Indian ink Paintings Ras Elijah Tafari

Often as an artist we can get wrapped up in new styles and details. Adding this and that, mixing media ect… however there comes a moment where the act of creating wants to be effortless, or minimal in thought. In Japanese and Chinese art, there is a complexity and simplicity that comes forward by considering both positive and negative space. This happens in many forms of creating, however in my case, I wanted to breathe…

I have done Indian ink pieces in the past that were African Subjects with a “Sumi” style with traditional calligraphy brushes. Those were created in the space of 3 breaths, and if I wasn’t focused it didnt look that great.. however when done right, the sway and emotion were able to capture a swift and abstract idea of an emotion. This is an example of that older work..

” Roughing it ” Indo Style

These newer pieces are not the previous style, I call “Indo” which uses African and modern subjects in a Sumi style. These next pieces focus on nature and lean on the works of others, and traditional topics of both Chinese, and Japanese brush work. It is very relaxing and it allows the mind to be, rather than encouraging individuality in art. I hope you enjoy the following pieces, and feel free to message if something speaks to you. Because they are relatively simple to make, if one is sold I can make another that looks very similar. These are also priced low so ones can have the original for less than what I would normally charge for an original full color painting. These are priced between $50 and $200 USD. Inbox if interested, and I will put them on the print catalogue as soon as possible. Give thanks to be able to share the gift of life. Simply. One Perfect Love.