Monday, January 3, 2022

Featured Canadian Artist of the Day


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Tim Okamura 2021


Tim Okamura (born 1968 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a current Canadian artist known for his depiction of subjects who are African-American (and of other people of color) in urban settings, and for his combination of graffiti and realism. His work has been featured in several major motion pictures and in London's National Portrait Gallery. He was also one of several artists to be shortlisted in 2006 for a proposed portrait of Queen Elizabeth of England.

4 comments:

  1. He is very talented and does realism quite well. This painting sure is a sign of the times.

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  2. I been enjoying the artist you been posting. Strong.
    Coffee is on and stay safe

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