Category Archives: painting

Table Design – series 1 to 3

Complete Upcycling Here are a few table projects that made domestic and overseas with recycled cardboards, recycled fabric, acrylic paints, spray glue, PVA glue and some old A0 photography papers. Nairobi, Kenya, Art Residency. This project was made in June, 2019, locally in Nairobi. Then, gifted to Children at risk programme locally. Consumerism We consume manyContinue reading “Table Design – series 1 to 3”

The galaxy

Psalm 19: 1-4 (NKJV) The heaven declares the glory of God, and the firmament show His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech,and night unto night reveals knowledge. There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard. Their line has gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end ofContinue reading “The galaxy”

Musical Diptych and the letterbox

From canvas to our letterbox, from 2D to 3D, from mixed media to oil paints. I decorated our letter box with the scripture from Psalm 9:9 to match with our residential number. The LORD will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in time of trouble. Psalm 9:9

The Praying Girl

A young girl sends up her prayers during the chaos and uncertainty of this year.  “Through Jesus, God created everything in heaven and on earth, the seen and the unseen things, including spiritual powers, lords, rulers, and authorities. God created the whole universe through him and for him.”  Colossians 1:16 Medium: Oil on Canvas Size:Continue reading “The Praying Girl”

Where the Holy Spirit is There is Liberty.

One of my favourite paintings that I did in the past. It was inspired by an Iranian woman’s story. She had a very tough and rough upbringing just like the roaring sea in the background of the painting. However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth. –Continue reading “Where the Holy Spirit is There is Liberty.”

Artist Hezron Maina

During the Art Residency in Nairobi, Kenya. It was a privilege to share a few tasks with Hezron Maina. The first one was the mask making, and the second one was painting a mural with him. He is very willing to share his skills and talents. I had a good experience working with him, andContinue reading “Artist Hezron Maina”

Artist Zoe Cromwell

Zoe Cromwell is a New Zealander and have lived in the South Pacific and also worked as an artist partner with SIM, using art in Ethiopia and the Middle East.   She says, ” I’m keen to see more community working with artists, because creative people with skills in any of the arts can reachContinue reading “Artist Zoe Cromwell”

Love without limitation

I made this piece of art work during the Art Residency in Nairobi, Kenya. Medium: Recycled newspaper, recycled fabric, acrylic paints and Eastern Asian ink on a canvas.  Brief:  The triptych on the canvas represents love overcoming all limitation. The 1st panel is inspired by Maasai bead jewellery, made by objects found locally in Nairobi,Continue reading “Love without limitation”

Artist Papaya

I know Papaya through the Art Residency in Nairobi, Kenya, this June. I like the work of the mixed medium (the one on the top right corner) a lot, it is inspired from one of the local places we visited. She has a great gift in realistic drawing with pencil and pastel. Papaya says, ”Continue reading “Artist Papaya”