Abimbola: 21st Century Contemporary Figurative Acrylic Painting of Africa Woman
By Oluwafemi Afolabi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The maverick painter later proceeded to the well-regarded Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo, Oyo state, and graduated as a Painting and Graphic Specialist in 2017.
Canvas, Acrylic
$950
Budding Bond - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Twins, Nature
By Esther Oyeyemi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Esther holds a Nigerian Certificate in Education in painting and graphic arts from Emmanuel Alayande College of Education and a Bachelor's degree in Fine and Applied Arts Education f...
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,400
Tapestry of Beauty (Arike) 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait
By Esther Oyeyemi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Esther holds a Nigerian Certificate in Education in painting and graphic arts from Emmanuel Alayande College of Education and a Bachelor's degree in Fine and Applied Arts Education f...
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,400
Tapestry of Beauty (Asake) 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait
By Esther Oyeyemi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Esther holds a Nigerian Certificate in Education in painting and graphic arts from Emmanuel Alayande College of Education and a Bachelor's degree in Fine and Applied Arts Education f...
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,250
My Beloved Business -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Animal, Herds Women
By Esther Oyeyemi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Esther holds a Nigerian Certificate in Education in painting and graphic arts from Emmanuel Alayande College of Education and a Bachelor's degree in Fine and Applied Arts Education f...
Canvas, Acrylic
$3,250
In My Solitude 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Mixed Media, Men
By Eyitayo Alagbe
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Art has always been part of Eyitayo's life as he draws inspiration from the life experiences of the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alay...
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$3,250
Creative Rebel - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Mixed Media, Children
By Eyitayo Alagbe
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Art has always been part of Eyitayo's life as he draws inspiration from the life experiences of the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alay...
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$3,850
Holiday Done Another School Day -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait
By Eyitayo Alagbe
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Art has always been part of Eyitayo's life as he draws inspiration from the life experiences of the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alay...
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$3,850
In My Solitude 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Mixed Media, Men
By Eyitayo Alagbe
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Art has always been part of Eyitayo's life as he draws inspiration from the life experiences of the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alay...
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Silent Gaze -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Women
By Sola Ojo
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
About Artist Sola Ojo is a visionary mixed-media artist based in Ogbomoso, Nigeria. A graduate of Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, where he completed his studies in 2019, Sola...
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Soul Adorned -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Women
By Sola Ojo
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
About Artist Sola Ojo is a visionary mixed-media artist based in Ogbomoso, Nigeria. A graduate of Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, where he completed his studies in 2019, Sola...
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$1,950
Sisters in Harmony -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
By Sola Ojo
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
About Artist Sola Ojo is a visionary mixed-media artist based in Ogbomoso, Nigeria. A graduate of Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, where he completed his studies in 2019, Sola...
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Loyal Friend -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, African, Girl, Dog, Modern
By Oluwafemi Akanmu
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
About Artist The multitalented and mixed media Artist Oluwafemi Akanmu was born in Ogbomoso, Oyo state, Nigeria, in 1994, where he observed his basic and elementary education, and la...
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$2,400
Africa Allure 6 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, African, Woman, Hair
By Oluwafemi Akanmu
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
About Artist The multitalented and mixed media Artist Oluwafemi Akanmu was born in Ogbomoso, Oyo state, Nigeria, in 1994, where he observed his basic and elementary education, and la...
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$2,950
Waiting Time - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Women
By Oluwafemi Akanmu
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
About Artist The multitalented and mixed media Artist Oluwafemi Akanmu was born in Ogbomoso, Oyo state, Nigeria, in 1994, where he observed his basic and elementary education, and la...
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$2,650
Hope (When The Time is Right) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Modern
By Oluwafemi Akanmu
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
About Artist The multitalented and mixed media Artist Oluwafemi Akanmu was born in Ogbomoso, Oyo state, Nigeria, in 1994, where he observed his basic and elementary education, and la...
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$3,850
Standing Tall - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Men, Africa
By Eyitayo Alagbe
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Art has always been part of Eyitayo's life as he draws inspiration from the life experiences of the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alay...
Canvas, Acrylic, Charcoal, Mixed Media
$4,250
Home Alone This Saturday Morning -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa
By Eyitayo Alagbe
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Art has always been part of Eyitayo's life as he draws inspiration from the life experiences of the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alay...
Canvas, Acrylic
$3,250
Mindscapes - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Men, Home, Africa
By Eyitayo Alagbe
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Art has always been part of Eyitayo's life as he draws inspiration from the life experiences of the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alay...
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
$2,400
Silent Glow - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, African Fabric
By Oluwafemi Afolabi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The maverick painter later proceeded to the well-regarded Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo, Oyo state, and graduated as a Painting and Graphic Specialist in 2017.
Canvas, Acrylic
Timeless Radiance -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, African Fabric
By Oluwafemi Afolabi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The maverick painter later proceeded to the well-regarded Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo, Oyo state, and graduated as a Painting and Graphic Specialist in 2017.
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,100
Insight 6 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, African Fabric
By Oluwafemi Afolabi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The maverick painter later proceeded to the well-regarded Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo, Oyo state, and graduated as a Painting and Graphic Specialist in 2017.
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,100
Insight 5 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, African Fabric
By Oluwafemi Afolabi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The maverick painter later proceeded to the well-regarded Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo, Oyo state, and graduated as a Painting and Graphic Specialist in 2017.
Canvas, Acrylic
Black Heritage 5 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, African, Woman, Hair
By Oluwafemi Akanmu
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
About Artist The multitalented and mixed media Artist Oluwafemi Akanmu was born in Ogbomoso, Oyo state, Nigeria in 1994 where he observed his basic and elementary education, and late...
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$5,100
Life as a Roller-coaster 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Men Skating
By Eyitayo Alagbe
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Art has always been part of Eyitayo's life as he draws inspiration from the life experiences of the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alay...
Canvas, Pastel, Ink, Acrylic
$5,100
Life as a Roller-coaster 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Men Skating
By Eyitayo Alagbe
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Art has always been part of Eyitayo's life as he draws inspiration from the life experiences of the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alay...
Canvas, Pastel, Ink, Acrylic
$2,100
Insight 4 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, African Fabric
By Oluwafemi Afolabi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The maverick painter later proceeded to the well-regarded Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo, Oyo state, and graduated as a Painting and Graphic Specialist in 2017.
Canvas, Acrylic
Makanjuola (Don’t Be in a Hurry for Wealth) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Africa
By Oluwafemi Afolabi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The maverick painter later proceeded to the well-regarded Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo, Oyo state, and graduated as a Painting and Graphic Specialist in 2017.
Canvas, Acrylic
A World in Her Hand - Contemporary Figurative Childhood Painting
By Esther Oyeyemi
Located in Boston, MA
Esther obtained Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in 2017 as a certified painter and graphic artist from the revered Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Oyo. She also earned ...
Acrylic
Supplications I - Contemporary Figurative Spiritual Painting
By Esther Oyeyemi
Located in Boston, MA
Esther obtained Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in 2017 as a certified painter and graphic artist from the revered Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Oyo. She also earned ...
Acrylic
$4,250
Portrait of My Barber (At The Barber Shop) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Africa
By Eyitayo Alagbe
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Art has always been part of Eyitayo's life as he draws inspiration from the life experiences of the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alay...
Canvas, Pastel, Ink, Acrylic, Mixed Media
Prayerful Embrace - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, Child, Fabric
By Oluwafemi Afolabi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The maverick painter later proceeded to the well-regarded Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo, Oyo state, and graduated as a Painting and Graphic Specialist in 2017.
Canvas, Acrylic
Budding Bonds - Contemporary Figurative Childhood Painting
By Esther Oyeyemi
Located in Boston, MA
Esther obtained Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in 2017 as a certified painter and graphic artist from the revered Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Oyo. She also earned ...
Acrylic
$6,500
Thoughtful Damsel - 21st Century, Figurative Portrait, Women, African, Beautiful
By Eyitayo Alagbe
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Art has always been part of Eyitayo's life as he draws inspiration from the life experiences of the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alay...
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
Pillow Play: Contemporary Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Unframed
By Esther Oyeyemi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Esther obtained Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in 2017 as a certified painter and graphic artist from the revered Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Oyo. Presently, She i...
Canvas, Acrylic
Sisters in Yellow 5 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Love African Fabric
By Oluwafemi Afolabi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The maverick painter later proceeded to the well-regarded Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Oyo, Oyo state, and graduated as a Painting and Graphic Specialist in 2017.
Canvas, Acrylic
$3,250
Soul of the City - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
By Eyitayo Alagbe
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Art has always been part of Eyitayo's life as he draws inspiration from the life experiences of the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alay...
Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$3,250
Portrait of Adesuwa - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women
By Eyitayo Alagbe
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Art has always been part of Eyitayo's life as he draws inspiration from the life experiences of the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alay...
Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$3,250
Finding Solace in Foreign Soil 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Women
By Eyitayo Alagbe
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Art has always been part of Eyitayo's life as he draws inspiration from the life experiences of the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alay...
Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Contemporary Mixed Media Canvas Painting, Signed, 21st Century
By Roseleen Labazacchy,
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Roseleen holds a National Certificate of Education in Fine Art from Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo State.
Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$4,350
Fela The Black President -21st Century, Contemporary, Africa, Activism Democracy
By Eyitayo Alagbe
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Art has always been part of Eyitayo's life as he draws inspiration from the life experiences of the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alay...
Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$4,350
Finding Solace in Foreign Soil - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait
By Eyitayo Alagbe
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Art has always been part of Eyitayo's life as he draws inspiration from the life experiences of the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alay...
Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$4,350
We Outside 2 (Lagos Baddie Girl) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women
By Eyitayo Alagbe
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Art has always been part of Eyitayo's life as he draws inspiration from the life experiences of the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alay...
Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Gazing at the Stars: Contemporary Acrylic Painting on Canvas
By Esther Oyeyemi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Esther obtained Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in 2017 as a certified painter and graphic artist from the revered Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Oyo. Presently, She i...
Acrylic, Canvas
$4,000
Good Woman - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women on African Fabric
By Oluwafemi Afolabi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The maverick painter later proceeded to the well-regarded Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Oyo, Oyo state, and graduated as a Painting and Graphic Specialist in 2017.
Canvas, Acrylic
Inner Nature 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women on African Fabric
By Oluwafemi Afolabi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The maverick painter later proceeded to the well-regarded Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Oyo, Oyo state, and graduated as a Painting and Graphic Specialist in 2017.
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,400
Self Esteem -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, African Fabric, Floral
By Oluwafemi Afolabi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The maverick painter later proceeded to the well-regarded Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Oyo, Oyo state, and graduated as a Painting and Graphic Specialist in 2017.
Canvas, Acrylic
Queen (Series I) Acrylic on Canvas, Contemporary 21st Century Art
By Esther Oyeyemi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Esther obtained a Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in 2017 as a certified painter and graphic artist from the revered Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Oyo. Presently, She...
Canvas, Acrylic
New Generation Painting: Charcoal and Acrylic Realism on Canvas
By Eyitayo Alagbe
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Art has always been part of Eyitayo's life as he draws inspiration from the life experiences of the people surrounding him and the way we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel ...
Charcoal, Canvas, Acrylic
Sisters in Yellow 4 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Love African Fabric
By Oluwafemi Afolabi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The maverick painter later proceeded to the well-regarded Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Oyo, Oyo state, and graduated as a Painting and Graphic Specialist in 2017.
Canvas, Acrylic
Flowers of Paradise: Expressionist Charcoal & Acrylic Painting, Signed
By Eyitayo Alagbe
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Art has always been part of Eyitayo's life as he draws inspiration from the life experiences of the people surrounding him and the way we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel ...
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
Inner Nature 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women on African Fabric
By Oluwafemi Afolabi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The maverick painter later proceeded to the well-regarded Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Oyo, Oyo state, and graduated as a Painting and Graphic Specialist in 2017.
Canvas, Acrylic
Inner Nature 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women on African Fabric
By Oluwafemi Afolabi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The maverick painter later proceeded to the well-regarded Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Oyo, Oyo state, and graduated as a Painting and Graphic Specialist in 2017.
Canvas, Acrylic
To Whom It Is Deserved: Realist Acrylic Painting, Signed, 21st Century
By Eyitayo Alagbe
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Art has always been part of Eyitayo's life as he draws inspiration from the life experiences of the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alay...
Canvas, Pastel, Ink, Acrylic
Boldness 3: Figurative Acrylic Painting on Canvas, 21st Century
By Eyitayo Alagbe
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Art has always been part of Eyitayo's life as he draws inspiration from the life experiences of the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alay...
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Boldness 2: Realist Figurative Painting in Acrylic on Canvas
By Eyitayo Alagbe
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Art has always been part of Eyitayo's life as he draws inspiration from the life experiences of the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alay...
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
"Oga Madam" Modern Figurative Acrylic Painting, Signed, 21st Century
By Eyitayo Alagbe
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Art has always been part of Eyitayo's life as he draws inspiration from the life experiences of the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alay...
Canvas, Pastel, Ink, Acrylic
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