More Works by Kelvin Okafor
Buy Mia by Kelvin Okafor. Online art gallery.
Visually Similar Artworks
Artwork details
- Type: Original Art
- Medium: Drawings > Pencil
- Style: Photorealism
- Subject: Portraits
- Year: 2012
- Size: 29.0 x 40.0 cm
- Ready to hang: No
- Frame: No
- Signed: Yes, Front
- Materials: Graphite pencils on archival paper
29.0 x 40.0 cm
Need to know
Need to know
Kelvin Okafor’s hyper-realist drawings are regularly confused with photographs.
Kelvin is the first commissioned artist to have a pencil portrait on permanent display in the House of Commons.
The term ‘Emotional Realism’ was coined in response to Kelvin’s expressive works.
Kelvin Okafor's Emotional Realism
By Phin Jennings
Shipping & Returns
Worldwide Shipping: We ship to the UK, USA, all EU countries & EEC countries, and more. If your country is not available, contact us and we’ll do our best to deliver to your door.
Customs: International orders may incur customs duties (intra EU orders excluded) which are not included in the shipping costs. Rise Art will make every attempt to minimise customs charges in accordance with international shipping regulations. Learn more here.
Returns: It’s OK if you change your mind. All artwork orders - framed and unframed - can be returned within 14 days for free. For further details, take a look here.
Secure Payments: We don't ever store any financial information on our servers. We are PCI compliant and work with one of the UKs largest banks to process your order. We are also GoDaddy Verified & Secure. All sensitive customer information is encrypted using secure socket layer technology (SSL). For further information on how we protect our customers' information, see our Privacy Policy.
Frequently asked questions
Q: What if my artwork arrives and I don’t like it?
A: We understand that sometimes, for one reason or another, your artwork might not quite work as you’d hoped. With our free 14 day returns, sending an artwork back is simple and hassle free. Get the full details on returns here.
Q: How can I be sure I’m investing in quality artwork?
A: Our curators work to provide you with access to unique and high quality original artworks from artists on the rise. Find out more about how we curate here.
Q: Why should I get my artwork framed with Rise Art?
A: We work with a team of highly skilled craftspeople to create beautiful, bespoke frames for your artwork. These are made with quality and the conservation of your artwork as our top priority. Learn more about our framing service here.
Q: Are there any extra costs?
A: If you’re buying an artwork that is coming from a different country to your delivery country, there may be an additional customs fee to pay which won’t be included in your shipping costs.
Learn more about customs here, or contact us at advisors@riseart.com. Our experienced team will be able to give you more information specific to your order and location.
Q: How do I pay using Own Art?
A: Own Art financing allows you to spread the cost of your order over 10 monthly interest-free payments. This is currently only available to UK residents.
Get in touch with the team at advisors@riseart.com, letting us know what you’d like to buy and that you’d like to pay with Own Art. We can then set up your application from there.
Drawings29.0 x 40.0 cm?
Artwork size
Artwork physical size measured as height by width by depth. Artwork purchased with a frame will usually be 5cm (2.5in) longer in each dimension.
Sorry, this artwork is sold out
Commission a similar artwork Learn How
Free & easy 14 days returns Learn More
Worldwide safe shipping Learn More
Trusted by leading brands including Soho Home
The insider Phin Jennings says:
Dubbed "emotional realism" by eminent critic Estelle Lovatt, Kelvin's style invites the viewer to enter the inner world of his subjects in an intimate, peaceful and considered way. His drawings go beyond the remit of hyperrealism; they do not seek to emulate photographs, but to capture the pure and intense humanity of his subjects on a deeper level.
Visually Similar Artworks
Recently viewed artworks
Other artists in the same medium
Other artworks in similar styles