Workshop: 13/11/25 – Realistic Charcoal and Graphite Demonstration by Hillary Emetuche
We were delighted to host artist Hillary Emetuche from Enfield Art Circle for an inspiring live demonstration on 13th November, where he showcased his hyperrealistic techniques using charcoal and graphite. Hillary walked us through his detailed process using a study of an eye, revealing the stages he takes to build up a photorealistic drawing—even within the allocated timeframe of our workshop. It was a fascinating and insightful session that left the audience inspired to try these techniques.
Bio
Hillary Emetuche is a multidisciplinary artist whose visual language is expressed through charcoal, graphite, and photography. Although he holds a degree in Civil Engineering and a Master’s in International Project Management, Hillary’s passion for creativity has remained unwavering. Rather than creating a divide, his academic background has enriched his artistic perspective, allowing him to draw unique connections between structure, detail, and expression.
Hillary’s work has gained notable recognition. He was featured on the BBC, speaking in his native Igbo language about his 2018 artwork Asusu. His artistry has also been highlighted in the Telegraph’s Artists & Illustrators Magazine, further affirming his growing impact.
At the core of Hillary’s philosophy is a belief that every individual is born with a unique, freely-given gift meant to serve humanity. His vision as an artist is to inspire others to uncover and activate the extraordinary potential that lies within them.
