Digital Art & Illustration
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I hand-paint digital portraits, caricatures, and story illustrations from your photos and ideas, using my iPad and Apple Pencil without shortcuts or auto-generation.
Pricing Guide
Custom Digital Caricature
Scope of Work
- Subject: One person drawn in a stylized, exaggerated caricature style (Head + Body).
- Custom Theme: Includes specific props or concepts (e.g., sitting in a convertible, dressed as an ice cream cone, corporate avatar).
- Technique: 100% Hand-painted digitally using Apple Pencil and Procreate (No AI or automated filters).
Technical Deliverables
- File Format: High-Resolution JPEG and PNG (Transparent background option available).
- Resolution: 300 DPI (Print-ready quality up to A3 size without pixelation).
- Bonus Asset: A 15-30 second timelapse video showing the speed-paint creation process.
Process and Revisions
- Consultation: Discussion to understand personality quirks or themes.
- Revisions: Up to 2 rounds of minor corrections for facial likeness or color adjustments.
- Turnaround Time: Typically 3-5 days per subject.
Realistic Digital Portrait
Scope of Work
- Subject: One person, composition limited to Head and Shoulders or Bust.
- Style: Realistic or Semi-Realistic Digital Painting (mimicking traditional media like oil, acrylic, or charcoal sketch texture).
- Background: Standard solid color, gradient, or abstract textured background.
Technical Deliverables
- File Format: High-Resolution JPEG/PNG.
- Print Readiness: Canvas-ready resolution optimized for A3 or 12x16 inch prints.
- Social Cut: A smaller, web-optimized version for phone sharing.
- Timelapse: Includes the signature creation video (1080p).
Process and Revisions
- Reference: Works strictly from high-quality reference photos provided by the client.
- Revisions: 2 rounds of detailing adjustments (eyes, nose shape, skin tone).
- Turnaround Time: 4-7 days.
Full Scene Narrative Illustration
Scope of Work
- Composition: Full scene illustration including main subjects AND a detailed background/environment.
- Style: Illustrative/Storybook style (Line art with watercolor wash effect or solid digital coloring).
- Elements: Includes multiple props, scenery, and up to 2 main characters or focal points.
Technical Deliverables
- File Format: High-Resolution TIFF/PNG/JPEG.
- Usage: Suitable for personal projects, book interiors, or customized invitations.
- Process Video: Timelapse of the illustration build-up.
Process and Revisions
- Concept Sketch: Includes an initial pencil sketch phase for composition approval before coloring begins.
- Revisions: 1 Major revision at the sketch stage, 2 Minor color revisions at the final stage.
- Turnaround Time: 7-10 days.
About Digital Art & Illustration
I'm an engineer who never let go of my sketchbook. I didn’t get into art school, but I taught myself and now I get to create digital art for people who love something a little different, a little personal.
What I Make
- Every piece is hand-painted, not auto-generated.
- I use Procreate on my iPad, drawing with an Apple Pencil - no shortcuts, just me and the screen.
- I work off your photos, ideas, and stories.
Styles I Offer
- Fun Custom Caricature Illustration: These are bold, quirky, and always show the real you. I’ve made families into superheroes, office teams into cartoon legends, and even ice cream cones. Corporate or personal, I can do bulk orders too.
- Hand-painted Digital Portraits: Choose classic black-and-white sketches or vibrant, full-color paintings. Both styles have a lifelike feel.
- Illustrations for Your Stories: Got a book idea, website, or project? I help you tell that story visually.
My Process
- You send me your photos and ideas. I sketch, layer color, and share timelapse illustration process clips so you see the art come to life.
- The final piece is a high-res digital file, ready for you to print, frame, or just use anywhere.
I’m not perfect, but I’m real. If you want art that’s got a bit of soul and a dose of engineering precision, I’m your guy.
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.
