My name is Ikorm Ogar, a Nigerian Visual Artist Who Loves Telling Stories Through Art.
I am excited to join the Hive community through Ecency, and I can't wait to meet amazing people, share my creative journey, learn from others, and build genuine friendships here.
Let me tell you a little about myself!
I am a contemporary visual artist specializing in hyperrealistic drawings. Yes, you heard that right!😄 I create detailed portraits using ordinary ballpoint pens, transforming simple lines, dots and strokes into realistic images filled with emotions, stories and meaning.
My journey with art began when I was a child. I started drawing at about five years old and over the years, my love for art has continued to grow. Interestingly, my journey was not always easy. Growing up, I didn't have an art teacher to guide me, so I had to learn, practice, experiment and find my own. Today, I hold a First Class Honours degree in Fine and Applied Arts (Painting) from the University of Benin, Nigeria.
For me, art is much more than creating beautiful pictures. It is a language through which I express emotions, tell stories, celebrate African identity, culture and draw attention to important social issues. I am particularly interested in how realistic art can communicate human experience that words we sometimes struggle to express.
Although ballpoint pen drawing is my specialty, I also explore painting and mixed media. I enjoy experimenting with different mediums and discovering new ways to communicate ideas through visual art.
Beyond creating art, I am also an art educator and the founder of Ikorm Creative Hands (ICH) Art Studio, where I share my knowledge and passion for art with others. I believe that creativity can grow when people are willing to learn, practice and encourage one another.
What You Can Expect From Me on Hive
I plan to share some of my artworks, including finished drawings, works in progress and a glimpse into my creative process. I will also share stories behind some of my pieces, the lessons I have learnt as an artist and perhaps a few tips for anyone interested in drawing and painting.
I hope my work inspires someone to pick up a pen or pencil and start creating, regardless of their current skill level or background.
But honestly, I'm not here just to post my artworks and disappear! 😂
I'm also here to make friends!
I'd love to connect with artists, photographers, writers, musicians, digital creators, art collectors and anyone who appreciates creativity. I'm interested in meeting people from different parts of the world, learning about their cultures, exchanging ideas supporting one another, and building meaningful relationships.
You don't have to be an artist to be my friend. If you appreciate creativity, enjoy good conversations, or simply love seeing people pursue their passions, you're welcome here!
I'm also looking forward to discovering what other talented people are creating on Hive. I believe there is so much we can learn from one another when we build communities around encouragement, creativity and genuine human connection.
Let's get to know each other!
Since I'm new here, I'd love to hear from you!
Tell me:
- Where are you joining Hive from?
- What do you do, or what are you passionate about?
- Are you an artist or someone who appreciate art?
- What kind of creative content do you enjoy seeing on Hive?
Please feel free to introduce yourself in the comments. I'd love to read your stories and get to know you!
If you are an artist, you can also share your work with me. I’d be happy to discover your creativity and learn something new from you.
Thank you for taking the time to read my introduction. This is the new beginning of a new creative journey for me, I'm happy to have you all along for the journey!
Let's connect, create, learn and grow together!
Below is one of my artworks:
The progress shot:
Thank you!
Welcome to Hive, Ikorm! Turning ordinary ballpoint pen strokes into hyperrealistic portraits is impressive, and your journey from learning without an art teacher to founding ICH Art Studio makes your introduction especially memorable. InLeo Threads (inleo.io) could be a nice place to share quick progress shots and connect with people between your longer art posts. For your first artwork here, will you share a finished portrait or take us through how you build it line by line?
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Welcome to hive brother.
Hi @ikormogar,
Welcome to HIVE 🐝
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Welcome to the best web3 network ever, Ikorm. Have fun around here!
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STOPSo so great piece👌🏻👌🏻
Thank you! 🙏🏼
Welcome to Hive, @ikormogar! 💙
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This is very useful, thank you so much!
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