My Process and Practice
Getting the details right is not just talent, it is hours of shading, sketching, and sometimes messing up a few sheets before I get it just right.
Back to basics. This is a shot of my practice sheets where I work on shading fundamental shapes like spheres. Mastering light and shadow on simple forms is key to creating realistic portraits.
More practice. Here I'm working on a detailed eye sketch alongside my shading studies. The eyes are the most important part of a portrait, so I practice them constantly.
A short video showing my drawing setup and some of my practice sketches. Consistent practice is the only way to improve and make progress as an artist.
A quick video showing my life with art. It transitions from my workspace to my balcony easel, showing how art is a part of my everyday environment.
A quick look at the Faber-Castell 9000 pencils I use for my hyper-realistic drawings. Using professional-grade materials makes a huge difference in the final quality of the artwork.
A satisfying reveal of a realistic colored eye drawing. This video shows how I use colored pencils to build up layers of color and create a lifelike, detailed eye.
Drawing is my form of meditation. This video shows me focused on creating a colorful illustration of a tricycle using markers, a process that I find very peaceful.
A quick reel showing me getting back into drawing with some colored pencil studies of eyes and lips. It's always good to warm up with smaller sketches.
There's nothing more peaceful than drawing on a rainy day. This moody video captures me sketching by the window, finding inspiration in the calm atmosphere.
A collage of moments from my life as an artist. It's a mix of process shots, travel, and finished work, reflecting on the journey and the experiences that shape my art.
About My Process & Practice
Honestly, art is not always perfect. Sometimes I mess up the background or the shading looks a bit off, but that is just part of the journey. Every finished portrait you see is the result of layering, blending, and fixing things until they feel real.
I am an artist living a double life. By day, I am in the corporate grind, but the moment I reach my desk, I am back in my own world. People often see the finished portrait and think it just happened. In reality, it is a process of trial and error.
My work relies on simple, honest materials. I use Faber-Castell 9000 pencils for my hyper-realistic sketches and Ohuhu markers when I want to play with color. Whether it is an eye study, a sphere shading practice, or a complex mythological portrait, the foundation is always the same, building layers. Sometimes I spend three hours just on the eyes alone because those details carry the emotion. This is my 3h ki mehnat (3 hours of hard work) that makes the difference.
I also believe in being real about the process. Yes, I have had drawings where the background went completely wrong, or the shading did not sit right. I do not hide those moments. They are proof that I am constantly learning, experimenting, and trying to improve. If you are curious about how I turn a blank sheet into a finished piece, or if you want to know which pencils work best for specific skin textures, feel free to drop a message. Let’s talk art.
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