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Custom Charcoal & Pencil Sketches

byMeghaShips across IndiaStarts from₹1,500 Per Sketch (A4/A3 Size)View full gallery

Sometimes a simple black and white sketch captures the soul of a moment better than anything else. I love the raw emotion of charcoal on paper, as it is timeless, honest, and completely yours.

A peek at a piece I never completed. This is a surrealist pencil sketch of a person embracing an elephant, showing a work in progress.

A pencil sketch study of three faces, each showing a different expression of surprise or shock. This was a practice piece inspired by a reference I found online.

A close-up of the 'trio' sketch, this time with watercolor added to bring warmth and life to the faces.

Another close-up of the 'trio' piece, focusing on the expressive hands and faces. I love experimenting with different compositions and emotions.

The full view of the 'trio' sketch with watercolor applied, showing the complete composition of the three figures.

A detail shot of the 'trio' watercolor sketch, focusing on the leftmost figure and the rich, warm tones used.

About Charcoal & Pencil Sketches

I use heavy 180 GSM grain paper to ensure your portraits do not just look good today, but stay crisp for years. Every sketch gets a professional fixative spray, so your memories will not smudge or fade.

Hand-drawn sketches on 180 GSM paper — Approved by the tribe
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Megha

Ships across IndiaStarts from ₹1,500 Per Sketch (A4/A3 Size)

I am Megha. Honestly, nothing beats the raw feel of charcoal on paper as it is just pure emotion. I pour all my heart into every sketch to make sure your memories last.

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A beautiful family captured in a custom A3 charcoal sketch. I focused on the joyful interactions between the parents and their twin babies, creating a piece full of love and connection.9
A charcoal portrait of the lovely Hania Amir. I spent over 10 hours on this piece, working to capture her signature smile and the expressive look in her eyes.
My own self portrait, created after 25 hours of dedicated work. Sketching myself was a unique journey of introspection, trying to capture my own essence through charcoal and paper.
Here I am, holding my finished self portrait. It's a strange and wonderful feeling to hold a piece that is so personal. This is the result of patience, practice, and a lot of love for my craft.

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A romantic charcoal portrait of a couple. The black and white medium creates a feeling of timeless elegance, perfect for an anniversary gift.9
A beautiful family portrait done in charcoal, capturing the parents and their young child. This is a wonderful way to create a family heirloom.
A candid-style charcoal portrait of a smiling woman. The detailed shading on her face and hair bun showcases the realism of my sketch work.

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Hand-Drawn Charcoal and Pencil Portraits

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Sanjeev SangmeShips across India; Visit studio in Chikkabanavara, Bengaluru
A finished A4 graphite sketch capturing a warm, gentle smile. The soft shading in the background helps the portrait stand out, and I paid close attention to the fabric details of her saree.7
It’s always a joy to see a happy client with their finished artwork. Here, she holds the framed graphite sketch I created for her.
This detailed pencil sketch was for a Mother's Day contest winner. I loved capturing the intricate design of her saree's border and her serene expression.
A closer look at the finished graphite sketch where I merged two separate childhood photos. The challenge was to make them look like they were always in the same picture, and I'm so happy with the result.

Hand-Drawn Graphite Portraits

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Ishika VishwakarmaShips across India
This is a full-length portrait sketch of a client, drawn on A3 size paper. I used pencil to carefully render the delicate fabric of her dress and the fine details of her jewelry, creating a graceful and realistic final artwork.5
For this A4 size commissioned sketch, I used a mix of graphite and charcoal on Brustro mixed media paper. The charcoal powder was particularly effective for creating the soft, flowing texture of the clothing, contrasting with the detailed graphite work on the face.
This large A1 size sketch was a commission from a client in Bangalore. It was a challenging yet satisfying piece, especially the intricate, flowing hair. I used graphite and charcoal on Fabriano Academia paper to capture the child's curious expression.
A work-in-progress shot of an A3 size couple portrait commission. Here, you can see one face is fully rendered with realistic shading and detail, while the other is just beginning to take shape from the initial outline.

Custom Realistic Pencil Portraits

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Sagar ViradiyaShips artwork across India
A commissioned self-portrait sketch for a client, done on A4 paper. I focused on the reflection in the phone and the striped shirt, details that make the drawing unique.17
An A4 portrait order where the expression was key. I used graphite pencils to carefully render the face, hands, and traditional bangles to bring the photo to life.
A portrait of Rajasthani singer Anita Jangid. I enjoyed capturing her in her element, focusing on the microphone and hand gesture to show her passion for music.
A smiling portrait done on A3 paper. The challenge here was to capture a genuine, happy expression, paying close attention to the eyes and the details of the saree.

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