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Hand-Painted Custom Oil Portraits of Personalities

byDeepanjaliShips across IndiaStarts from₹5,500 per portrait (A4 size)View full gallery

I transform iconic faces and pop culture characters into detailed, hand-painted oil portraits. Every piece is a slow, meditative process, using the grid method to capture the exact likeness and expression that makes a portrait feel alive.

A finished oil portrait of the actress Madhuri Dixit on a canvas sheet, set against an abstract, textured background. I focused on capturing her iconic smile and expressive eyes.

This video documents the entire process of painting the Madhuri Dixit portrait. It starts with the initial sketch and layering of skin tones, and moves through to the fine details of her eyes, hair, and the colorful background.

A short video showcasing the completed Madhuri Dixit portrait resting on my wooden easel.

A close up look at the details in the Madhuri Dixit painting, focusing on the eyes and smile to show the fine brushwork.

This clip shows the process of painting the hair, demonstrating how I layer different shades to create depth and movement.

A finished oil portrait of the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. I wanted to capture her graceful presence, painting her in her signature white saree with a microphone, against a soft, colorful background.

This video shows me at my easel, painting the portrait of Lata Mangeshkar. It gives a glimpse into my workspace, my palette full of colors, and the careful process of bringing the portrait to life.

A process video of the Walter White painting, showing how I built up the texture on his shirt and jacket. I used a palette knife and brush to create the folds and details in the fabric.

Here you can see me painting the Walter White portrait in my studio. This shows my typical setup with the canvas on an easel and a tablet for reference.

A time lapse of my oil painting of actor Cillian Murphy as Thomas Shelby from Peaky Blinders. The video shows the portrait coming together, from the initial sketch to the final details of his iconic look.

About Portraits of Personalities

Because oil paint has a slow drying time, I never rush these portraits. I use a grid methodology to map out facial proportions before even touching a brush. This ensures that iconic smile or intense gaze you see in the photos is exactly right, which is why I need about 2 to 3 weeks for an A4 portrait to fully cure and set.

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Deepanjali

Ships across IndiaStarts from ₹5,500 per portrait (A4 size)

Hi, I’m Deepanjali. To be honest, I started painting just to clear my head, but now I am obsessed with oil on canvas. Whether it is a legendary singer or a character from your favourite show, I pour hours into layering colours until the face truly comes alive. It is slow work, but it is my happy place.

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Titled "रापण," this is an oil on canvas portrait painted from a live sitting. The goal was to capture a quiet, everyday moment of reading and contemplation.
A portrait sketch in oil, focusing on the play of light and shadow on the face. This kind of study is essential for building form and character in a commissioned portrait.
An oil portrait study done on mount board. I pay close attention to getting the likeness just right, ensuring the final commissioned piece truly reflects the person.

Custom Hand-Painted Oil and Acrylic Portraits

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Sanket ThoratShips across India
This is a detailed acrylic portrait titled 'Man In A Turban'. It took around 80 hours to complete on cold-pressed Brustro watercolour paper, focusing on the skin texture and the fabric folds of the turban.8
Titled 'Innocence', this is a 12"x16" commissioned acrylic painting on canvas. I used a grid system to ensure proportions were perfect and focused on the soft features and bright eyes to capture the child's gentle nature.
This 12"x16" commission was painted with acrylics on a stretched canvas. The goal was to create a hyper-realistic portrait that felt authentic, paying close attention to the deep wrinkles and expressive features.
A tribute to Indian wrestler Ravi Dahiya, painted with acrylics on a 12"x16" stretched canvas. This portrait highlights my ability to capture intense focus and physical features, making it a great piece for sports enthusiasts.

Custom Acrylic Portraits

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Neha JadhavAvailable online; Ships across India
In this charcoal portrait of actor Allu Arjun, I used a high-contrast style with deep blacks to emphasize his expressive smile and charismatic energy. The focus is on capturing that 'star quality' in a dramatic, artistic rendering.5
This image shows my process of adding the final touches to the Allu Arjun portrait. You can see the careful, detailed work required to bring out the subtle highlights on the face from a completely dark background.
Here is the finished portrait of Ram Charan, seen on the easel in my studio. This view shows the artwork as a physical object, taped to the board, giving a sense of the creative process before it is framed.
I was commissioned to recreate a poignant, rare photograph of Rahul Gandhi with his father, Rajiv Gandhi. This framed charcoal piece was a special project, aiming to capture the deep emotion and connection of a cherished memory.

Charcoal Portraits of Icons and Dignitaries

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Om ThadkarStudios in Mumbai & Latur; Ships custom artwork across India
A serene painting of a woman at a ghat, performing a ritual. This piece captures a quiet, spiritual moment in a traditional Indian setting.9
A portrait of the freedom fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad, painted in a bold, graphic style against a black background to make the figure stand out.
Another portrait of Chandra Shekhar Azad, this time against a solid red background, giving the painting a powerful and revolutionary feel.

Hand-Painted Portraits & Custom Figures

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Kafeel ArtistTakes projects across NCR and India; Studio in Bazar Matia Mahal, Old Delhi
The finished color version of the 'Dewdrops' portrait. My focus was on capturing the child's curious gaze as they look through the rain-streaked window, with the city lights creating a soft, colorful bokeh effect in the background.8
This is a grayscale study for the 'Dewdrops' painting. Working in monochrome allows me to focus entirely on light, shadow, and form, ensuring the composition has depth and impact before I introduce color.
A close-up from the 'Dewdrops' painting in progress. Capturing the photorealistic water drops requires careful attention to how each droplet reflects and refracts the light and the image behind it.
A macro view of the eye in the 'Dewdrops' portrait. The challenge here is to paint the illusion of a wet surface over the detailed portrait, making the eye appear both clear and partially obscured.

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