Kelvin Okafor

Painter

Birthday November 1, 1985

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace United States

Age 39 years old

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About

British artist known for his hyperrealist pencil portraits. He has drawn portraits of Amy WinehouseLauryn HillJohn Lennon, and many other celebrities. In 2017, his drawing of the late Bernie Grant became the first pencil portrait to hang officially in the House of Commons. 

Before Fame

He studied art at the City and Guilds of London Art School and Middlesex University. 

Trivia

He was Sky's Portrait Artist of the Year for 2020. He shares examples of his work on his kelvinokafor_art Instagram account, where he has gained upwards of 380,000 followers. 

Family Life

He is of Nigerian descent. 

Associated With

He drew a portrait of Winnie Harlow in support of her vitiligo charity.