Custom Portraits
Shipped across India
I turn your photos into custom portraits or caricatures in pencil, acrylic, digital, or on ceramic plates, and you can choose the style and details you want.
Pricing Guide
Digital Portrait or Caricature
Digital Deliverables
- High-Resolution File: 300 DPI JPEG/PNG/PDF file suitable for printing on canvas, mugs, or t-shirts.
- Creation Video: Includes a 15-30 second timelapse video showing the artistic process from sketch to final color.
- Delivery Mode: Instant transfer via digital download link.
Artistic Scope
- Style Options: Choice between Realistic Digital Oil Paint style or Exaggerated Fun Caricature style.
- Tools: Hand-drawn using Apple Pencil and Procreate App.
- Revisions: Includes 1-2 rounds of minor adjustments before final export.
Hand-Drawn Color Pencil Portrait
Physical Artwork
- Dimensions: A3 Size paper (approx. 11.7 x 16.5 inches).
- Medium: Professional Grade Faber-Castell Polychromos Colored Pencils (Oil-based).
- Paper Quality: 170 GSM to 200 GSM acid-free drawing paper with smooth grain.
Finish & Logistics
- Protection: Coated with clear fixative spray to prevent smudging and fading.
- Subject: Covers detailed rendering of 1 to 2 human subjects (Head & Shoulders).
- Packaging: Shipped flat in reinforced hardboard or rolled in a secure tube depending on distance. Frames are not included.
Hand-Painted Ceramic Plate
Plate Specifications
- Base Material: White Bone China or Porcelain plate.
- Size: Standard dinner-sized plate (approx. 10-11 inches diameter).
- Medium: Mont Marte Ceramic Paints designed for glazed surfaces.
Usage & Display
- Texture: Glossy finish with visible brush strokes and slight 3D texture.
- Purpose: Strictly for decorative display only; not food safe or dishwasher safe.
- Accessories: Includes a basic plastic display stand or plate hook.
Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Canvas Specifications
- Surface: Cotton canvas stretched over a wooden frame (Gallery wrap style with painted sides).
- Dimensions: Standard large formats ranging from 18x24 inches to 24x30 inches.
- Medium: Camlin Acrylic Paints (Heavy body, vibrant finish).
Art Details
- Composition: Includes merging multiple reference photos to create a cohesive scene or background.
- Protection: Sealed with gloss or matte varnish to protect against dust and UV light.
- Readiness: Ready to hang as is or can be framed by the client.
About Custom Portraits
My Journey: Engineer Head, Artist Heart
I’m Varun, balancing my life between code and canvas. Art’s always been my escape — never got into art school, but I taught myself, bit by bit. It’s not perfect, and sometimes the lines go wonky, but that’s part of the charm.
What I Do
I make custom portraits and caricatures. Real smiles, weird expressions, special moments — I try to catch those in every piece. My favorite thing? Seeing someone light up when they see themselves as art.
- Family, couple, pet, or tribute - if you’ve got a photo that means something to you, I’ll turn it into a keepsake.
- I work with color pencils, acrylics, digital tools, and even ceramic plates. Want your family as a cartoon or your dog in acrylic? I’m up for it.
Pick Your Style
- Color pencil portraits for those tiny details (great for kids’ smiles or expressive eyes)
- Digital caricature artwork if you want something quirky or Insta-worthy
- Pet painting commissions to capture your furry buddy’s vibe
- Portraits on ceramic plates for something nobody else probably has
How It Works
You send me your photo, we chat about style, and I get to work. I can mix things up — like blend photos or add something personal. I ship from Bangalore, but I’ve sent stuff to Germany, so distance isn’t a problem.
If you want art that feels personal and real, I’d love to work with you.
Meet your Expert
Varun N Rao
17 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hey, I’m Varun. Engineer by degree, artist by heart. Missed JJ School, but never dropped the pencil. I started out sketching cars, now I’m deep into portraits and wild with colours. Raja Ravi Varma’s work hits home for me. I get my kicks from painting, heavy metal gigs (my neck still hurts), and seeing my art in print—especially the book I illustrated for my wife. Making people smile through my art? That’s the real win.
My Work
Custom Portraits & Art - I make pencil portraits, colour pencil portraits, acrylic paintings, digital art, caricatures, and oil paintings.
Story-Driven Commissions - I love projects with a story - like piecing together old wedding portraits or capturing family memories.
Portraits & Caricatures - Light, shadow, and personality. I do everything from realistic portraits to fun digital caricature art.
Book Illustration Artist - I illustrate for books too, bringing stories to life with line drawings and colour.
