--- title: "Hyper-Realistic Pencil Portraits & Charcoal Sketches by Artist Vikash" description: "Get hyper-realistic charcoal and graphite pencil portraits drawn by Vikash. Custom artwork from your photos, carefully packed and delivered across India." canonical: https://mytribe.in/bikxu_artist/realistic-portrait-drawing/the-artist-s-craft-a-look-at-the-details last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # My Process: Creating Hyper-Realistic Portraits Tribe Verified · Hyper-realistic portraits, delivered across India By [Vikash Tanti](https://mytribe.in/bikxu_artist) · Ships across India · ₹600 per portrait (estimate) Part of [Realistic Portrait Drawing](https://mytribe.in/bikxu_artist/realistic-portrait-drawing). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/bikxu_artist/realistic-portrait-drawing/gallery) Behind every 40-hour sketch is a lot of patience and detail. See how I turn your reference photos into hand-drawn, realistic art. ## Photos and videos - ![Sometimes the art tells its own story. This is a creative piece showing a hyper-realistic eye drawing on torn paper, held against a natural background.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/304ee451-9df3-475c-9653-90d423a790fe) - ![A slightly different angle of the same artistic eye drawing, showing how the environment can change the mood of the artwork.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fedc28f7-a2bb-480f-b885-37882c208f70) - ![A finished portrait of a nun, showcasing my ability to render gentle expressions and the soft folds of fabric.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/71f036f3-ee1a-4f35-b1c4-246469997ece) - ![A close-up of the shading process for the nun's portrait.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/de769343-3fdb-4e7d-af0f-ebeffc5762a3) - ![The portrait in progress, showing the use of a brush for smooth blending.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1f09629f-4a31-42ef-a309-b47e241758a8) - [Video: Guess who? The first part of a drawing, starting with just a single, hyper-realistic eye.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a4c1e575-48f4-4fdb-b152-bd1c5bc83460) - [Video: The second part of the drawing, revealing the nose and the start of the mustache.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/37904593-0f0a-42bb-8443-cf47cbb18e16) - [Video: The third part of the drawing, completing the mustache and mouth of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5b792c21-befa-4a0f-aba6-b50284e97fc4) - ![A photo of me, the artist, at work on a commission.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4d59c7c2-1905-40ce-863b-1f326ef0c945) ## About The Artist's Craft: A Look at the Details Realism is about patience. I use the grid method to get your proportions spot on, and then I spend 40 to 45 hours layering graphite and charcoal to capture the depth in your expression. This is not a quick print, but a slow, hand-drawn study that brings the details of your photo to life on heavy, acid-free paper. ### Why I Take 40+ Hours People often ask why a single portrait takes me a few days. The answer is simple: texture. To achieve realistic skin tones or the subtle folds in clothing, I build layers of graphite, ranging from 2B to 10B. I use brushes to blend the charcoal, creating soft transitions that a quick sketch simply cannot replicate. ### My Process 1. The Reference: The quality of your final sketch depends on your photo. A high-resolution, well-lit image allows me to see the tiny details that make a face unique. If you have two separate photos, I can combine them into one frame for couple portraits. 2. The Drawing: I work on 200 GSM acid-free cartridge paper. I focus on structural integrity first, using the grid method, before moving into the shading phase. 3. The Finish: Once the drawing is complete, I seal it with a matte fixative spray. This is crucial for charcoal work as it prevents smudging and ensures the deep blacks stay crisp for years. 4. Safe Shipping: I do not just mail a sketch. I roll the artwork carefully and pack it inside a rigid PVC pipe. It is weather-sealed to ensure it reaches you in Chandigarh, Gujarat, or anywhere else in India without a single fold or crease. If you are looking for a gift that feels personal or a memory kept on paper, just send me a message. I am ready when you are. ## About Vikash Tanti Hi, I'm Vikash. Art is a feeling, yaar. I spend days with my graphite and charcoal, chasing those tiny details that make you, you. 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