feature: check out illustrator martins lawrence akande’s masterful realism portraiture

Martins Lawrence Akande is an uber-talented illustrator (and accountant) who specializes in realistic portraiture. His supreme attention to detail is striking and most evident in his impeccable interpretations of hair (look at those freakin’ eyelashes and baby hairs) and his ability to portray realistic textures. Akande regularly posts pictures of his work in stages, so we can get a glimpse at how a master thinks and works. Check out some of those portraits below and follow Akande on Instagram to see more.

www.instagram.com/teenezmartinez
http://www.teenezmartinez.blogspot.co.uk/

*Erin White is an Atlanta-based writer and AFROPUNK’s editorial and social media assistant. You can follow her on Tumblr or friend her on Facebook. Have a pitch or an inquiry? Shoot her an email at erin@afropunk.com.