Femi Ikotun
FEMI IKOTUN was born 12th April 1991 in the city of Lagos, Nigeria, where he first discovered his talent at the age of 9.
How would you describe/define yourself?
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I am a very hard-driven person, with the motivation of other successful artists in my field.
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When and why did you decide to choose painting designing as a career?
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I started portrait drawing seriously at the age of 22 because I was encouraged by a friend who is another portrait artist on BBC NEWS which motivated me to take the profession very seriously, hoping to be successful like KELVIN OKAFOR.
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What according to you is a favorite part of being a Paint Artist?
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My favorite part of being a portrait artist is spending hours studying and drawing the expression on a human face.
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What inspires you as an Artist? How do you visualize your muses?
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KELVIN OKAFOR will be someone I can call my muse.
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What’s your signature painting element? And why?
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N/A
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The paintings you created are the best without any doubt, but who and which things were your inspiration while creating such paintings?
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My muse always inspire me to draw the facial expression of human, in this manner am able to capture the struggle we face as human
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What’s the best piece of artistic advice you’ve heard? And do you follow it?
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Don’t give up and yes I do follow it.
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As we all know the job of a painter is very tough. So how do you keep your mental and physical health fit?
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Staying focused on my goals.
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What advice would you give to someone just starting out in their career and hoping to make it big as a Paint Artist?
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Do what u love, stay focused, be patient, and never give up when it gets hard.
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To whom would you like to give credit of your journey till now?
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Definitely, I will give all credit to my parents and sister for believing in my talent.
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Anything you wish to share or quote in your interview?
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I was told to quit Art and get a day job, but my ears were closed to the voice of dream killers, which motivated me to get this far as an artist.
DON’T GIVE UP.