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Mystery Trees ....


The New Year has began and I decided to start it with something new. In the last two weeks I have been working on two new paintings with a slightly different theme - 'trees'.

I have been used to painting landscapes but this time I decided to completely give my paintings a new turn - ie an abstract modern art twist. It was extremely exciting. I had a great time working on these two pieces, using a broader palette than I usually use.In both paintings I was working with light as the major focus predominantly and using the temperature of the light to dictate the colours.

The inspiration for both pieces came from my visits  at the end of last year to Lake Nakuru, one of the Lakes of central Kenya, to the south of the city Nakuru in the rift valley, a lake protected by the Lake Nakuru National Park where apart from flamingoes one finds a sea of colours and trees. Both paintings are a dedication to the fight against extinction of trees of Kenya and increasing deforestation within the country.
(A percentage of the sales of the painting will go toward raising awareness for preserving trees and donated to the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) for preservation and conservation of nature within Kenya).


MYSTERY TREE & DREAMS IGNITED 
oil on canvas 100 cm x 70 cm ; 120 cm x 80 cm

Watch out for further information on some upcoming events that will feature some of my new work. :)
Have a great week everyone!

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