Visual Art

Oyedotun Oyesomi

Contemporary portraiture and visual narratives that capture the essence of human experience through charcoal, mixed media, and digital art.

UnitedKanvas Project Commission Work

About the Artist

Stories in Every Stroke

Oyedotun Oyesomi is a contemporary visual artist specializing in portraiture and community-driven art projects. Through charcoal, graphite, and mixed media, each piece tells a story of identity, resilience, and human connection.

Beyond personal work, Oyedotun leads UnitedKanvas, a community initiative bringing art education and collaborative projects to schools and underserved communities.

Portfolio

Selected Works

Garden Path

2024

Hidden Village

2024

Golden Bloom

2024

Who You Are

2024

Portrait Study

2024

Anita Rani

2023

Media

Previous Art Projects

Highlights from "Drawn to the City" and other community exhibitions

Workshop Session

Student Training

Exhibition Prep

Behind the Scenes

In the Studio

Creative Process

Finished Pieces

Student Artwork

Live at Theatre in the Mill

Exhibition Event

Drawn to the City

Student Exhibition

Student Portraits

Charcoal on Paper

Community Collaboration

Players with Student Artwork

Exhibition Night

Live Event

The Full Exhibition

Drawn to the City Showcase

University of Bradford

Exhibition Venue

Artistic Range

Charcoal & Line Art

Presenting to Guests

Student Portrait Presentation

Community Engagement

Visitors Viewing Student Art

Young Artists

Students with Their Work

Gallery Opening

Visitors & Community

The Artist Speaks

Oyedotun Presenting

Painted Moments

Paint. Sip. Connect.

Community Workshop

Creative Session

Painted Moments

Group Showcase

Portrait presentation to military officials

Arts in Black

Oyo, Nigeria

Students displaying charcoal artwork outdoors

Student Showcase

Charcoal & Mixed Media

Portrait Presentation

Student Achievement

Young Talent

Charcoal Portrait Handover

Grand Opening

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Arts Training

Enfield, London

Line & Form

Pattern Exploration

Colour & Shape

Student Sketchbook

Workshop Session

Enfield Arts Training

Creative Expression

Student Work

Community Impact

Painting Workshop

Our painting workshops bring people of all ages and backgrounds together in a shared creative space. Participants discover new skills, build confidence, and form meaningful connections through the joy of painting. These sessions have a lasting impact on community wellbeing, reducing isolation, fostering intergenerational dialogue, and proving that creativity is for everyone.