--- title: "Pencil Sketch Artist Sagar Kumar – Realistic Custom Portraits & Live Sketching - mytribe" description: "Hire Sagar Kumar, expert Pencil Sketch Artist in Ramanagara, for realistic custom portraits, live sketching, watercolor art, and charcoal portraits. Book now for unique, heartfelt art!" canonical: https://mytribe.in/sagar_arts17 last_updated: 2024-06-08 --- # Sagar Kumar I am a pencil artist from Karnataka, and drawing is my life. I create realistic pencil sketches, charcoal drawings, and watercolor paintings from your photos to capture your memories. ## Services ### [Custom Black & White Portraits](https://mytribe.in/sagar_arts17/custom-black-white-portraits) Ships artwork across India; Local delivery in Ramanagara & Bengaluru Typically ₹900-3,500 per A4 portrait (estimate) - [Video: This is a custom A3 portrait I created from a client's photo. I used graphite and charcoal pencils to capture the baby's joyful expression and the soft curls in her hair, making it a truly special keepsake.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/efcb1e14-4189-4105-831b-7425cc680c09) - [Video: A beautiful moment between a couple, captured forever in a pencil sketch. I take special care to get the details right, like the shine on the jewelry and the texture of the saree, to create a perfect anniversary or wedding gift.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d4f2ddff-1854-4d06-820e-7011691e4df1) - [Video: It gives me tumba khushi (a lot of happiness) to bring a family together in a single portrait. For this A4 pencil drawing, I combined different photos to create one happy memory for the entire family.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2b3ef206-e47f-467d-9143-d71478c7d2b3) - [Video: A tribute to one of Kannada's greatest poets, Da Ra Bendre. This is a detailed charcoal and pencil portrait where I tried to capture his unique personality and wisdom. It's an honor to draw such legends.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/019dfda9-141f-4707-9573-22a437905e50) - [Video: I love showing how a simple photograph on a phone can become a hand-drawn piece of art. This is a custom portrait where I focused on creating a realistic likeness and capturing the warmth of her smile.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/81792539-d474-4c7b-9236-bfaf672cf3af) - [Video: This is a sketch I did for two friends, capturing their bond. Much of my work happens on the go, even from my car, as I travel and meet new people. All I need are my pencils and your photo.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/df21bd37-c1a6-4631-a4bb-3881bd6c33f0) - [Video: The eyes tell a story, and I spend a lot of time making sure they look real and full of life. This close-up shows the detailed pencil work that goes into every portrait to capture that special expression.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/625c671c-3178-43e7-90e9-6ba5647b4407) ### [Custom Color Portraits](https://mytribe.in/sagar_arts17/custom-color-portraits) Ships artwork across India; Local delivery in Ramanagara & Bengaluru Typically ₹1,200-2,500 per A4 portrait (estimate) - [Video: This is a special one for me, a custom pencil sketch of a baby. I often work on the go, and this video shows me bringing a client's photo to life from inside my car. I added a hint of color to the sash to match the original photo, creating a cherished memory art piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9d9a3cdf-a26c-4855-870b-bb49197d21f1) - [Video: I love creating hand-drawn family portraits. Here you can see how I transformed a client's family photograph into a detailed A3 size pencil drawing, adding small touches of gold to the jewelry to make it extra special. It’s a beautiful way to capture your family's bond.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2155df62-0b0c-43c6-b03d-e3c232b9a4f7) - [Video: This is a custom couple portrait I created from a photo. I used pencil for a realistic black and white effect and then highlighted the traditional jewelry with gold color to make it pop. It’s a popular style for anniversary gifts and wedding presents.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/03beac4f-53bc-4a93-9bbb-ada581019377) - [Video: My watercolor tribute to Saalumarada Thimmakka, a true inspiration. I started with a light pencil outline and then used layers of watercolor to build up the rich skin tones and the texture of her saree, aiming to capture her warm and powerful spirit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4a5f2ee1-ed49-4902-8d3a-cb25aa6c6e81) - [Video: A watercolor portrait of Appu sir, Puneeth Rajkumar, is always an emotional piece to work on. I focused on capturing his infectious smile using soft watercolor washes for the background and more detailed layers for his features, creating a heartfelt tribute artwork.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c447d1eb-b709-4cff-9e37-d5c0c7cad76a) - [Video: Here is my colored pencil artwork of Dr. Rajkumar from the classic film 'Sanadi Appanna'. I used colored pencils to get the rich tones of his costume and the details on the instrument. This realistic portrait style is perfect for capturing iconic characters.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8aca2848-0d0e-4002-b998-9c3022e0d97d) - [Video: This video shows the process of creating a custom solo portrait for a client. Starting from her photo, I drew a detailed pencil sketch and then added hints of gold to her jewelry, which brings a beautiful, subtle highlight to the finished artwork.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8cb66c2b-0f55-4283-8e08-ffce9a8df45f) ### [Live Portrait Sketching](https://mytribe.in/sagar_arts17/live-portrait-sketching) Travels for events across Bengaluru & Ramanagara Typically ₹400-1,200 per portrait (A4, unframed) (estimate) - [Video: This is why I do what I do. I sketched this security guard I see every day, and his smile when he saw the portrait was priceless. This is the preethi I find in my art, connecting with people through a simple pencil sketch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e67f44a9-dec9-429b-8982-d50468bfed92) - [Video: Here is my tribute to the great Kannada poet, Da. Ra. Bendre. This detailed charcoal and pencil portrait shows the level of realism I aim for in every sketch, capturing not just a face, but a personality.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/09aa2740-26ba-4254-b7fb-acac4572542a) - [Video: From a blank page to a cherished memory. This is a live portrait I did for a client, capturing his likeness in a realistic black and white sketch. It’s a personal piece of art he can keep forever.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6b1b6d42-f413-450d-91e2-7c5063b153de) - [Video: I found this anna at a local tea stall and decided to do a quick live sketch for him. Seeing his surprise and happiness is the best part of my job. My art is for everyone, everywhere.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/13112d64-99c0-4b6e-b2b4-604471970bc3) - [Video: I also create portraits of couples, perfect for anniversaries, weddings, or as a special gift. Here, I've sketched a classic scene from the movie 'Nanna Preethiya Ramu' featuring D Boss Darshan, showing how I can capture the connection between two people.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d905d3a5-0c9c-46f7-ba28-01c8384df3e8) - [Video: From inside my mobile studio, my car, I drew this portrait of Rashtrakavi Kuvempu. This shows my process, using pencil and charcoal to bring his iconic image to life, all while on the move.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b93a60a4-665b-477d-8887-9fd9d1088173) - [Video: This is what a live sketching session looks like. The person sits for a short while, and I draw their portrait on the spot. It's a quick, personal, and unique experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/84dc5f9a-7ec3-4d6b-95ff-3b0a4ffa7736) ## Meet your expert ### My story Nanu Sagar Kumar, Ramanagara silk city nalli iddini. Pencil chitra bidisodu nanna jeevana – art barodu, everyday janara mugilu nododu, adu nanage inspiration. Vishnuvardhan, Kuvempu, avarinda influence ide, but petrol bunk anna, fruit seller kooda nanage muse. Car nalli sketch madodu, avarige kododu, adu bere level khushi. Negativity ignore maadbeku, artinda good vibes spread madbeku, simple philosophy. ### My work - **Realistic Pencil Sketches, Charcoal Drawings & Watercolor Paintings**: Nimma photo kalsi, I’ll make realistic pencil portrait, charcoal drawing or watercolor memory painting for you. - **Custom Portraits for All**: Individuals, couples, babies – A3 or A4 size, nimma memory na sketch madthini. - **Live Sketch Artist**: Sometimes I do live sketches for people on the spot – reactions are priceless. - **Free DP Sketch for Followers**: Social media nalli support madidre, sometimes I’ll draw your DP for free. Follow madi!