Years of portrait practice
Fazal Abbas / Charcoal commissions
Portraitswithpresence.
Hand-drawn charcoal portraits for gifts, tributes, and personal keepsakes. Each commission is shaped from a meaningful reference photo into a refined artwork with likeness, restraint, and display-worthy depth.
- A2 and A3 charcoal portraits on Canson Scholar sheet
- Created for gifts, memories, couples, elders, and family keepsakes
- DHL delivery available for domestic and international commissions
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Private charcoal atelier
A portrait should feel kept, not just drawn.
Fazal Abbas creates charcoal work for people who want a portrait with presence: a gift, a tribute, a family memory, or a personal study that holds emotional weight. Every piece is built slowly through likeness, atmosphere, controlled value, and the softness that gives the finished artwork its Fazal touch.
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Commission guidance
Design process
From reference photo to finished charcoal artwork.
Photo, Purpose, and Deadline
The commission begins with a conversation about the reference photo, the reason for the portrait, the preferred size, and the deadline. If the image and timeline are suitable, the final quote is estimated from the size, urgency, and difficulty of the subject.
Charcoal Drawing
The portrait is drawn on Canson Scholar sheet in A3 or A2 size, with attention to likeness, facial structure, softness, and the emotion carried by the reference. A timelapse of the drawing can also be made when requested.
Scan, Packing, and Delivery
Once the portrait is complete, an HD scan can be shared with the client. The original artwork is carefully rolled and packed in a tube for DHL delivery, so it can be framed locally according to the client's own taste.
Presentation
Finished portraits are planned as objects for a room.
The commission is not treated as a loose sketch. The final artwork is composed with the kind of presence that belongs on a wall, shelf, or private display space.
What you receive
A guided commission, not a guessing game.
Choose the right photo
Guidance on reference quality, expression, lighting, angle, and filter-free facial detail before the drawing begins.
Know what is being made
A clear commission brief with A3 or A2 size, subject, purpose, deadline, and delivery expectations aligned before the artwork is produced.
Built for display
A charcoal portrait on Canson Scholar sheet, packed carefully in a tube for DHL delivery and ready to be framed by the client.
Commission artwork
Turn a meaningful photo into a charcoal portrait.
Share the reference image, preferred size, timeline, and the story behind the portrait. Fazal can guide the piece from first reference to final drawing.