The passion isn’t just about the finished product, but an intimate dance with the process. Each stroke resonates with the heartbeat of dedication.
Welcome to the end of the journey with this portrait of @alexxekubo as a part of the ‘Tales of heroes’ body of work.
Medium: charcoal and colored pencils on paper
Duration: 550 hours
#mayor_artz #charcoal #alexekubo #alexxekubo #art
Still trying to process the fact that I once had the honor of drawing Alexx Ekubo… @alexxekubo and now writing this feels unreal. 🙏🏾
You carried light, charisma, and kindness everywhere you went. Thank you for inspiring so many through your presence and energy.
Rest peacefully, legend. Your memory will live on through the lives you touched and the stories you helped create. 🕊️💔
Good morning!
Work in progress…. ⌛️
Drawn using charcoal. Let me know what you think!
#Details #charcoal #charcoalpowder #ViralArt #details Artwork PencilArt MayorArtz drawing🎨
Work in progress…. ⌛️
Drawn using charcoal. Let me know what you think!
#Details #charcoal #charcoalpowder #ViralArt #details Artwork PencilArt MayorArtz drawing🎨
Mayor Olajide stepping out on the streets of Lagos, Nigeria 🇳🇬
With @kolu_wahala__ right there, we took it to the people unfiltered. Unveiling hyper-realistic portrait
Watch the space >>
Work in progress…. ⌛️
Drawn using charcoal. Tag who you see >>
#Details #charcoal #charcoalpowder #ViralArt #details Artwork PencilArt MayorArtz drawing🎨
Work in progress, ‘The Biological Canvas’
Over millions of years, evolution has subtly shaped our daily behaviors. What we perceive as simple acts of self-care, applying creams or ointments are, in fact, deeply rooted rituals honed for survival.
Through countless generations, humans have learned to protect their largest organ, the skin, from an ever-changing environment. The white marks we apply to the face serve as modern “war paint,” signaling an adaptive response to sun exposure and environmental stressors.
This seemingly ordinary act of grooming reflects an instinctual drive for health and protection. While our tools have evolved from natural oils to advanced scientific formulations, the underlying motions remain constant. we touch and care for our faces to monitor well-being and fortify our defenses. Each smudge, each gesture, is a subtle connection to our ancestors who navigated similar challenges.
In this intersection of science and ritual, self-care becomes more than maintenance, it is a living testament to evolution, demonstrating that while technology accelerates, our core behaviors continue to be guided by the deliberate, steady hand of natural selection.
