Hyper Realistic Artworks of Oresegun Olumide

Children Playing in the Lagoon

Photo Credit: Oresegun Olumide Facebook Profile

I came across this amazing Nigerian artist’s hyper photo-realistic painting via Facebook by a friend who shared his works. It has gone on to be viral and shared  on most blogs in Nigeria and newspaper websites here was not going to be an exception. His name is you ask is Oresegun Olumide, a graduate of Yaba College of Technology, Nigeria’s premier institution for technical education which also happens to be my father’s alma mata with some family members of mine*winks winks*Here is the school’s official website.

Enjoy other pictures below from his archives below:

Little Girl with Water Splashed on her Face

Photo Credit: Oresegun Olumide Facebook Profile

Teenage Girl Asleep on the Sofa

Photo Credit: Oresegun Olumide Facebook Profile

StrikeGuard - Dual Release

Dual Release Variant Cover Art

Photo Credit: The Vortex Official LikePage

Message from the Vortex

Lighting will strike on the same space twice!!!

Vortex Comics is proud to announce the Dual Release of Strike Guard Issues 4 & 5 on the 5th Of March 2016.

We apologise for the late release of what is supposed to be the Bi-Weekly comic, the quality of your experience is important to us and we have taken a step back to see this through.

The story of Abolaji Coker continues
#4 - Fallen Angel & #5 - Limbo

05. 03. 16

Angels will fall, death will be challenged, and heroes will rise.

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Read other features of this fictional comic character on the blog about his backgroundstory and variant fan art digital paintings.

Article Credits/References: The Vortex’s Facebook/Twitter/Instagram Links

AWA Show Reel 2016 - Volume 1

Motion Graphics Montage Banner

Photo Credit: Animation West Africa Foundation

Animation West Africa Foundation popularly known as AWA presents to you their official Show reel to celebrate the New Month of March 2016.
They have put together some of the individual and collaborative projects from community members.

This is the official face/platform of West African Animation and CG Art which is changing the way the African artists are seen, fostering unity among members, encouraging the synergy of teamwork and a new generation of passionate artists whose creativity knows no bounds even with their challenging environments which are not really supporting their creative pursuits.

Working Together for a Better Industry

Photo Credit: Animation West Africa Foundation

This is a thriving community in West Africa and which needs your support on GoFundMe to expand their website (currently under construction) and better fund their activities geared towards raising the standard the West African CG Art and Animation.

Video Credit: Animation West Africa Foundation (AWAtv)

YouTube Video Link for AWA Showreel 2016 - Volume 1

We will see more of this in the coming months. Directed by Sen-Deboh for AWA Foundation and produced by Theo Keys.

Also check this Street Fighter Speed Painting done by community member Bolaji Olaloye

Adobe Design Achievement Awards 2016

Adobe Design Achievement Awards 2016

Photo Credit: Adobe Systems

Adobe has just announced the 2016 edition of their global digital media competition for students, the Adobe Design Achievement Awards (ADAA).

This is one of the most important international student competitions and launches the next generation of student careers.

Prizes include 12-month Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps memberships, invitations to attend the Adobe MAX Conference held in San Diego, California, 1–4 Nov, 2016, yearly Mentorship prizes and much more.

ADAA is open for both individual and group entries. Up to three unique projects may be submitted by each participant, in each of the 14 competition categories, listed below and divided in 3 main segments.

• Fine Arts Segment
• Photography
• Graphic Design / Print Design
• Illustration
• Animation / Motion Graphics
• Video Editing / Post-Production
• Commercial Segment
• Photography
• Graphic Design / Print Design / Illustration
• Animation / Motion Graphics
• Video Editing / Post-Production
• Packaging Design
• Web / App / Game Design
• Social Impact Segment
• Photography / Graphic Design / Print Design / Illustration
• Animation / Motion Graphics / Video Editing / Post-Production
• Web / App / Game Design

The entries, whether submitted by an individual or a group, shall be judged together in each category on a point system, based on:

1. Originality (30%),
2. Effectiveness in meeting their communication objective (40%), and
3. Contestant(s) skills in applying Adobe products as specified in their entry forms (30%).

The top five finalists in each design category or region will be announced on 28 August 2016.

No Entry Fee!

It’s free to enter.

If need more information it is available on the official Adobe Awards websiteand watch the trailer for the event here.

Article Credits/References: CG Africa, Adobe Awards and Vimeo