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Above I created a folk picture. I was inspired by the French painter Seraphine. I watched a film about her. She moved me a lot. The painter wasn't happy throughout her life but she devoted everything to painting. Every single penny was spent on her hobby. She was impoverished but painting gave her strenght. She was inspired by nature, trees, leaves. What is interesting about her is that she blended hues to achieve her own special outcomes. F.ex: She used blood to achieve red. I take after a primitive painter.
Today another nice photo of my drawing. It depicts the Himba tribe as usual. I love the colour of their skin. It is so smooth and spotless. I love any culture in general, because it explains how people behave and do in any circumstances. I consider Himba a dynamic tribe with its own traditions. I don't perceive them as people without any restrictions. I have an idea how they live and to which restrictions they are submitted. Their life is toil and being many times forced to marry someone they don't love. Another obstacle is sticking to their culture despite of the foreign culture which imposes its own rules. Some say the Himba culture is dying out. Maybe there is something in it. But still it is a miracle that they survived with their culture intact in the 20 century.
In September I came back to pastels. I think I feel it. I want to portray Africa of course its indigenous people. Above is the Massaj warrior playing on his instrument . I suppose he's calling other warriors to go hunting. I'm fascinated by Africa. Though its people are poor, their bodies are adorned with beautiful and colourful beads. They are very dynamic and adore dancing. I would like to take part in African dances once in a while. I want to come back to mother nature. Sometimes I think I need a special rest from my thoughts, get in touch with simple and poor people of Africa. When you are poor and happy then I think you grasped the essence of life. All you have to do is dancing and singing in the rain and smear your body with ochre and animal fat like the Himba do. This is the secret why their skin is so smooth and without any spots.
Above I portrayed the Masaaj because they also have an interesting culture. They drink cow's blood and take care of their hair and body which is also embellished with little colourful beads and string neckleces.
No that's it. I wish you a happy day. So by!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lately I've had some problems with my blog that's why I didn't manage to insert a new post but never mind better luck next time. As I told you I started painting icons. They are not perfect but thay are mine. I like them . They are sort of childish. Painting for me is a harder technique than using pastels for example.
My holidays I spent working and painting as usuall. Art takes over my life thoroughly. I must say that using oil paints is quite expensive. They quickly run out and I must buy new ones but it pays off because with paints you can do incredible things fe: build up a perspective, light and shades if you are a skilled painter. So have a nice day. Pay a visit to my blog from time to time.
