Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · Updated Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Abuja, Nigeria
The steady hand of an artist brings paper to life during a live illustration session, demonstrating the timeless appeal of pen-and-ink portraiture. Working with fine-tipped pens in vibrant shades of magenta, pink, and blue, the creator builds form and depth line by line, depicting a distinct sense of contemporary style.
The image shows a pen drawing of a person wearing large, round sunglasses and hair rollers. The drawing is on a piece of paper with a torn, perforated edge, which is placed over a background image. The background appears to be a photograph of someone wearing a fuzzy purple garment. The drawing is done in blue ink, with cross-hatching used to create shading and define features. The subject's mouth is open in a smile, and their hair is styled in long strands falling around their face. A pen with a pink tip is visible in the lower right corner, appearing to be held by a hand. The overall impression is of a creative sketch, possibly a portrait, that has been placed on top of another visual element. The location of Abuja, Nigeria is not depicted or implied in the image.
Abuja, Nigeria · Aug 5, 2026, 12:24 AM · 32.8k attention
The subject of the portrait is rendered with remarkable detail, featuring oversized, round sunglasses and hair styled in large rollers. In the reflection of the lenses, a subtle outdoor scene of buildings and water hints at a bustling urban backdrop, adding a narrative layer to the piece.
A close-up, overhead shot of a person's face being drawn with a purple pen. The drawing depicts a person wearing round glasses, with a reflection of a building in one lens and a cloudy sky in the other. The artist's hand, holding the pen, is visible in the upper right corner of the frame, actively drawing on the paper. The drawing is rendered in a cross-hatching style.
Abuja, Nigeria · Aug 5, 2026, 12:37 AM · 17.8k attention
Using classic techniques like cross-hatching and parallel lines, the artist carefully manages shading and contrast. The deliberate, slow pace of the ink application highlights the focus required to translate a three-dimensional subject onto a flat page.
The image is a close-up, eye-level, medium shot of a pen and ink drawing of a woman's head and shoulders. The drawing is rendered on white paper with a torn edge on the right side, suggesting it is part of a sketchbook or notebook. The woman in the drawing wears round, wire-rimmed sunglasses with a detailed reflection of buildings and possibly trees within the lenses. Her hair is styled with curlers on top and pulled back, with strands falling around her face. She is smiling subtly, and her facial features are sketched with fine lines, creating a shaded effect. An earring is visible in her right ear.
In the foreground, a hand with dark skin is visible, holding a transparent pen with a pink tip. The hand is wearing a plain silver band on the ring finger. The pen is positioned to the lower left of the frame, pointing towards the drawing. The background is a blurred, out-of-focus view of what appears to be a residential or office environment, suggesting the drawing was created in an indoor setting. There are no specific visual cues in the drawing or the surrounding environment that can definitively place the scene in Abuja, Nigeria.
Abuja, Nigeria · Aug 5, 2026, 12:34 AM · 17.6k attention
A close-up shot shows a partially completed ink drawing of a woman's face on a piece of white paper. The drawing is done in blue ink with a cross-hatching technique. The woman is wearing round-rimmed sunglasses which reflect a scene of buildings and a body of water. Her hair is styled with two curlers on top of her head. A hand holding a blue pen is visible in the upper right corner of the frame, actively drawing on the paper. The drawing is on a white surface with some faint lines visible underneath, possibly from a previous drawing or a guide.
Abuja, Nigeria · Aug 5, 2026, 12:32 AM · 12.3k attention
This process-oriented approach offers onlookers an intimate view of artistic creation from start to finish. The combination of modern aesthetics and traditional drawing methods creates a compelling visual dialogue, celebrating both the subject's style and the artist's technical precision.
This is a photograph of a drawing of a young woman with round sunglasses, rendered in blue pen on white paper. The drawing is placed in front of a photograph of a woman wearing a purple sweater and sunglasses. The drawing shows the woman's head and shoulders, with her hair pulled back and a hair roller on top of her head. Her mouth is slightly open in a smile, and she is wearing earrings. The background of the drawing is white paper with a torn edge on the right side. The background of the photograph shows a green grassy area. The woman in the drawing appears to be looking to her left. The photograph does not provide enough detail to determine if the drawing is located in Abuja, Nigeria, or any other specific location.
Abuja, Nigeria · Aug 5, 2026, 12:31 AM · 11.7k attention
A close-up, eye-level shot shows a pen drawing of a woman wearing large, round sunglasses and hair rollers in her hair. The drawing is done in purple ink on a white piece of paper. A hand holding a purple pen is visible in the lower right corner of the frame, actively drawing on the portrait. The background is blurred and appears to be a surface with some green and purple elements. The drawing shows the woman from the shoulders up, with cross-hatching used to create shading and detail. Reflections of what appears to be a sky and some structures are visible in the lenses of the sunglasses.
Abuja, Nigeria · Aug 5, 2026, 12:28 AM · 11.4k attention
A pen-and-ink sketch of a person is shown in profile. The person is wearing large, round sunglasses with reflections of buildings and a sky. The person's hair is pulled back, and there are curlers in their hair. The sketch is done in blue ink and has a cross-hatching style.
Abuja, Nigeria · Aug 5, 2026, 12:27 AM · 10.2k attention
The video shows a close-up of a pen-and-ink drawing of a woman's face. She is wearing large, round sunglasses that reflect an outdoor scene, possibly a street or a body of water with buildings. Her hair is styled with two large rollers on top and pulled back. She is smiling slightly, and the drawing uses cross-hatching and parallel lines to create shading and form. The tip of a magenta pen is visible in the lower right corner of the frame, suggesting that the drawing is in progress. The background of the paper appears to be white, with some faint text or lines visible at the top. The overall impression is a work in progress, capturing a stylish and relaxed portrait.
A close-up shot captures a hand with a purple pen drawing on a sketchpad. The drawing is a portrait of a young woman wearing sunglasses and a hair curler. The drawing is rendered in a cross-hatching style. The woman's glasses reflect an outdoor scene with trees and buildings. The background of the sketchpad is white, and the overall scene is illuminated by natural light.
Abuja, Nigeria · Aug 5, 2026, 12:33 AM · 7.9k attention
The image shows a pen drawing of a person wearing large, round sunglasses and hair rollers. The drawing is on a piece of paper with a torn, perforated edge, which is placed over a background image. The background appears to be a photograph of someone wearing a fuzzy purple garment. The drawing is done in blue ink, with cross-hatching used to create shading and define features. The subject's mouth is open in a smile, and their hair is styled in long strands falling around their face. A pen with a pink tip is visible in the lower right corner, appearing to be held by a hand. The overall impression is of a creative sketch, possibly a portrait, that has been placed on top of another visual element. The location of Abuja, Nigeria is not depicted or implied in the image.
The video displays a close-up shot of a hand holding a pink pen, drawing on a white piece of paper. The drawing is a sketch of a person's face, rendered in blue ink, wearing sunglasses and a hair roller. The hand is actively adding detail to the sketch, specifically around the ear area, by using the pink pen. The background is out of focus, showing hints of a person's face and a green textured surface. The lighting is even, illuminating the drawing and the hand.
Abuja, Nigeria · Aug 5, 2026, 12:23 AM · 1.8k attention
A close-up, overhead shot of a person's face being drawn with a purple pen. The drawing depicts a person wearing round glasses, with a reflection of a building in one lens and a cloudy sky in the other. The artist's hand, holding the pen, is visible in the upper right corner of the frame, actively drawing on the paper. The drawing is rendered in a cross-hatching style.
A close-up shot shows a person's hand holding a pen and drawing on a white paper. The pen is magenta in color and is drawing on a portrait of a person wearing round glasses. The portrait is done in blue ink with hatching and cross-hatching techniques to create shading. The glasses reflect a cityscape in one lens and a sky with clouds in the other. The drawing appears to be a work in progress.
Abuja, Nigeria · Aug 5, 2026, 12:38 AM · 1.4k attention
The image is a close-up, eye-level, medium shot of a pen and ink drawing of a woman's head and shoulders. The drawing is rendered on white paper with a torn edge on the right side, suggesting it is part of a sketchbook or notebook. The woman in the drawing wears round, wire-rimmed sunglasses with a detailed reflection of buildings and possibly trees within the lenses. Her hair is styled with curlers on top and pulled back, with strands falling around her face. She is smiling subtly, and her facial features are sketched with fine lines, creating a shaded effect. An earring is visible in her right ear.
In the foreground, a hand with dark skin is visible, holding a transparent pen with a pink tip. The hand is wearing a plain silver band on the ring finger. The pen is positioned to the lower left of the frame, pointing towards the drawing. The background is a blurred, out-of-focus view of what appears to be a residential or office environment, suggesting the drawing was created in an indoor setting. There are no specific visual cues in the drawing or the surrounding environment that can definitively place the scene in Abuja, Nigeria.
The image shows a pen and ink drawing on a torn piece of notebook paper, depicting a close-up portrait of a young woman. She is wearing round-framed glasses, and her hair is styled with what appears to be a large hair roller or a similar accessory on top of her head, with some strands of hair pulled back. The drawing is done in blue ink, with the artist using hatching and cross-hatching techniques to create shading and define features. The paper is positioned on a surface that appears to be a tiled floor or countertop, with a textured, mottled pattern in shades of beige and brown. The lighting suggests an indoor setting, possibly a studio or a home. The drawing is angled slightly, with the torn edge of the paper visible on the right side. The reflections in the woman's glasses show an abstract pattern of lines and shapes, possibly indicating buildings or a complex environment. There are no specific landmarks or features that would allow for the precise identification of a location within the city of Abuja, Nigeria. The overall impression is of an artistic study or portrait, captured with a simple but effective drawing medium.
Abuja, Nigeria · Aug 5, 2026, 12:29 AM · 0.8k attention
A close-up shot shows a partially completed ink drawing of a woman's face on a piece of white paper. The drawing is done in blue ink with a cross-hatching technique. The woman is wearing round-rimmed sunglasses which reflect a scene of buildings and a body of water. Her hair is styled with two curlers on top of her head. A hand holding a blue pen is visible in the upper right corner of the frame, actively drawing on the paper. The drawing is on a white surface with some faint lines visible underneath, possibly from a previous drawing or a guide.
