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title: "Hyper-Realistic Portraits by Kalaakar – Custom Graphite Art for Fans - mytribe"
description: "Discover Kalaakar's hyper-realistic portraits and custom graphite art. Hire a celebrity portrait artist for invert art or silhouette pieces that capture true emotion and power."
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# Kalaakar

I create hyper-realistic, hand-drawn portraits of pop-culture legends and warriors. I dedicate over 90 hours to each piece, aiming to capture the raw power and story behind the face, not just a likeness.

## Services

### [Hyper-realistic Graphite & Charcoal Portraits](https://mytribe.in/preetam_bendre/hyper-realistic-graphite-charcoal-portraits)

Commissions delivered across India

Typically ₹3-15K per A4 portrait (estimate)

- [Video: This is the moment my art met the artist. Seeing my charcoal portrait in the hands of Armaan Malik on stage was a dream come true for me as a Kalaakar. This is why I pour my heart into every sketch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aaa807c8-62d9-445f-91a8-d06c297af3e0)
- ![Capturing the raw intensity of Rocky Bhai from KGF. I spent 92 hours on this A3-sized charcoal and graphite piece to get every detail right, from the look in his eyes to the smoke from the cigarette.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/35f62241-078b-4a25-a4a2-7dcb97c29f3f)
- ![A tribute to a legendary cricketing friendship. This charcoal drawing of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers captures a moment of pure joy and camaraderie that every fan cherishes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/602552a2-3636-4707-89c7-19aa6551c6e4)
- ![The mastermind himself, El Professor from Money Heist. This photorealistic portrait, which took 96 hours, was a challenge to capture his intelligence and mystery behind the iconic Dali mask.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6f856652-35a1-48ee-80ef-9cc90efec307)
- ![My charcoal portrait of Shahid Kapoor as Bloody Daddy. I wanted to capture that 'dark horse energy' and the intense, gritty look that he brought to the character.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/105fe9f7-106a-4240-bacf-79d77d69ce91)
- ![This hyper-realistic portrait of the queen, Raja Kumari, took 98 hours to complete. I focused on the intricate details of her jewelry and the powerful expression that defines her.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/def0b780-3399-45d4-a523-1c4b09ffbef8)
- [Video: Watch the monster come to life. This is a quick look at the process behind my inverted art portrait of the one and only Rocky Bhai from KGF.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5e498f4a-0473-45ca-be07-318fef57de44)
- ![It was an honor to meet the captain, leader, and legend, Sunil Chhetri, and gift him this portrait. His humility and hard work are a true inspiration for everyone.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b0ce7296-6d86-4963-b32f-337850eb9269)
- ![Guddu Pandit is back. This 90-hour charcoal piece is my tribute to Ali Fazal's powerful character from the world of Mirzapur, capturing his fierce and determined look.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c91f8571-3149-40d2-af70-3beeae4cdc82)
- ![A tribute to Captain Cool, MS Dhoni. This portrait captures a quiet moment of reflection on the field, a look that every Indian cricket fan knows and respects.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/23504f1e-4c54-45e9-9711-f9c92ac8bad0)

### [Invert Art Portraits](https://mytribe.in/preetam_bendre/invert-art-portraits)

Commissions delivered across India

Typically ₹2,500-8,000 per portrait (A4/A3 size) (estimate)

- [Video: This is where the asli jaadu happens. Watch as I take a sketch that looks like a photo negative and, with a simple phone filter, reveal the hidden hyper-realistic portrait of the music icon Zayn Malik. This video shows my entire invert art process, from the first line to the final magical transformation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/edd41894-e216-4000-b343-6b59f40a6b54)
- [Video: Capturing the intensity of a character like Rocky Bhai from KGF is a journey. This video gives you a look into the hours of mehnat and focus that go into creating one of my tribute portraits, building the image layer by layer until the monster is unleashed.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5e498f4a-0473-45ca-be07-318fef57de44)
- ![Here is the final invert portrait of the one and only Rocky Bhai. This is what the finished art looks like before the reveal, a powerful negative image holding all the detail and intensity, ready to be transformed. It's a tribute to a character that has inspired millions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/20bb9572-df14-4d35-b4ca-b3ec0c03f9ee)
- ![Here is the final invert portrait of the one and only Rocky Bhai. This is what the finished art looks like before the reveal, a powerful negative image holding all the detail and intensity, ready to be transformed. It's a tribute to a character that has inspired millions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a96eba88-0aae-4d30-8932-3f4e3072a587)
- ![A look at the art midway through the process. This work in progress shows how I build the portrait by sketching with opposite colors, swapping light for shadow. You can see the face beginning to take shape from the reversed tones, a crucial stage in bringing the final image to life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f2f205b3-ee89-4d18-935d-c297947f29af)
- ![A look at the art midway through the process. This work in progress shows how I build the portrait by sketching with opposite colors, swapping light for shadow. You can see the face beginning to take shape from the reversed tones, a crucial stage in bringing the final image to life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fc4ef61b-f53a-4402-9d57-f46a270159c3)

## Meet your expert

### My story

Art is my old friend. Born and raised in Karnataka, I lost touch with it for a bit, but came back. You know, you can't fix the start, but you sure can change the end. Since 2017, I've poured myself into every portrait. Drawing Puneeth Rajkumar sir was emotional - kannadiga pride, always. Sushant Singh too, memories that stick. Met Sunil Chhetri, made him smile with my art. Armaan Malik held my work on stage, called it lovely. Moments like that? Worth every sleepless night.

### My work

- **Hyper-Realistic Portraits**: I make hand-drawn, hyper-realistic celebrity portraits and custom graphite pieces for anyone across India.
- **More Than Just a Photo**: I spend 90+ hours on some pieces. It's not copying, it's catching the real story and soul.
- **Tributes & Fan Art**: From Hrithik Roshan to Yash as Rocky Bhai, I draw legends and heroes who inspire me - my way of tribute.
- **Invert Art Technique**: I experiment with invert art, flipping black and white for a unique, striking effect. Patience pays off here.