Posted in About my Paintings, Serengeti, Tanzania, tagged africa, art, East Africa, landscapes, painting, pastel, Serengeti, Tanzania on March 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Serengeti Awakes
I had lived in Africa for over 10 years but this was my first day in the Serengeti and a dream come true.
The painting entered an annual show and competition, sponsered by Shell UK. It did not win anything but it was highly commended. Another painting I had entered was not mentioned but sold [...]
Posted in About my Paintings, Maasai, Serengeti, Tanzania, ngorongoro, tagged africa, african, art, culture, ethnic, Maasai, ngorongoro, painting, pastel, Serengeti, Tanzania on March 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
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Ole Patei – Keeper of Tradition
Painting people is more rewarding when I know something about them. Most persons in my paintings had a story which I wanted to express:
Lekoko, a young Maasai at Ngorongoro, one day before he left for secondary school. He had to cut his hair and discard all his adornments. I felt how difficult this was for him.When [...]
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