After a long break

' Cane Basketry ' Pen & Ink. 21" x 34" 2013

' Cane Basketry ' Pen & Ink. 21" x 34" 2010

' Cane Basketry ' Pen & Ink. details 2010

This drawing is all about appreciating the deftness of the Nigerian woman at weaving. Be it Hair adornment, mat, or cane, it's really delighting to watch them at work. Here she is working on a basket for packaging Christmas gift.
Are you wondering why it took me so long to complete a drawing?

We shall not go blind in Jesus' name. I was actually doing good on my drawing when I suddenly discovered that if I did not squint my eyes I won't be able to see details of anything on paper. It was then I discovered that long hours at the computer-monitor is actually bad for sight. It was a serious battle because I don't really want to use reading glasses. I have my glasses now and I'm enjoying good art....ing. It's great to be back anyway. Four great drawing projects were abandoned then, three is completed now and the last one is on it's way.
Thank you for being there and here. God bless you. You can contact me if you are interested in this piece or any other one through: oluseyi.ajayi@gmail.com.

In case you want more information about the use of cane, you can check here: http://www.wickerwoman.com/articles/cane-and-reed