first step is always a precise outline using the grid method. This ensures all the proportions are accurate before I begin the detailed shading work.

A completed portrait of a woman in a traditional saree. I take extra care to render the fabric patterns and jewelry with precision.

Watch the final stages of this portrait come to life. This time-lapse shows the shading of the face, hair, and clothing, layer by layer.

The initial grid and outline for the portrait. A strong foundation is key to a realistic final drawing.

The portrait partway through, with the face and hair fully rendered. This shows the contrast between the detailed work and the remaining outline.

A modern portrait style for a commission from Pune. I can adapt my work to suit the client's photo and desired aesthetic.

A quick look at the process behind this stylish portrait, from the first lines to the final, polished artwork.

About Single Portraits: For You or a Loved One

I do not believe in rushing art. Each single portrait I create takes between 40 and 45 hours because I focus on the small details, from the texture of the skin to the light in the eyes. To get the best result, please share a high-resolution reference photo, and I will use the grid method to ensure perfect proportions before I start shading.

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Vikash Tanti

Ships across IndiaStarts from ₹600 per portrait

Art is not just lines for me, it is a feeling, yaar. I spend hours with my pencils, chasing those tiny details that make you, you. People from all over send me their photos, and I love the challenge of making the face almost talk back from the paper.

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The completed portrait, showing the added detail in her traditional clothing. This custom sketch is a beautiful way to capture a person's essence.
A finished pencil sketch of a smiling woman in a sari. I took care to render the details of her traditional attire, including the intricate henna on her hand.
A close-up view of the hand from the previous portrait, showing the detailed line work of the henna design and the texture of the sari fabric.

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