As the seasons change and winter approaches the landscapes reformat in many ways. In a mediation and in a change I decided to paint with Oils and to see how the technique was comforting to the desire to have more time. When working with Oil paint, I found certain relief I haven’t found from any other medium, that relief was that I didn’t have to rush, before it dried. I wasn’t racing against time, and it opened up another mind warp.
I like moving quick, I think we all do, but when we are forced to slow down, then we can see what can be appreciated subtly. I also saw how a joy-ting (painting) can change as it dries and comes into self. I also had a few laughs about how fragile an oil painting is, and that one has to be careful not to make a smeary mess. I also wanted to only work with primary colors in order to really get to know the moods of oils. I have many colors but won’t open them till I understand how to make my own variations from the primary. It is about earning it, I guess, kinda like spray cans, you don’t get the outline cap till you master the stock cap. That way you will be only better when you have the options and high caliber arsenal. I hope you enjoy the series.
“Fall Orchard” Oil on Canvas. $200.
“Flying” Oil on Canvas $350.
“New Dawn” Oil on Canvas $150.
” Smoldering Forest” Oil on Canvas $275.00
‘After the Fire Burned.” Oil on Canvas N/A
“Widow 1″ Oil on Canvas N/A
“Widow 2″Oil on Canvas $200.
“Widow 3″ Oil on Canvas $200.
- Part of this series focused on a community of widows in Beirut, Lebanon that is over 800 years old. A place for widows to have somewhere to live when they have nothing. The community runs it thru charity, and it was the inspiration of the women in the black that started the beginning of this series. Countless prayers be unto those who need healing from so many of the anguishes that life can bring, in this oneness, may Jah breath another breathe of glory into you. amen.
THE KING OF KINGS. FIRST OIL PAINTING PUBLIC BY RAS ELIJAH TAFARI. $500.00