Paras Arts crafts museum-grade hyper-realistic pencil portraits — commissioned pieces for those who prefer their memories rendered with a lifetime of care.
A private gallery
A curated glimpse into recent commissions. Every piece is one-of-one, drawn entirely by hand on archival paper.
Paras Kosambe.
Paras Kosambe is a self-taught pencil artist and the founder of Paras Arts. What began in 2019 as a sketchbook habit became a practice devoted to one idea: that a handmade portrait can hold a memory better than any photograph.
I draw slowly, on purpose.
"Every commission starts with sitting quietly with a photograph until I understand the person in it — the way light falls on a cheekbone, the tension in a smile, the story hiding in the eyes. Only then does the first line go down. From there it is thousands of small decisions, layered in graphite over many days."
"I still work alone, and I keep the studio small on purpose. I take a limited number of pieces each month so nothing is rushed and nothing is repeated. Every frame that leaves my desk carries a name I remember."
From sketchbook to studio.
- 2019First commissioned portrait — a family gift that turned a hobby into a calling.
- 2021Full-time practice begins; hyper-realism becomes the signature style.
- 2023Commissions cross borders, shipping framed originals internationally.
- TodayParas Arts — a one-artist studio built on patience, precision and trust.
What sits on the desk.
- GraphiteFaber-Castell 9000 · Staedtler Mars Lumograph · Caran d'Ache Grafwood
- PaperFabriano Artistico · Strathmore 500 Series · Canson Bristol
- FinishArchival fixative · Optional acid-free mounting · UV-safe framing
- DeliveryFoam-mounted, moisture-sealed, insured worldwide shipping
Signature commissions
Four disciplines, one uncompromising standard.
Craft, not content.
Museum-grade finish
Archival paper, artist-grade graphite, and fixative for a lifetime of clarity.
Hand-drawn, never digital
Each piece is drawn by hand — no filters, no shortcuts, no printing.
Complimentary insured shipping
Foam-mounted, moisture-sealed and dispatched worldwide with tracking.
On-time delivery
A calibrated timeline confirmed before we begin — never missed.
How ordering works
Enquire
Share your reference photographs and preferences via the order form.
Consult
Our studio confirms composition, medium, size, and timeline in writing.
Handcraft
Your piece is drawn over 30–80 hours by a single artist.
Deliver
You receive high-res proofs, then the original — signed and shipped.
Words from clients
"The portrait of my late father brought tears to the entire family. Every line felt sacred."
Frequently asked
Turn a photograph into a forever piece.
Commissions are limited to preserve craftsmanship. Share your reference — we'll take it from there.