Varun N Rao

About

I'm an engineer who never let go of my sketchbook. I didn’t get into art school, but I taught myself and now I get to create digital art for people who love something a little different, a little personal.

What I Make

• Every piece is hand-painted, not auto-generated.
• I use Procreate on my iPad, drawing with an Apple Pencil - no shortcuts, just me and the screen.
• I work off your photos, ideas, and stories.

Styles I Offer

• Fun Custom Caricature Illustration: These are bold, quirky, and always show the real you. I’ve made families into superheroes, office teams into cartoon legends, and even ice cream cones. Corporate or personal, I can do bulk orders too.
• Hand-painted Digital Portraits: Choose classic black-and-white sketches or vibrant, full-color paintings. Both styles have a lifelike feel.
• Illustrations for Your Stories: Got a book idea, website, or project? I help you tell that story visually.

My Process

• You send me your photos and ideas. I sketch, layer color, and share timelapse illustration process clips so you see the art come to life.
• The final piece is a high-res digital file, ready for you to print, frame, or just use anywhere.

I’m not perfect, but I’m real. If you want art that’s got a bit of soul and a dose of engineering precision, I’m your guy.