isaac opoku badu art

Vendor Biography

Isaac Opoku Badu was born and raised in Ghana. He started drawing and painting at a very tender age through his parents who regarded art very highly . He was educated at the A.M.E. Zion primary and junior high school , Kumasi .He also studied at the college of art and industry , Kumasi and specialized in painting , while he was in school , he won several prizes in painting competitions . He paints mainly in oils and acrylic on canvas . Paintings are usually characterized by rich colors , textures , lines and planes which tend to suggest movement in the images in the pictures .

His style creates certain impressions in the mind of the observer . The themes of Isaac’s works are often to do with people, animals and places , such as interaction between people in a group, townscapes , market scenes, animals and dwellings . However , he was mainly interested in animals , especially wildlife and birds . He says , what excites me about wildlife is their courageous attitude , the way they care for their children , their facial expression and the movement of their bodies and hands when they are hunting is very pleasing to him . His scenes also portray the social , political and economic life of the people . Isaac’s is a nationally recognized artist who creates exceptional likeness . His works are treasured by many and can also be found in some of the galleries in Ghana . He has sold many paintings in private and exhibitions , within and outside Ghana.