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Featured Portrait Art and Student Work

byJeeva KumariAvailable Online; Studio in Indiranagar, BengaluruStarts from₹2,500 per 8-hour moduleView full gallery

A look at the portraits created in my studio—from young beginners to seasoned hobbyists. Here, we focus on the process of learning, whether you are picking up a pencil for the first time or refining your oil painting technique.

This video shows my student, Nethra, deeply focused on her pencil and charcoal portrait. You can see her working from a reference photo to capture the intricate details and textures of an elderly woman's face, which is a key skill we develop in my workshops.

It brings me so much joy to see my youngest students create amazing art. Here is 8-year-old Adwik, completely absorbed in his pencil shading work, bringing a realistic dog portrait to life. This shows that with the right guidance, age is no barrier to learning art.

I created this charcoal portrait to capture the pure happiness in a child's expression. In my classes, I teach how to use light and shadow with charcoal to create this kind of depth and emotion, turning a simple sketch into a powerful piece of art.

This is a watercolor portrait I painted to explore how to represent age and character. We work on techniques like layering colors and controlling water to capture the delicate details of skin texture and expression, creating what I call a 'wrinkly beauty'.

A portrait of Ratan Tata that I painted using oils. In my oil painting sessions, we focus on achieving a realistic likeness and capturing the personality of the subject, celebrating inspiring figures through art.

Here is my student Aryan working on a striking charcoal portrait of Indiana Jones. It’s a great example of how we use popular culture references in class to make learning portraiture fun and engaging, focusing on capturing iconic features and expressions.

I am incredibly proud of my daughter, Samiksha, whose watercolor portrait of Malala was selected for the National Art Contest and Exhibition. This is a testament to the skills and confidence that students can build through dedicated practice.

About Featured

In my studio, we prioritize understanding the 'why' behind every stroke. Whether we are tackling facial anatomy or layering watercolours, I provide small-group, personalized feedback to ensure that every student, regardless of age, learns the technical foundation needed to express their own style.

Real portraits by students of all ages — Approved by the tribe

Jeeva Kumari

Available Online; Studio in Indiranagar, BengaluruStarts from ₹2,500 per 8-hour module

I am an artist and teacher who believes age is just a number when it comes to creativity. Seeing my students, from young children to seniors, find their voice through charcoal and watercolour is what drives me to keep building this community.