--- title: "Custom Caricature Drawings | Hand-Drawn by National Gold Medalist" description: "See how I create custom caricatures from scratch. No filters or apps, just hand-drawn art on iPad or paper. Get your unique portrait or gift today." canonical: https://mytribe.in/livecaricaturewala/custom-caricatures-from-photos/behind-the-art-the-drawing-process last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # Behind the Art: How My Caricatures Come to Life Tribe Verified · National gold medalist caricature artist. By [Amol Sawant](https://mytribe.in/livecaricaturewala) · Available online; delivers physical prints across India · ₹1,800 per person / face (estimate) Part of [Custom Caricatures from Photos](https://mytribe.in/livecaricaturewala/custom-caricatures-from-photos). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/livecaricaturewala/custom-caricatures-from-photos/gallery) People often think apps or filters create caricatures, but here is what really happens on my drawing board. From the initial reference photo to the final exaggerated sketch, I map out every expression manually using Procreate on my iPad Pro. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Here’s a quick look at how I bring a caricature to life with just a marker and paper. Each drawing is done by hand, capturing unique expressions and features with quick, confident strokes. This is real art, made from scratch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/18c36278-4b34-488a-87bf-0e18a3648a24) - [Video: From the street to the screen. This video shows me sketching a local vendor on my tablet, demonstrating how I can find inspiration anywhere and draw on the go.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d284fb90-fcf1-46fb-938a-83f754692f0e) - ![My drawing board setup, showing the hand-drawn caricature of Johny Lever next to the reference photo on my monitor.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/12b8e526-efe9-4d9a-8348-71709b3745b5) - ![A look at my digital drawing process on a tablet, with the reference photo of Kushal Badrike in the corner for comparison.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ff4741f-5f06-4960-a063-b8659475150e) - ![The digital canvas showing my caricature of Amrish Puri alongside the reference image. This shows how I translate a photo into my artistic style.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/52b0679c-b92b-4c31-9395-b969a235154d) - ![My digital workspace, featuring the finished caricature of Nilu Phule and the original photo I worked from.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5af08723-ca5f-462b-81c4-7189d71a5925) - [Video: A time-lapse of the digital drawing process for the Makrand Anaspure caricature, showing how the layers and colors come together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7d3d50ad-99b1-46d5-b182-180086132fea) - [Video: A short video showing the creation of the Amjad Khan caricature, from a blank digital canvas to the finished, colored portrait.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a7cae7b9-eee9-4ae6-9c04-990af6afed4e) - [Video: Watch as I digitally paint the portrait of Rajesh Khanna, building up the colors and likeness from a reference photo.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ae525a10-5b57-4713-a918-7e6290f64192) - [Video: This video shows my digital drawing setup, with the reference photo of rapper 100RBH visible as I create his caricature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e7eb011f-49fd-470b-89f2-cc8ec01b6ae3) ## About Behind the Art: The Drawing Process It is not just about tracing a photo. My process involves identifying the one feature that makes you unique, like a broad smile, a specific hairstyle, or the way you wear your glasses, and exaggerating it just enough to be funny without losing the likeness. I always start with a reference photo, then build the layers from the outline up to the final shading, ensuring the personality comes through in every single stroke. Many people ask if I use apps or filters. The answer is no. Whether I am using Procreate on my iPad Pro or a marker on physical paper, every line is drawn by hand. I study the reference photo on my monitor to understand your face, then pick the key traits to exaggerate. This is a manual process where I build the character layer by layer, starting from a rough outline and ending with full color or shading. If you need a digital file for social media, a framed print for your wall, or a custom T-shirt design, the standard of work remains the same. For prints, I use 250+ GSM photo paper and secure framing to ensure your art lasts. For digital orders, you receive high-resolution files suitable for printing up to A3 size. Based in Maharashtra but shipping across India, I take pride in delivering art that feels personal, not computer-generated. If you want to see how a photo of you becomes a cartoon, let me know. ## About Amol Sawant Hi, I am Amol. I have been drawing for years, and while I have a national gold medal to my name, the real win is seeing your reaction when you spot yourself in my art. I do not use shortcuts; I draw every line to make sure you get something that feels like you. 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