There are many great artists around the world but it takes a special talent to capture people as realistically as Mayor Olajide does. The Nigerian artist is known for creating hyperrealistic 2/3-dimensional drawings using charcoal pencils.

“The burning desire to replicate life the way it is inspired my art. Consistency, patience, and practice had been the pathway to perfecting my work,” Olajide told Bored Panda. “I started drawing at the age of five, without seeing anyone trying it. When I started, it was never about money or fame, it was full passion. I always wanted to create human beings exactly the way they look so I kept building my skills and when I got to 17 years old, I started doing hyperrealism and this has brought a lot of fortune into my life.” Scroll down to see some of the talented creator’s work.

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