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Inside African Art - Online Home of Original African Paintings

"The darkest thing about Africa has always been our ignorance of it" George H. T. Kimble, from the book Inside Africa
Inside African Art is on a holiday and a paintings-buying binge in Kenya! It is always our intent to keep our website fluid, stocked, and well-supplied with the internet's best selection of original paintings from Africa. Currently we are meeting with artists, scrutinizing their paintings, and preparing to bring back a large amount of new paintings to refresh the website! Please be patient. We will be back online and posting our new paintings mid-January 2009. *If you see a painting that you want now, let us know! We will reserve it for you and have it in the mail immediately on return. Happy Holidays, Happy New Year, and hoping that peace rules our planet in 2009.** *You will get an auto-response, but we'll still get your email.
Worldwide economic upheaval: Everyone is suffering! Artists are desperate Inside African Art understands that times are tough for all and disposable income is a rare commodity. It is for this reason that we are discounting the paintings on this website to strengthen our position as offering the best selection and the best prices for original African paintings on the internet. WE PROMISE : MAKE A REASONABLE OFFER - IT WILL NOT BE REFUSED!
Just in: Tinga Tinga Paintings! MANY!	Just added! Five NEW paintings by Simon Muriithi!	Lost and Found! ABC Njoroge - Zebra Remi Musindi - Watchman
Inside African Art is a project run by three people, Todd Schaffer and his wife Liz, as well as Liz's sister Sarah. All of us travel to and from Kenya to the US, shuttling paintings and trying to stay afloat. We have one thing in mind: The promotion and exposure of contemporary original fine arts by African artists. (cont...)
I am heading to Kenya at the end of the year to top-up our painting supply and spend the holidays with family and friends. If you have any special requests or are looking for paintings by a particular artist, please let me know now.

8 NEW paintings from Ongere!	New Artists: Eric Tournaire from Morocco!	New Artist: Jared Njuguna

New: Incredibly rare paintings on leather by John Mainga	New Paintings by Ndeveni	NEW! Serene acrylic/watercolor ocean scenes by Robert Aswani

New Artist: Raham Shangala!	Just added! More paintings by Njuguna	New Artist: Jane Wanjeri Yep, it's a woman artist!
Are Here!
Contemporary African paintings are less well known than African artifacts and traditional crafts, and there is little exposure and availability of this type of artwork either in galleries or on the internet. Yes, there are plenty of mass-produced artworks, African crafts, and Afri-kitch available, but finding an original African painting at a reasonable price is next to impossible - and it shouldn't be! (cont...)f

Ogambi - Beautiful acrylics!	New artist: Anne Berenge!	Just added! New Artist: A. Lizah!

Joseph Thiongo - Cheetah Truly wondrous watercolors of animals and landscapes - Mts. Kenya and Kilimanjaro too - Thiongo brings you there!	NEW paintings by John Ndambo just added!	Kinuthia - Motherhood

Martin Bulinya--Pages 1,2 & 3! And now Page 4!	New Wanyukis!	Blue Rhino Maps Blue Rhino Map Gift Sets!
... There is an abundance of incredibly talented artists in Africa who need a forum to promote their paintings and to show the world what they have to offer. Presently we are showcasing the artists of East Africa - primarily those of Kenya. The majority of the paintings displayed in the website have been purchased either directly from the artists themselves with whom I have formed a personal relationship, or through various galleries in Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya - and are now in the U.S.A. for quick delivery.
It's our goal to keep the website fluid, topical, and on the pulse of the contemporary original African paintings scene. As well, I want to ensure that the artists themselves are reaping the benefits of world-wide exposure and promotion. I have instant access to many of the artists in Kenya allowing me to keep refreshing the website with new paintings!
You buy paintings and the artists benefit - that's the idea of the website!
ALERT!! Inside African Art has opened all paintings on this web site to offers and negotiation - Just like it's done in Africa! * If you see a painting that you like, make a reasonable offer! * Seriously, no reasonable offer will be refused! You can always e-mail us at: todd@insideafricanart.com, or call us anytime* at: 407-678-6300 USA - Mind the time zone! To learn more, see the FAQ page!*
Homepage News - December 2008

14 Dec '08	I was doing some inventory work and came across a small cache of unaccounted-for paintings in our stock. So I developed a 'Lost and Found' page! 8 Great artists - 26 NEW Wonderful paintings - all at great prices! Artists include: ABC Njoroge, Tobo, Zach (brother of Aswani), Ojaja Monde, Remi Musindi, Josh Mbira, Stephen Okeno, and David Ndambuki! Also, a new Ndwiga, another Njogu, more Wanyukis and Obandas, and lots more Bulinyas on page 2!
1 Dec '08	Time to Top Up! I am heading to Kenya in a few weeks. If you are looking for a particular painting or style, or something from a certain artist - now is the time to let me know! Till then, SALES ABOUND! Just ask, let's make a deal!
2 Oct '08	Worldwide economic upheaval: everyone is suffering. Artists are desperate. Inside African Art understands that times are tough for all and disposable income is a rare commodity. It is for this reason that we want to discount the paintings on this website and position ourselves to give the best prices for original African paintings on the internet. We promise: Make a reasonable offer and it will not be refused!
18 Sept '08	More Tinga Tinga paintings are here! In all, nearly 100 NEW Tinga Tinga painting have been posted! More to come!
17 Sept '08	Hold onto something! Tinga Tinga paintings are flooding the website! And I'll be posting more tomorrow! Tinga Tinga Main Page Tinga Tinga Page 2 Tinga Tinga Page 3 Tinga Tinga Page 4 (coming soon!)
11 Sept '08	In a flurry of activity we have just added a large and incredible Lion Pride painting by David Michuki! As well, we have added two more paintings by Michuki's brother Wycliffe Ndwiga. What an incredibly talented family (not to mention the third brother Daniel Njoroge!)
10 Sept '08	In a panic, I am posting 13 NEW Tinga Tingas in a variety of sizes from large to long! Mind you, we are STILL expecting about 120+ more Tinga Tingas in the near future! Stay close.
9 Sept '08	Just in! Three NEW paintings by a favorite: Njuguna!
10 Aug '08	Check out the Blue Rhino map Gift Sets! A4-size maps of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda - all in a classy envelope!
21 July '08	I have just received two extraordinary and rare paintings by John Mainga. They are on leather, and are beautiful!
30 June '08	Six New Nganga Ndevenis have just landed on the website - they are beautiful!
13 June '08	Just topped-up the stock of Blue Rhino maps! Also, we now carry East Africa mini-maps sets!
2 June '08	Paintings influx: 8 New Bulinya, another Traditional Homestead by Jane Wanjeri, 2 New from Kinuthia including a bouncing baby! Kamunya adds 2, as does Jared Njuguna - with more to be posted this week!
26 May '08	16 New paintings by Tournaire have just arrived. Just as wild and beautiful as the last batch!
5 May '08	Thank you! We are celebrating our 9th year on the Internet - and have sold over 2,000 paintings! Asante Sana!
1 May '08	Have you seen the eight NEW Ongeres? Incredible! Uh oh, now there's only seven!
7 Apr '08	Finally some more new and smaller paintings from Wycliffe Ndwiga, a wonderful new painting from David Muchuki, and some more interesting paintings from South Africa - Nolha!
6 Apr '08	We have just added two lovely new paintings by the Jane Wanjeri!
25 Mar '08	I nearly cried when I saw these paintings. They are incredible! Check out the new Muriithis!
11 Mar '08	I have just added two NEW paintings by Richard Wasike evoking the heat that the Maasai endure, as well as the incredibly scenic yet barren summer landscape.
10 Mar '08	In a busy evening of web maintenance and upkeep, I have added paintings by two artists: Ole Kolii Paul - Two more undiscovered paintings by an artist who has passed years ago. Stephen Mbatia - Four NEW fingernail paintings!
3 Mar '08	In a flurry of activity, I have just added four NEW paintings by Omari Idi - and ornithologists delight! Also, one painting by the Banana Hill artist Julius Kimemia - in the style of Alex Mbugua and Jeff Wambugu.
2 Mar '08	IAA is proud to introduce NEW ARTIST Jeff Wambugu - brother to the late Alex Mbugua. Similar ethereal styles, both wonderful artists. That said, I managed to find one (probably last) painting by Mbugua.
1 Mar '08	I have just added four NEW beautiful and colorful wildlife paintings by Joseph Thiongo.
27 Feb '08	On request, I have just added nine NEW paintings by John Ndambo. His style has not evolved much, but his colors have matured and his paintings are better than ever!
21 Feb '08	We just received another shipment of Blue Rhino maps. We are topped-up for now - take advantage! Also, I'm about to add new artist and brother to Alex Mbugua - Jeff Wambugu (and a final Mbugua - it's lovely!) As well, more paintings by Joseph Thiongo, and John Ndambo. Keep an eye out!
17 Jan '08	New Year - More new paintings! Three more Wycliffe Ndwigas marvelous wildlife paintings have just been added!
14 Jan '08	New Year - New Paintings! There are eight Wanyukis added to the Wanyuki page! Happy 2008!
1 Jan '08	I have recently acquired some more Wanyukis and Ndwigas, and new artists Ndambuki. They will be added within a week. Happy Gnu Year!

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Every painting on this website is an original - not a lithograph or copy Take a look around, you might find a painting that would look perfect in your home or office! I hope you find this site to be informative; it is filled with historical and cultural information pertaining to the art and artists displayed. Thanks for visiting! Todd
With Banana Hill artists	Kivuthi Mbuno	To anyone wondering if artists represented by Inside African Art are exploited - I have bought over 250 batiks from Kimbo in the past 15 years - more than any other single person in Kimbo's 30+ years hawking in the streets of Nairobi, Kenya. This represents over $10,000! Nice leather coat Kimbo! My main man - Kimbo!

Al Amir Hussein - If you enjoy the Arabic style of painting, you'll love these Swahili-style paintings	Peter Mbugua - Kindness for Wildlife #2	Njuguna - Reflection Joy
Ole Kolii Paul - My World	Please note: Unlike most websites, I do not watermark the images of the paintings with the logo of Inside African Art. This alters the beauty of the image as well as your perception of what it might look like on your wall. You are free to use these images as you wish. But please keep in mind where they came from and the African artists who worked so hard to produce them. In time maybe you will feel the urge to support them with a purchase of their wonderful art! Remember though, there are laws regarding the duplication of images for commercial use. These laws are enforced by this website.
Date and time this page was last edited: 12/24/2008 06:44:54 PM
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