Click & Draw: Photorealistic Object Sketches
I take everyday items, from watches to currency, and recreate them on paper with exact detail. These sketches play with perspective to look real enough to touch.
This is the first video in my 'Click and Draw' series, showing how I sketched the Fossil watch. From the reference photo on screen to the final stroke, you can see the process of creating extreme realism.
A hyper-realistic drawing of a Raida motorcycle glove on black paper. I used white and grey color pencils to capture every stitch, texture, and protective knuckle guard.
A miniature, hyper-realistic drawing of an Indian 500 rupee note, complete with the "Jai Shree Ram" inscription. This piece was made using color pencils and poster color on black paper.
A miniature drawing of the book cover for 'The Immortals of Meluha' by Amish Tripathi. I used color pencils on black paper to recreate the cover art in tiny, precise detail.
A classic still life drawing of a fruit basket, created with color pencils. I focused on capturing the different shapes, colors, and shiny textures of the apples and grapes.
The process video for my 'Click and Draw' of the Raida glove. This shows how I hold the real object and then replicate its complex textures and shapes on paper.
This video shows the making of the 500 rupee note drawing. You can see the careful layering of colors and details required to replicate the look of printed currency.
The making of 'The Immortals of Meluha' miniature book cover. This video highlights the precise pencil work needed for such a small and detailed piece.
About Click & Draw: Objects & Illusions
I do not just draw objects; I study their textures, like the leather stitch on a watch or the exact light reflection on metal. Each piece starts with a high-resolution reference, and I layer pencils to match the depth and shadow until the image pops off the page.
The 'Click and Draw' series is my way of testing how far I can push the limits of traditional mediums. When you look at these, I want you to question if it is a drawing or the real object. I rely on professional grade graphite, wax-based color pencils, and sometimes white gel pens for those critical highlights.
Working on black paper, as I do for many of these pieces, changes the entire dynamic. It forces me to think about light from the dark, building up the layers one stroke at a time. These pieces are popular as desk decor or unique gifts. Because I specialize in hyper-realism, I can recreate anything from your favorite watch or a meaningful book cover to specific items that hold sentimental value.
Every project is an exercise in patience. The miniature drawings of currency or book covers require steady hands and hours of observation to nail the scale and proportions. Whether you have a specific object in mind or want to see how I handle a particular texture, the process stays the same: we start with a clear photo, and I translate it to paper with sharp focus.
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