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Handmade Custom Portraits for Your Special Occasions

byChiduShips across KarnatakaStarts from₹1,100 Per Artwork (A4 Size)View full gallery

Turning your favorite photograph into a timeless hand-drawn memory. I specialize in realistic pencil and charcoal sketches perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, or just because.

A custom pencil sketch of two siblings, commissioned as a special gift. I focus on capturing the unique bond and individual personalities to create a piece your family will treasure.

This commissioned pencil portrait of Kannada creator Akka Anu shows how I can capture a lively and joyful expression. It's a great example of turning a candid photo into a piece of fine art.

A realistic pencil portrait I created for a client of his brother. These custom sketches are a wonderful way to celebrate the important people in your life.

This custom portrait was a birthday gift, drawn with careful attention to shading and detail to bring the photograph to life. I can create similar personalized artwork for your special someone.

Watch the process of a custom portrait coming together. This video shows how I use a reference photo to meticulously draw a beautiful portrait of a young girl, ensuring a perfect likeness.

This is the beginning stage of a family portrait for actor Yash and his family, using a grid method. This technique helps me ensure all proportions and details are perfectly accurate in the final drawing.

About Custom Portraits for Your Loved Ones

When you send me a photo, I use a grid alignment technique to make sure the proportions are spot on—it is how I get that 95% likeness in my pencil sketches. I work on 200 GSM acid-free paper, so these portraits are not just for today, they are meant to last as a gift for your loved ones.

Handmade artwork loved by families across Karnataka. — Approved by the tribe
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Chidu

Ships across KarnatakaStarts from ₹1,100 Per Artwork (A4 Size)

I am Chidu, a self-taught artist based here in Karnataka. For me, drawing is not just work; it is how I keep memories alive. I pour my heart into every sketch to make sure it captures the real smile of the people you love.

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A graphite portrait of the talented singer Darshan Raval, capturing his joyful expression. This sketch was done on 200gsm paper, which is excellent for layering graphite to create depth.
Here is my pencil portrait of actress Kajal Aggarwal, focusing on her gentle smile. I use different grades of graphite pencils to create soft shadows and highlights for a realistic effect.

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A portrait of a happy client, capturing a moment of pure joy. I used bright, expressive lighting and a soft background to make her smile the central focus of this custom digital painting.10
A birthday portrait created for my brother. I focused on capturing a look of quiet confidence, using a classic painterly style with a textured background to give the piece a timeless, canvas-like feel.
A close-up view of the birthday portrait, showing the detailed brushwork on the hair and the subtle lighting on the face. Capturing these small details is key to making a digital portrait feel alive.
This portrait was a birthday gift for a mentor and teacher who has been a great inspiration. I wanted to capture his kind and motivating presence through a warm and gentle expression.

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A tribute to a local legend, this is a charcoal sketch of "Tulunad Manikya" Arvind Bolar. I aimed to capture his iconic, joyful expression that is so well-loved in our community.
A commissioned graphite sketch of an elder. For this portrait, the focus was on capturing the wisdom and character in his eyes and the texture of his skin, creating a respectful and realistic tribute.
This charcoal drawing was a commissioned piece. My goal was to create a natural, candid portrait, focusing on the subtle expression and the details of the clothing and hands.

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A happy client holding his freshly sketched portrait at the office. I enjoy doing these quick, live sketches to capture people in their natural environment.13
The finished quick portrait, sketched on colored paper to add warmth. Using graphite with white highlights helps to create depth and bring the subject's thoughtful expression to life.
A closer look at the pencil portrait, showing the detailed shading on the face and hair. Even in a quick sketch, I focus on capturing the light and structure of the features.

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A fun birthday caricature for a foodie. I surrounded her with her favorite snacks like samosas and fried chicken to capture her personality.
A 'mass' entry style caricature for a friend in the police force. This is a great example of a professional caricature with a cinematic feel.

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