The Heart
Behind the Signature
My grandchildren call me Obi. That title represents the best parts of my life - as a man, husband, father and grandfather. In 2018, my granddaughter claimed a painting of a butterfly as her own. I signed it ‘Obi’ for her, and in that moment, I realized this was my true identity.
Every piece I create now carries that same signature of absolute love.
The Philosophy:
Implied Realism
I describe my work as Implied Realism. My goal is not to replicate or produce at the level of photorealism, but to capture an emotional frequency in representational art. I provide the foundational design and intentional brushstrokes; then your brain and emotional experiences fill in the details.
My artistic intention is to remove my ego and expectations from the process. This allows the space for the painting to dictate its own direction.
A Lifetime of Creation
I have been a vessel for art since I first sketched my mother at eighteen months old. From the Youth Performing Arts School in Louisville to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, creativity has remained my constant language. My creative journey has traversed from professional design projects through drawing on my children’s lunch bags and has distilled into the collection you see today.
From My
Studio to Your Home
I am beyond grateful to have my work collected nationwide and across the seas. My intent is simple: To honor this beautiful world through my unique perspective and share that gift with you. Created and signed with love, Obi.
