Artist Draws Hyperrealistic Portraits Using Bic Ballpoint Pens | Insider Art

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  • Oscar Ukonu is a hyperrealistic artist in Nigeria. He's a self-taught artist who has been creating these pieces with ballpoint pens since 2014. Each piece can take him almost six weeks to create using three basic techniques: hatching, crosshatching, and scribbling.
    He’ll switch between 10 of the same pens to create the portrait. The theme of his work is Afro-realism, which he describes as a diverse way of viewing the African experience and identity with regards to things like gender, religion, and politics.
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    Artist Draws Hyperrealistic Portraits Using Bic Ballpoint Pens | Insider Art
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  • @nova9874
    @nova9874 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5265

    For everyone about to comment something about the price, it literally says, “per print” in the video. That’s 600 hundred per print- not the pricing of the original.

    • @Uurm0m
      @Uurm0m 3 ปีที่แล้ว +293

      Thank you, nobody seems to listen lmao

    • @Disha-kn7ym
      @Disha-kn7ym 3 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      Ohhhhhhhh

    • @spring7643
      @spring7643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Thank you

    • @yungjose3369
      @yungjose3369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Uhmmm that's how selling art works bruh.

    • @ivonned32
      @ivonned32 3 ปีที่แล้ว +192

      An original should go for 1000s of dollars. His work is so valuable and perfect!

  • @gomentsukki8469
    @gomentsukki8469 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17928

    Now Bic, sponsor him.

    • @litatjie
      @litatjie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +593

      They should. Go BiC, now, go!!!!

    • @deirdremorris9234
      @deirdremorris9234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +131

      @@litatjie AGREE!!

    • @fionatanzer5270
      @fionatanzer5270 3 ปีที่แล้ว +136

      Agreed!!! They should definitely sponsor him!

    • @MrTachyon
      @MrTachyon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Ballpoint ink is not very durable. It will disappear in a few months if he hangs it in his living room.

    • @gomentsukki8469
      @gomentsukki8469 3 ปีที่แล้ว +135

      @@MrTachyon that so, what if he put something like varnish to preserve it? U think that will work?

  • @whatwhat9004
    @whatwhat9004 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1677

    Dude is crazy talented. He deserves to charge more than $600 for the work he puts in. That’s real skill right there.

    • @robbybevard8034
      @robbybevard8034 ปีที่แล้ว +170

      600$ per *print*. The originals certainly go for far more.

    • @Goku17yen
      @Goku17yen ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@robbybevard8034 what does per print mean

    • @robbybevard8034
      @robbybevard8034 ปีที่แล้ว +141

      @@Goku17yen It means they print out copies, and each of those *copies* sells for 600$. He sells the actual original for far, far more.

    • @ryanjohnson4565
      @ryanjohnson4565 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      How much more are we talkin

    • @baileyayyy5085
      @baileyayyy5085 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      for a print? lol?

  • @MoonPai
    @MoonPai 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1434

    I was expecting the prices to be way higher, these are incredible

    • @AnnaRajasekharan
      @AnnaRajasekharan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +113

      It's costly 600$ for a print! Not the original artwork it will costs thousands...
      He can print infinite number of copies...
      Imagine paying 600$ for a print you can actually pay that amount to get a original artwork from your local artists...
      Even I can do a pen -portrait for you with only 300$...

    • @MoonPai
      @MoonPai ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@AnnaRajasekharan that’s really cool. I hope i can get good enough at art to have it be worth that value lol

    • @nose-bleed
      @nose-bleed ปีที่แล้ว +57

      @@AnnaRajasekharan but if you think abt the time and effort, the price is fair. This guy will wear out his tendons real quick using his hands like that 🤕

    • @AnnaRajasekharan
      @AnnaRajasekharan ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@nose-bleed sorry but personally I don't think it's fair it's just a print!!! Imagine the price of the original piece , he is selling print for that much price....
      I'm an artist too i know the hardwork and dedication he puts into it , but it's so costly... to buy art prints for such price you can buy original one from underrated artists or local artists nearby ....
      If one day I get famous I'm sure i will never sell art prints for this much price ....
      And one more thing is he can sell 'n' number of art prints and digital copies from a single original one.
      It's just my personal opinion.

    • @AnnaRajasekharan
      @AnnaRajasekharan ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@Aldwulf sorry I didn't mean to offend anyone.... I never comment on anyone pricing their artwork it's completely their wish I do respect that but for a print I personally think it's so costly that's it and he can just print infinite number of art prints of his original one....

  • @spiritualcosmeticss
    @spiritualcosmeticss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29698

    Dang I can no longer blame my elementary drawing skills on the fact that I don’t have the right tools!

    • @phoenixgrove
      @phoenixgrove 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1431

      A true artist can make the worst of product work to his advantage.

    • @spring7643
      @spring7643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1202

      @@phoenixgrove pens are not bad, but super cheap crayons are a nightmare to work with 😂

    • @herasean5720
      @herasean5720 3 ปีที่แล้ว +168

      @@spring7643 ikr!

    • @GlitterSparkleGemstone
      @GlitterSparkleGemstone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +115

      @@spring7643 You could say that again.

    • @skyler5324
      @skyler5324 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      @@GlitterSparkleGemstone imagine they took it seriously and actually did

  • @set3837
    @set3837 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8732

    I can even smell the ink from here..

  • @Level-ts7xl
    @Level-ts7xl ปีที่แล้ว +517

    The fact that we live in a society where incredible talent like this is overlooked while people doing really dumb shit on TikTok earns them millions is a huge tragedy

    • @artisticsparsh988
      @artisticsparsh988 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      the bitter truth😔

    • @Kopie0830
      @Kopie0830 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I know huh - George Sanchez

    • @javongrey7462
      @javongrey7462 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

      He does this because it is who he is, an artist, this is his purpose. For people like him, the work is the joy. For people on Tiktok, the joy is money and attention.

    • @whyareyoulookingatthislol
      @whyareyoulookingatthislol 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      overlooked... what do you think this video is

    • @victor9
      @victor9 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      ​@@whyareyoulookingatthislolit's a video proving we live in a society where talented people like him are over looked while people doing dumb shit on tiktok make millions.

  • @tc5028
    @tc5028 ปีที่แล้ว +323

    This person has an Eidetic memory. He has a gift for understanding light, shade, and detail. He’s also very patient. He’s exceptional! These painting are worth over $5,000 for sure. Just fantastic!

    • @MrNotesofmusic
      @MrNotesofmusic ปีที่แล้ว +36

      How do you know they have eidetic memory? He is using reference photos ?

    • @tuanas458
      @tuanas458 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      No he doesn't. He's just very good at hatching. His foundational underdrawing has to be good too. You don't need to be specially gifted to do that.

    • @itsgonnabeanaurfromme
      @itsgonnabeanaurfromme ปีที่แล้ว +56

      No he doesn't. Comments like these are insulting because they attribute it to a "gift" when he actually works hard and makes an effort.
      It also is a cop out excuse of ineptitude.

    • @shreddedbagelwabiwabo8342
      @shreddedbagelwabiwabo8342 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @notfiveo Then you have severe problems

    • @tc5028
      @tc5028 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MrNotesofmusic can you draw like that with a reference photo? 🤔. Ok then

  • @BakedBuddy
    @BakedBuddy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6155

    A good artist can make art out of anything, even a crayon.

    • @pizzariya544
      @pizzariya544 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      You’re right.

    • @pizzariya544
      @pizzariya544 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      How am I the first and second comment

    • @izzywareing4362
      @izzywareing4362 3 ปีที่แล้ว +134

      I'm not a good artist then XD

    • @auroraskywalker4475
      @auroraskywalker4475 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Exactly 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

    • @avocado8137
      @avocado8137 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I guess I am a good artist lol

  • @sitofiles
    @sitofiles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8256

    He should be charging more than $600 especially after this video

    • @i.dont.read.replies
      @i.dont.read.replies 3 ปีที่แล้ว +764

      That was $600 for a PRINT, not the actual original.

    • @uttisiseppe769
      @uttisiseppe769 3 ปีที่แล้ว +339

      @@i.dont.read.replies well worth it tbh
      Not like those banana taped on a wall

    • @AnEgg01
      @AnEgg01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Well it is a print so that's quite a ton

    • @thepistolprincess
      @thepistolprincess 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      @Pablo Abedul That's pretty disrespectful, though. They shouldn't have stepped in it.

    • @Brian.Martin
      @Brian.Martin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      That's per print not per original picture !

  • @oflunrazeuqram
    @oflunrazeuqram ปีที่แล้ว +158

    The moth and lips are particularly impressive. His ability to apply just the right amount of pressure in specific areas is something you learn over hundreds of hours of trial and error.
    But it is his innate and natural ability to produce just stunning pieces of art.
    Good job sir.

    • @mugnuz
      @mugnuz ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well writing and drawing comes with hundreds of hours naturally. His art is cool.but many could do it. We just lack stamina and determination

    • @theprehistorichubert9448
      @theprehistorichubert9448 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      ​@@mugnuz firs of all u should be more respectful for such talented people who so much time and effort into these masterpieces and second of all ur very very wrong not everyone can ever hope to achieve such artistic perfection as that man cause it takes a lot of talent for that, and talent isn't something u can learn u just get born with it or u dont

    • @mugnuz
      @mugnuz ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@theprehistorichubert9448 "firs" of wll i gave him propsfor his determination and his artstyle. But i didnt said anyone but many and didnt said anything disrespectful. You got that wrong... But you would be surprised what many people could archieve with the right tutor, education or ressources. Whats left and harder is his determination and artstyle. What as i said, gave props to and respect!

    • @yourmother12403
      @yourmother12403 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mugnuz you forgot the years of practise

    • @mugnuz
      @mugnuz ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@yourmother12403 yes. Everybody can practuve years. If you read my post

  • @fpvflyer4758
    @fpvflyer4758 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    $600 and it takes 6 weeks? I hate paying too much for things but this guy is way under charging for his masterpieces.

    • @gavfish8373
      @gavfish8373 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      600 for a PRINT not the original.... 600 for a print is insane

    • @fpvflyer4758
      @fpvflyer4758 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@gavfish8373 oh seriously? I missed that part. I'd rather by a laser printer for $400 and print as man copies as I'd like at that price 😂 600 for print is just.... Well, stupid!

    • @gavfish8373
      @gavfish8373 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@fpvflyer4758 yup lol rich people will buy a lot of things that are overpriced tho so…. He getting his bag

  • @jchen8902
    @jchen8902 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2572

    Why is his art clearer than my vision

    • @calcha1274
      @calcha1274 3 ปีที่แล้ว +116

      the fact that this isnt a joke and genuinely true is somewhat disturbing

    • @spongie8354
      @spongie8354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@calcha1274 w a i t w h a t

    • @ay7164
      @ay7164 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      OK BUT THIS IS ACTUALLY TRUE

    • @jennifer9047
      @jennifer9047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Idk... Does Bic make glasses, too? 😋 If they do u should get a pair. 😉

    • @shaziabegum2224
      @shaziabegum2224 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@calcha1274 you do know they probs were talking about their eyesight

  • @acmulhern
    @acmulhern 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3817

    Why didn't you include any links to the artist's website or social media in the video description?

  • @notleefy9837
    @notleefy9837 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    the patience this man holds while drawing is something I aspire to have one day

  • @ArtsyMushroom.
    @ArtsyMushroom. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    wow the TALENT. I create art with Coloured pencils and it is hard to do realism but with a ballpoint pen?! respect. I hope this man gets more recognition.

  • @cerebralvision
    @cerebralvision 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4590

    For the amount of time, skill, and work that goes into those drawings, I would say they're worth way more than $600

    • @bodyofhope
      @bodyofhope 2 ปีที่แล้ว +620

      I believe she said a "print" was $600. She didn't say how much an original was. I agree, his pieces are worth far more if a splash of black paint sells for thousands.

    • @corneliabosold9474
      @corneliabosold9474 2 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      Pen drawings also probably don't last too long. That's what makes a painting expensive and the artist recognizable even after his death. A painting should last not only 20 years but 300 years.

    • @DaGooblar
      @DaGooblar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      i would say it would be 79$ it’s just a painting that you could see all around the world that other artists have made WITH PAINT AND COLOR AND NOT JUST PURPLE but it’s incredible that he can draw that stuff with a pen and not a brush

    • @user-be9eb7gs6o
      @user-be9eb7gs6o 2 ปีที่แล้ว +300

      @@DaGooblar It's blue not Purple. Also you clearly don't how the real world works. It's impossible for his work to be worth only 79$, the price doesn't only reflect the value of the product, the labor behind also counts, and it drastically increases the price.

    • @iareolmedo7838
      @iareolmedo7838 2 ปีที่แล้ว +99

      @@corneliabosold9474 not evry painting needs to last for centuries lmao what are you talking about

  • @PanD0rA_
    @PanD0rA_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5140

    “This can be sold for $600 per print”
    And we have this banana stuck to a wall, that was sold for millions of dollars

    • @Soraiyawazhere
      @Soraiyawazhere 3 ปีที่แล้ว +630

      I see paintings which they just spill paint over it sell for millions...actual art like this should be selling for that price..

    • @clover9163
      @clover9163 3 ปีที่แล้ว +108

      btw u know what print is?

    • @katherinemorelle7115
      @katherinemorelle7115 3 ปีที่แล้ว +229

      That’s just per print- the originals would be worth much, much more than that.

    • @ventiasksmomotocomehome8229
      @ventiasksmomotocomehome8229 3 ปีที่แล้ว +140

      @@Soraiyawazhere well,, art is subjective. You could spill paint on a canvas but if there's like,, emotion behind it; or any kind of original composition, then it will become famous and be sold pretty expensive. You can mostly see that with abstract painting.

    • @g4bri3l.
      @g4bri3l. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      I'm literally seeing these banana art comments on almost every art videos yet I've never seen that one

  • @JustMe88419
    @JustMe88419 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    wow this is absolutely breath-taking! The hyper-realism and the use of such a permanent medium that doesn't allow for mistakes would be so nerve wrecking but the portraits come out absolutely gorgeous!! Art like this is simply inspirational.

  • @FanartistArixthexDemon
    @FanartistArixthexDemon 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    DUDE. I did this in college and I got laughed at!!! I am beyond STOKED for him that he is doing this and doing well for it!! Keep it up man!!! Props!!!

    • @sophiafakevirus-ro8cc
      @sophiafakevirus-ro8cc หลายเดือนก่อน

      Were you laughed at by your tutors? And was it for using a biro or for copying photographs?
      These pictures are attractive and they say: an image of a black man's lower face, but that is all they say, there is no mystery, no depths of soul reflected.

    • @FanartistArixthexDemon
      @FanartistArixthexDemon หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@sophiafakevirus-ro8cc no I was mocked for using cheap supplies. Idk what crawled up and bit you but come on. His success is a reason to celebrate.

  • @Carzey
    @Carzey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2799

    This guy's drawing is way better quality than most phone cameras nowadays.

  • @akshayarohatgi6230
    @akshayarohatgi6230 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2429

    "So you want 10 crates of these pens?"
    "Yup"
    *Stage Unlocked: Guy from Maths problem*

    • @wilburthemagicalcow
      @wilburthemagicalcow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      BAHAHAHA

    • @vishwarao6064
      @vishwarao6064 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      memeing = achieved ✅

    • @artsbyamar3361
      @artsbyamar3361 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha lol

    • @lavenishere_
      @lavenishere_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      NOOOO

    • @chocolateblocks
      @chocolateblocks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      more like
      "So you want 10 crates of these pens?"
      "Yup"
      *Level Up: guy who draws hyper realistic drawings; Stage Locked: Guy from Maths problem*

  • @ZOE_NtombiYaseManwabeni
    @ZOE_NtombiYaseManwabeni 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    This is insanely technical, very talented artist. Such hard work is crazy

  • @dolleeshay9831
    @dolleeshay9831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The way this was demonstrated and described so clearly could easily teach a lot of people SO MUCH about drawing and art in just five minutes. Excellent job whoever wrote this explanation on shading technique

  • @esm210
    @esm210 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3787

    This man is truly gifted. Also very patient.

    • @p_o_634
      @p_o_634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +210

      1% - gifted, 99% - hard work, dedication, passion and regular practising.

    • @esm210
      @esm210 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@p_o_634 yes sir I agree to that 💯

    • @aspebb
      @aspebb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      @@p_o_634 You took the words right outta my mouth. He didn't just wake up one day and could do this, he had to work incredibly hard.

    • @DopaSix
      @DopaSix 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aspebb same

    • @rochellebenito5973
      @rochellebenito5973 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please check also Dc77 art. Thanks

  • @Foxnhund
    @Foxnhund 3 ปีที่แล้ว +684

    if you do realism, you know how hard it is to do this kind of thing, even WITH expensive tools. this guy is more than incredible.

    • @dankezaffy3176
      @dankezaffy3176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i understand...

    • @Dapson12352
      @Dapson12352 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check out Mannyz Art ☝️

    • @sisis-qt4oc
      @sisis-qt4oc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      factssss

    • @Xominus
      @Xominus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stfu.

    • @Foxnhund
      @Foxnhund 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Xominus what was that for????

  • @piplup10203854
    @piplup10203854 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I think this only portrays just the surface of the depth of his skill. This is truly breathtaking work. I hope he is continuing to do artwork and hope things are well for him. This is just amazing work.

  • @Noo-My-Only-Weakness-Dying
    @Noo-My-Only-Weakness-Dying ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Goes to show that a great artist can make beautiful and noteworthy art with one of the most common pens. Absolutely amazing. I hope to be even half as good as him one day, gotta keep working hard!

  • @notritz7
    @notritz7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3350

    Y’all gotta understand that he didn’t even use an ERASER...

    • @notritz7
      @notritz7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +323

      @Nicolasa exactly

    • @MarkWhippy
      @MarkWhippy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +132

      He pencils it in first. He might be using a grid as well to draw it accurately. The reference photo on his iPad shows square grids over it.

    • @sifatguai1252
      @sifatguai1252 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Yea... Its a fuckin pen

    • @JonathanoQo
      @JonathanoQo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      😂 duh did you just have an epiphany ?

    • @tseyazmutseyami1402
      @tseyazmutseyami1402 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      @@MarkWhippy pen artists don't normally sketch with pencils on their pen works.....they like the feeling of ballpoint all the way it gives more meaning to their works

  • @ShardPendragon
    @ShardPendragon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +577

    Teacher: "I just want a simple scheme or drawing"
    That one student:

    • @Champ0222
      @Champ0222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Meeeee 😂

    • @jmdvq_
      @jmdvq_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I'm sorry but I'm "that" student

    • @shaanalam3872
      @shaanalam3872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Oh no that’s me 😂

    • @Xxgorevi38xX
      @Xxgorevi38xX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      that's sadly me

    • @user-ho3uu4sn4p
      @user-ho3uu4sn4p 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      damn if this aint me

  • @judithpool8177
    @judithpool8177 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is just with out words. Just soooo beautifully because of the simplicity of the media he uses.He is a topnotch Artist.What an Inspiration for all of us.

    • @salcorbit6330
      @salcorbit6330 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hyper-realism is not art. But his commitment to recreating photographs by hand is still impressive!

  • @lucyn3771
    @lucyn3771 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1561

    I hope he makes his prices even higher the more exposure he gets

    • @WellBeing999
      @WellBeing999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +97

      @Strange Dreams oh ok. I was like $600 for six weeks??? That’s not a lot of money for his kind of talent 😅

    • @johnjones928
      @johnjones928 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@WellBeing999 That's only if he sell ONE print of each work. Usually prints of original work are run of in lots of 25, 50 or 100 at a time so multiply his income by that. Signed originals are on a completely different price scale.

    • @margaretneanover3385
      @margaretneanover3385 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Let those who can afford ...but also those who want. Yes, its worth asking. The time is hardest to use if he can make more.

    • @masuooo4452
      @masuooo4452 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Check my about page link no

    • @1rage17
      @1rage17 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WellBeing999 and for how many hours he put into each of his pieces! Those are truly detailed fine pieces of work. The pieces I spend 8+ hours on are always my best

  • @KidontheSlope
    @KidontheSlope 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2845

    This guy definitely needs to charge more considering the amount of time it takes and how unique his art is. If he did this year round, it would only be $5,200 which is not enough money.

    • @djbonlando
      @djbonlando 3 ปีที่แล้ว +435

      He sells prints for $600, you can have hundreds of prints of one original.

    • @ncshuriken
      @ncshuriken 2 ปีที่แล้ว +154

      Well its photorealism so it doesn't look unique at all but it DOES look absolutely amazing, skill & quality wise. This is the kind of skill you only get from dedicating your life to your craft.

    • @atlf3357
      @atlf3357 2 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      @@djbonlando Furthermore, his earnings will likely increase as time goes on since customers have a wider selection of prints to choose from and will be more likely to buy something or even make multiple purchases

    • @StickyRig
      @StickyRig 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@luzvaleriagomezbonnett6512 1 per month is impossible, takes nearly a month and a half for most of his work

    • @serenityjewel
      @serenityjewel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      The prints are just copies of the original. I'm guessing he does liked edition prints if they're selling for $500 a piece. I'm guessing the originals sell in the 10s of thousands.

  • @katet8639
    @katet8639 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I've watched this video already but it still amazes me. Hes like a printer. Its unbelievable how skilled and talented this artist is. Drawing with ballpoint pen is not easy!

  • @craig1538
    @craig1538 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    This is ridiculous! No one should be this talented. Absolutely stunning.

    • @Mistner
      @Mistner ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Why shouldn't they be? Is it because you aren't?

    • @Mistner
      @Mistner ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Amaral I know I'm just trying to give people a little but of harmless anxiety.

    • @Sean-ur4cb
      @Sean-ur4cb ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Theres no talent in this guy lol. He’s probably been drawing for more than a decade. Its all him

    • @therealnefali
      @therealnefali ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@Sean-ur4cb skill! Talent is born, but throughout life you can learn skill

    • @TheKitchenerLeslie
      @TheKitchenerLeslie ปีที่แล้ว

      You might like the work of R. Crumb.

  • @claudiamarianidamato9499
    @claudiamarianidamato9499 3 ปีที่แล้ว +356

    I’m someone who is constantly erasing when sketching portraits so the fact that he can do this with a pen makes it even more impressive to me. He’s amazing

    • @TheCritic9196
      @TheCritic9196 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Stop using erasers, work through your mistakes eventually your brain will adapt and you will stop making noticeable mistakes

    • @claudiamarianidamato9499
      @claudiamarianidamato9499 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@TheCritic9196 ughhh I’ll try 😣 thank you for the tip and motivation

    • @sitofiles
      @sitofiles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You can see his outline he did with pencil first but it’s still very impressive because he has to spend all the time detailing with only a pen

    • @killiansirishbeer
      @killiansirishbeer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@claudiamarianidamato9499 OG Yoda is right ! I used to waste hours doing, erasing, redoing pencil sketches to try and get it right, often ending with some damage in the paper and one day I bought a set of ink markers (like micron pens) to force myself to work through my mistakes and I really learned a lot from that. I still do a very light, rough outline with a pencil that erases easily to set my proportion and once I have all my basic ink lines I erase the pencil and start building my drawing (good ink markers shouldn't smudge).

    • @jackiechan1914
      @jackiechan1914 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheCritic9196 In some cases you do need erasers for skin pores

  • @kamxchii9019
    @kamxchii9019 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3333

    Imagine if he was in class and started doodling on his notes-

    • @hh-ie7sl
      @hh-ie7sl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +319

      "Woah I like your drawing... can u draw me plz plz plz"

    • @TheVirtualJenesis
      @TheVirtualJenesis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      @@hh-ie7sl lol why is that so relatable tho

    • @worstusernameintheworld9871
      @worstusernameintheworld9871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      @@hh-ie7sl ew that gave me junior highschool flashbacks, I'm just about ready to stab people with my pen and pencils

    • @hh-ie7sl
      @hh-ie7sl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      @@worstusernameintheworld9871 when I told the person who wanted me to draw them that it would be 4 bucks, they decided to throw a whole fit like say you're broke and go 😐

    • @Lunogypseesart
      @Lunogypseesart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s where it all begins

  • @brunom72
    @brunom72 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Seeing this kind of talent humbles me (in a good way). What a gift he has !!!

  • @CatherineBlinston
    @CatherineBlinston หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I don't care how far in the future we go, no AI could ever better the incredible talent this guy has. Some things only us humans can do...or a small percentage of us that are highly skilled in art like our guy above. Absolutely brilliant.

  • @makeouthill1714
    @makeouthill1714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2092

    I like to remember that he wasn’t born able to draw he had to learn

    • @emptyneptune
      @emptyneptune 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      right :))

    • @chrisdudleyart
      @chrisdudleyart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +263

      Whoa...people don’t like to hear that. It’s ALL natural. It couldn’t be the thousand of hours of practice that got him to this level. Ha ha...artist here. It takes a lot of bad drawings to get this good!

    • @nihalgaming8083
      @nihalgaming8083 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@chrisdudleyart yep......

    • @minana2785
      @minana2785 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@chrisdudleyart facts

    • @MrWadrO
      @MrWadrO 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How does that make you feel better? I’d like to remember that idiots like you unfortunately have an opinion. Fair enough?

  • @expendable7281
    @expendable7281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +619

    My god this guy has some serious skill and talent, deserves big money for these drawings.

    • @aflower6955
      @aflower6955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He got the thing he deserved. The original cost 5000-10000 dollars only a photocopy costs 600 dollars.

  • @SC2point0
    @SC2point0 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the most amazing things I've seen in a while. He truly has a gift.

  • @forrest603
    @forrest603 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is beautiful, stunning... and I can smell the ink! As an artist myself, I'm always happy and amazed to see the incredible talent that exists in this world. Truly wonderful.

  • @Richard-zu1gj
    @Richard-zu1gj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2177

    This dude could sell his drawings for thousands of dollars and it’s only $600???

    • @gavinreid5387
      @gavinreid5387 3 ปีที่แล้ว +333

      600 for a print. The original sold for thousands.

    • @tulesg2008
      @tulesg2008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Ikr I don't get it.. there's crap out there so overpriced and simple.. then you see the Artistic amount of work this one requires and $600? What looks to me to be set at way above a $2000 mark, depending on size technic time...

    • @gavinreid5387
      @gavinreid5387 3 ปีที่แล้ว +123

      @@tulesg2008 $600 is for a reproduction , not the original.

    • @Jinssoysauce
      @Jinssoysauce 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@tulesg2008 its not 600 for original

    • @nutria4258
      @nutria4258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And a Mondrian (some square) is 15.000.000/25.000.000€

  • @edeziuno_art7669
    @edeziuno_art7669 3 ปีที่แล้ว +366

    My good friend Oscar Ukonu, he's a highly gifted skilled pen artist, am proud of him🙏 thank you art sider for telling his story

    • @shefalisharan5962
      @shefalisharan5962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Your friend is really talented

    • @edeziuno_art7669
      @edeziuno_art7669 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@shefalisharan5962 thank you🙏🏾find him on Instagram as Oscar ukonu, he’s amazing.

    • @Kevin-cy2dr
      @Kevin-cy2dr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks brotha , I'm Oscar this is ma fake account. Don't tell to anyone in the village.

    • @edeziuno_art7669
      @edeziuno_art7669 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@Kevin-cy2dr yea everything about you is totally fake

    • @johnwade1095
      @johnwade1095 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He has actual talent unlike most 'artists' today.

  • @nopalciny8476
    @nopalciny8476 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Truly astonishing. I don't have the right words, but he is a true visionary and the effect of the ink makes the pictures look iridescent, like holographic or something. Really wonderful work.

  • @artemiskingsley
    @artemiskingsley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dang this takes me back when I was in art school. I was a painting major and I used to do a lot of hyper realistic works and it really requires a ton of patience and skill to finish one.

  • @llvsxyr
    @llvsxyr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +878

    Everyone’s gangster, until he smears his hand on the drawing

    • @jahzara_
      @jahzara_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      😳🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @itshere.run.6724
      @itshere.run.6724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      If I were him, and this were to happen, I would scream. Loudly.

    • @sifatguai1252
      @sifatguai1252 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      He has a piece of paper under his hand so he won't smudge it

    • @jaslikeart
      @jaslikeart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I would not only scream but die

    • @llvsxyr
      @llvsxyr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@jaslikeart same I would been digging my own grave 😭

  • @boomtwack
    @boomtwack 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1927

    He works like a printer. He's so skilled at reproducing images.

    • @lolawells5528
      @lolawells5528 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      printer, but like a little less, and then a little more, and then a little more again

    • @robertjv
      @robertjv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You might aswell print out A2 image

    • @happyflowytb2832
      @happyflowytb2832 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Thats my problem with these hyperealistic paintings, its all portraits of people and famous people. Idk draw a realistic knight fighting a dragon or a space battle, something imaginative and out of the ordinary. If you're going to draw something ordinary just use a printer

    • @sweethoneymilk
      @sweethoneymilk ปีที่แล้ว +47

      @@happyflowytb2832 Artists can create whatever they want, even if it means emulating a printer. There’s something incredibly ironic about you complaining that hyper-realistic drawings are *too* realistic for you, but that’s besides the point. Real people are just as magical as fictional characters. If you want to see a knight fighting a dragon, Cartoon Network exists to satisfy your desires.

    • @mosaabelhadi1513
      @mosaabelhadi1513 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@sweethoneymilk you cant blame them, say jono dry for example. He doesnt just copy images stroke for stroke, he adds a little imagination in there. Im not dissing realism, im just saying that most people would rather want realism with a little creativity.

  • @kerik9512
    @kerik9512 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolute genius!! What an amazing gift and such hard work put into everything he does.

  • @earthtominiryu
    @earthtominiryu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    tbh bic pens are a great art tool, i use them to sketch sometimes but this is actually amazing
    like just IMAGINE the amount of skill needed to do something like this with a ballpoint pen, it's so impressive

    • @dorkanderson4963
      @dorkanderson4963 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bic pens don't work on walls.

    • @earthtominiryu
      @earthtominiryu 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dorkanderson4963 of course not 😭 he's using an easel

  • @visalpattyal8133
    @visalpattyal8133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +706

    He is highly talented. He is using only one tool , once there is an error it can't erase .

    • @TheaVee
      @TheaVee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      And then there’s me who’s erasing everything

    • @sihambelhaj8700
      @sihambelhaj8700 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Oh.
      Correction pens:you son of a

    • @fyodor8288
      @fyodor8288 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@sihambelhaj8700 the canvas would look more choppy with correction tape

    • @sihambelhaj8700
      @sihambelhaj8700 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fyodor8288 you can also use chalk

    • @sihambelhaj8700
      @sihambelhaj8700 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @NANDITHA DEEPESH you could use mechanical pens

  • @popnexas1482
    @popnexas1482 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1556

    Amateur Artists: You can't make real art with cheap supplies.
    Him:

    • @khemrajramdam8883
      @khemrajramdam8883 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Nothing comes for free tho

    • @DeshDuniyakaGyan
      @DeshDuniyakaGyan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I did this type of realistic work with Rs2 pen,

    • @joycewolfe7358
      @joycewolfe7358 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Apparently you can. Art can be made with anything. Even doggie doo.

    • @aseb649
      @aseb649 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Define real art. So because you can't ,in your limited thinking no one else can. Do you understand why your lack of intelligence to see and make sense of beyond what your mind can comprehend is exactly why you're ignorant.

    • @SCHRODINGERS_WHORE
      @SCHRODINGERS_WHORE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@aseb649 lmao you can't draw.

  • @stefyroxanne7567
    @stefyroxanne7567 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This man is inspiring. That level of dedication to his artform really paid off, not just in the money he makes, but the work he creates. I hope kids will see his artwork and know that you can be successful without needing expensive coloring pencils or painting tools.

    • @salcorbit6330
      @salcorbit6330 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      His commitment to recreating photos by hand is quite impressive. I think for that alone a lot of people will appreciate what he’s doing, but hyper-realism is not art. He has no link to the creative wellspring.

  • @tzunammi
    @tzunammi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This boy cold with it... As an artist, I salute him with nothing but respect...

  • @CVerse
    @CVerse 3 ปีที่แล้ว +302

    Remember guys: a good artist isn't measured by how realistic their artwork is. Everyone has their own set of tools, just like how almost every musician usually sticks with 1 or 2 instruments that they master. It's what you do with your skills that makes you a great artist

    • @artsbyamar3361
      @artsbyamar3361 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True

    • @sharonjoe7535
      @sharonjoe7535 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah you're right , but still he has a talent which others don't have

    • @midnightknight4346
      @midnightknight4346 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cala a boca

    • @CVerse
      @CVerse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@midnightknight4346 ¿qué traes en tu boca?

    • @lohaye3260
      @lohaye3260 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Art nowadays it's getting at the same point as the music industry, trash sells better because society is in a downward spiral.

  • @holdontojesus7097
    @holdontojesus7097 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those Bic pens are my favorite! Outstanding!!! Mind blowing talent.

  • @None38389
    @None38389 ปีที่แล้ว

    these blue ball pens are actually amazing for drawing, very smooth and easy to control the quality of the marks you make with it.

  • @justanotherhappyhumanist8832
    @justanotherhappyhumanist8832 3 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    Just goes to show that if you’re a good artist, the quality of the materials don’t matter - you can always make good art.

    • @killiansirishbeer
      @killiansirishbeer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      A great artist can always make good art, but the quality of materials still matter. Lightfastness is important if you want too keep a painting and hang it on a wall for example, there is a minimum paper quality required for watercolours, etc

    • @siyonamaheshwari8449
      @siyonamaheshwari8449 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      killiansirishbeer true but if u have a passion for art you can make it work

    • @drej1934
      @drej1934 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@killiansirishbeer That’s very true for watercolour paper I find it makes 10000x difference when I use good watercolour paper compared to mix medium paper. But to improve skill you really shouldn’t invest into expensive products when trying to get better unless you’re trying to sell art then yes you should use top quality! But if I’m practicing or just drawing/painting for fun I use cheaper products. Ive been using pen as a medium for a long time and researching them I found out they can fade over a amount of time. I could be wrong because I haven’t read that in over a year but I remember It saying something like that.

  • @kimjinkyu1024
    @kimjinkyu1024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    I remember scribbling at the back of my notebook and when my teacher saw what I'm doing he immediately grab my notebook and showed it to whole class and told them that scribbling/drawing won't give you a better future. He embarrassed me in front of the class and I stopped drawing because of it. But because of various artist and the man in this video, I started to draw again and from now on, nothing is going to stop me from doing it.

    • @giovanarocha3136
      @giovanarocha3136 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah! Keep doing it man!(or girl)

    • @adel.9424
      @adel.9424 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Your teacher has no rights of telling you what to do, keep doing what you want

    • @mithleshpandey8789
      @mithleshpandey8789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Just asking why were you scribbling in class at the first place. Not agreeing with the teacher but you shouldn't be doing that at the first place. You can draw at home or in free time. But still the teacher shouldn't have said that.

    • @kimjinkyu1024
      @kimjinkyu1024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @Mithlesh Pandey I was in 5th grade and I was scribbling after I finished my essay activity. My teacher didn't know I was finished and saw what I'm doing while he was roaming around the classroom, then he took my notebook all of the sudden. Couldn't explain to him what I was doing because I was completely embarrassed of what he did to me and that shut me from everything.

    • @mithleshpandey8789
      @mithleshpandey8789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@kimjinkyu1024 that explains quite a bit. That's not your mistake then if you had already done the essay or work. The teacher was probs an idiot.

  • @joenisnapje712
    @joenisnapje712 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my favorite techniques. Made some of my best drawings with ballpoint pens. Oscar rules 👍🏻

  • @RoryOdonnell-py4om
    @RoryOdonnell-py4om 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What an amazing gift this guy has.

  • @rararaka2348
    @rararaka2348 3 ปีที่แล้ว +439

    This is the definition of “cheap art supplies can make masterpieces if the artist is good”

    • @sonjadilan777
      @sonjadilan777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      African roots

    • @cidoet3360
      @cidoet3360 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Idk man. dude definitely have insane skills, there is no denying in that but because it's so close to a photo it doesn't really give off that much expression, if I gotta be honest it kinda(in my humble opinion) looks boring.

    • @abentertainmentjustforyou
      @abentertainmentjustforyou 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@cidoet3360 that's what its supposed to be as close to the picture as possible, I think its realism or something its not something cartoony where you know can have lots of expression

    • @HughMansonMD
      @HughMansonMD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I mean, they are actually just good drawing pens. The price and common use of them outside of art doesnt change that. That aside, this dude is still amazing.

    • @HughMansonMD
      @HughMansonMD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@cidoet3360 I agree. When art looks like a photo its impressive, but not always very fun to look at. I actually prefer Alphonso Dunn's bic pen drawings for that matter, because he leaves a certain amount of sketchiness to them, that makes them more entertaining.

  • @ashdraws344
    @ashdraws344 3 ปีที่แล้ว +534

    He is like a god of art.He really proves that art isn't depended on materials you use.

    • @gavinreid5387
      @gavinreid5387 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Historically many drew with burn bits of wood , charcoal.

    • @alienfrommars563
      @alienfrommars563 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@gavinreid5387 I also draw with burnt bits of wood

    • @raykarpp
      @raykarpp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@alienfrommars563 must smell good

    • @alienfrommars563
      @alienfrommars563 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@raykarpp It really does

    • @ccdiez8326
      @ccdiez8326 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hes very good at reproducing reality ..god of art ? No

  • @MrPolycount
    @MrPolycount ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very few artists blow my mind, and there are so many amazing artist. I'm like a kid in a candy store, but this guy... my brains are star dust

  • @AVOWIRENEWS
    @AVOWIRENEWS 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's absolutely fascinating! The use of Bic ballpoint pens for creating hyperrealistic portraits shows such a unique blend of skill and creativity. It's incredible how everyday objects like ballpoint pens can be transformed into tools for stunning art. The precision and patience required for this kind of artwork are truly commendable. Plus, it's inspiring to see artists challenge the traditional boundaries of art mediums. What a wonderful way to explore and celebrate artistic talent! 🎨✨

  • @martinflores1370
    @martinflores1370 3 ปีที่แล้ว +327

    Wow. His drawings are so real that when they showed a close up of him on the lips, I though there WAS actually a newspaper over his drawings. Lmao. 🙂

    • @Light-cy1gp
      @Light-cy1gp 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      me too

    • @RachelSings21
      @RachelSings21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Omg me TOO!

    • @jazzyjesterAZ
      @jazzyjesterAZ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      SAME!!! Hahaha!! Talk about a reveal!!! 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯

    • @purebliss505
      @purebliss505 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too lmao

  • @peising4189
    @peising4189 3 ปีที่แล้ว +538

    The hardest part is probably holding his hand up on the paper for hours

    • @dovee1
      @dovee1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      The cramp this man probably gets... Ow

    • @rissalynne
      @rissalynne 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Also holding that damn pen while holding it up. Oh my god my hands will be red

    • @pinkcherry9695
      @pinkcherry9695 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@rissalynne ikr my fingers start to hurt and turn red when i hold a pen for a long time, also while writing my exams... damn

    • @_-LL-_
      @_-LL-_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@pinkcherry9695 ooft, especially timed essays where you can’t really stop without it being unproductive

    • @JadetheGoober
      @JadetheGoober 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      6 weeks. I respect that deeply.

  • @themarquis336
    @themarquis336 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is pure talent. Completely astounding

  • @sandram.d.6164
    @sandram.d.6164 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He's incredibly skilled. Amazing work!

  • @amjjma902
    @amjjma902 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2867

    Then we got “artists” that sell plain white canvases for millions of dollars.

    • @daddychill02
      @daddychill02 3 ปีที่แล้ว +348

      Those people are not artists. They are clowns

    • @Ava001
      @Ava001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +290

      Or the ones that pour paint on canvas and spin it🤣🤣🤣

    • @amjjma902
      @amjjma902 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@daddychill02 exactly

    • @deirdremorris9234
      @deirdremorris9234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      @@Ava001 Totally agree....but I want to do that some time soon😁

    • @jor4229
      @jor4229 3 ปีที่แล้ว +134

      exactly. and also the banana duct tape thing wtf was that??

  • @jefft6975
    @jefft6975 3 ปีที่แล้ว +225

    company who create BIC shoud sponsor his art exhibition. This man create incredible art works

    • @colors6692
      @colors6692 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why? He makes money from selling his art. No need to be greedy😏

    • @goldfishzzz
      @goldfishzzz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@colors6692 But why not sponsor him? Bic is a wealthy company that can afford a sponsorship for a talented artist that uses a ton of their product. The artist would motivate consumers to buy more pens cause of how well he is able to render his artworks using them and get paid/exposure for his work. Bic would also get the profits made from selling the pens too. It would be a win-win situation.

    • @nasreenhayee1522
      @nasreenhayee1522 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@goldfishzzz yes you are right and he is selling his art for a very cheap price like it is only 2.5 to 3 dollars a hour, africa is a place where they say art shouldn't be sold at least not for a higher value i have seen so many artist in Africa selling their art so cheap and btw i live in Africa.

    • @kogaink
      @kogaink 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nasreenhayee1522 No he is just selling the prints, I'm sure he'd charge way more than 600$ for the original piece. A lot of artists like to keep just about every original because they know it will be worth even more after he dies and can pass it on

  • @DPhasely
    @DPhasely 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That is beautiful! As an artist myself, I must say you have incredible control of the ball point pen.

  • @lanceproctor4702
    @lanceproctor4702 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vic ballpoint is highly underrated as an artists tool. I love using them. Shading is easier than you’d expect

  • @padmasai4550
    @padmasai4550 3 ปีที่แล้ว +377

    I literally thought that the top portion of the drawing was covered by a newspaper and then I realised it was a part of the drawing. So realistic 🤩

    • @hexazu5120
      @hexazu5120 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Ya i really dont thing newspaper comes in a blue shade 😂

    • @artzyalicia5546
      @artzyalicia5546 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      @@hexazu5120 he's tryna compliment the guy, and if you see something for a split second you're not gonna memorise the colours

    • @tiredgardener
      @tiredgardener 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here.

    • @RoryGoryTheGreat
      @RoryGoryTheGreat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@artzyalicia5546 You speak truth

    • @artzyalicia5546
      @artzyalicia5546 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RoryGoryTheGreat haha thanks :)

  • @crazyfunnyman1760
    @crazyfunnyman1760 3 ปีที่แล้ว +245

    I cannot understand how people could dislike this it makes me upset

    • @kingchichi201
      @kingchichi201 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      A lot of people want to be popular or well known. So if they see people like this guy: doing something good and getting a lot of attention, they become jealous because they want to be like him, while some people think he’s showing off lol.

    • @cyanscrewdriver2092
      @cyanscrewdriver2092 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@kingchichi201 that’s just sad

    • @johnstubbs3401
      @johnstubbs3401 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      They are what we call "HATERS!"😄. This man needs to be celebrated for his skill with a simple pen. Amazing.

    • @QUEEN-df1mc
      @QUEEN-df1mc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Jealousy is a real thing.

    • @darkwood777
      @darkwood777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Don't read too much into it. Some people dislike hyperrealism, just as some people really dislike cubism, expressionism, graffiti tagging, etc.

  • @angelapleasants8285
    @angelapleasants8285 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is magnificent. I've been inspired. Way to go Oscar!!!

  • @lindyjohnstone7063
    @lindyjohnstone7063 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow his skill in art is incredible!🤩

  • @mildstuff
    @mildstuff 3 ปีที่แล้ว +739

    If someone asked him "can you draw me" for free, I would be so mad ngl

    • @greatfood9357
      @greatfood9357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      can you draw me for free?

    • @rigg13
      @rigg13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      Well I wouldn't be surprised if he gets this question everyday of his life. This is West Africa after all most of our cultures doesn't see art as something that should be bought, at least not for millions.

    • @sarathomas8499
      @sarathomas8499 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@greatfood9357 why did you create an account with Dennis

    • @baffledbrandon3132
      @baffledbrandon3132 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why? He would do it free of charge.

    • @awesometani8148
      @awesometani8148 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@baffledbrandon3132 because he spends so much time and effort making the piece, it would be rude

  • @JKPArtsStories
    @JKPArtsStories 3 ปีที่แล้ว +570

    Such a great piece of art and such great artist, mastered the skill of hand control, concentration and patience. No words 😶👏👏👏.

    • @draw_with_fin1834
      @draw_with_fin1834 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It’s insane that there only going for 600, there so deatailed I also have no words 😶

    • @warmseulgi9167
      @warmseulgi9167 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      exactly 😌

    • @Dapson12352
      @Dapson12352 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check out Mannyz Art ☝️

    • @villager5764
      @villager5764 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@draw_with_fin1834 Only the prints.

  • @shellybell2520
    @shellybell2520 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just proves that art isn’t just the materials… It’s the hands that are using them :)

  • @jerc5298
    @jerc5298 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is truly a gift from the most high. God Almighty! Brilliant!

  • @LydiaMay
    @LydiaMay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +730

    This is absolutely amazing! 😍💕💕💕

    • @siddhant8430
      @siddhant8430 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He's only draw black girls , and he still not racist.

    • @tohma2829
      @tohma2829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@siddhant8430 you can also only draw white people and you also won’t be racist if you don’t draw a skin Color it doesn’t make you racist. You can draw whatever you want

    • @sumayyahadetunmbi4347
      @sumayyahadetunmbi4347 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@siddhant8430 Tf are you even talking about. He is based in Nigeria where it is dominantly black people. Who do you expect him to draw if not people in his environment?

    • @siddhant8430
      @siddhant8430 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sumayyahadetunmbi4347 in today world if white artist draw only white people on canvas then people call them racist

    • @rijularoy3226
      @rijularoy3226 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@siddhant8430 You seem like racist.

  • @ZyloYcuk
    @ZyloYcuk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +816

    How- I can't even write properly with a pen, YET THIS GUY MANAGED TO DRAW WITH A PEN AND NO ERASER? :o

    • @riante.illust
      @riante.illust 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      They still have a sketch underneath lol, I’m not saying it makes the drawing perfect but it still makes it a lot easier

    • @ZyloYcuk
      @ZyloYcuk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@riante.illust ohhhhhhh- he made a sketch but it's light then he fills it in and fixes the mistakes in the sketch?

    • @riante.illust
      @riante.illust 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ZyloYcuk yup

    • @nottodaylilbaldhead
      @nottodaylilbaldhead 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      craftiffle _ no that’s not what he does. They explained how he does it. You take away his credibility as an artist by saying he sketches because we clearly see he is looking at his picture back and forth meaning there’s nothing under that paper.

    • @nottodaylilbaldhead
      @nottodaylilbaldhead 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Zylo no please pay attention to the video.

  • @warrenbutler7747
    @warrenbutler7747 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow!!! Absolutely amazing what an incredible talent!!!

  • @lougarcia1485
    @lougarcia1485 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such simple tactic, creates awesome artists!!

  • @khaiwillows
    @khaiwillows 3 ปีที่แล้ว +506

    Him: Accepts that he made a mistake and continues
    Me: Makes a mistake on paper and tries to press Ctrl Z

  • @vasundarakrishnan4093
    @vasundarakrishnan4093 3 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    This takes "paying attention to detail" to a whole new level.

  • @andrewlabat9963
    @andrewlabat9963 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Unbelievable talent.. I didn't think it could be done, and I most certainly can't imagine being able to do something like this..

  • @gwhiz1397
    @gwhiz1397 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oscar Ukonu, your work is amazing! So beautifully done.

  • @Ludilua
    @Ludilua 3 ปีที่แล้ว +445

    My art teacher: Sees this
    Also my art teacher: *I want to see you do this, but better*

    • @s888r
      @s888r 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      💀💀💀💀💀.....

    • @asymerics
      @asymerics 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      OK BUT WHY IS THIS TRUE 😭

    • @agentp9900
      @agentp9900 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      💀💀💀💀💀.....

  • @janecampbell4662
    @janecampbell4662 3 ปีที่แล้ว +489

    Where is a link to his work? How could you do an entire video on him and not actually link his work or note how to find him?

    • @Ava001
      @Ava001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      On Instagram. He’s a great artist

    • @janecampbell4662
      @janecampbell4662 3 ปีที่แล้ว +110

      Spodz1 oh definitely he’s an amazing artist! I’m just frustrated that this production company created a whole video about him and his work but didn’t connect the audience to him. It just feels like they are using his work for views without giving him any of the benefits that would come from exposure like this

    • @FRMDBLFRMS
      @FRMDBLFRMS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      @@janecampbell4662 i mean honestly... how hard is it to put the actual NAME in the title of the video??? They seem to have an issue with linking whomever they speak of - even when there's a description box ???

    • @ivonned32
      @ivonned32 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@janecampbell4662 Exactly! Thanks for the brilliant observation.

    • @knightobreath
      @knightobreath 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      There are links in the description!

  • @KatieDeGo
    @KatieDeGo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My God, this is just absolute talent and patience

  • @sorenadix6411
    @sorenadix6411 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, the number of strokes!!!🎉

  • @rebs7867
    @rebs7867 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    now THIS is what I call talent.

    • @shaanalam3872
      @shaanalam3872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No it’s hard work and skill. Also like that pfp

    • @stevebrule1345
      @stevebrule1345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not anyone can do this, definitely a talented dude.

    • @angelus4620
      @angelus4620 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stevebrule1345 probably drew every day as a kid all the time

    • @user-oz1ny
      @user-oz1ny 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stevebrule1345 actually, they can! anyone can master fundamentals enough to pull off hyperrealism, but uniqueness comes from the way theyre used in expression

  • @AAvfx
    @AAvfx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1072

    -Quick, give me the pen, I've got an idea!
    -*You don't need it, I'll make it happen!*

  • @rclv428
    @rclv428 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is some serious artistic skill. Wow, just wow!

  • @_llydsgh3826
    @_llydsgh3826 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bruh thats insane!!!! I could never. Like… ever.

  • @katomiccomics202
    @katomiccomics202 3 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    He’s the only man to completely empty the ink out of the pens.

    • @pinkcherry9695
      @pinkcherry9695 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lmao no i use a pen until it completely runs out of ink, so-

    • @dovalayn
      @dovalayn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      the whole point is that he doesn’t use the pens to the end, but replaces them before that

    • @natasha2852
      @natasha2852 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pinkcherry9695 sameee

    • @natasha2852
      @natasha2852 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dovalayn yeah

    • @oluwadamilola6233
      @oluwadamilola6233 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol .except me in school.

  • @rontropics26
    @rontropics26 3 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    $600 for a print. A copy. An original would go for thousands.

    • @madiem5359
      @madiem5359 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yea

    • @ivonned32
      @ivonned32 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I hope! He deserves it.

    • @big.762
      @big.762 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or more

    • @tiwantiwaabibiman2603
      @tiwantiwaabibiman2603 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's the point...

    • @arhazivory1
      @arhazivory1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Doesn't matter because prints of many other artists likewise sell for thousands. I won't apologise for my next statement. If he were white from a colonial country then this wouldn't be the discussion.