--- title: "Custom Color Portraits: Turn Your Photo into Hand-drawn Art - mytribe" description: "Transform your favorite photos into stunning custom color portraits. Artist Sagar Kumar creates beautiful hand-drawn portraits using watercolor or color pencils. The perfect personalized art gift for any occasion. Hire him on Tribe today!" canonical: https://mytribe.in/sagar_arts17/custom-color-portraits last_updated: 2025-09-12 --- # Custom Color Portraits in Ramanagara By [Sagar Kumar](https://mytribe.in/sagar_arts17) · I turn your photos into hand-drawn color portraits in your chosen style, using real art materials and not digital filters. ## Locations Ships artwork across India; Local delivery in Ramanagara & Bengaluru ### Travels to - Orders delivered in Ramanagara (delivers to Bidadi, Channapatna, Kanakapura, Magadi, Harohalli, Wonderla Amusement Park) - Orders delivered in Bengaluru (Bengaluru, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India) - Ships across India (India, India) ## Pricing guide (estimates) These are indicative prices based on provider's past work. Enquire now to find out final quote. ### Single Subject A4 Color Portrait Realistic full-color rendering of one person on 300 GSM A4 paper using Polychromos pencils or watercolors. Typically ₹1,800-2,800 per artwork (estimate) #### Artwork Specifications * **Subject Scope:** Detailed realistic rendering of one person (Head to shoulders/chest). * **Dimensions:** Standard A4 Size (8.3 x 11.7 inches). * **Medium:** Artist choice of Polychromos Color Pencils or Artist-grade Watercolors based on the reference. * **Surface:** Heavyweight 300 GSM textured paper (Cold press/Fine grain) to prevent buckling. #### Finishing Details * **Skin Tones:** Multi-layered shading to achieve realistic skin texture and light capture. * **Background:** Plain white or a soft, solid color wash (bokeh effect). * **Protection:** Coated with Archival Fixative Spray to prevent fading or smudging. #### Delivery * **Packaging:** Rolled and sealed inside a heavy-duty PVC or Cardboard mailing tube. * **Digital Preview:** High-resolution photo sent for approval prior to shipping. * **Exclusions:** Frame not included (shipped rolled). ### Selective Color A4 Sketch Monochrome graphite portrait of one person with specific focal points like eyes or jewelry highlighted in color. Typically ₹1,800-2,400 per artwork (estimate) #### Artwork Specifications * **Style:** Monochrome Graphite/Charcoal base with specific colored highlights. * **Subject Scope:** Single Person (Portrait focus). * **Highlights:** Vivid color applied to focal points like vermilion, gold jewelry, flowers, or eyes. * **Dimensions:** Standard A4 Size (8.3 x 11.7 inches). #### Technique & Materials * **Base Medium:** High-grade Graphite pencils (HB to 8B) for shading. * **Color Medium:** Soft Pastels or Wax-based pencils for accents. * **Paper:** Smooth cartridge paper or vellum surface. #### Delivery * **Turnaround:** Faster completion timeline (typically 3 to 4 days) compared to full color. * **Packaging:** Rolled in a secure tube with butter paper interlining. * **Finishing:** Sprayed with fixative to lock graphite dust. ### Couple A3 Color Portrait Large 11.7 x 16.5 inch artwork for two subjects with premium detailing on fabric textures and jewelry. Typically ₹4,500-6,500 per artwork (estimate) #### Artwork Specifications * **Subject Scope:** Two subjects (Couple/Parent & Child) or a highly detailed solo portrait. * **Dimensions:** Large A3 Size (11.7 x 16.5 inches). * **Medium:** Professional Color Pencils layered over a watercolor base for depth. * **Surface:** Premium Fine-Grain Acid-Free Art Paper (minimum 250 to 300 GSM). #### Premium Detailing * **Texture Focus:** High attention to fabric textures (e.g., Silk saree sheen) and intricate jewelry detailing. * **Background:** Includes soft gradients or simple atmospheric elements. * **Likeness:** High-fidelity capture of facial expressions. #### Delivery * **Updates:** Visual updates provided during the sketching process. * **Packaging:** Secured in a waterproof sleeve and rigid crush-proof container. * **Product:** Original hand-signed physical artwork. ## About Custom Color Portraits ### My Art, My Life Nanu obba pencil artist, and honestly, art isn't just my job - it's what keeps me going. Every piece I do is a chikka prayatna, giving it my best shot to make something that feels special. Art andre preethi for me. If you’ve ever wanted a memory to last, this is where I come in. ### Your Photo, My Colors I create custom color portraits based on your favorite photos. Maybe it’s a hand-drawn family portrait, a couple’s selfie, or a solo shot that means a lot. I take your photo and reimagine it as a real artwork, not just a digital copy. You get something that’s actually made by hand. ### Pick Your Style - Watercolor personalized artwork - vibrant and lively, with soft blends - Realistic colored pencil portrait - lots of detail, deep colors - Bit of mixing - sometimes I add pops of color to pencil sketches, just for that unique touch We’ll figure out what suits your photo best, and I’ll get started. ### Who I Draw Pretty much anyone - families, couples, single portraits, even tributes to your heroes. If you love the photo, I can bring it to life. ### How It Works Send me a clear photo, pick your style, and I get to work (A4 or A3 size). Simple process, no drama. ### Why I Do This Art is my way of holding onto olledu moments. I put my heart into every portrait, hoping you’ll feel that same joy when you see it. ## Highlights Browse through Sagar Kumar's best work. ### [Featured](https://mytribe.in/sagar_arts17/custom-color-portraits/featured) - [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) ### [Family & Couple Portraits](https://mytribe.in/sagar_arts17/custom-color-portraits/family-couple-portraits) - [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 family portrait I completed on an A3 sheet. The artwork combines three individual photos into one cohesive pencil drawing, creating a beautiful memory for the family. I added delicate gold highlights to their necklaces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ed357f6-412a-4a36-9e5f-fcf95561fe0d) - [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: 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: A pencil sketch tribute to the legendary on-screen couple, Vishnuvardhan and Suprabha. I kept the portrait in classic black and white but added a splash of red watercolor to the flower, symbolizing their timeless romance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c250beac-0d67-40f5-9797-6185454d58fd) ### [Pencil Sketches with a Touch of Color](https://mytribe.in/sagar_arts17/custom-color-portraits/pencil-sketches-with-a-touch-of-color) - [Video: This custom couple portrait is a great example of my mixed media style. The detailed pencil work captures their expressions, while the added gold color on the jewelry provides a striking contrast and a touch of elegance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/03beac4f-53bc-4a93-9bbb-ada581019377) - [Video: For this solo portrait, the client wanted a classic pencil sketch with a little something extra. I used graphite for the entire portrait and then carefully added gold highlights to the necklace and earrings, drawing attention to the fine details.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8cb66c2b-0f55-4283-8e08-ffce9a8df45f) - [Video: In this pencil sketch of Vishnu Dada and Suprabha, the artwork is mostly monochrome. I introduced a single, vibrant red flower using watercolor to create a focal point and add a layer of emotion to the piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c250beac-0d67-40f5-9797-6185454d58fd) - [Video: A creative take on Lord Ganesha, where Ganesha himself is the artist. I used pencil for the main drawing and then brought it to life with bold red outlines and a yellow dhoti, blending traditional sketching with vibrant color.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/adbff67f-99f4-441f-bbef-de912ea9c113) - [Video: This A3 family portrait was created by combining separate photos into a single pencil drawing. To unify the piece and add a special touch, I applied subtle gold colored highlights to the jewelry of the mother and daughter.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ed357f6-412a-4a36-9e5f-fcf95561fe0d) - [Video: Here is a commissioned family portrait where I used graphite pencils for a realistic effect. The small, hand-painted gold details on the necklaces add a warm, personal touch that makes the artwork a unique keepsake.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2155df62-0b0c-43c6-b03d-e3c232b9a4f7) - [Video: For this baby portrait, I focused on a detailed pencil sketch to capture the child's innocent expression. I then added the colors of the Indian flag to the sash, a small detail from the original photo that adds patriotic and personal meaning.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9d9a3cdf-a26c-4855-870b-bb49197d21f1) ### [Vibrant Watercolor Portraits](https://mytribe.in/sagar_arts17/custom-color-portraits/vibrant-watercolor-portraits) - [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 the process of my watercolor painting of the legendary Dr. Vishnuvardhan. You can see me mixing the skin tones on my palette and carefully applying the colors to bring his iconic look to life, from his suit and tie to his expressive face.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6db8781f-76bc-474b-ba46-fbf0e4310dea) - [Video: This is another watercolor portrait I did to honor Sahasasimha Vishnuvardhan. I focused on capturing his intense gaze and the details of his iconic mustache, using strong colors to reflect his powerful on-screen presence.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e02e7d14-c6ef-4f01-b648-83f055e27b72) ### [Tributes to Kannada Legends](https://mytribe.in/sagar_arts17/custom-color-portraits/tributes-to-kannada-legends) - [Video: My watercolor tribute to the beloved Powerstar, Puneeth Rajkumar. I chose a photo with his signature warm smile and used watercolors to create a soft yet lively portrait that I hope fans will appreciate.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c447d1eb-b709-4cff-9e37-d5c0c7cad76a) - [Video: A colored pencil portrait of Annavaru, Dr. Rajkumar, in his iconic 'Gandhada Gudi' look. I carefully layered colors to create the texture of the turban and capture his gentle expression, paying homage to a true son of the soil.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5e0071aa-cd53-4fdb-9baa-31a7bc4dfd88) - [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 watercolor painting is my tribute to Vishnu Dada. I focused on a classic look of his, carefully painting the details of his face and suit. It's my small way of remembering the great actor.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6db8781f-76bc-474b-ba46-fbf0e4310dea) - [Video: Another portrait of the one and only Sahasasimha Vishnuvardhan, this time in watercolor. I wanted to capture the powerful look in his eyes and his signature mustache, which defined so many of his famous roles.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e02e7d14-c6ef-4f01-b648-83f055e27b72) - [Video: This is my watercolor portrait of Saalumarada Thimmakka, a living legend and an inspiration to all of us. I tried to capture her grace and the kindness in her eyes, creating a tribute to her incredible contribution to nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4a5f2ee1-ed49-4902-8d3a-cb25aa6c6e81) - [Video: A pencil sketch tribute to the legendary on-screen couple, Vishnuvardhan and Suprabha. I kept the portrait in classic black and white but added a splash of red watercolor to the flower, symbolizing their timeless romance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c250beac-0d67-40f5-9797-6185454d58fd) ### [Spiritual & Mythological Art](https://mytribe.in/sagar_arts17/custom-color-portraits/spiritual-mythological-art) - [Video: This is a colored pencil drawing of Lakshmi and Vishnu, inspired by traditional art. I enjoyed working on the intricate details of their crowns and jewelry, using soft colors to create a feeling of peace and divinity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/90524bde-7cd9-4e49-92c0-cbaa8e6c7fdf) - [Video: A creative artwork for Ganesh Chaturthi, showing Lord Ganesha painting a portrait of himself. This piece was made using pencil and then highlighted with red and yellow colors to give it a festive and playful look.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/adbff67f-99f4-441f-bbef-de912ea9c113) ## Meet your expert [Sagar Kumar](https://mytribe.in/sagar_arts17) ### 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! ## More services from Sagar Kumar - [Custom Black & White Portraits](https://mytribe.in/sagar_arts17/custom-black-white-portraits) · ₹900-3,500 per A4 portrait (estimate) - [Live Portrait Sketching](https://mytribe.in/sagar_arts17/live-portrait-sketching) · ₹400-1,200 per portrait (A4, unframed) (estimate) ## Book To book Sagar Kumar, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%2C%20I'm%20looking%20for%20Custom%20Color%20Portraits%20by%20Sagar%20Kumar.)