Website for Sale! After 23 years, I am in the market to sell my website - www.insideafricanart.com. This includes:
- All of the paintings I currently have in stock - about 400 or so including just about everything you see on the artist's pages - including 50+ TingaTinga paintings. Use the orange links in the left column to see the artist's pages.
- The domain name insideafricanart.com and africanpaintings.com - a very sought-after top-level domain name
- Direct artist's contact information - email and phone numbers
- PayPal account already set up and active
- Hosting services paid for another year
- And more...
If interested, please contact me at todd@insideafricanart.com
Serious inquiries only, please. Like all of the paintings on my website, and as I have always done (and was the first to do) - make an offer!
“The darkest thing about Africa has always been our ignorance of it”
George H. T. Kimble, from the book Inside Africa
Established in 1999, Inside African Art is the Online Home of Original African Paintings
HALF PRICE SALE!
HALF OFF ALL PAINTINGS BY PREMIER ARTIST JOEL NGOKO!
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED! DON'T WAIT!
The Only 100% Oil on Canvas Artist - the Highest Quality Original Paintings!
Featured Artists
Joel Ngoko
"I have sold many of my wildlife paintings to so many parts of the world since I started my career as an artist. I believe my wildlife paintings are among the most attractive to many of my customers. As a specialized artist I have traveled widely in Kenya’s wildlife reserves. Art is a great challenge!"
TingaTinga
Nothing says 'Tanzania' more than the exquisite beauty of TingaTinga art. Artists span from Daudi, the son of the Edward, the father of TingaTinga, to many of the artists from the UK TV show TingaTinga Tales.
YEB - Silk Thread Art
Our 18th Anniversary Special is going on now! Special pricing is in effect for the month of October! See the discount and how to take advantage of these incredible prices, for incredible original silk thread art!
What? A New Website?
Inside African Art's website platform for the past 17 years became obsolete. This forced me to build a new website - this one. Rest assured that IAA is still run by the same people and in the same way - it's just a different look!
The Artists
Since the inception of this website in 1999, Inside African Art has been devoted to the promotion, exposure and marketing the talents of African artists. We showcase their skills while providing them with an alternative income. From you to the artists - via this website.
Our Philosophy
Simple: Win-Win-Win: You 'Make an Offer' and receive a wonderful original African painting at a reasonable price, the artists receive the financial benefits, and I pocket enough to keep improving this website. Win-Win-Win!
Frequently Asked Questions
Because I lived in East Africa for 20 years, I know of only one way to buy anything – the African way, by bartering – no fixed prices! I came up with this idea and incorporated it into my website in 1999, as a great way to engage the audience, as well as have you actually think about the value of the paintings – to yourself, as well as the artists who created them. We all look at art differently! Read more about 'Making an Offer'.
Well, we're no longer based in Nairobi, Kenya. Me and my people recently moved to just outside of Orlando, FL, USA. The paintings you see on this website are here with us. On confirmation of payment I zip them over to the post office, usually the next business day, and they are on their way to you - wherever you are. I've shipped over 4,000 paintings to practically every country on the planet and (knock on wood), have yet to lose even one painting.
My family and I travel quite a bit to and from Kenya to visit family and friends. Every trip we take is also a business venture as our days are filled with visiting with artists, catching up, drinking tea (or a beer), and exploring their latest artistic creations. By the end of the day, I have a some fantastic paintings and the artists have some some funds to put food on the table of their family, pay for school and medical fees, and ensure there's a roof over their heads. Some of the artists on this website I've known for more than 25 years! In that time some of the artists have unfortunately passed away (Shiundu, Thairu, Mbugua, Kolii Paul), while others have thrived and continue to nurture their passion. It is our mission to continue to support these artists through it all, and as their skills evolve.
Absolutely! Since I am in touch with many of the artists frequently, I can request a custom painting per your specifications. Artists like N'gan'ga Ndeveni, Patrick Kinuthia and Martin Bulinya specialize in this type of thing and have fulfilled many special orders. As well, Yeb can create just about anything from a photo, especially incredible portraits in silk thread. It never hurts to inquire - you never know! Go to each of their pages to see an example!
Paintings Representing All Genres
There's no painting style as vibrant and dynamic as a TingaTinga painting. Painted with high-gloss oils usually used on bicycles, TingaTinga paintings are bold and vivid, reflecting both the artists and life in Tanzania. We are overflowing with TingaTinga paintings, with over 100 in stock. Check them out!
Art reflects culture, but it also can reflect emotion! If someone asked you to paint a picture of say, joy, how would you even begin? Characterized Maasai women dancing without inhibition to the beat of music only they can hear. The paintings of prolific artist Martin Bulinya reflect true joy as well as many other emotions. Have a look!
There is no more challenging media to paint with than watercolors. Staining, washing, masking - so many techniques. And then there is the blending of colors - and contending with white - the total lack of color. Premier artist Joseph Thiongo is a master, and stands as probably the most skilled watercolor artist today. See Thiongo's paintings...
A test of observation and painting prowess, it's difficult not to consider realistic wildlife painting a true challenge. Spending days in the Maasai Mara merely to observe and sketch in an effort to refine their skills. Oil painting artist like Joel Ngoko and acrylic artist Wycliffe Ndwiga are some of the best.
