John Ayoyemi is a talented self-taught photorealistic artist renowned for his ability to bring his subjects to life through meticulous shading and extraordinary attention to detail. His art captures emotions and tells compelling stories, highlighting his remarkable skill and creativity.
A graduate of Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria, with a B.Sc. in Banking and Finance, Ayoyemi has explored various artistic mediums, including paints and pens. However, his medium of choice is charcoal pencil, which he finds most captivating for creating lifelike representations and capturing reality on paper. To add depth and cultural richness to his work, he often incorporates acrylic paint and African patterns into the backgrounds of his pieces, blending realism with cultural artistry.