--- title: "My Journey as an Artist: Realistic Portraits & Custom Art in Mumbai" description: "Explore my journey as an artist in Mumbai. From hyper-realistic portraits to custom acrylic paintings, see how my journey as an artist has shaped my style and commissions." canonical: https://mytribe.in/bornadroit/custom-artwork-commissions/my-journey-as-an-artist last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # My Journey as an Artist Tribe Verified · Featured artist at Nehru Centre, Mumbai By [Neha Jadhav](https://mytribe.in/bornadroit) · Available online; Ships across India · ₹3,500 per artwork (estimate) Part of [Custom Artwork & Commissions](https://mytribe.in/bornadroit/custom-artwork-commissions). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/bornadroit/custom-artwork-commissions/gallery) From my first exhibition at the Nehru Centre to my latest acrylic experiments, these milestones reflect my growth as a Mumbai-based artist and the techniques I have refined along the way. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A short video from my very first art exhibition at the Nehru Centre in Mumbai. It was an incredible experience to share my work and meet so many wonderful people. This was the start of my professional journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/169b5e06-68c7-43fb-8766-2f473bd1af52) - ![My Art vs. Artist for 2024. It's always fun to put a face to the art and look back on the different pieces I created throughout the year, from acrylic portraits to pen sketches.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f53f86bf-b461-4b3b-b678-1a30017251bc) - ![A collage of my top three favorite paintings from 2023. This includes the 'Kantara' piece, the Messi portrait, and the Ravi Dahiya painting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5baeadb3-4106-4e9c-8fe7-2a3d30fcc87f) - ![My top five artworks from 2022. This collection includes portraits of Batman, Lata Mangeshkar, KK, Bappi Lahiri, and a commissioned portrait of a grandmother.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/809e36d3-178c-40d8-b71c-b78674e6cc20) ## About My Journey as an Artist Developing a signature style is not about one sudden breakthrough, but the thousands of hours spent layering paint and refining lines. Whether I am preparing for a gallery show or a custom portrait, I treat every project as a chance to document my process and learn something new about my medium. Looking back at my work from the last few years, the shift from pencil sketches to complex acrylic portraits has been quite a ride. My debut exhibition at the Nehru Centre in Mumbai was a turning point. It forced me to move beyond creating for myself and start considering how a viewer experiences a piece of art in a gallery space. ### Documenting the Evolution I often share my 'Art vs. Artist' updates because I believe in being transparent about the effort involved. When you look at my 2022 and 2023 collections, you will see how my use of mediums like ballpoint pens and acrylics has evolved. That transition was not just about changing tools; it was about understanding how different surfaces—like Brustro paper versus stretched canvas—change the way ink or paint sits on the page. ### A Collaborative Process Many of the milestones in this collection started as simple commission requests. Taking on subjects like pet portraits or fan art requires a specific kind of patience, especially when aiming for hyper-realism. When I work on a commission, I prefer to keep you in the loop, sharing visual updates so you can see the layering process unfold. This way, the final artwork feels as much like yours as it does mine. If you see a style here that resonates with your vision, let's talk. I ship my work securely across India, and I am always looking forward to the next challenge. ## About Neha Jadhav I am Neha, a Mumbai-based artist who believes every canvas should tell a real story. From hyper-realistic portraits to intricate mandalas, I pour my focus into translating your ideas into detailed, tangible art. 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