Hand-Drawn Baal Krishna and Shiva Portraits
I capture the innocence and divine playfulness of Baal Krishna and Baal Shiv in these hand-painted and sketched portraits, bringing a sense of peace to your space.
A finished watercolor piece showing Baal Krishna in a lotus pond at sunset. I combined my painting with a digital background to create this serene and magical atmosphere. This artwork is available for purchase.
This video shows the painting process for an angry yet adorable Baal Krishna. I used bold watercolors and fine brushwork to bring out his 'natkhat' or mischievous expression, from the furrowed brow to the determined pout.
A detailed pencil and charcoal sketch capturing the fierce expression of a young, angry Krishna. The focus here is on the sharp lines of his eyes and the posture, showing a different side of his divine childhood.
Watch as I bring the 'natkhat Kanha' sketch to life, starting with the intense eyes and building the form. This process video shows how I use simple pencil strokes to create a powerful expression.
A watercolor painting of Baal Gopal in a moment of quiet innocence. The soft background and gentle expression are meant to evoke a feeling of peace and devotion. This piece is available as a print.
This video shows the creation of my innocent Baal Gopal painting. You can see how I layer watercolors to achieve the soft skin tone and then add the fine details of his expression and peacock feather.
A simple yet expressive pencil sketch of an innocent Baal Krishna. The single colored peacock feather is a digital addition to highlight the focal point of the drawing.
About this collection
When I work on these pieces, I use the grid method to ensure the proportions of these divine childhood faces are perfectly balanced. Whether it's a soft watercolor Baal Gopal or a detailed charcoal sketch, I seal every piece with a matte fixative spray and ship it in a crush-proof PVC tube, so the artwork reaches you exactly as I created it.
My process for these deity sketches is as much about devotion as it is about technique. For the mixed-media deity illustrations (A4 size), I combine graphite for the initial structure with artist-grade watercolors on 200+ GSM acid-free paper. This allows me to capture the vibrant colors of Krishna's peacock feather or the warm tones of a lotus pond.
For those looking for a more intense, monochrome aesthetic, I focus on hyper-realistic charcoal portraits (A3 size). These pieces use professional-grade charcoal and graphite, which helps me render the fine skin texture, soft facial features, and delicate expressions of child deities with 100% anatomical accuracy. I always use a grid method for these to ensure the likeness is precise.
Every piece is treated with a high-grade fixative to prevent smudging or fading over time. Because these are physical artworks, not digital prints, I take great care with the packaging. Whether it is a small sketch or a large painting, I roll it securely in moisture-resistant art tubes or reinforced hardboard to ensure it stays safe during transit across India. If you have a specific scene in mind, or want a custom variation of a 'natkhat' (mischievous) Kanha, feel free to reach out and let me know.
Shivam Yash
Main Shivam hoon, and for me, drawing these divine faces is a form of meditation. When I pick up my pencil or brush, I am not just sketching; I am trying to capture that spark of innocence and power that we all connect with.
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