Hariprasad Sukukmaran

Hariprasad Sukumaran is celebrated as the best hyperrealistic artist in India, renowned for his extraordinary ability to create lifelike drawings and paintings, especially portraits. As the founder of Hariarts Academy, Hariprasad Sukumaran has shared his expertise with over 10,000 students in more than 10 countries, making him one of the most respected art teachers in the field of hyperrealism.

Unlike many artists who focus on photorealism—merely replicating photographs—Hariprasad delves deeper into hyperrealism, aiming to create art that surpasses the visual impact of a photograph. He believes that truly lifelike drawings require a profound understanding of light and shadow, as well as mastery of fundamentals like anatomy and proportions.

Hariprasad’s work, including well-known pieces like “Emotional Pug,” “The Gleeful Grin,” and “Beauty,” has earned him numerous national and international awards.

His preferred mediums are charcoal and oil, and his teaching approach has led to a high success rate among his students.

In addition to his artistic accomplishments, Hariprasad serves as the Indian brand ambassador for international art brands like Rensans and Colorsplash.