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The Creative Journey: From Canvas to Keepsake

byIshika VishwakarmaShips across IndiaStarts from₹1,800 per artwork (1-2 faces)View full gallery

Want to see how your photos become art? Here is a peek into my studio—from the first pencil sketch to the final varnish coat. Everything I make is built with layers of patience and a lot of heart.

This was my first big customized acrylic portrait, a 24" x 30" canvas. This video shares the story behind the painting, the late nights spent perfecting it, and the valuable lessons I learned as an artist.

Day 1 of working on a 20" x 20" couple portrait. The process begins with setting up the canvas, creating a detailed pencil sketch, and applying the first layers of background and base colors.

Day 2 of the couple portrait. Here, I'm adding more layers, refining the details on the clothing, and slowly building up the skin tones with black coffee by my side. Comment me zarur batana kaisa laga.

Here I am with the large 24" x 30" canvas, showing the scale of the portrait. It's always exciting to start on a big piece like this.

A collage showing the process of painting the mother's portrait. You can see the close-up details of me adding highlights to her eyes and the intricate patterns on her saree.

Part 1 of completing a new couple portrait. This video shows me mixing the skin tones with a palette knife and adding the first brushstrokes to define the hair and clothing.

The initial pencil sketch on a 20" x 20" canvas, ready for the first layer of paint. This foundational drawing is key to getting the likeness just right.

The painting in progress. I've started blocking in the colors on his shirt, while her portrait is still in the sketch phase.

A close-up of the work in progress, focusing on building the layers of her face. I start with base tones and gradually add shadows and highlights to create a realistic form.

A 24" x 24" group portrait in its early stages. I've started painting the central figure while the others are still outlined in pencil on the orange background.

About The Creative Process: From Canvas to Keepsake

You have seen the final paintings, but the real magic happens in the layers. Whether it is a graphite sketch or a large acrylic canvas, every piece starts with a rough pencil foundation to capture the likeness accurately before I even touch a brush. If you are planning a commission, remember that I need a clear reference photo to start this process; the better your photo quality, the more life I can bring into your portrait.

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Ishika Vishwakarma

Ships across IndiaStarts from ₹1,800 per artwork (1-2 faces)

Hi, I am the one behind the brush at Painter's Pallete. Art is my escape, and whether it is a small stone painting or a large wall mural, I pour my heart into every project. I started with a portrait for my grandparents, and that emotion drives every single piece I create today.

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