--- title: "Hand-Painted Digital Portraits | Custom Art by Varun Rao" description: "Get custom hand-painted digital portraits that capture your personality. High-resolution art drawn with precision on iPad by Bengaluru artist Varun Rao." canonical: https://mytribe.in/vartoons/digital-art-illustration/hand-painted-digital-portraits last_updated: 2025-09-04 --- # Hand-Painted Digital Portraits Tribe Verified · Hand-painted digital art from Bengaluru By [Varun N Rao](https://mytribe.in/vartoons) · Based in Bengaluru; Service available online · ₹1,900 Per Person / Subject (estimate) Part of [Digital Art & Illustration](https://mytribe.in/vartoons/digital-art-illustration). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/vartoons/digital-art-illustration/gallery) I turn your favorite photos into timeless digital art. Using my iPad and Apple Pencil, I hand-paint every detail, bringing your memories to life with a personal, artistic touch. ## Photos and videos - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/26e3b02b-4cd7-4de7-9f8a-24b8eb9734d8) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a5950ad3-42ea-45e2-ae77-31e1381cb768) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ab90bd1b-0eef-448c-b164-d2f596be523e) ## About Hand-Painted Digital Portraits When you commission a portrait, you aren't just getting a file. You are getting the story behind it. I work directly from your high-quality reference photos, sketching layer by layer on my iPad without using any automated filters or AI. You even get a timelapse video of the creation process, so you can watch your portrait take shape from the very first stroke. ### How I Work My process is rooted in the same precision I learned as an engineer, blended with the creative freedom of digital painting. Whether you want a classic black-and-white sketch or a vibrant, full-color painting, the goal is to capture the subject's true personality rather than just their features. ### What You Get - **High-Resolution Files:** All portraits are delivered at 300 DPI, making them ready for printing up to A3 size without losing quality. - **Timelapse Video:** Every commission includes a 15-30 second speed-paint video, showing how the art was built from sketch to finish. - **Digital Versatility:** These files are perfect for framing, social media sharing, or even printing on personal gifts. ### Technical Details I work primarily in Procreate on the iPad. This setup allows for incredible detail and the ability to make adjustments throughout the painting process. I offer up to two rounds of revisions on details like facial likeness or skin tones to ensure the result is exactly what you envisioned. ### My Style I lean toward a style that mimics traditional media like charcoal, oil, or watercolor. I don't use AI generators or auto-filters. Everything you see in my gallery is drawn by hand, stroke by stroke, to ensure your portrait feels like a genuine piece of art, not a digital render. ## About Varun N Rao Hi, I’m Varun. I’m an engineer by degree but an artist at heart, and I’ve spent years refining my digital craft. I believe art should be a direct, honest connection, so I pour that same focus I use for engineering into every single portrait I paint for you. 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