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Custom Handcrafted Art and Personalized Portraits

byKum Kum ArtAvailable across BengaluruStarts from₹2,200 per A4 artworkView full gallery

I bring memory and the energy of our city onto canvas, paper, and thread. Whether it's a lively street scene or a deeply personal portrait, I paint to capture the real story behind it.

This is what I love most, painting live on the streets of Bangalore. Here I am capturing a beautiful temple, with all the life of the city happening around me. This is how I turn a fleeting moment into a lasting piece of art.

Turning a photograph into a large, detailed oil portrait is a journey. This video shows the week of hard work and focus that went into creating this special commissioned piece, capturing a quiet moment for a client to cherish forever.

I love exploring different ways to make art. This is my unique thread art, where I use colourful threads instead of paint to create a textured and vibrant portrait. This A1 size piece, now framed, shows how thread can bring a different kind of life to a picture.

This detailed mandala drawing of Lord Ganesha is a form of meditation for me. Every line and pattern is drawn with focus and devotion. I create these intricate pieces to bring a sense of peace and spirituality into your home.

The iconic Bangalore auto-rickshaw, captured live on a sunny street. It’s moments like these, interacting with curious onlookers and painting the everyday scenes of the city, that bring me the most joy.

Art isn't just for the city. I took my easel out to this beautiful lakeside to capture the peace of the natural landscape. This piece shows my ability to paint the feeling of a place, whether it's a busy street or a quiet view.

A custom pencil portrait is a powerful way to celebrate a passion. This A3 size sketch of a man on his Royal Enfield motorcycle was a special commission, turning a beloved photo into a detailed, framed piece of art.

Art is my life. As the song says, "Bachpan to gaya, jawani bhi gai... ek pal to ab humein jeene do." This is me, living my life, finding beauty in a simple flower stall and putting that feeling onto my canvas.

About Featured

I don't just work in a studio; I carry my easel to the streets, parks, and quiet corners of the city to paint from real life. Every piece you see here, whether it’s a charcoal sketch or an intricate mandala, goes through a rigorous process of practice to ensure it captures exactly what you envisioned. Since I handle the framing for every artwork, your piece arrives finished and ready to hang on your wall.

Painting the real streets of Bangalore. — Approved by the tribe
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Kum Kum Art

Available across BengaluruStarts from ₹2,200 per A4 artwork

Art is my soul; it is my way of scrubbing off the dust of daily life. I prefer to paint under the sun with my easel, turning the fleeting moments of Bangalore into something lasting for you to hold onto.

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