Custom Portraits & Illustrations
Locations
TRAVELS TO
Ships to Chikkamagaluru
Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, India
Ships to Mysuru
Mysuru, Karnataka, India
Ships to Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Ships across Karnataka
Karnataka, India
Ships across India
India
I create custom portraits and illustrations in digital or traditional styles, adding personal details from your stories and delivering either high-res files or hand-made art ready to frame.
Pricing Guide
Custom Digital Caricature
Core Artwork
- Theme: Fully bespoke concept based on personality (e.g., Biker, Traveler) with specific props and background elements.
- Style: Signature caricature style featuring vibrant colors and clean digital lines.
- Subject: Covers one primary human subject. Complex additions like vehicles or pets may act as add-ons.
Deliverables
- File Specs: 300 DPI high-resolution raster file (JPEG/PNG) suitable for printing up to A3 size.
- Revisions: Includes up to 2 rounds of minor iterations for skin tone, hair, or background details.
- Delivery: Digital file sent via Email or Cloud Drive.
Hand-Drawn Fine Art Portrait
Technique & Materials
- Medium: Choice between Realistic Graphite (smooth shading, B&W) or Intricate Ink (stippling, cross-hatching, high contrast).
- Paper: Heavyweight, acid-free fine art paper (min. 180 GSM) designed to prevent yellowing.
- Detailing: Focus on micro-expressions, hair texture, and light/shadow interplay.
Physical Specs
- Size: Standard A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches), suitable for desk frames or small wall spaces.
- Finish: Treated with fixative spray to prevent smudging and delivered in reinforced flat packaging.
Process
- Timeline: Manual execution requiring 4 to 7 days.
- Update: Includes one mid-stage layout photo confirmation before final detailing.
Premium Canvas Commission
Artistic Execution
- Medium: Professional Grade Oil or Acrylic paints on primed canvas.
- Style: Options range from Hyper-Realistic Portraits (couples/family) to Traditional Mural aesthetics (folk art/religious).
- Texture: Authentic tactile quality with visible brush strokes or smooth blending depending on the chosen style.
Canvas & Finish
- Base: Gallery-wrapped cotton canvas stretched on a wooden frame (approx. 18x24 to 24x24 inches).
- Protection: Finished with two coats of varnish to protect against dust, UV rays, and moisture.
Planning
- Consultation: Detailed planning of color palettes to match home interiors.
- Timeline: Requires 2 to 4 weeks for layering, drying, and curing.
About Custom Portraits & Illustrations
Bringing Your Story to Life
Art for me is all about the story. Every portrait I make is trying to catch that spark, that 'Kalaa' (art) hiding in your everyday moments. Sometimes it’s a look, sometimes it’s a joke only you get. I mix my skills with your memories, so it feels real and personal.
What I Create
I work with both digital and traditional mediums, so you get options. Whether you want a personalized caricature artwork for laughs, or a hand-drawn pencil sketch portrait for those classic vibes, just let me know. My digital caricatures are packed with details - your pets, your quirks, even your favorite chai spot in namma Bengaluru. For those who love old-school, my graphite and ink pieces (stippling, line art) go deep into the emotion and likeness. Honestly, some days these take forever, but ‘sothiddyeni, sathilla’ (I’m tired, not dead) - the result is worth it. Oil on canvas? That’s for family heirlooms, meant to last. I also play with scribble art and wild illustration styles if you’re in the mood for something different.
Why Custom Portraits Hit Different
A good portrait is more than a pretty face. I try to blend memories - maybe a ‘halli baalu’ (village life) throwback, or big city dreams. I like adding those small touches that make it yours. If you want a unique gift illustration for birthdays or anniversaries, this hits different - people actually keep these, not just stash them away.
How It Works
You tell me your idea. We chat, swap reference photos, and I send a sketch for you to check. Once you’re cool with it, I finish up in the style you picked. Digital pet portraits and other digital work come as high-res files. Traditional stuff - pencil, ink, oil - you get the real deal in your hands. Framing? I can help, so it’s ready for your wall.
Meet your Expert
Kalaa Rahasya
My Story
Always got my sketchbook – it's my escape. You’ll catch me sketching in Cubbon Park, Varkala beach, or just chilling at home with glass paints. Travel and nature, especially Chikmagalur, are my soul fuel. I’m a proud chikmagalorian, and my roots show up in my art. My scribbles tell stories, sometimes happy, sometimes tangled. Like I always say, 'Scribbled lines and a scrambled heart does wonders.' Every piece hides a rahasya (mystery).
My Work
Custom Art & Portraits - I make digital couple caricatures, quick pencil portraits, and big landscape paintings – all personal, all unique.
Kalaa Rahasya Series - I share art stories in Kannada, from Van Gogh to Raja Ravi Varma, making art history fun and local.
Murals & Wall Art - Want your walls to talk? I do textured wall murals and statement pieces, like my 'Last Supper' twist.
Bringing Stories to Life - My art is inspired by real people and places. Got a story? Let’s create something that’s truly yours.
