Meet Eric Aidoo, aka Just Scribble. If you're not familiar with his work already, this young Bristol artist, who's been at it since he was just two years old, draws, sketches and scribbles pop-culture stars in a refreshingly fluid, eye-catching style.
We're not the only fans of his work, either. Eric has won the attention of some of his subjects, including Joey Bada$$, and was recently voted one of 24 young Bristolians to keep an eye on by Watershed and Bristol Youth Link's Rife Magazine.
But why portraits of rappers, you ask? Said Eric when we spoke to him: 'I find humans inspiring, particularly famous ones. So I draw them. For now, my main focus is portraits. But I never want to limit myself to just one subject matter.' He's not scared of getting it wrong, either.
'Nah. That’s the great thing about art; there’s no wrong or right way to capture anything or anyone. As an artist, you’re either pleased with the outcome or not, but you’re never wrong.'
Ahead of his Poor-traits exhibition at The Gallimaufry, February 22-March 8, Eric has allowed us a sneak-peek at his work.
Just Scribble / justscribbleart.com
Just Scribble / justscribbleart.com
Just Scribble / justscribbleart.com
Just Scribble / justscribbleart.com
Just Scribble / justscribbleart.com
A radiant soul
Just Scribble / justscribbleart.com
Jaden and Willow Smith
Just Scribble / justscribbleart.com
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