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Monochromatic Colored Pencil Portraits

bySushant SraneBook online; Ships across IndiaStarts from₹5,500 Per Portrait (Single Subject)View full gallery

There is something striking about removing the noise of full color. By focusing on a single palette, I build layers of depth and shadow to create portraits that feel both modern and timeless.

A monochromatic portrait of Jimin from BTS. Using a limited palette of reds and pinks on toned paper allows me to create a really focused and artistic piece.

Here is Kim Taehyung from BTS, drawn in my monochromatic style. I used colored pencils to carefully build up the tones and capture his likeness.

This is a monochromatic portrait of J-Hope from BTS. I love how the single color theme brings a unique mood and cohesiveness to the artwork.

A portrait of Min Yoongi (Suga) from BTS, continuing the monochromatic series. The challenge is to create depth and realism using only shades of one color.

This is Kim Namjoon (RM) from BTS, created with colored pencils on pink paper. This series is a wonderful exercise in understanding value and tone.

About Monochromatic Colored Pencil Portraits

Limiting myself to a single color palette is not about restriction, but rather about pushing the limits of shading. When I work with a monochromatic set, I have to rely entirely on varying the pressure of my pencils to define bone structure and capture that distinct spark in the eyes. It is a slow, methodical process of layering on toned paper, and the result is a piece that feels much more graphic and intentional than a standard sketch.

Handcrafted monochromatic portrait art in Mumbai. — Approved by the tribe
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Sushant Srane

Book online; Ships across IndiaStarts from ₹5,500 Per Portrait (Single Subject)

I am Sushant, an artist based in Mumbai who believes every portrait should hold a memory, not just a face. I love the quiet, methodical nature of monochromatic work because it lets me focus entirely on the structure and soul of the subject. Let’s collaborate to create something truly meaningful for your space.

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