I finished burning ornaments. Now I am trying to decide if I should paint the sky(around the top of the tree) with watercolor or burn it with pyrography(wood burning).

Sometimes the simplest moments make the strongest studies. Rollertip pen on sketchbook, A5, 2026. Stephen Ezike

Edison, how did you not get discouraged after failing more than 1,000 times?” to which Edison replied, “I have not failed even once, I have only discovered 1,000 ways that do not light a light bulb.” hope

Weekend Checklist: Relax ✔️ Reflect ✔️ Reset ✔️ Rollertip pen on sketchbook, A5, 2026. Stephen Ezike. #weekend #weekendvibes #drawingoftheday

This time I burned the roots and stone. Then I started burning the ornaments.

I already burned a tree(titan) and the sun but large part of this painting is still barely visible.

Moments of Everyday Life. That kind of tired where you sit down for a minute and sleep takes over. Rollertip pen on sketchbook, A5, 2026. Stephen Ezike.

I started drawing a new piece. For now it is not very clear but it will be more visible once I will burn the image to wood.

Ever walked into a place, only to forget exactly what you came for? Rollertip pen on sketchbook, A5, 2026. Stephen Ezike

Some mistakes don't just slow you down; they quietly lead you to dig your own grave. Be careful! Rollertip pen on sketchbook, A5, 2026. Stephen Ezike. #momentsofeverydaylife #diggingyourowngrave

A new week begins with fresh hope. Like many street vendors, every day is another chance to earn a living. Wishing every hardworking hand a fruitful week ahead. Rollertip pen on sketchbook, A5, 2026. Stephen

A short rest for weary legs after hours of walking from street to street in search of buyers. Though the trays remain full, so does their determination. Sometimes behind every quiet pause, is long day

You'd been looking forward to hanging out. Finally, you did. But somewhere between the laughter and the meal, your thoughts wandered, and even the full chicken on the table couldn't hold your attention.

What began as a simple stop by the roadside became a moment of connection, with stories waiting to unfold. Rollertip pen on sketchbook, A5, 2026, Stephen Ezike. #momentsofeverydaylife #momentsofconnection

I just learned that a standing dead tree is called a snag, I thought it was just called dead tree or deadwood, I guess we learn everyday. Dead or dying trees are of high value in forestry and conservation

He picked up his phone to check something during a quiet moment, but somewhere along the way, his thoughts carried him elsewhere. We've all been lost in thought at one time or another. Rollertip pen on

The most meaningful family moments are rarely the expensive ones; they're the simple times spent together. Rollertip pen on sketchbook, A5, 2026, Stephen Ezike. #momentsofeverydaylife #familymoments

Not every act of love is loud. Some simply hold on until the storm passes. Rollertip pen on sketchbook, A5, 2026, Stephen Ezike. #momentsofeverydaylife #drawingoftheday #actoflove #drawing

It's a lovely new week and the weather is a bit cold, it's been raining a lot lately which is very normal because the rain peaks between July and September. I was in the mood to do a portrait drawing today

Stranded, yet still hopeful. Sometimes, all we have left is the courage to believe tomorrow will be kinder. Rollertip pen on sketchbook, A5, 2026, Stephen Ezike. #momentsofeverydaylife #standedbuthopeful