--- title: "Realistic Portrait Rangoli by Chandan | Custom Charcoal Art" description: "Looking for realistic portrait rangoli? I create hyper-realistic portraits using charcoal and stone powder. Perfect for tributes and festivals. Book now." canonical: https://mytribe.in/chandans_art/event-festival-rangoli-art/realistic-portraits last_updated: 2025-09-07 --- # Realistic Portrait Rangoli Tribe Verified · Expertise in hand-drawn portrait rangoli By [Chandan Devadig](https://mytribe.in/chandans_art) · Travels to events across India · ₹5,500 per artwork (estimate) Part of [Event & Festival Rangoli Art](https://mytribe.in/chandans_art/event-festival-rangoli-art). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/chandans_art/event-festival-rangoli-art/gallery) I create hand-drawn portraits using charcoal and stone powder. My goal is to capture the expression and character of the person, whether it is a spiritual figure or a loved one. ## Photos and videos - [Video: This is a 3x5 foot realistic rangoli portrait of a 'Saadhu' or holy man. Created for the Maruti Jatra Mahotsav, the piece focuses on capturing the wisdom and intensity in his eyes and the texture of his beard.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0b5dec45-5b10-4778-8d37-1b598cf99db9) - [Video: A 3x5 foot realistic portrait created with coloured powders for the Maruti Jatra Mahotsav. My freehand technique allows me to blend colours smoothly to achieve a lifelike skin tone and capture the subject's expression.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c71c3e1e-8fb3-464a-8510-088993f90220) ## About Realistic Portraits It takes me about 5 to 7 hours to get a face right, focusing entirely on the eyes and expression. I use a mix of charcoal powder for the deep blacks and white stone powder for the highlights, sealing the finished piece with a fixative spray so it lasts longer than typical rangoli. When you commission a portrait from me, you are not getting a stencil-based design. I use digital mapping to ensure the proportions are accurate, but the actual drawing is 100% freehand. This is why the likeness is usually around 90-95% to the reference photo. I treat the floor like a canvas. Using charcoal for shading allows me to create depth in skin tones and textures that colored sand simply cannot achieve. I focus on the details that matter: the wisdom in a sadhu's eyes, the intensity in a leader's expression, or the gentle features of a family member. Because I use stone powder and charcoal, these portraits are durable, but they do require a controlled environment. I recommend a dust-free area, and I always cordon off the work-in-progress to keep it safe while I am on-site. If this is for a specific event like a tribute, a festival, or a birthday, let me know the vibe you are looking for. I am happy to travel across Karnataka to bring these stories to life at your venue. ## About Chandan Devadig I am Chandan. For me, a portrait is more than just a drawing; it is about catching the soul in a face. I don't use stencils, just my hands and some powder to turn your reference photo into a tribute. 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