I am a visually impaired sketch artist based in Central Minnesota. Most of my work consists of downtown scenes from around Minnesota in pen, ink, pencil and watercolor. I started my downtown series in 2020 as a way to explore places I am familiar with but also to capture details in my work that I cannot see without a magnifier or zoomed in photograph. This process of drawing downtown scenes in more detail than I can see in real life is a way of understanding the world around me while also being relatable to the people who live and work on the areas I have drawn.
Isaiah Okongo
is open on
Friday, Saturday & Sunday of Art-A-Whirl weekend.
I will be located at 2010, E. Hennepin Ave during Art-A-Whirl
Online Sales
Isaiah Okongo does not currently take online orders. Email or call for purchase information.
Commissions
Isaiah Okongo takes commissions.
Image Gallery
St. Paul Building, St. Paul, MN.
2022
Pen on paper
12 x 18 inches
$600
Image title: St. Paul Building, St. Paul, MN.
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Romanesque Lookout
2024
Pen on paper
4 x 6 inches
$70
Image title: Romanesque Lookout
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Glueck's, Minneapolis, MN.
2023
Pen, colored pencil, & watercolor on paper
9 x 12 inches
Sold
Image title: Glueck's, Minneapolis, MN.
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Heritage Building, Sauk Rapids, MN.
2021
Pen on paper
12 x 18 inches
$300
Image title: Heritage Building, Sauk Rapids, MN.
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Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul, MN.
2022
Pen & ink on paper
9 x 12 inches
$250
2022
Pen & ink on paper
9 x 12 inches
$250
Image title: Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul, MN.
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700 712 W. St. Germain, St. Cloud, MN.
2022
Pen on paper
9 x 12 inches
$200
Image title: 700 712 W. St. Germain, St. Cloud, MN.
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Target Field Station, Minneapolis, MN.
2022
Pen & colored pencil on paper
9 x 12 inches
$150
Image title: Target Field Station, Minneapolis, MN.
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5-13, W. Superior Street, Duluth, MN
2022
Pen on Paper
9 x 12 inches
Image title: 5-13, W. Superior Street, Duluth, MN
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100 block of 5th Ave S, St. Cloud MN.
2021
Pen and pencil on paper
9 x 12 inches
Image title: 100 block of 5th Ave S, St. Cloud MN.
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The Lofts Condominiums, St. Cloud, MN.
2021
Pen & watercolor on paper
9 x 12 inches
Image title: The Lofts Condominiums, St. Cloud, MN.
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The Handicraft Building, Minneapolis, MN.
2023
Pen & watercolor on paper
9 x 12"
$300
Image title: The Handicraft Building, Minneapolis, MN.
Image alternate text: The Handicraft Building, Minneapolis, MN 2023 Pen and watercolor on paper 9 x 12" $300
Raymond Ave Station, St. Paul, MN.
2023
Pen on paper
9 x 12 inches
Image title: Raymond Ave Station, St. Paul, MN.
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Art in Motion, Holdingford, MN.
2023
Pen on paper
12 x 18 inches
$350
Image title: Art in Motion, Holdingford, MN.
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3 Cupolas
2023
pen on paper
4 x 6 inches
$70
Image title: 3 Cupolas
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Daniel Building, St. Cloud, MN.
2023
Pen & watercolor on paper
9 x 12 inches
$300
Image title: Daniel Building, St. Cloud, MN.
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Martin & Morrison Blocks, Minneapolis MN
2023
Pen, ink & watercolor on paper
9 x 12 inches
$350
Image title: Martin & Morrison Blocks, Minneapolis MN
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GLT Architects, St. Cloud, MN.
2023
Pen & watercolor on paper
9 x 12 inches
$300
Image title: GLT Architects, St. Cloud, MN.
Image alternate text: Simple 2 story brick building with large reflective picture windows of the storefront. some of the interior can be seen through the window on the left. other small brick buildings are behind this main subject.
200 block of Main Street, Stillwater, MN.
2023
Pen & colored pencil on paper
12 x 18 inches
$450
Image title: 200 block of Main Street, Stillwater, MN.
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Bell of Two Friends, Minneapolis, MN.
2023
Pen, ink, & watercolor on paper
8 x 8 inches
$275
Image title: Bell of Two Friends, Minneapolis, MN.
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Dayton's. Minneapolis MN.
2023
Pen on paper
18 x 24 inches
$1,200
Image title: Dayton's. Minneapolis MN.
Image alternate text: 6-storycommercial building with large picture windows and ornate carvings.
Municipal Entrances, Minneapolis, MN.
2023
Pen on paper
4 x 6 inches
$80
Image title: Municipal Entrances, Minneapolis, MN.
Image alternate text: 3 large stone archways that serve as the entrance to the Municipal Building in Minneapolis. signage above the entrance includes: "Courthouse" on the left, roman numerals for 1889 in the center, and "City Hall" on the right. Windows for the upper stories are also visible.
Overlook of Downtown Stillwater, MN.
2021
Pen & watercolor on paper
18 x 24 inches
$900
Image title: Overlook of Downtown Stillwater, MN.
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Landmark Center, St. Paul, MN.
2022
pen, pencil, & watercolor on paper
22 x 30 inches
$1,500
Image title: Landmark Center, St. Paul, MN.
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5th Ave. Entrance
2023
Pen on paper
4 x 6 inches
$70
Image title: 5th Ave. Entrance
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Cupola of Lawrence Hall, St. Cloud, MN.
2023
Pen on paper
4 x 6 inches
$70
Image title: Cupola of Lawrence Hall, St. Cloud, MN.
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Our Lady of Lourdes, Minneapolis, MN.
2024
Pen, ink, & watercolor on paper
9 x 12 inches
$350
Image title: Our Lady of Lourdes, Minneapolis, MN.
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North Loop Alley with Skyway
2024
Pen, ink, & watercolor on paper
$320
Image title: North Loop Alley with Skyway
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Western Ave. Entrance
2024
Pen & watercolor on paper
$70
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