Featured Handmade Portraits and Sketches

I also work with color to capture special moments. This A4 size couple portrait was made using Maped color pencils on ivory paper, turning a cherished photo overlooking the mountains into a piece of lasting art.

This piece is personal. It took me 10 months, not because it was complex, but because of my own procrastination. It’s a hyperrealistic pencil sketch of Zakir Khan, whose work helped me a lot. It’s proof that with patience, we can create something we're proud of.

Here’s a look at how I build up layers. This is a time-lapse of a charcoal drawing in progress, showing the shading and blending techniques I use with brushes and pencils to bring a face to life.

Yes, I can even turn your favorite Snapchat filter selfie into a hand-drawn portrait. This was a fun commission where I recreated the dog filter using charcoal, blending a playful digital moment with traditional art.

Capturing the connection between two people is a special responsibility. This charcoal couple portrait was a commission focused on creating a beautiful, shared memory for them to keep.

The best part of any commission is seeing the client's reaction. This is a screenshot from a happy client after I sent them the final look of their graphite portrait. Getting this kind of feedback makes all the hours worth it.

This is a charcoal commission I did for a client from Uttar Pradesh. I focused on creating strong contrast and capturing a friendly expression, delivering a portrait that feels both classic and modern.