--- title: "Custom Hand-Painted Portraits: My Creative Process" description: "See how I transform your favourite photos into custom acrylic portraits and pencil sketches. Transparent process, honest quality, and heartfelt art." canonical: https://mytribe.in/kjcreations___/custom-portrait-art/from-photo-to-art-the-process last_updated: 2026-02-10 --- # From Photo to Art: My Creative Process Tribe Verified · Handmade portraits shipped across India By [Karishma Joshi](https://mytribe.in/kjcreations___) · Ships across India · ₹1,800 Per Subject/Face (estimate) Part of [Custom Portrait Art](https://mytribe.in/kjcreations___/custom-portrait-art). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/kjcreations___/custom-portrait-art/gallery) Every portrait I paint starts as a memory on your phone. See how I turn those images into art that feels alive, from the first rough sketch to the final coat of varnish. ## Photos and videos - [Video: This video shows Part 2 of the painting I decided to redo. You can see me working from the new reference photos, carefully adding details to the clothing and faces to ensure the final piece is perfect.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6a63f7f8-3af1-4670-9557-f9db37c7aff0) - [Video: A time-lapse of the large triptych painting of the child in the shopping cart. This shows how a complex, multi-canvas piece comes together, from the initial red-toned sketch to the final, vibrant details.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6d5deed3-e968-486f-95b8-25a4ea613e0e) - [Video: A relaxing video of my colour pencil process. Here, I'm drawing a pair of hyacinth macaws, focusing on the detailed texture of the feathers and the bright, vivid blue colour.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6f310e4f-2931-44c0-a082-d88dfb5725df) ## About From Photo to Art: The Process I want to be honest about my process. Sometimes, the first draft does not capture the exact vibe you are looking for. If that happens, I do not hesitate to redo parts until it feels perfect. You will see the progress photos as I work, so you are always a part of the journey and can provide feedback before I finalize the details. My process is built on connection, not just technical skill. Whether it is a digital illustration on my iPad, a graphite sketch, or a large acrylic canvas, I start by understanding the emotion you want to preserve. First, we discuss your reference photo and the mood you want. For complex compositions, I often prepare a digital rough sketch first so we are aligned on the layout. Once you approve the vision, I move to the physical work. For graphite sketches, I focus on light and shadow using high-grade Staedtler and Brustro pencils on heavyweight 300 GSM paper. For acrylic portraits, I use heavy-body paints on stretched cotton canvas, building layers to get the depth right. I spend a lot of time on details like jewelry, clothing textures, and expressions. I treat every piece with the same care I would for my own family, inspired by my Aagri Koli roots and my faith. Everything is finished with a protective fixative or gloss varnish to ensure it lasts. I handle all deliveries with secure packaging across India, ensuring your art arrives safe and ready to hang. ## About Karishma Joshi I'm Karishma. I don't just paint faces, I capture the emotion in the eyes. I put my heart into every stroke because I know these are not just paintings, they are memories you want to keep close. 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