[SAFARI]

Many years ago --painting-tribal faces was fascinating --


very difficult subjects I thought-- but years of practise in African bush --with cheap paint- achieved some degree of realism ---






compared to European portraits ---I found it easier-----------made many awful mistakes ---but being self taught --had to keep at it --learn the hard way--!-Surrounded by wildlife & African faces ----its a natural progression----------------------------------------------------took 25 yrs of sweat -





















Now poor eyesight has me retired ---just don't see too good anymore -
regards---Safari

 

[dickhutchings]

These are wonderful.

 

[Susan Mulno]

Incredible pieces! Thank you for sharing them with us!

Welcome to the forum by the way.

 

[avni]

great!You are a professional artist,congratulation!:wink:

 

[SAFARI]

Thankyou all for the very kind remarks ---really appreciate--(Dick /Susan / Avni
Would like to help in any way I can --retired---have dozens of old canvases gathering dust -



regards --SAFARI--
By the way --the oils I used were home made (pestle &mortar)--brushes from tips of mongoose tails--not perfect ---but got the job done ---without harm to wild creatures--

 

[TerryCurley]

These are absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[SAFARI]

A few more old paintings

This forum is great for struggling artists --very kind remarks --

some very brave souls who try difficult subjects --like the sea or water

have my admiration ---nothing venture -nothing gained --keep practising --

---I gave up & took up wood carving /clay sculpture --wood turning on a DIY lathe ----- keeps one busy in old age --
When the world economy ever improves --may venture back into portraits--
tentatively --

regards Safari

 

[avni]

what a great paintings!wooooow!:surprise:

 

[Susan Mulno]

I am just agog!

 

[SAFARI]

Very kind of you --thanks Susan
one day I might get the courage to try cubist impressionism--or similar-



but old & flat broke --nothing sells anymore --
cannot afford canvas & Brushes /oils ---unless I get milling metal oxides again /DIY brushes ?


Your work has HUGE potential --just keep at it --don't be deterred by anyone

its all your hard work ---in the end ---you will reap the benefits -----

do not follow my philosophy ----do not give up !
regards to all the hardworking artists on this great forum ---really nice people !
All the best ---Safari

 

[Susan Mulno]

Thank you! I appreciate the encouragement!