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Custom Hand-Painted Oil and Acrylic Portraits

bySanket ThoratShips across IndiaStarts from₹18K per artworkView full gallery

This collection includes a commissioned couple portrait, live-model portraits and practice studies in oil. I show "मामा" as a practice piece.

This video shows the process of creating a commissioned oil portrait of a couple. I can work from high-quality photographs to create a detailed and personal piece of art that celebrates your relationships.

Titled "रापण," this is an oil on canvas portrait painted from a live sitting. The goal was to capture a quiet, everyday moment of reading and contemplation.

An oil portrait sketch from my practice, focusing on the light and shadow across the face and the structure of the features.

My portrait study in oil on mount, measuring 22"x15". This is part of my academic painting practice.

An oil portrait titled "मामा." This was a practice piece that helped me refine my technique for capturing personality with thick, expressive oil paint.

Another oil portrait sketch where I explored using a bold blue shirt to contrast with the warm skin tones. These studies are part of my continuous practice.

A close-up of an oil portrait, showing the detail and brushwork involved. Whether from a photo or live sitting, I aim for this level of realism and character.

This oil on board portrait, "मामा," demonstrates my direct approach to painting, building up layers of colour to create a lifelike and textured image.

An oil on board practice portrait from my "मामा" work, with a red background. The painting measures 12"x16".

A detailed oil portrait study. Capturing the subtle expression and the way light reflects off glasses is a challenge I enjoy in portraiture.

About Commissioned Portraits: Capturing Your Story

Whether you want a portrait from a high-quality photograph or a live sitting in Mumbai, the process starts with a conversation about what you want to capture. I work with professional-grade oil paints on archival canvas, focusing on accurate anatomy and expressive brushwork. If you choose a live sitting, we can arrange the lighting and posture to ensure the final piece feels personal and true to life.

Trained at Sir J.J. School of Art — Approved by the tribe
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Sanket Thorat

Ships across IndiaStarts from ₹18K per artwork

I am Sanket, an artist from Mumbai with a deep foundation from the Sir J.J. School of Art. For me, portraiture is about discovery—finding the personality behind the face and putting it on canvas with honest, bold brushstrokes.

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It was a proud and happy moment to create this 4x4 foot oil portrait of Shree Motilal Oswal. I used a monochromatic black and white style to create a timeless and powerful tribute.5
Another shot with the completed portrait of our mentor and guru, Shree Motilal Oswal, created on behalf of the Fortune family.
A work-in-progress shot of a commissioned horse portrait. I love capturing the strength and gentleness of animals, focusing on realistic details in the eyes and coat.
Here's the creative process behind my "Smile, on the face of misery!" portrait. It took four weeks to complete, building up layers to achieve this level of hyperrealism.

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Flourish Art by Palak MehtaStudio in Mumbai; Ships across India
The finished color version of the 'Dewdrops' portrait. My focus was on capturing the child's curious gaze as they look through the rain-streaked window, with the city lights creating a soft, colorful bokeh effect in the background.8
This is a grayscale study for the 'Dewdrops' painting. Working in monochrome allows me to focus entirely on light, shadow, and form, ensuring the composition has depth and impact before I introduce color.
A close-up from the 'Dewdrops' painting in progress. Capturing the photorealistic water drops requires careful attention to how each droplet reflects and refracts the light and the image behind it.
A macro view of the eye in the 'Dewdrops' portrait. The challenge here is to paint the illusion of a wet surface over the detailed portrait, making the eye appear both clear and partially obscured.

Lifelike Custom Portraits: Hand-Painted Art for Your Home

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TejeshVisit Art Studio in Gubbalala; Ships across India
A commissioned watercolour painting celebrating the beautiful journey of motherhood. It is a privilege to capture such a personal and cherished moment for a family.12
A work in progress shot of the same commissioned oil portrait. Building up the layers in oil paint allows for incredible depth and realism, especially in capturing the skin tones and textures.
"Aaba," a watercolour portrait of my grandfather that I painted in 2015. This piece is very personal, an attempt to capture the strength and kindness of a man who has been a great inspiration to me.

Custom Hand-Painted Portraits for Your Home

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Amit DhaneStudio in Pune; Ships artworks across India
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This image shows the portrait in my studio, a work in progress illuminated by my desk lamp. It highlights the journey of creating a piece of art that is meant to be more than just a gift, but a lasting memory that holds a piece of who someone truly is.

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Artistic ImpressionsTakes projects across Mumbai; Visit studio in Khar West
A completed individual portrait commissioned from a photograph. I concentrated on achieving a photorealistic quality while maintaining the richness and texture that only a physical painting can provide.10
This formal portrait of a woman in a saree was painted with acrylic on canvas. The subtle lighting and serene expression were key elements in capturing the subject's dignified presence.
A close-up portrait where the focus is entirely on the subject's face. My process involves carefully blending acrylics to create smooth skin tones and capture the light in her eyes.
A detailed facial portrait. Every brushstroke is intended to contribute to the subject's likeness and the overall mood of the piece, resulting in a personalized artwork that will last for generations.

Individual Portraits on Canvas

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Pratap BadtyaShips across India; Local delivery in Mumbai and Bhubaneswar
This is a detailed acrylic portrait titled 'Man In A Turban'. It took around 80 hours to complete on cold-pressed Brustro watercolour paper, focusing on the skin texture and the fabric folds of the turban.8
Titled 'Innocence', this is a 12"x16" commissioned acrylic painting on canvas. I used a grid system to ensure proportions were perfect and focused on the soft features and bright eyes to capture the child's gentle nature.
This 12"x16" commission was painted with acrylics on a stretched canvas. The goal was to create a hyper-realistic portrait that felt authentic, paying close attention to the deep wrinkles and expressive features.
A tribute to Indian wrestler Ravi Dahiya, painted with acrylics on a 12"x16" stretched canvas. This portrait highlights my ability to capture intense focus and physical features, making it a great piece for sports enthusiasts.

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Neha JadhavAvailable online; Ships across India

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