This weekend I was invited to a farewell party for a lovely young lady who is flying off miles away for college. Having recalled my own college days
(a looong time ago) in a foreign country I wanted to make a gift for her that would be unique and at the same time remind her of home. I was going for something intellectual but at the same time cool
(since this is a teenager). I must confess it was somewhat of a challenge for me and having had a number of sleepless nights I ended up dozing off at my computer, when I woke up the image of
Auguste Rodin's, Thinker came to my mind and I was like that's it! I will do a metal art card version of
"The Thinker," with a
graduation poem inside and a
"cool" quote on the front. I also decided to use an earthy palette. I am glad to say she liked the art card! Quite an accomplishment pleasing a teen. I hope the words will carry her through her college years and I wish her much success and happiness as she embarks on this exciting new journey. All the best Wendy!
Wendy's Thinker: Quote reads, "Question Everything."
Sienna Thinker: To Buy Artwork E-mail minjete@gmail.com ($25)
Description: 4 by 4 inches, Embossed Metal Miniature Painting
Blue Poet Thinker: To Buy Artwork E-mail minjete@gmail.com ($25)
Description: 4 by 4 inches, Metal Miniature Art
At the same time that I was thinking of an art gift for Wendy I was mulling over what to make for a new friend who was nice enough to share with me some of his wisdom a few weeks ago. He was described to me as an,
"artistic genius who is ahead of his time," and lest I embarrass him I will stop there. Anyway having met him and in line with the genius description I thought I would create a metal art, Africanized version of
"The Thinker," for him. Since I was also told he used to have dreadlocks I titled the piece,
"African Thinker/Maina with Dreadlocks." I am at the sketch stage, I still have to transfer it to metal and then decide on a paint color. Finally completed Maina's art card see below.
Beware Thinking Man: Miniature Metal African Painting
African Thinker: Handmade Metal African Art Card
