I am an accomplished visual artist with an MFA in painting and extensive experience in both creative practice and academic instruction. I am passionate about innovative teaching methods that bridge traditional painting with digital technology, and I have contributed to international book illustration projects for US and UK clients. My work emphasizes storytelling, visual excellence, and making complex concepts accessible and engaging for diverse audiences.

Abayomi Oluwasegun Idowu

I am an accomplished visual artist with an MFA in painting and extensive experience in both creative practice and academic instruction. I am passionate about innovative teaching methods that bridge traditional painting with digital technology, and I have contributed to international book illustration projects for US and UK clients. My work emphasizes storytelling, visual excellence, and making complex concepts accessible and engaging for diverse audiences.

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I am an accomplished visual artist with an MFA in painting and extensive experience in both creative practice and academic instruction.

I am passionate about innovative teaching methods that bridge traditional painting with digital technology, and I have contributed to international book illustration projects for US and UK clients. My work emphasizes storytelling, visual excellence, and making complex concepts accessible and engaging for diverse audiences.

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Language

English
Advanced
Yoruba
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Artist at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - November 27, 2025
Creating Children’s Book Illustration, Traditional Painting, Caricature and Digital Painting
Digital Painter & Illustrator at E5 Studioz
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Creating book illustration, character design, graphic design, caricature and digital portrait
Lecturer, Fine Arts Department at Obafemi Awolowo University
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Mentored students in digital art techniques, emphasizing digital painting and storytelling. Conducted workshops on digital illustration, using industry-standard tools like Adobe Photoshop
Fine Arts Teacher at Government Girls School, Jibia
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Integrated practical projects with academic theory to help students build up their creativity prowess
Teacher in Training - Fine Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University, International School
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Lesson Planning and Curriculum Development; Instruction and Demonstration; Classroom Management; Assessment and Feedback
Teacher in Training - Fine Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University, International School
December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Lesson Planning and Curriculum Development; Instruction and Demonstration; Classroom Management; Assessment and Feedback

Education

M.F.A. Painting at Ife Arts School, Obafemi Awolowo University
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
BSc. Fine Arts (Education) Painting at Ife Arts School, Obafemi Awolowo University
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
Secondary School at Ogbomoso Grammar School
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2008
Elementary School at Baptist Nursery and Primary Day School
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2002

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other