Mithun Shetty

About

Art is everything to me. I grew up in namma Udupi and taught myself to draw by obsessing over each tiny detail. My thing is making hyper-realistic art that looks just like a hi-res photo, whether it’s a movie star or a street-side chai glass.

What I Draw

• Custom realistic portraits: Bollywood faces, your family, or even your pet - I try to catch the vibe and expression, not just the lines.
• Cultural traditional artwork: I love sketching Theyyam and Yakshagana scenes, and anything from Tulunad that reminds me of home. You’ll spot influences from local legends and Daivaradhane rituals in my pieces.
• 3D illusion sketch art: Sometimes I mess around with perspective, making stuff look like it’s popping right out of the page.
• Wildlife hyperrealism painting: Tigers, snakes, birds - I focus on getting the fur, feathers, or scales perfect.
• Click and Draw series: Give me a photo of something random (even a ₹500 note!), and I’ll try to recreate it, every shadow and shine.

My Process

Mostly I use charcoal, graphite, or colour pencils, and for paintings, it’s usually acrylics. I’ll even paint on pebbles if I’m in the mood. No shortcuts, just a lot of patience and staring at reference pics till my eyes hurt.

If you want a piece that feels real, or something that brings a bit of Tulunad to your wall, I’d love to work on it.