With N’gan’ga Ndeveni in Nairobi town after a drink at the Thorn Tree (2007)
Ng’ang’a Ndeveni is a member of the Akamba tribe of Kenya. The Akamba are well-known for their artistic talents and attention to the details of local Akamba life.
Born 50+ years ago, Ndeveni started showing interest in artwork during his early days of school. Everyday he would take a pen and paper and create something new. He would take all of his sketches that he produced (even during school), and show it to his teacher. The teacher realized that Ndeveni had a lot of innate talent, so he was encouraged to improve his works. As soon as Ndeveni started to create nicer pieces of art, the teacher introduced him to leading art galleries in the capitol city Nairobi. One of the gallery owners recognized his budding talent and offered him work at his own studio. From this gallery he attained notoriety for his creativity and attention to detail. From then on he never looked back.
Ndeveni started to produce some of the highest-quality watercolors ever seen within Kenya art circle. Later on, he started working with alternative mediums as well, like oils. However, he says of his own works, “Watercolors give me more satisfaction and joy, and the ability to put onto paper what is in my head. Every so often I visit game parks and my tribal homeland to refresh my memories and revive my inspiration.”
2018
I met with my old friend Ng’ang’a Ndeveni on my recent trip to Kenya. Like me, a little older, a little wiser, and still at it. He agreed to paint a mural on the dining room wall of our parents-in-law’s upcountry house. A mural! I will keep you posted on the project – I’m very excited about it! Below are the new paintings I bought from him:
Update: The mural is complete! See it here!
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| Title: Elephants by Baobab Dimensions: 21.5″ x 15″ (55 x 38cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $200 |
Title: Running Giraffes Near Mt. Kenya Dimensions: 30″ x 16″ (77 x 41cm) Medium: Acrylic on canvas Cost: $260 |
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| Title: Zebras in Tall Grass Dimensions: 21.5″ x 7.5″ (55 x 18cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $160 |
Title: Elephants in Tall Grass Dimensions: 11″ x 7.5″ (28 x 19cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $100 |
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| Title: Zebras on the Foothills Dimensions: 11″ x 7.5″ (28 x 19cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $100 |
Title: Giraffes Galloping Dimensions: 11″ x 7.5″ (28 x 19cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $100 |
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| Title: Zebra Chase Dimensions: 11″ x 7.5″ (28 x 19cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $100 |
Title: Crossing the Mara River into the Serengeti Dimensions: 11″ x 7.5″ (28 x 19cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $100 |
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| Title: Elephants Under Red Sky Dimensions: 11″ x 7.5″ (28 x 19cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $100 |
Title: Elephant Herd in the Distance Dimensions: 11″ x 7.5″ (28 x 19cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $100 |
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| Title: Elephant Herd on the Move Dimensions: 21.75″ x 7.5″ (55 x 19cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $160 |
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| Title: Zebras on the Run Dimensions: 21.75″ x 7.5″ (55 x 19cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $160 |
Title: Herd of Elephants Near Acacia at Maasai Mara Dimensions: 21.75″ x 7.5″ (55 x 19cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $160 |
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| Title: Crossing from Serengeti to Maasai Mara Dimensions: 21.75″ x 7.5″ (55 x 19cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $160 |
Title: Zebras Quenching Their Thirst Dimensions: 21.75″ x 7.5″ (55 x 19cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $160 |
2017 and before
 Ndeveni custom tattoo  Done in two session, this photo was taken after the first session was completed. Note the original drawing to his left.  The final result - a custom-made Ndeveni painting permanently emblazoned on his back! |
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| N’gan’ga Ndeveni specializes in custom paintings as well. Above, he was commission to prepare a specific drawing for a gentleman in Austria to be made into a tattoo. Click the photo to see how it went. | Title: Moran Scrub Herding Dimensions: 15″ x 21.5″ (38 x 55cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $200 |
Title: Zebras in the Grass Near Mount Kenya Dimensions: 11″ x 7.5″ (28 x 19cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper with black matte Cost: $100 |
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| Title: Wildebeest Charging Through a Forest Area Dimensions: 21.5″ x 15″ (55 x 38cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper with black matte Cost: $260 |
Title: Zebras Near Mt. Kenya Dimensions: 11″ x 7.5″ (28 x 19cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $100 |
Title: Zebras 1 Dimensions: 11″ x 7.5″ (28 x 19cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $100 |
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| Title: Zebras 4 Dimensions: 11″ x 7.5″ (28 x 19cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper with black matte Cost: $100 |
Title: Zebras 2 Dimensions: 11″ x 7.5″ (28 x 19cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $100 |
Title: Before the Rain Dimensions: 11″ x 7.5″ (28 x 19cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $100 |
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| Title: Cape Buffalos in the Savannah Dimensions: 11″ x 7.5″ (28 x 19cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $100 |
Title: A Mountain Bongo with a calf up the Abaderes Forest in Central Kenya Dimensions: 11″ x 7.5″ (28 x 19cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $100 |
Title: Thomas Gazelles Near Mt.Kilimanjaro Dimensions: 21.75″ x 7.5″ (55 x 19cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $140 |
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| Title: Moran Arid Herding Dimensions: 15″ x 21.5″ (38 x 55cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $200 |
If you are interested in any of N’gan’ga Ndeveni’s paintings, you can Make an Offer by using the Contact Page or by emailing me at: todd@insideafricanart.com. Or, better yet, go to the Purchasing Page to make a purchase!
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