Just a couple of new expressions of old pictures.
Showing posts with label Art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Art. Show all posts
02 March 2014
26 November 2013
30 July 2013
Puzzled Elephant
Playing around with some Photoshop actions and got this puzzle of an earlier image.
12 January 2013
04 November 2012
21 October 2012
04 October 2012
Banana Leaf Painting
I got this in Nairobi around 1971. I went to an auction preview with a friend and saw it and fell in love. I had to be in a meeting and couldn't attend the auction, so asked my friend to bid on it for me. I could afford a maximum of 35 shillings. At that time a US$ was worth 7 /, so I had $5 to spend. I didn't think I had a chance at such a low offer. To my surprise and delight when I saw my friend after my meeting, he had the painting for me, having secured it for -- 35/! It is called a banana leaf painting although more bark or skin from the trunk of the banana tree is used than leaf material. This is the nicest one I've encountered, so I am especially proud of it.
03 October 2012
Rhino Painting
This is a painting we got in Lilongwe, Malawi. It's painted on wood. The artistic talent throughout Africa is astounding. Since I can't create, I'll just appreciate. That I can do.
30 September 2012
Marondera Wall Hanging
Marondera, Zimbabwe had an institution for training women with skills to be economically self sufficient. One of the crafts at which they excelled was producing wall hangings and rugs. This hanging graces the wall of my living room.
Arusha Market Place
Back in the early 10970's I bought this painting on the street in Arusha, Tanzania. I only got it framed a few weeks ago. (Framing today cost about 10 times what the original painting cost!) It now brings beauty and memories as it hangs in my living room.
16 September 2012
24 June 2012
05 April 2012
31 March 2012
26 March 2012
04 February 2012
03 December 2011
26 November 2011
19 November 2011
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