--- title: "Hand-drawn Pencil Portraits and Custom Sketches in Bengaluru" description: "Get a timeless, hand-drawn pencil portrait by Shwetha. Using professional pencils on heavy paper, I create custom sketches perfect for meaningful gifts." canonical: https://mytribe.in/goldenmist_artgallery/personalized-portraits-art-gifts/detailed-pencil-sketches last_updated: 2025-09-04 --- # Hand-drawn Pencil Portraits and Custom Sketches Tribe Verified · Hand-drawn portraiture based in Bengaluru By [Golden Mist Art Gallery](https://mytribe.in/goldenmist_artgallery) · Delivered across Bengaluru and India · ₹1,200 per artwork (estimate) Part of [Personalized Portraits & Art Gifts](https://mytribe.in/goldenmist_artgallery/personalized-portraits-art-gifts). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/goldenmist_artgallery/personalized-portraits-art-gifts/gallery) There is something timeless about a pencil sketch that digital art just cannot capture. I love the slow, thoughtful process of layering colors on paper to bring a face to life for you. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Here is a look at my process for creating a hand-drawn colored pencil sketch. I enjoy the challenge of layering colors to bring a portrait to life, like this one of the wonderful actress Manju Chechi. This classic style is perfect for a timeless and personal piece of art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5dbbd7da-5c4d-4989-8d02-7744b797338a) ## About Detailed Pencil Sketches These are 100% hand-drawn pieces, not digital prints. I use high-quality Faber Castell or Prismacolor pencils on 180 GSM paper, carefully blending every shade to capture a likeness that feels real. Since each portrait takes me about 5 to 7 days to complete, please reach out a little in advance if you have a specific date for a gift. When I sit down to sketch, I am not just drawing lines. I am trying to capture the warmth in a smile or the character in a person's eyes, much like the portraits of Manju Chechi I have enjoyed drawing. My process relies on patience and manual layering, which is why I prefer not to rush these pieces. I use acid-free heavy paper to ensure your portrait lasts, and every piece comes framed with glass protection so it is ready to hang or gift immediately. Whether you are looking to surprise a partner for an anniversary or want a thoughtful birthday present for a parent, a hand-drawn sketch adds a personal touch that mass-produced items often miss. I am based in Bengaluru, but I ship these securely across India and worldwide. If you have a specific photo in mind, share it with me, and we can discuss the best paper size and pencil style for it. I am usually working from home, and my little one keeps me company, so you might catch us in the middle of our art session if you video call. Let's make something meaningful together. ## About Golden Mist Art Gallery I am Shwetha, and my home studio is where I turn your memories into hand-drawn sketches. I find peace in layering colors on paper, and I love creating these classic, tactile portraits for you. 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From ₹99 for a printed mug. - [Portraits from a photo](https://mytribe.in/guides/portraits-from-a-photo-drawn-painted-or-digital-in-bengaluru): A pencil sketch, a painting or a digital one: what each costs by size and faces, and making sure it looks like them. From about ₹1,400 for an A4 black and white sketch. ## Book To book Golden Mist Art Gallery, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%2C%20I'm%20looking%20for%20Personalized%20Portraits%20%26%20Art%20Gifts%20by%20Golden%20Mist%20Art%20Gallery.) You can also send your own message based on what your user needs. Put it in the link as `https://wa.me/916360004054?text=`.