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Vibrant Color Pencil Portraits by Tarun

byTarun KumarShips across IndiaStarts from₹1,800 per artworkView full gallery

I use Doms and Maped color pencils to bring your favorite memories to life. Whether it is a family moment or a personal tribute, these vibrant pieces are all about capturing the real emotion and color of the moment.

A portrait of Devi Sita, created with Maped color pencils on an ivory sheet. I used warm yellows and soft skin tones to convey a sense of grace and divinity.

My take on Shri Ram, drawn with color pencils on cartridge paper. This was an early attempt for me with color, focusing on capturing a serene and powerful expression.

The final version of a commissioned color pencil portrait. Using Doms pencils, I built up layers of color to achieve realistic skin tones and the bold look of the red shirt and dark sunglasses.

A commissioned couple portrait set against a scenic mountain view. This piece was made with Maped color pencils, perfect for capturing both the people and the landscape they love.

About Vibrant Color Portraits

These color portraits aren't just about applying pigment to paper. It is a slow, layering process using wax-based pencils like Doms and Maped on smooth ivory sheets. This manual blending is what gives you those realistic skin tones and the depth you see in my work. It is labor-intensive, so I usually need about 8 to 12 days to get the saturation right. No rushing, just building the color up until it feels complete.

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Tarun Kumar

Ships across IndiaStarts from ₹1,800 per artwork

I'm Tarun, a Delhi-based artist who believes art is the best way to make sense of the mess in my head. I am honest about my process—sometimes I am quick, sometimes I procrastinate, but I never compromise on the final piece. If you want a portrait that feels real, not just a carbon copy, let us work on it together.

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