I absolutely love African/African American/Caribbean art and ethnic art! I have accumulated quite a collection over the years. I owe it all to my father that introduced me to art as a child. It's not often that I purchase because that can be quite expensive. I wanted to show off the latest piece from my collection. This is a recent work that I purchased from the out of NYC. He is a blog friend and a very talented painter and writer. this piece is currently nestled beside my bed until I get if framed and hung on the wall. I call this piece "Mosadi" which is Sesotho for woman. I absolutely love this piece! Thanks again Bougie! :)
This is one of my favorite wood carvings that I bought in the Caribbean while on vacation in the Bahamas in 2000. I had to have this piece! I was only able to purchase it after winning some money on the dollar slots at the Atlantis resort. I hit it big for $300.00 and went straight back to purchase this (
I'm not a gambler so winning $300 after only spending less than $20 was big for me). I call this carving, "Moses."
I absolutely love African/African American/Caribbean art and ethnic art! I have accumulated quite a collection over the years. I owe it all to my father that introduced me to art as a child. It's not often that I purchase because that can be quite expensive. I wanted to show off the latest piece from my collection. This is a recent work that I purchased from the Bougie Black Boy out of NYC. He is a blog friend and a very talented painter and writer. this piece is currently nestled beside my bed until I get if framed and hung on the wall. I call this piece "Mosadi" which is Sesotho for woman. I absolutely love this piece! Thanks again Bougie! :)
This is one of my favorite wood carvings that I bought in the Caribbean while on vacation in the Bahamas in 2000. I had to have this piece! I was only able to purchase it after winning some money on the dollar slots at the Atlantis resort. I hit it big for $300.00 and went straight back to purchase this (I'm not a gambler so winning $300 after only spending less than $20 was big for me). I call this carving, "Moses."
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when my beloved and i move to Bermuda, i want to fill our place w/ interesting pieces. any recs?
Prisoner's Wife-
I like just about anything that catches my eye, but one of the first pieces that I bought was "The Poet" by John Holyfield. I really love his stuff. He is a cross between Norman Rockwell and Ernie Barnes.
I agree. I've always enjoyed meeting the artist. I haven't met Bougie Black Boy personally, but I feel that I know him a little through our correspondence.
Sorry, I haven't visited for a while, but school is killing me.
I love the pics and your responses to Professor GG's questions, especially the advice to Adam! That was a hoot!
Hello! Yes, it has been a while. I know that you are working hard. I check by your place now and then to see what's up. Yes, SEJ is talented. He's going places. I just want him to invite me to nice gallery events. :)
You like that thing with Adam, huh? The truth is out! :)
I like it too. :)
The issue of the art of Africa is something I have been thinking about for over a decade now. I have developed websites that you might be interested in for artists for Africa | www.africanpainters.com and for the writers www.outspoken.co.uk
Thanks for that information. I will visit the websites. Much thanks!