Africa On Canvas

It stopped raining just long enough to sneak out and take pictures in the sun!  These two paintings are done by Namanya Godwin.  A talented artist who draws much of his inpiration from the colourful women of Uganda. 

He studied art & design at the Buganda Royal Institute of Business & Techinical Studies in Kampala, majoring in painting & fabric decoration.  He began painting for a living in mid 2009 taking inspiration from artists like Enock Mukiibi, Damba Ismeal, Juukohood & other abstract painters because they played around with figures and textures.  It can be difficult to make a living as an artist in Uganda, but working with Africa on Canvas will increase international exposure and help them to succeed in their profession.