Custom Oil Portraits and Artistic Studies
My personal experiments with light, anatomy, and color. These studies help me bring more depth and realism to every custom piece I create.
This is a finished oil portrait of a woman with a colorful headwrap and beautiful curly hair. I enjoyed working on the different textures in this piece, from her skin to her hair and the fabric of the wrap.
A time lapse video showing how I painted the portrait of the woman with the headwrap. It took many hours, but this condenses the journey from a blank page to a finished piece in under a minute.
Another view of the finished portrait, reposted from a fellow artist's page.
A finished oil portrait of a young girl with expressive eyes, wrapped in a red and orange scarf. I focused on capturing a sense of innocence and wonder in her gaze.
This is an oil portrait of a man wearing a traditional embroidered cap. I was drawn to the intricate patterns and colors of the cap and the subject's intense gaze.
A finished oil portrait of a woman with long, dark hair. This was a study in capturing a soft expression and the subtle play of light and shadow on the face.
This was my very first portrait using oil on canvas. It's a painting of a woman with striking green eyes, and it marks the beginning of my journey and love for this medium.
A time lapse of a self portrait I painted. It's always a challenge to paint yourself, but it's also a great way to practice and see things from a different perspective.
This video shows the process of painting a woman with large, round sunglasses. I enjoyed the challenge of painting the reflection and tint of the glasses.
A short video showing the process of painting two glowing candles against a dark background. This was a study in capturing light, warmth, and the texture of melting wax using oil paints.
About Additional Portraits & Studies
I dedicate hours to these anatomical studies and still life paintings because they teach me how to handle light, texture, and complex skin tones. When you commission a portrait from me, these practice hours are what allow me to capture the subtle details—like the reflection in an eye or the texture of ethnic fabrics—with such precision. Every study you see here is a step toward making your final artwork look and feel truly alive.
Creating a portrait is a journey that starts long before the paint touches the canvas. I use these studies as a way to warm up my brush and push my boundaries. Whether it is a study of a hand, a candle flame to understand light, or an eye to master reflection, each piece serves a purpose. My process is slow and deliberate; it is not about rushing to a finish line. I rely on the grid method for high accuracy, followed by careful layering of oil paints. This takes time—sometimes 48 hours for a single piece—but it is the only way to ensure the final result has that depth and warmth that digital prints simply cannot match. If you are looking for a piece of art that carries soul, whether it is a tribute to a loved one or a custom spiritual painting, I treat your vision with the same patience and attention I pour into my own practice sessions. Based in Mumbai, I ship these hand-painted works securely across the country. Sabr rakh, as I like to say—patience is the most important tool in my kit.
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