--- title: "Hyper-Realistic Pencil Portraits of Music and Internet Stars" description: "Hand-drawn graphite and charcoal portraits of music and internet stars. Get your own custom hyper-realistic pencil sketch by a professional artist." canonical: https://mytribe.in/preetam_bendre/hyper-realistic-graphite-charcoal-portraits/portraits-of-music-internet-stars last_updated: 2025-09-04 --- # Portraits of Music and Internet Stars Tribe Verified · 90+ hours of detailing per portrait By [Kalaakar](https://mytribe.in/preetam_bendre) · Commissions delivered across India · ₹4,500 per portrait (estimate) Part of [Hyper-realistic Graphite & Charcoal Portraits](https://mytribe.in/preetam_bendre/hyper-realistic-graphite-charcoal-portraits). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/preetam_bendre/hyper-realistic-graphite-charcoal-portraits/gallery) Hand-drawn graphite and charcoal portraits of the icons shaping today's pop culture. From viral creators to legendary voices, captured with intense, hyper-realistic detail. ## Photos and videos - ![The Lord himself, Puneet Superstar. Beyond the memes, he helps many people, and I wanted to capture the personality of this unique social media star in charcoal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d10ef4e3-c7c2-4b81-92b4-ae466a1ec5a4) - ![A pencil drawing of the rapper Dino James. I focused on capturing the raw emotion and intensity that he pours into his lyrics, which are based on real-life struggles.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0161fa14-9fa1-4a1f-b469-a20a3a5f2542) - ![A portrait of the warrior, Baseer Ali of Roadies and Splitsvilla fame. This piece, which took 85 hours, captures the drive of a man who turned his dreams into reality.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ed1ea582-9d20-43dd-a075-8875a50e2584) - ![My 90-hour pencil portrait of the charismatic singer Armaan Malik. I used graphite and charcoal on 250 GSM paper to get the smooth texture of his jacket and the details of his guitar.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bc35273d-f341-45d4-a8f3-3a531fcd5889) - ![A hand-drawn portrait of the popular creator Niharika NM. I wanted to capture her bright, infectious smile and the personality that shines through in her funny videos.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3064e727-8a10-4e21-ae97-ad3334554853) - ![My 90-hour photorealistic pencil drawing of Punjabi singer Harrdy Sandhu. I used the grid method to ensure perfect proportions for this complex, high-impact pose.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b82c6743-079a-4844-8b68-72a0f6930e57) - ![A portrait of singer Darshan Raval, created by popular demand. This 96-hour piece was made using graphite and charcoal to capture his thoughtful expression.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/90588018-d865-49ca-9de9-ed1f18c24a46) - ![My tribute to CarryMinati, one of India's biggest YouTubers. This 72-hour portrait in his signature denim jacket is for everyone who has been inspired by his journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cf9bdea0-3615-4671-86d7-3084e13f8cd4) - ![Bole Toh Game Over! My customized artwork of the Gully Gang king, Vivian Fernandes, aka Divine. This piece shows his journey from the streets to the stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c2a38738-dbdf-4026-9ed5-896c38de10a4) - ![The Happy Sane, Prajakta Koli. This portrait celebrates her journey and the positive energy she brings, captured in her signature smile.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9401ae4f-21cb-4289-8373-ce2a0395f6e0) - ![A custom family portrait of 'Flying Beast' Gaurav Taneja and his daughter. This piece, which took 48 hours, captures the special bond between a father and his little girl.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6d78c382-908b-4349-8d05-ed607f52ffaf) ## About Portraits of Music & Internet Stars When I work on these portraits, I don't just copy a photo. I listen to their music or watch their videos to get into the zone. Whether it is capturing the intensity of a rapper like Divine or the infectious energy of someone like Niharika NM, it is about getting the proportions and the soul right. I use a grid method for anatomical accuracy—no shortcuts. It is 90+ hours of layering graphite and charcoal, because that is the only way to make the drawing feel alive. Every sketch is a tribute. When I pick up my pencil to draw a star, I am not just looking at a reference image. I am thinking about the story behind them, the struggles Dino James puts into his lyrics, or the journey that made a creator like CarryMinati who he is today. My process relies on high-grade, acid-free 250 GSM paper and professional graphite and charcoal tools. It starts with a precise grid to ensure every line on the paper corresponds perfectly to the real face. From there, it is about texture. Getting the shine right on a guitar or the fabric folds of a jacket takes immense patience. Once the drawing is complete, I seal it with a professional-grade matte fixative spray so your artwork remains smudge-proof for years. People often ask why I spend nearly a hundred hours on a single piece. The answer is simple: detail. Digital prints look flat, but a hand-drawn piece catches the light and adds a depth that connects with you. Whether you want a portrait of your favorite artist or a custom piece of yourself created with this same hyper-realistic style, I treat every commission with the same focused dedication. ## About Kalaakar I am an artist who believes art must have soul. I don’t just sketch; I spend days layering graphite until the person on paper feels as real as they do on screen. Your portrait will get the same obsessive focus I give to the legends I draw. 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