Commissioned Paintings
Sonipat
I create custom oil and watercolor paintings from your photos, stories, or live sittings, using artist-grade materials and focusing on details that matter to you.
Pricing Guide
Custom Urban Watercolor Sketch
Artistic Scope
- Medium: Professional Grade Watercolor (Daniel Smith) mixed with archival ink detailing in an Urban Sketching style.
- Subject: One primary architectural subject (home facade, shop front, monument) or a landscape memory.
- Style: Impressionistic and loose rather than photorealistic. Focuses on capturing the atmosphere and light.
Specifications
- Size: Standard A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) up to A3 (11.7 x 16.5 inches).
- Paper: 300 GSM Cold Press Watercolor paper (Baohong or comparable) for texture and longevity.
Deliverables
- Format: Delivered unframed as a loose sheet in a reinforced flat mailer or tube.
- Authenticity: Signed and dated by the artist.
- Timeline: Quick turnaround of 5-7 days for creation.
Classic Alla Prima Oil Portrait
Subject & Style
- Composition: Single person portrait, Head and Shoulders.
- Technique: 'Alla Prima' (Direct Painting) style. Features visible brushstrokes and focuses on capturing likeness through values rather than smooth blending.
- Background: Abstract or tonal wash (Grisaille) to make the subject pop.
Technical Specifications
- Size: Approx 12x16 inches or 14x18 inches (Standard Portrait Size).
- Surface: Premium Oil-primed Linen or Cotton Canvas, stretched on a wooden frame or high-quality canvas board.
- Paints: Professional Artist Grade Oils (e.g., Gamblin, Winsor & Newton) for archival quality.
Timeline & Curing
- Creation: 10-14 days for painting.
- Drying Period: Oils require a mandatory 2-3 week 'cure time' in the studio before the paint is dry enough to pack and ship safely.
- Format: Delivered unframed, ready for professional framing.
Large Statement Oil Commission
Artistic Scope
- Subject: Complex compositions such as city streets, nature landscapes, or detailed architectural commissions (e.g., ancestral homes).
- Depth: Includes full foreground, mid-ground, and background elements.
- Technique: Layered oil painting approach allowing for rich color saturation and textured impasto strokes.
Canvas & Finish
- Dimensions: Large format options ranging from 18x24 inches up to 24x30 inches.
- Surface: Heavy-duty stretched canvas or linen.
- Protection: Finished with a layer of Gamvar or retouch varnish to unify sheen and protect against UV/dust.
Process
- Consultation: Includes discussion on focal points based on client reference photos.
- Timeline: 3-4 weeks for painting plus a mandatory 3-week drying period.
- Deliverable: Sold unframed with a signed Certificate of Authenticity.
About Commissioned Paintings
Why I Paint
Art is honestly my way of capturing those little moments that make life sweet. When you ask me for a commissioned painting, it’s not just about putting color on canvas - it’s about creating something that actually means something to you. I work in both oils and watercolors, switching depending on the vibe or the feeling you want to keep forever.
How We’ll Create Together
Every piece starts with your story. Maybe you want a portrait - we can do a live sitting (expect a few hours, chai breaks included), or I’ll work from a photo you love. If you’ve got a memory or a wild idea, just tell me and I’ll help bring it to life. For live portraits, I usually paint alla prima - finishing the main work in one go, then polishing it up in my studio.
Portraits, Places, and Memories
Portraits are special - I can paint you in full color, or try a Grisaille (monochrome) style. I also love bringing places to life, whether it’s your childhood home, a city from your travels, or a quiet landscape. If you want a painting from travel photos, just send them my way. I pay attention to the details that matter - even that old window with a story.
Materials I Trust
I use artist-grade oils and watercolors (mostly Gamblincolors and Daniel Smith) on linen, canvas, or thick watercolor paper. I want your custom watercolor artwork or oil portrait commission to last - so I never compromise on quality.
Meet your Expert
Juhi Kumar
14 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hey, I’m Juhi. Artist, Delhi girl, and always chasing that perfect sketch. My studio’s my happy place, but honestly, nothing beats painting out in the city - especially with my Urbansketchers crew. Chandni Chowk, Varanasi ghats, old monuments… I’m always wandering, sketchbook in hand. History’s my thing, so you’ll find me lost in ancient corners. That calm at Bangla Sahib? Can’t explain it, just feels right. Art’s all about these small joys, na?
My Work
Original Artworks for You - I make oil paintings, watercolors, urban sketches, alla prima portraits, and figure studies. All originals, all for sale.
Oils and Watercolors - Switching between oil painting on linen and watercolor cityscapes keeps things interesting. I love both, tough as it is.
Painting from Life - I do live figure studies and urban sketching Delhi spots. Capturing real moments, real faces, real places.
Finding Inspiration - Old Delhi lanes, Varanasi ghats, Connaught Place – I’m always hunting for a story to paint.
