Inside African Art Home Page - Online Home for Original African Paintings

"The darkest thing about Africa has always been our ignorance of it" George H. T. Kimble, from the book Inside Africa

Just added! Five NEW paintings by Simon Muriithi!	New: Incredibly rare paintings on leather by John Mainga	New Artist: Jared Njuguna
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. 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. (cont...)

8 NEW paintings from Ongere!	New Artists: Eric Tournaire from Morocco!	New Artist: W.P. Kamunya!

New Artist: Daniel Kinyanjui	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!

... 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...)
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:
407-619-8761*USA - Mind the time zone!
To learn more, see the FAQ page!

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!