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Faces of India: Portraits and Characters

byDebolina Majumdar YadavBased in Bengaluru; Ships across IndiaStarts from₹3,500 per artworkView full gallery

I love capturing the stories hidden in everyday faces. Whether it is the quiet focus of a dancer or the familiar warmth of a local tea seller, these portraits are my way of honoring the diverse characters of our country.

A close up view of my watercolor portrait titled 'The Indian Beauty'. This piece is from my series on Rajasthani women, focusing on their traditional attire and dignified presence.

This watercolor painting of a Kathakali artist preparing for a performance was selected for the 2nd Olympiart 2024. It captures the quiet, focused moment of transformation before the artist takes the stage.

A video showing the details of my watercolor painting of a Kathakali artist. The zoom-in highlights the intricate makeup and the expressive quality I aimed to capture.

This watercolor portrait is of my dear friend Anju, a talented Mohiniyattam dancer. She has been a huge inspiration in my life, and this painting is a small tribute to her grace and passion.

Titled 'In Leisure', this watercolor painting shows two men relaxing and chatting. I often find that my paintings depict people at peace, which is a wonderful contrast to my own busy life.

This is my usual weekend afternoon, lost in the world of painting. Here I am working on the watercolor portrait 'In Leisure', a moment of creative focus and joy.

The framed version of my painting 'In Leisure'. Seeing a piece framed and ready for a new home is always a satisfying final step in the creative process.

A quick watercolor portrait sketch of a man with a vibrant Rajasthani turban. I love capturing the character and dignity in the faces of people I see.

'Shaam, Ghar, Sukoon' (Evening, Home, Peace). This video showcases a recently completed acrylic portrait of a man in a colorful turban, capturing a moment of tranquility at home with a cup of tea.

A watercolor portrait of a 'sadhu' (holy man), a practice work on cotton paper. The subject of self-realization is something I wanted to explore in this expressive sketch.

About Faces of India: Portraits and Characters

When you commission a portrait, I do not just replicate a photo. I spend time understanding the expression or the moment behind it, often using premium Mijello Mission watercolors or detailed ink lines on 300 GSM cotton paper. It is not just about the likeness, but about bringing out the character, like that contemplative gaze of a sadhu, so the artwork feels alive.

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Debolina Majumdar Yadav

Based in Bengaluru; Ships across IndiaStarts from ₹3,500 per artwork

Hi, I am Debolina. I am a software engineer by day and an artist by heartbeat, juggling code and crayons while my little son, Yuvan, naps. My art is my diary, filled with the people and streets that make India so special!

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Divya BhatiaOnline & in-person workshops across Mumbai; Studio in Goregaon West
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In this advanced portrait, I focused on the translucent quality of the blue veil and the way it frames her face. Capturing the intricate details of the jewelry and the texture of aged skin is a meditative process.
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