Custom Handmade Portraits Drawn from Your Photos

For custom portraits, I use heavy-duty, acid-free cartridge paper so the sketch does not yellow over time. I focus heavily on texture, like the embroidery on a saree or the specific fabric folds of a shirt, because that is where the real story lives. When we start, please send me a high-resolution photo; the clearer the lighting, the deeper the shading I can achieve on the paper.

Art is not just about drawing a face; it is about capturing the sukoon and the story behind it. When you commission a hand-drawn portrait, the process starts with us choosing the right medium to match the mood of the photo.

Why Choose Hand-Drawn?

In a world of digital filters, there is a different vibe to seeing raw, hand-drawn pencil strokes. Whether you are looking for a couple’s portrait or a sketch of a family member, I treat every project with the same focus. I recently finished a portrait for a client in Odisha, and seeing the reaction makes all those hours of shading worth it. It is about gifting something that is as real and unique as your relationship.

My Process & Materials

• Charcoal & Pencil: This is my go-to for realism. I use premium Staedtler pencils for sharp definition. It is perfect for capturing emotional expressions in monochrome.
• Protection: I always seal the final work with a professional fixative spray, so it does not smudge once it reaches you.
• Delivery: You receive the original artwork, unframed, safely packed between rigid foam boards or MDF sheets. No folding, no bending.

How to Get Started

Think about the pose and the lighting. Natural light is best for reference photos. I work on A4 and A3 sizes, handling 1 to 2 faces per sheet comfortably. If you have an idea for a custom commission, let us chat about the details.