African Paintings & Canvas Wall Art

Ever since Dr .Livingstone conquered the Dark Continent, hitherto shrouded in mystery and impossible to penetrate, scores of young men and women have given up their mundane lives for an enchanting experience, often hardy but never boring. Through the years of colonialism and subsequent independence, Africa has reinvented itself, preserving the old and embracing the new. Inspired by its ravishing beauty and incredible vivacity, this collection of canvas paintings is a tribute to the continent’s history and character. Inspired by the grasslands of the East, the abundance of wildlife and the complex world of African ritual these paintings are a chromatic treat to the eye. Possessing a unique sensuality exclusive to Africa, these canvas paintings represent the splendid colors of this oft visited, but rarely understood world. A majority of this art collection is inspired by wildlife and the long vistas of shrub and grass which extend endlessly, beckoning the traveler. This collection also features the sometimes enigmatic rituals, ceremonies and societal ways of living of the African peoples. With relative objectiveness, the artists have made way for the expression of the African mind. African art, a unique genre has joined artifacts to represent Africa in a unique light. The revered African earth, well loved to make a home for children and adults alike has fostered bonds so strong that it is inconceivable that they break. The paintings in this group have a subtle nonchalance, difficult to copy. Painted to exude a freedom seldom experienced outside the continent, and universally present in the spirit of its people, the art speaks volumes about the intimate world of their communities. With untold hours of work and play, this cradle of civilization is represented exceedingly artistically, a homage to a simple life lived centuries ago. With a range of colors suitable for any kind of living space, these canvases can titillate the hidden anthropologist, wildlife conservationist or even the art collector. Whether you are nostalgic about Africa or simply want to bring home the safari, these paintings will envelop your living space with an aura of purity and oneness with the environment. Whichever oil canvas you choose, the result is a visceral transportation of the senses.