Barrio Malawi - artwork

Recent Painting Sales

marissa — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 04:13:16 -0500

These two paintings recently sold. I wanted to post them here since I won't be showing them back home.
"The Village in The Sky" acrylic on canvas (left)
"Malawi Mama Returning Home" egg tempera (right)

"Village in the Sky" and "Malawi Mama Returning Home"

marissa — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 04:12:53 -0500

WESM Artsfest November 10-13

marissa — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 04:03:22 -0500

Recently, I exhibited my landscape paintings at the Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi (WESM) Artsfest. It was a fund raiser for the organization, and an avenue for local artists and expat artists to professionally exhibit their work. Most Malawian artists rely on selling to tourists that they meed on the streets. Personally, I was impressed with the quality and variety of work at the show.

WESM Artsfest

marissa — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 04:02:21 -0500

Artists Supporting Artists

marissa — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 06:13:56 -0400

I have commissioned local woodcarver and artist, Solomon and Gilbert, to make custom, hand carved frames for my paintings. I’m getting ready for exhibitions back home and thought that it would be a nice touch to have frames made in Malawi especially since woodcarving is the main art form here. In addition, it makes work for local artists!

Shire At Dawn

marissa — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 13:35:58 -0400

I LOVE COLOR!!! This new series...Colors of Malawi...is inspired by all the great changing colors of landscapes through the seasons that surround me.

June Near Ntchu

marissa — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 13:31:53 -0400

A new series...Colors of Malawi...abstract landscapes

Malawi Mama and Baby

marissa — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 09:10:02 -0400

Egg Tempera on paper. This is the first "Malawi mama with baby" in a series that I plan to focus on during the month of June.
Natural pigments (saffron, red oxide and charcoal) were combined with egg yolk.

House at Chiweta

marissa — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 09:02:40 -0400

Pastel on paper. House at Chiweta looking over Lake Malawi.

Mayoka Village Hut

marissa — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 08:57:05 -0400

Watercolor and Pen. Mud hut at Mayoka Village Beach Lodge at Nkhata Bay.