About me

My name is Ruyina Anani-Epoke.I was born/ raised in Calabar- Nigeria, and currently reside in the UK with my family.I am an artist who has been drawing/ sketching (sporadically) since childhood but picked up a brush
to do an oil painting for the first time, in 2019.I have over time challenged myself to make art in other media (such as digital, acrylics, paint carving,
charcoal/ pastels, coloured pencils, ink) and now realise that my love lies in oils and coloured pencils.Having studied and practised (still in practice) as a Medical Radiographer for a number of years, I
finally succumbed to the Artist’s side; I also began to participate in gallery exhibitions in 2024.
I draw inspiration from music, books and my toddler, and I’m an avid audiobook listener.
When I look to painters who came before me, for further insight and inspiration, I look at works of Sargent, Bouguereau, Juliette Aristides whose texts in classical painting I have consumed and practised.Even though I wasn’t born in Boney M.’s prime years, I still wish I was a part of their musical band.I find the convolution of fabric folds intriguing.My painting interests often revolve around still life, animals and art depicting the human nature.
My style is continually evolving and I’m here to see where this leads.I intend for my art to remind the observer of a familiar experience. I want to be able to step away
from my work so that the observer thinks of their interpretation of it rather than mine.

My Work

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Folds

Stippling Pen Art

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Journal-Pad

Here, you'll find some current and previous, serious and unserious, tethered and untethered work that didn't make it to the 'My Work' page.
Media: Oil/ Pencil/ Pastel
Made on: Canvas/ Canvas pad/ Sketchbook/ Paper

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