Abstract African Art Painting: Family Unity

Last year one of my clients requested an art piece based on the theme of family. Unlike most of my art pieces this particular piece is an acrylic painting on paper. The client requested a painting in earth tones and did not mind a medium other than metal. Because of the sheen I usually get on metal paintings and my temptation to emboss every metal art piece I do, I decided to stick to paper. This is the first art piece in my family art collection.

Family Unity: Abstract African Art Painting by Injete Chesoni

Media: Acrylic on Paper

Birthday Wishes for My Mother

Today (April 10th) is my mother's birthday. My mother is a phenomenal woman who my father fondly referred to as "a woman of substance." I am blessed to have a mother who is one of my dearest friends and as an adult I have grown to appreciate the special bond that I have with her. If you follow my blog or read my articles you will most likely find a reference to her. Today in commemoration of her birthday I decided to post one of my very early art pieces, while it is a simple art piece I love it. I also have posted my favorite mother poem which I wrote last year and gave to her as a gift on Christmas Day (she was very pleased with the framed poetry poster and has hang it up in her bedroom). My mother has been my greatest supporter over the years including when I decided to become an artist (even after she spent years supporting my university education in totally different fields). I truly am blessed and thank God for the wonderful parents he gave me. Happy Birthday Mummy and God Bless You Always!

Angel In Green: Black African Art by Injete Chesoni

(Pastel and Acrylic Art Painting of Black Girl)

Flowers for Mother: A Daughter's Wishes
(Daughter to Mother Poems by Injete Chesoni)
I wish you sunshine on your cloudy days
A burst of yellow to pierce the gray
I wish you spring’s flowers on winter days
A burst of color in the midst of pale
I wish you rain when your fields are dry
A blossoming of life where flowers die
I wish you joy every single day
And smiles to wash your pain away
I wish you wings so that you can fly
With the angels in heaven’s skies
I wish you the fulfillment
of dreams unfulfilled
And the contentment
that fulfillment brings
My dearest mother you see
I wish you all
that you have wished for me
On this and every single day
I wish you flowers
 to brighten up your days.

My New Zazzle Store: Art Gifts and Cards by Injete

I am so excited I have finally set up my Zazzle store! You can buy art gifts and greeting cards here with designs, paintings and poetry by me. I am gradually adding different gift items so please be checking the store for new products. My product line at Zazzle will include: blank greeting cards; art cards and postcards; art calendars; poetry gifts and posters; African Art cards and gifts; art prints and posters; gift mugs; gift magnets and keychains; art t-shirts and African t-shirts. I will also create customized gifts so if there is a particular art gift or card that you would like me to create please send me an email at minjete@gmail.com. All of the gifts can be ordered and purchased online at Zazzle.com and they ship orders internationally.

Zazzle Store Name: Art Gifts and Cards by Injete
Website: http://www.zazzle.com/injete*

African Art and Women's Art Pieces

These are art pieces from my latest African art collection and art work that I plan on using for an upcoming poetry book project. All of these are original metal art paintings that can be purchased by sending an email to minjete@gmail.com. Please include the title of the art piece that you are interested in and your name and shipping address. These art pieces will also be available as art prints, art cards and art gifts.

Soul Sisters: African Art Painting, Metal Wall Art

Original Acrylic Metal Painting (8x10"): SOLD
Email minjete@gmail.com to Buy Artwork

Flirt: African Art Painting, Abstract Metal Art

Original Acrylic Metal Painting (4x6"): SOLD

Circle of Sisters I: African Art Painting, Women's Art
Original Acrylic Metal Painting (4x6"): $50
Click here to Buy African Cards and Kwanzaa Cards

Circle of Sisters II: African Art Painting, Women's Art
Original Acrylic Metal Painting (6x8"): $65

Circle of Sisters III: African Painting, Sisters and Friends Art

Original Acrylic Metal Painting (8x6"): SOLD

Seeds of Life: Mother and Child Art, Sisters Art
Original Acrylic Metal Painting (5x9"): SOLD

Gossip: African Painting, Sisters and Friends Art
Original Acrylic Metal Painting (5x7"): SOLD

Friends On the Way to the River: $200  
Media: Oil Paint on Metal (9.25 x 13 inches)
Framed and Ready to Hang.

Three Pots: African Art Painting, Metal Wall Art
Original Acrylic Metal Painting (8 x7.3"): SOLD