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Behind the Art: My Caricature Drawing Process

byPhilip MathewVisit Studio in Undri, Pune; Ships Pan-IndiaStarts from900 per artworkView full gallery

Curious how I capture that perfect exaggerated look? Here is a look at my study sessions, digital techniques, and the sketches behind my live work.

Watch this character come to life. This video shows my digital drawing process, from the initial line art to the block colors, shading, and final details.

A small tribute I created for the great Ratan Tata. This video shows the process of sketching and digitally painting this caricature of a true Indian icon.

A time-lapse of me drawing a guest at a wedding. You can see the drawing take shape and the festive atmosphere of the event in the background.

Here are some exaggeration studies I did from reference photos. Practice like this helps me hone my skills in capturing a likeness quickly.

A caricature study of a character, using markers and watercolors. I'm always experimenting with different tools and techniques.

A "Hulkamania" caricature of the legendary Hulk Hogan. Drawing icons from my childhood is always a lot of fun.

A close-up video of my pen work as I draw and shade a caricature. I use bold lines to give my drawings energy and character.

Another character study, this time focusing on an expressive face with a great mustache. The pink background makes the black and white art pop.

This character study has a real sense of movement and joy. I love creating dynamic poses.

A fun cartoon of a girl in a wind tunnel. This is an example of my more illustrative and imaginative character design work.

About Behind the Art: Process & Studies

Whether I am working with a thick brush pen for live sketches or plotting out geometric shapes for a digital piece, my focus is always on capturing the energy of the subject. You will see me layering block colors and refining my line art to make sure every custom caricature really pops.

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