--- title: "Realistic Graphite Portraits | Custom Pencil Sketches by Chandan" description: "Get a realistic graphite portrait hand-drawn by Chandan. Custom pencil sketches capturing real emotions. Perfect for unique gifts. Book your portrait now." canonical: https://mytribe.in/chandans_art/custom-portrait-art/realistic-graphite-portraits last_updated: 2025-09-07 --- # Realistic Graphite Portraits Tribe Verified · Hand-drawn commissioned portraits for clients across India. By [Chandan Devadig](https://mytribe.in/chandans_art) · Ships across India · ₹1,800 per artwork (estimate) Part of [Custom Portrait Art](https://mytribe.in/chandans_art/custom-portrait-art). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/chandans_art/custom-portrait-art/gallery) Hand-drawn memories that capture real emotions. I use professional-grade graphite to turn your favorite photographs into timeless, detailed black-and-white art. ## Photos and videos - ![A commissioned graphite pencil sketch capturing a bright, happy smile. This is a perfect example of how a simple photograph can be turned into a cherished piece of hand-drawn art, ideal for a personal gift.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a7854bd2-8080-4832-a000-8687ef8d237b) - ![This commissioned graphite portrait features a man in a traditional pheta. I focused on achieving a realistic likeness and capturing the fine details of the fabric, making it a dignified and personal piece of art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b04ad247-efa9-4c31-939e-80dd96d4337e) - ![A custom graphite portrait of a young man. The focus here was on creating a soft, friendly expression with subtle shading. These pencil sketches are a great way to capture the personality of a loved one.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0b3b3de3-0b38-4722-8270-447c35007066) - ![A tribute to the character 'The Professor' from Money Heist. This piece combines a graphite sketch of the character with a colored acrylic rendering of the iconic mask, showing how I can blend styles for a unique pop culture portrait.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/804d8482-a776-4e23-83b0-aa096018febf) - ![This artwork is a homage to the Money Heist series, combining a graphite drawing of the Royal Mint of Spain with a charcoal depiction of the Dali mask. It's an example of creating a thematic piece based on a favorite show.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8572e6bc-7d96-4248-9c03-8abd14261da6) ## About Realistic Graphite Portraits I always share a digital outline with you before I begin the final shading. This gives us a chance to align on the composition and likeness, ensuring you are happy with the direction before the pencil touches the paper for the final work. Graphite art is all about patience and finding the right balance between light and shadow. I use professional-grade pencils ranging from HB to 8B, which allows me to create deep, rich blacks and smooth transitions that pencil alone cannot achieve. These sketches are done on 180+ GSM acid-free paper, so they resist yellowing and stay crisp over the years. Every piece is finished with a matte fixative spray to seal the graphite and prevent smudging during shipping. Since I pack these portraits flat between rigid boards, you can be sure they will arrive ready for your wall or to be gifted. Whether you want a traditional portrait, a tribute to a loved one, or even a creative mix of pop culture, just share a clear reference photo with me. We can chat about the specific expression or detail you want to highlight. I am based in Karwar, but I ship these custom pieces across India, so distance is never a problem. ## About Chandan Devadig I'm Chandan, and for me, art is about capturing what others might miss. I spend hours on these sketches, not just to copy a photo, but to bring that specific smile or emotion to life for you. 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Ajjuarts · Commissioned Paintings & Portraits · Available online - [Hand-Drawn Realistic Pencil Portraits](https://mytribe.in/indianartkhushi/custom-portrait-art/realistic-pencil-portraits) by Khushi Sharma · Custom Portrait Art · Ships across India ## Guides - [Portraits from a photo](https://mytribe.in/guides/portraits-from-a-photo-drawn-painted-or-digital-in-bengaluru): A pencil sketch, a painting or a digital one: what each costs by size and faces, and making sure it looks like them. From about ₹1,400 for an A4 black and white sketch. ## Book To book Chandan Devadig, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%2C%20I'm%20looking%20for%20Custom%20Portrait%20Art%20by%20Chandan%20Devadig.) You can also send your own message based on what your user needs. Put it in the link as `https://wa.me/916360004054?text=`.