
Arts & Life
August 31, 2025 by Our Reporter

- By Boluwatife Owolabi
With more than 20 years of experience in the world of painting, veteran artist Adeyemi Austine has explored different forms of art like cultural, abstract and many more while maintaining quality, creativity, and durability in his works. In this interview, he speaks about his journey, methods, and inspirations.
How long have you been in the painting business?
I have been in the painting business for more than two decades.
What types of paintings have you worked on?
I have worked on many forms of art such as portrait paintings, abstract paintings, landscape designs, and cultural paintings.
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How do you prepare surfaces before painting?
I prepare by mixing emulsion paint and glue to get the surface ready.
How do you manage your time and meet deadlines on painting projects?
I always give customers enough time so that I can meet deadlines without rushing.
How do you ensure the quality and durability of your painting work?
By using quality oil colours, especially Winsor and Newton materials, including drying oil coating.
How do you handle situations where you need to correct mistakes after the painting has dried?
I simply reapply more colours where necessary.
How do you go about paintings that do not sit well with the surface?
I allow the first coat to dry before reapplying.
How do you handle the disposal of paint and other materials?
After use, I pack them properly in a suitable condition. To me, no artwork is useless.
How do you deal with large projects, logistics and all?
I approach them promptly with the same methodology as other professions.
Can we see some of your artworks?