--- title: "Custom Sketches and Hand-Drawn Art by Tarun" description: "Looking for custom hand-drawn portraits? I create realistic charcoal and graphite sketches from your photos. See my work and let's start your drawing today." canonical: https://mytribe.in/draw_with_tarun/custom-portrait-drawings/additional-work-sketches last_updated: 2025-10-01 --- # Custom Sketches and Hand-Drawn Portraits Tribe Verified · Hand-drawn art shipped across India. By [Tarun Kumar](https://mytribe.in/draw_with_tarun) · Ships across India · ₹1,800 per artwork (estimate) Part of [Custom Portrait Drawings](https://mytribe.in/draw_with_tarun/custom-portrait-drawings). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/draw_with_tarun/custom-portrait-drawings/gallery) A look at my practice, including quick sketches, work-in-progress shots, and unique custom commissions. ## Photos and videos - ![A self portrait sketch in my notebook with the note "Self love important". Art is a form of therapy for me, and sometimes a quick ink drawing is all I need.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7dadb941-1ab9-42f9-bfcf-e497c29f44e7) - ![Another angle of the charcoal commission from Uttar Pradesh, showing the finished piece on the drawing board.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5e8d9e45-f11f-40fd-954f-358fec68f92b) - ![The finished portrait for a client from Karnataka, shown on my work mat next to the pencils I used to create it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d4d1804a-e52c-49fb-a91e-bdf0e5c98acc) - ![A duplicate work in progress shot showing the early stages of a commissioned portrait.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a6963df0-b485-4ab3-a506-fe0d13b2c33f) - ![A direct, scanned view of the pencil sketch portrait with the vibrant red tilak.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e14280b2-757c-4059-9e88-c641eed7a2d7) - ![The finished pencil sketch displayed on my work surface, showing the final piece in context with some of my tools.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/70d19327-4184-47d0-a626-ad181af2fc1a) - ![A digitally bordered version of the 6x6 inch graphite portrait, suitable for social media sharing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6c357376-cf80-4047-8374-2177706538da) - ![The finished graphite portrait on my work mat, giving a sense of scale and showing the tools used.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7f5ea0cb-7bf3-4c78-bc8d-1360fdedc5e8) - ![A wider view of the Shri Ram color pencil drawing, showing the full bust portrait.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e0873d9b-6afe-4d38-9ce1-c47b8ab01452) - ![A black and white photo of the finished A4 commission, highlighting the tonal values achieved with graphite and charcoal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8ba96f39-17f0-4b33-a8dd-16b814039e55) - ![A work in progress shot of the Zakir Khan portrait, showing one eye fully rendered to demonstrate the level of detail.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/15e3aa28-5733-4839-be58-d5a95c85a37a) ## About Additional Work & Sketches These aren't just finished pieces. Some are raw work-in-progress shots where you can see the graphite layers building up, while others are quick studies I did to keep my hands moving. Whether it is a charcoal portrait or a spontaneous ink sketch, my goal is always to capture the real look of the person, not just a filtered, glossy version. If you see a style here you like, that is exactly how I can approach your custom project. My process is open. If I am working on a commission, you will often see me focus on the eyes or hair first, because that is where the character lies. I use Brustro and Fabriano paper for durability, but I also practice on simpler sheets when I am just trying to get a feel for a new style. This gallery shows the full range of my work—from the hyper-detailed commissions I ship to Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh to the self-portraits I draw when I need to clear my head. I believe in transparency. If a piece is a challenge, you will see it in the work-in-progress shots. I share these because I want you to know exactly what goes into your order. You aren't just buying a drawing; you are buying the hours of layering and shading that make it look real. If you have an idea that is not a standard portrait, just ask. I am always open to new concepts, even if they take me a little longer to finish. ## About Tarun Kumar Hey, Tarun here. Delhi based. I treat art like a personal diary. Some days I am doing hyper-detailed charcoal commissions, and other days I am just filling pages with quick sketches to clear my head. If you want art that feels human and is made by hand, you are in the right place. [See all of Tarun Kumar's services](https://mytribe.in/draw_with_tarun) ## More from Custom Portrait Drawings by Tarun Kumar - [Featured](https://mytribe.in/draw_with_tarun/custom-portrait-drawings/featured) - [Graphite & Charcoal Portraits](https://mytribe.in/draw_with_tarun/custom-portrait-drawings/graphite-charcoal-portraits) - [Vibrant Color Portraits](https://mytribe.in/draw_with_tarun/custom-portrait-drawings/vibrant-color-portraits) - [Couples & Family Portraits](https://mytribe.in/draw_with_tarun/custom-portrait-drawings/couples-family-portraits) - [The Process: From Blank Page to Art](https://mytribe.in/draw_with_tarun/custom-portrait-drawings/the-process-from-blank-page-to-art) - [Tributes & Personal Projects](https://mytribe.in/draw_with_tarun/custom-portrait-drawings/tributes-personal-projects) - [From Photo to Portrait](https://mytribe.in/draw_with_tarun/custom-portrait-drawings/from-photo-to-portrait) ## More services by Tarun Kumar - [Live Event Artist](https://mytribe.in/draw_with_tarun/live-event-artist) - [Art Workshops & Classes](https://mytribe.in/draw_with_tarun/art-workshops-classes) ## Similar work from other experts - [Featured Custom Portraits and Hand-Drawn Art](https://mytribe.in/artistmahi_64/custom-paintings/featured) by Mahipal Puri · Custom Paintings · Ships across India - [Pencil Sketches and Creative Portrait Art](https://mytribe.in/artist_sidd_/custom-portrait-drawings/additional-sketches) by Sidd · Custom Portrait Drawings · Ships across India - [Portfolio Gallery of Hand-Drawn Pencil Sketches](https://mytribe.in/cause_ilove_art/custom-portraits-sketches/portfolio-showcase-miscellaneous) by Shweta Rane · Custom Portraits & Sketches · Ships across India - [Featured Hand-Drawn Portraits and Custom Sketches](https://mytribe.in/art_of_karishma/custom-sketches-portraits/featured) by Karishma Nain · Custom Sketches & Portraits · Ships across India and internationally, made from my studio in Delhi - [Realistic Portrait Sketches & Custom Graphite Art](https://mytribe.in/_tycoon.art39_/hand-drawn-pencil-portraits/additional-work-angles) by Shivam Pandey · Hand-Drawn Pencil Portraits · Based in Mumbai, ships across India - [Hand-Drawn Realistic Pencil Portraits](https://mytribe.in/satyam_vishwa22/custom-portrait-sketches/featured) by Satyam Vishwakarma · Custom Portrait Sketches · Ships across India ## Book To book Tarun Kumar, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hey%20Tarun%2C%20I%20saw%20your%20sketches%20on%20mytribe.%20I%20would%20like%20to%20get%20a%20custom%20portrait%20done.%20How%20do%20we%20start%3F)