Interesting Facts You Should Know About Famous Artist Collins Okello

Collins Omondi Okello was a popular pencil artist even before American TV host Steve Harvey could recognize his efforts.

Complete! Pencil drawing of @IAmSteveHarvey. Will be a real boost to my hustle if you have this in your gallery. Waiting with bated breath🙏🙏🙏#steveharveypencil #JaduongArtWorks pic.twitter.com/MRxql0pbKh pic.twitter.com/gk2v7ki3bL

— Collins Omondi Art (@collimondi) March 1, 2020

Back before his fame through the roof in 2020 March, Collins had famous portraits of key Kenyan celebs.

Among them late Bob Collymore, Akothee and Uhuru Kenyatta just to mention a few.

But his breakthrough has come and he will be paid for his patience since he ventured into his talent back in 2016.

God is good! Thank you @IAmSteveHarvey it would be a huge honour to present this drawing to you sir! How do I contact you privately? It is 23 inches by 18 inches. https://t.co/V24eh8s01Z

— Collins Omondi Art (@collimondi) March 1, 2020

Collins will be meeting with Harvey in Botswana or South Africa in a few days time so as to present his work and ofcourse receive a nice pay.

All that will be catered for by Bonfire Adventures, besides he has received nice offers from Kenyan celebs for portrait making.

Here are some of epic portraits done by Collins on famous politicians and celebrities

Interesting facts about Okello

1. Omondi’s work started being noticed on social media as early as 2012
2. He owns an art company known as Jaduong Art Works
3. According to his Facebook bio, he studied Finance and Banking at JKUAT
4. He was born in Kendubay and went to school in Kisumu at Kisumu Boys High School
5. He owns a verified Facebook profile and he is followed by more than 18k friends

President Uhuru Kenyatta

Steve Harvey

Akothee

Governor Ali Joho

Businessman Chris Kirubi

KFCB Bodd Alfred Mutua

Late Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore