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Hyper-Realistic Pencil & Charcoal Portraits

byShubham DograStudio classes in Dashrath Puri, New DelhiStarts from₹3,000 per monthView full gallery

Learn how to bring faces to life with depth and detail. From beginners to advanced, I teach the techniques that make your pencil and charcoal sketches pop. ✨

This video shows the entire process of sketching Virat Kohli, from the first outline to the final shading. You'll learn these exact methods for creating realistic portrait drawings in my classes.

Holding the finished hyper-realistic pencil sketch of Virat Kohli. This is the kind of detailed work you can achieve with the right guidance and practice.

A detailed pencil portrait of MS Dhoni. I focus on teaching how to capture a person's likeness and personality, especially through their expression and eyes.

A creative composition featuring Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. This piece demonstrates how to blend two portraits into a single, dynamic sketch.

A pencil sketch of Shah Rukh Khan as Pathaan. In my portrait drawing lessons, we work on capturing textures like hair and fabric to add more realism.

This sketch of Ranbir Kapoor from the movie 'Animal' showcases how to use dark charcoal to create dramatic lighting and an intense mood.

A delicate pencil sketch of actress Simrat Kaur. This piece is a great example of drawing soft features and expressive smiles, a key part of portraiture.

A pencil portrait of singer Gippy Grewal. We'll practice drawing different facial hair styles and features to make your portraits more accurate and lifelike.

A majestic lion, drawn with charcoal. These techniques aren't just for people; you can also learn to draw animals with realistic fur textures and powerful presence.

A look at how a pencil sketch of Virat Kohli can be enhanced with digital effects. While my classes focus on traditional media, the principles of light and shadow apply everywhere.

About Hyper-Realistic Pencil & Charcoal Portraits

When you are starting with hyper-realism, it is not just about the pencil pressure. We start by mastering the grid method to get your proportions spot on. Once the structure is right, we move to high-contrast shading with charcoal, where the real magic happens—bringing depth and life to those eyes. It is a game-changer when you see your first drawing pop off the paper. How is that for a start? ✨

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Shubham Dogra

Studio classes in Dashrath Puri, New DelhiStarts from ₹3,000 per month

I am Shubham, just a guy from Jammu living his dream in Delhi. My studio is where I mix my love for cricket and art, teaching everything from basic sketching to advanced portraiture. Come by, grab a pencil, and let's create something real together. 🫶🏼

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