Custom Hand-Drawn Portraits
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Pricing Guide
A4 Single Subject Framed Portrait
Core Specifications
- Subject: Single person composition (head to shoulders).
- Size: A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) on acid free artist grade paper (min. 180 GSM).
- Medium: High contrast blend of Steedtler/Faber Castell graphite and charcoal powder.
- Technique: Realistic shading focusing on skin texture and hair flow.
Finish & Frame
- Protection: Clear matte fixative spray coat to permanently prevent smudging.
- Framing: Black or dark brown synthetic wood frame (0.75 to 1 inch thick) with glass or acrylic front.
- Packaging: Multi layer bubble wrap and thermocol reinforcement for safe transit.
Process
- Reference Check: Resolution verification of your photo before starting.
- Update: One work in progress image shared prior to final shading.
A3 Dual Subject Framed Portrait
Artwork Details
- Capacity: Two subjects (couples, siblings, or parent child).
- Dimensions: A3 size canvas (11.7 x 16.5 inches) allowing for detailed facial features.
- Photo Merging: Ability to combine two separate reference photos into a single coherent composition.
- Materials: Professional grade charcoal and graphite on heavy grain paper.
Framing & Display
- Frame: 1 inch thick synthetic fiber frame (Black/Brown/Faux Wood) with wall mount hooks.
- Style: Full bleed artwork typically without mount board for maximum visual impact.
Experience
- Preview: Final photo of the sketch provided for approval before framing.
- Personalization: Option to include a handwritten note on a separate tag.
A3 Premium Memorial & Restoration Art
Advanced Restoration
- Reconstruction: Inferring and drawing facial features (eyes, nose) from blurry, scratched, or low resolution vintage photos.
- Composite Work: Merging multiple reference photos to create a moment that never occurred (e.g. adding a late relative to a current photo).
- Subject Count: Includes detailing for up to 3 faces.
- Customization: Modification of clothing or addition of traditional attire (e.g. Mysore Peta, Saree) not present in original photos.
Premium Execution
- Duration: 3 to 5 days of dedicated drafting for high emotional accuracy.
- Style: High contrast charcoal handling for a timeless, vintage aesthetic suitable for memorial walls.
- Refinement: Includes 2 rounds of minor adjustments on facial expressions during the draft stage.
Final Deliverables
- Physical: Framed A3 original sketch with high transparency glass.
- Digital Copy: High resolution scan of the artwork included for printing extra copies.
About Custom Hand-Drawn Portraits
Why I Draw Portraits
Art, for me, is about feelings. I want every portrait to carry a bit of someone's story, not just their face. When people see their loved one’s smile in my work - avaru mukhudalli iruvantaha nagu (that smile on their face) - that's what keeps me going.
What I Can Create for You
- Personalized memorial portraits, especially when you have only old, damaged, or even barely-there photos. Sometimes, I work with a lookalike or a blurry snap to imagine someone who's no longer with us.
- Custom family portrait artwork for anniversaries, birthdays, or just to freeze a happy moment in time.
- I do all my work by hand, starting from any photo you have - even if it's a tiny wallet pic or a faded digital image.
My Signature Styles
- Classic pencil & charcoal for deep, soulful black-and-white.
- Scribble art, if you want something modern and lively.
- Color pencil if you want those memories in bright, happy shades.
- Ballpoint pen for a detailed, unique finish.
About Me
I'm just a Karunadina Kalavida (artist from Karnataka) from Ankola, drawing since I was a kid. Self-taught, inspired by my mom, and always excited to turn your memories into something you can hold on to.
Meet your Expert
Ravish Harikantra
102 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Namaste, I’m Ravish Harikantra. People call me ‘Karunadina Kalavida’—I wear that name with pride. I’m not trained in any fancy art school, just learnt by doing. I love sketching people I meet—ajji selling mangoes, petrol bunk guys, kabaddi boys. That mugdha nagu (innocent smile) they give after seeing their sketch, that’s my purpose. Sometimes, folks come with big stories—lost fathers, old memories. My art tries to bring back those moments. Nanna kalege sanda ee gaurava... (This honour my art has received...) stays with me. I just want to spread happiness.
My Work
Art Styles I Do - Blood art portraits, scribble art, leaf carving, charcoal sketches, digital art, and speed painting for events.
Live Sketches for Strangers - I sketch people on the spot, just to see them smile. Not for sale, just for joy.
Blood Art for Memories - Some ask me to paint with their blood—love that lasts, memories that stay. Very emotional work.
Custom Portraits on Order - Anniversaries, birthdays, lost family—send me your photo, even old or blurry, I’ll make it real.