Little Africa

This small painting came from an imagined place—one shaped by study, curiosity, and respect rather than direct experience. I’ve always been interested in cultures where art, ritual, and daily life are inseparable, where movement, sound, and story carry meaning far beyond words.

In Little Africa, I found myself painting from the inside out. The figures, the rhythm, the heat of the day—it all emerged intuitively, as if the painting were asking to be witnessed rather than explained. What mattered most was the feeling of presence: the energy of people moving together, the dust rising beneath their feet, the sense of connection between the physical world and something unseen.

This is not a literal scene, but a meditation on shared human impulses—the need to celebrate, to honor the hunt, to dance, to belong to something larger than oneself.

This original acrylic painting on canvas measures 10" x 8" and is available here.

A quiet tribute to rhythm, ritual, and the universal language of movement.

This image is available as a signed, limited edition print on canvas or on paper.  Add it to your collection today!  A Certificate of Authenticity is included. 

Canvas

• 40” x 32”: on stretched museum quality wrapped canvas for $1,920.00.  It will come in a sturdy, specially made box.
• 20” x 16”: on stretched museum quality wrapped canvas for $480.00.  It will come in a sturdy, specially made box.
• 10” x 8”: on stretched museum quality wrapped canvas for $120.00.  It will come in a sturdy, specially made box.

Paper

• 40” x 32”:  on heavy, archival paper for $1,280.00. It will come loosely rolled and, in a sturdy, specially made box.
• 20” x 16”: on heavy, archival paper for $320.00. It will come loosely rolled and, in a sturdy, specially made box.
• 10” x 8”: on heavy, archival paper for $80.00. It will come loosely rolled and, in a sturdy, specially made box.

This image is also available in other sizes as limited edition prints on canvas or paper. Please contact me to discuss the size you need for your environment. I look forward to helping you!

Please allow at least 3 weeks to receive your signed print.  Your print will go through an extensive process between me and the printer to make sure  the colors are accurate. We first order your print, it is sent to me to inspect, approve, and sign.  Only then will we send it on to you. To read more about this process, go here.

This image is also available on unsigned prints and other items, such as coffee cups and pillows, here.  

If you have any questions, please email or call +1 (520) 399-1009 (landline). I am here to help.

Book an online ZOOM meeting with me to explore my collection of original paintings and limited edition prints. During our meeting, I will take the time to get to know you and your needs, and help you find the perfect artwork for your home or office. I look forward to helping you bring life to your walls with my unique paintings.