My Featured Work and Artistic Style
A look at the different sides of my art, from digital caricatures and portraits to detailed narrative illustrations, all hand-painted on my iPad.
This timelapse shows exactly how I bring a fun family caricature to life. Starting from a blank screen on my iPad, I hand-draw every detail to capture the joy and personality of the family, turning them into a sweet ice cream cone memory.
A finished digital portrait of the legendary Ratan Tata, painted with rich colors against the backdrop of the Indian flag. This style is perfect for creating a powerful and timeless tribute or a personal keepsake with a realistic feel.
A perfect gift for couples, this digital caricature captures a happy moment with a fun, quirky twist. I worked from their photos to create this personalized scene, complete with their car and a beach background, ready for them to print and frame.
This is an example of my pen-on-paper caricatures, created for a corporate client to recognize their "Office Einstein." My unique hatch-line style gives it a classic, hand-drawn feel, and I can create these in bulk for team awards or events.
This acrylic on canvas piece was a commission to illustrate the story of the 'Six Blind Men and an Elephant.' It shows how I can take a complex concept and translate it into a single, thought-provoking image, perfect for storytelling projects.
Watch as a simple sketch transforms into a fully colored and shaded digital caricature. This timelapse reveals the step-by-step process I use in Procreate, layering colors and details to create a vibrant and expressive final portrait.
A classic black-and-white digital sketch paying tribute to the tabla maestro, Ustad Zakir Hussain. This style has a timeless, charcoal-on-paper feel and is great for capturing emotion and character in a more subtle way.
A humorous watercolor series capturing the unique quirks of Bengaluru's auto-rickshaw drivers. This shows my ability to tell a relatable story through a series of illustrations, perfect for editorial content or a personal project with local flavor.
I was honored to be featured as 'Artist of the Week' where my work and story were shared. This video includes a wonderful testimonial from a client who appreciated my journey from engineer to artist and the light-and-shadow effects in my portraits.
This is a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of my Ratan Tata portrait. You can see the digital painting come together layer by layer, from the initial outline to the final detailed rendering, all hand-painted on my iPad.
About Featured
I don't just work from photos; I work to capture a story. Every caricature, portrait, or illustration I create is hand-painted digitally. I also include a timelapse video with every project, so you can see exactly how I bring your idea to life from a blank screen to the final detail.
My work comes from a place where engineering precision meets creative expression. Whether I am sketching a fun caricature of a colleague or painting a realistic tribute, I use Procreate on my iPad to ensure the final file is high-resolution and print-ready.
I handle a variety of styles:
- Custom Caricatures: These are not just exaggerated faces. I add props and themes that reflect your personality, work life, or hobbies. They are great for team awards, gifts, or profile pictures.
- Realistic Portraits: Using light and shadow, I create semi-realistic paintings that look like traditional art but with the flexibility of a digital file.
- Narrative Illustrations: If you have a story to tell—for a book, a website, or a personal memory—I can create full-scene illustrations with custom backgrounds and environments.
I believe in transparency throughout the process. We start with a consultation, and for larger projects, I share initial sketches before adding color. This ensures the final piece is exactly what you envisioned. I am based in Bengaluru and work with clients across the city and beyond to turn their concepts into art. If you have an idea in mind, let’s discuss how we can make it happen.
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