Who is Timothy Agozie

Timothy Agozie is an artist of extraordinary vision. Specializing in hyper-realism, he masterfully blends charcoal, graphite, pastel, and acrylic to capture the human face with such surgical precision that his work is often mistaken for photography.

However, Timothy’s art goes far beyond mere technical replication. His portraits delve into the character and essence of his subjects, bringing them vividly to life through a style praised as “emotional realism.” Since the age of six, Timothy has dedicated his life to honing this gift, building a diverse and impressive body of work that invites viewers to see the world through a more detailed lens.

My Process & Philosophy

“I love to draw detailed faces. To me, every face tells an intriguing story—regardless of age, gender, background, or walk of life.”

My process is one of patience and discovery. When I put pencil to paper, I work in deliberate stages. This is a method I’ve used since childhood: I visually dissect facial features, studying each line and shadow carefully before reassembling them like pieces of a complex puzzle. This meticulous approach allows me to fully understand the depth of human expression and find beauty in the lengthy journey of every portrait.

Biography

From his earliest years, Timothy Agozie has been deeply attuned to the world of creative expression. At just six years old, he discovered the transformative power of a simple pencil—a tool that quickly evolved from a childhood curiosity into a lifelong companion and professional vocation.

His fascination with portraiture grew in tandem with a natural emotional sensitivity, shaping an artistic style defined by keen observation and a profound appreciation for the human experience. This foundation was formalized in 2014, when Timothy earned his diploma in Visual and Fine Arts from East Bank Senior High School.

Driven by a relentless work ethic, Timothy spent the following three years producing an extraordinary portfolio of over 1,000 original drawings, many of which have been featured in public exhibitions. Today, he continues to explore his gift with unwavering passion and purpose. As an artist, creator, and educator, Timothy is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of realism and inspiring others through his mastery of the craft.

Client Testimonials

Charcoal & Graphite

My primary mediums for capturing fine facial details, mapping anatomical accuracy, and building the deep, rich values that bring hyper-realistic skin textures to life.

Pastels

Used to introduce soft, seamless transitions, vibrant depths, and subtle, natural tones that bring a luminous warmth to my portraiture.

Acrylics

Applied with precision to introduce striking contrasts, rich textures, and bold layers that enhance the emotional depth of each piece.

DRAWING TOOLS:
• General’s Charcoal
• Faber-Castell Pitt Matte Charcoal
• Cretacolor Black Charcoal
• Wolff’s Carbon Charcoal
• Conté à Paris Charcoal
• Marie’s Charcoal Pencil
• Faber-Castell Pitt Matte Graphite Pencil
• Faber-Castell Graphite Pencil
• Kimberly Graphite Pencil
• Marco Graphite Pencil
• Staedtler Graphite Pencil
• Cretacolor Graphite Powder
• Cretacolor Charcoal Powder
• Jakar Compressed Assorted Grey Charcoal
• Jakar Compressed Assorted Black Charcoal
• General’s Compressed Charcoal
• Perfint Art Woodless Charcoal Sticks

BLENDING TOOLS:
• proArte POLAR White Nylon Brush
• Royal Brushes
• Blending Stumps & Tortillons
• Blending Sponge
• Soft Makeup Brushes
• Salocy Eyeliner Brushes

PASTEL TOOLS:
• Stabilo Carbothello Pastel Pencils
• Prismacolor Pastel Pencils
• Faber-Castell Polychromos Cold Grey Pencils
• Cretacolor Fine Art Pastels
• Hashi Soft Pastel Blocks

PASTEL POWDERS:
• Cretacolor Sanguine Powder
• Cretacolor Sepia Powder
• PanPastel Artist Powder Set

PENS & MARKERS:
• Posca Acrylic Paint Markers
• Transson Acrylic Markers
• Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pen

PAPERS :
• Fabriano Paper
• Canson Paper
• Strathmore 400 Medium Series
• Strathmore 500 Series
• Strathmore 400 Series Bristol
• Toned Paper / Archival Sheets

ERASERS:
• Tombow Mono Zero Refillable Eraser
• Afmat Electric Eraser
• Cretacolor Electric Eraser
• Faber-Castell Pencil Eraser
• Staedtler Pencil Eraser
• Kalour Pencil Eraser
• Faber-Castell PVC-Free Eraser
• Faber-Castell Dust-Free Eraser
• Kneadable Eraser