Custom Portraits & Unique Artworks by Shades of Inks
Beyond skin, we capture your emotions on canvas. From hyper-realistic pencil sketches to our unique blood painting technique, explore our most meaningful custom work.
A truly personal gift for a client's mother, this portrait was created using our unique blood painting technique. We handle this sensitive process with complete safety and care to create an unforgettable piece of art.
Watch the journey of a custom birthday gift, from a simple idea to a finished pencil portrait. Our artist Anurag brings memories to life with incredible detail, creating the perfect surprise for your loved ones.
Here's a time-lapse showing the creation of a detailed dual portrait. We start with a reference photo and build layer by layer to capture the likeness and emotion of each person, creating a custom sketch you can treasure.
A glimpse into a typical day at our Bhiwandi studio. Here you can see our artist Anurag working on a custom pencil sketch while we also handle tattoo appointments. It's all about art in every form for us.
About Featured
When you commission a piece here, you're not getting a generic filter-based sketch. Anurag and I work using high-grade graphite on 180+ GSM paper, ensuring the shading and contrast pop exactly like your reference photo. For our blood paintings, we don't mess around—we follow strict safety protocols using single-use lancets, so you get a deeply personal piece that is as safe as it is unique.
Why Our Art Hits Different
We don't believe in just copying a photo. Whether it's a birthday surprise, an anniversary gift, or a deeply personal blood painting, our goal is to bring out the emotion behind the image.
What You Can Expect:
- Hyper-Realistic Portraits: Using professional-grade graphite (HB to 8B), we capture details in jewelry, hair, and expressions. Each A4 or A3 sketch is sprayed with a clear fixative to prevent smudging and comes framed and ready to hang.
- Blood Painting: This is for those who want a connection that goes beyond ink. Using a drop of your own blood on 300 GSM watercolor paper, we create a monochromatic, sepia-toned piece that is literally a part of you. We handle the collection process with complete sterility and care.
- The Process: We start with a quick consultation to pick the best reference photo. We’ll chat about what the person in the photo means to you, and that’s what we try to capture in the strokes.
Turnaround & Delivery: Most custom pencil portraits take 2 to 3 days to complete. If you’re in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, we ensure your framed artwork is packed securely so it reaches you without a scratch.
A Note on Our Team: I lead the studio, but my artist Anurag has the real magic in his hands. He’s the one behind the intricate detailing you see in these portraits. We are always experimenting with new styles, so if you have a wild idea, just bring it to the studio and let’s see what we can create.
Looking for something else?
We do everything from skin art to custom canvases.
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