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The Phoenix Who Rose From The Ashes
It has been a week since my episode on Extraordinary Portraits aired on BBC Read More
BBC One – Extraordinary Portraits
I received an email from a BAFTA Award winning UK production company Read More
Kate Moss drawing SOLD at Bonhams Auction!!!
I am extremely delighted to share with you all that my drawing Read More
Kate Moss The Heroin Chic
“British. Cool.” is an auction by Bonhams auction house whereby they celebrate Read More
Happy New Year
I hope you also feel optimistic and positive for "222"..!!!
Haringey Education Partnership
I had the honour of being a panellist at this year’s Headteachers’ Read More
Earlsmead Primary School Visit
On Monday I got visit a primary school called Earlsmead near where Read More
ING Discerning Eye Exhibition 2021
Very pleased to be invited to participate in this year’s ING Discerning Read More
New Kelvin Okafor Self Portrait
As a creative, our freedom is everything! This is one of the Read More
Central London W1 Curates
In collaboration with the amazing W1 Curates my “Biggest” and most “Public” Read More
LUCID Hyper-realistic Drawing
I was no longer able to differentiate a dream from reality.
Important Announcement!
I am pleased to announce the launch of their new Kelvin Okafor Read More
Proud to Release New Bonus Content
So many students (both beginner and advanced) from all over the world Read More
Neck & Shoulders Study Available Now!
5 hours of drawing in real-timetime! From the very first marking on Read More
The Lost Lives of #ENDSARS Protest
My thought and prayers goes out to all the lives lost in Read More
Module 5 Ear Study Available Bow!
3 hours of drawing in real-timetime! From the very first marking on Read More
Editions Black History Month
Honoured to see my drawing “Zuri” cover on this years issue of Read More
The New Nose Study Module Is Finally Here!
In the middle of my biggest and public exhibition that took place Read More
Meeting Tinie Tempah
...the moment finally presented itself where I could meet the man who Read More
Second Academy Tutorial Now Available
6 weeks after the official launch of the Kelvin Okafor Art Academy...
Remembering Dominic
Here is a recent commission of a young man named Dominic. Sadly Read More
I Have Officially Launched My New Online Academy
A brand new chapter where I can finally give you all you Read More
Once Was Closed, But Now Is Open!
Before I write any further I'm sending you all love and good Read More
Alexandra Park School
I had the pleasure of speaking to secondary year group students from Read More
March Workshop 2020
earlier in March I conducted a day workshop and had the pleasure Read More
Portrait Reveal Of Top Fashion Model!
I revealed my portrait drawing of model - Winnie Harlow.
New Portrait Unveiling
Over 250 hours spent completing a drawing of a lady known to Read More
New Workshop, Prints & Unveiling!
I'm very excited to announce the release of my new booklet documenting Read More
John Lennon Limited Edition Print
I hand delivered one of my John Lennon Limited Edition Prints recently Read More
Meet Abigail Webster
Meet 7 year old Abigail Webster! This month she had curated her Read More
The World’s Most Famous Front Door!
On the 10th day of the 10 month at 10 Downing Street Read More
John Lennon Limited Edition Prints!
It was truly a joy to spend over 215 hours drawing a Read More
Interview with BBC London & London Live News
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by BBC London and London Read More
It All Started 10 Years Ago!
In 2009 I graduated with a Second-Class BA (Hons) Degree in Fine Read More
The Beatles’ “Abbey Road” 50th Anniversary
Next month September will mark 50 years since The Beatles released their Read More
First Ever Retrospective Solo Show!
Next month 11th - 15th September at the Mall Galleries I will Read More
The Gift of Giving!
This year will make 10 years since I graduated from Middlesex University Read More
New Limited Edition Prints!
A few days ago I just hit a milestone on my Instagram Read More
Latest Drawing of An Icon And Supermodel!
Naomi Campbell become the first black model to appear on the cover Read More
First Ever Pencil Portrait in Parliament!
My drawing of one of Britain’s first black MPs, Bernie Grant (1944-2000)
Welcome Back!
I can't believe it has been 3 years since I last had Read More
Winter Group Show at The Albemarle Gallery!!
I'm honoured to be exhibiting alongside a roster of phenomenal artists in Read More
Twenty Years Later
I visited my old primary school and took an emotional t
CNN Featured Article!
From the very core of my heart, I want thank you all Read More
Interludes Solo Show
My main intention for the closed eyed expression was to encourage one Read More
King Balthazar at Bruce Castle Museum!
Firstly, a big warm virtual hug to all of you! It's been Read More
Back To Where It All Started
I had the pleasure of visiting my old secondary school, St Ignatius Read More
Euro Road Trip
I was chosen in May by David A. Bailey and Nicola Green Read More
Peace and Love To All
It's been one truly incredible humbling year for me. From debuting my Read More
Twenty-Nine Years Young..!!!
I turned 29 on 1st November! I'm so grateful for another year Read More
Group Show at the Albemalre Gallery!!!
Four months later and I'm still on a high from having my Read More
I Introduce to You, Colour
From seeing the world in black & white for long I finally Read More
My Show is on at the Albemarle Gallery!
After more than a year of preparations, my debut solo show at Read More
Rest in Peace my Dear Friend
One of the greatest privileges that the past year has brought me Read More
One Day Drawing Workshop in London!
So many of you on Kelvin's mailing list have expressed an interest Read More
Just a quick reminder, today is the last day to pre-order and save!
Thank you to everyone who has pre-ordered a copy of the catalogue Read More
Just 7 Weeks Till My Debut Solo Show at the Albemarle Gallery, London!
I literally finished the final drawing for the show on Thursday and now Read More
Order a signed copy of my portrait catalogue
72 page catalogue will feature all the portraits in my debut solo Read More
Peace and Love to All
...drawings from Windows to the Soul shown at the Albemarle Gallery.
The Final Print Release For 2013 ‘Mother Teresa’
I am a great admirer of Mother Teresa and her tireless work Read More
Albemarle Gallery Showing My Drawings & Prints 16 -17 November
The Albemarle Gallery will be showing my drawings & prints at the Read More
Own An Original Drawing, Raise Money For Cancer
Please help raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Trust by bidding on my Read More
Limited Edition Print of Elizabeth Taylor
It was Elizabeth Taylor's inner beauty as much as her gorgeous outer Read More
My Drawing Of Stephen Went Off To Auction
Stephen Sutton was diagnosed with terminal cancer three years ago...
Why Open Exhibitions Are Great For New Artists?
I owe much of my recent success to having participated in Open Read More
Open Exhibition Edition
Summer has truly arrived in the UK and it's really hard to Read More
Goals & Mindset Course
One of the most important people on that team is my business Read More
Stephen Sutton A True Inspiration
...a fan of my work got in touch to tell me the Read More
News Flash – Talk & Demo In London This August
Thank you to everyone who has purchased tickets for the talk and Read More
Meet Subject Model Stephen Sutton!
My subject models and the people I have the privilege of meeting Read More
Meeting Boris Johnson One Year On
I had the great pleasure of meeting the Mayor, Boris Johnson, MP Read More
Melvin Is May Limited Edition Print
Melvin is the son of my mother's younger sister making him a Read More
My New Home From Home
I am very proud and honoured to finally be able to announce Read More
Secret Location
Caution - Spoil the surprise by telling anyone else which gallery you Read More
Announcing My New Website
The past 3 months have been amazing. I can't thank everyone enough Read More
First Limited Edition Print ‘Heath Ledger’
Australian Actor Heath Ledger is the first release of my Fine Art Read More