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Ethnic Art

Works of Art based on ethnic elements or stories or representing the ethnic style

Featured Work

Riffs by Reynaldo

2007 Acrylic on Canvas 60×48” Riffs was Featured in Lifeline 15 Nov 09…page 11 Painted this after attending a Jam Session with my son a Trumpet player, in the City. Before that Musicians weren’t one of my favorite subjects, although I had painted a few on requests over the years. I had attended jam sessions before, but this guitar player, I could see the art he was playing, I could close my eyes and see the colors great, and I don’t even remember his name, I do remember him saying He had played with Santana at one time.
Elephant Stroll by AnitaInverarity

BEAUTIFUL INDIA Pen and Ink Original available A5- Black Matt- £30 + P&P My eighteenth upload for the 1000 Girls in 100 Days Project (14th Nov 2009- Free Topic) / 10 Artists, 100 Days, 1000 Works / Follow this exciting Blog here….. / 1000 GIRLS IN 100 DAYS
Jazz Baby by redqueenself

All profits from the sale of this work will be donated to Wildlife-Appeal Ethel Waters the actress in her early days as a singer. / Acrylic on wood plaque 8”x12” / redqueen’s elf on zazzle.com / poster / / mousepad / / Jazz Baby Mug /
Almost Home by Janis Zroback

/ The third in the Series of Oriental Paintings.....set in the Mountains of China… It’s the end of the day, and the catch has been good….I’m almost home….I stop to rest near the temple…the sound of the bell echoes across the water. Janis Ink and Watercolour on Rice Paper. 591 Views FEATURED IN THE FOLLOWING GROUPS.. / CREATIVE CARDS / JPG CASTOFFS. / DIMENSIONS.. / FREEDOM TO SHINE / LIVE AND LET LIVE / ALL COUNTRIES, STREAMS BROOKS, CREEKS, RIVERS Lofting sail a thousand miles / I could not find a famous mountain. / I moor my boat outside Hsuan-yang / to gaze at last at Hsiang-lu peak. / Once I read the master monk. / He walked outside this world of dust. / Now his Tung-lin hut lies near; / through evening sun I hear a bell. Meng Haoran
Hidden thoughts by elenaoleniuc

Acrylic on Canson paper / 39×48cm / / / / / / Featured – * Painted Ladies * – 25 June 2009 / The Top Ten – * Painted Ladies * – ~She wears a mask ~ Painted Lady, challenge – 27 June 2009 / The Top Ten – 1- Water Media – Limited Palette Challenge 2…Red and Green – 10 August 2009 / Featured – Ethnic Art -21 Noiembrie 2009
Mariah by Susan Bergstrom

Another addition to my Native American Woman Series…Mariah. / I return again and again to these ladies…with luck I try and capture the history, the dignity and pride of this culture…of course with my artist creative license. / I have also included the drawing I do with each painting…drawing is my first passion and again if the Muses are with me I can evolve it into a painting. This piece is painted on Gallery Wrapped artist portrait canvas. It is a mixed media of acrylic and oil paint and is 20”x24 in size. / This original is for sale. Thank you for viewing my art.
MOONLIGHT by Kasai

Mixed Media
untitled by bernard lacoque

On Cardboard acrylic gouache toothpaste
Complexity of Women by Reynaldo

2006 Abstract Mixed Media on Canvas 40×30” from Latina Series Complexity of Women was Featured / in The Divine Feminine Group 29 Oct 09 The Complexity of Women was Featured in The / Ethnic Art Group 31 Oct 09 Complexity of Women was Featured in Avant-Garde Art Group 01Nov 09 Complexity of Women was Featured in / Art Up-Close Group )7 Nov 09
*Egyptian Goddess*(Passion) – Finish by Terry Hinkle

This is the first in a limited series of Divine Goddess paintings. This is the finished 16×20 inch piece. I started the process with seven individual pencil/pastels. Each pastel was a visual that I had been given in a dream for this painting. I then scanned all seven of the finished pieces individually into Photoshop where I outlined the art and worked with the brightness and contrast. Next I positioned the pieces together in one document and had a fine art printer print the piece out full size onto an exceptional watercolor paper. This print was now my under-painting. On top of this print I added the final pastels, pencils and paint over the whole surface to finish the piece. The finished work of art is a true harmony of traditional time tested art mediums and techniques with the new electronic tools available today. If you are interested in a print or the original please contact me at – hinkleart@charter.net. Because of the amazing support here on RedBubble I am offering the Original for sale here first. I have brought the price of the original down to $700 and the 16×20 in. signed and numbered prints down to $300 as a thank you to all of my new exceptionally talented friends here in this creative community. The Energy this piece carries is the Higher vibration of Passion. This piece will help arouse your physical and mental Passion. It will wake you – and help you discover your life’s Passion.
Contemplating Noh by Tatum Wulff

A viewer contemplates Noh masks at an exhibit in Ginza, Tokyo, Japan. FEATURED IN THE IMAGES & IDEAS GROUP ON OCT. 24/09 FEATURED IN THE KAIROS GROUP ON OCT. 25/09 FEATURED IN THE SPEAKING PHOTOS GROUP ON NOV. 1/09 FEATURED IN THE YOUR MAGIC PLACE GROUP ON NOV. 4/09 Noh is a type of masque, which is performed by actors with masks. There are sixty basic types of Noh masks. It is said that today we have two hundred and some dozens different kinds of Noh masks. Covering the face with a mask is related to the transformation of a person, just like make-up. It is said that a Noh mask has more power than just a tool of disguise; it has an element of spell, which provides spiritual power to the Noh actor. The Noh mask is called omote. As we can understand from the fact that Noh mask controls the importance (rank) of Noh drama, the mask is quite significant for Noh actors. In most cases, there is no particular mask assigned to a particular character. Rather, the type of masks to be used is designated for each drama. Therefore, it ultimately depends on shite to decide which mask he will use for the drama, and he selects from those available. Noh was called “sarugaku” or “sarugaku-no-Noh” from the Heian and Kamakura eras through the Edo era. These names are associated with the origin of Noh, “sangaku” being a performance art introduced from China during the Nara era.
Cucist Woman by Philip Gresham

Adobe Illustrator

Recent Work

1960 vs 2009 Lost in time by Tenee Attoh

I merged two photo’s a child from the 1060’s in the autumn of 2009….lost in time Child is 6 years old.
3D jewelry seller by inge

Another of the many amazing little shops in Bundi, Rajahstan, this men sold jewelry, India. / My website /
Touareg performer by inge

This beautifull Touareg women was having a rest after a great performance at The festival in the Desert, 70 km North of Toumbouctou, an event not to be missed, Mali 2009. My website
Spirit And Dignity-Native American Woman by Margaret Stockdale

Oil painting on board. 38cms x 50cms. The inspiration for this painting came from a very old black and white photo of a beautiful Native American woman. I was drawn to the dignity and quiet strength of the image. After doing much research, I decided which colours, clothing, background, etc. would best describe what I wanted to say in this painting…...a tribute to the strength of character of the Native American Woman. I hope I’ve succeeded.
Beautiful children. Dharamshala by Tatum Wulff

Beautiful children in MacLeod Ganj, Upper Dharamshala, India. The children are quite possibly of Tibetan descent. There is a high population of Tibetan refugees who fled to Dharmshala from Tibet; MacLeod Ganj is where His Holiness the Dalai Lama resides. Captured in March of 2000. Beautiful Child. Dharamshala / (clickable!) /
Role Reversal/Mama Parvati and Bebe Ganesha by redqueenself

All profits from the sale of this work will be donated to Wildlife-Appeal acrylic of Parvati sitting in the lap of her baby Ganesha. Eventually the role of parents and children are reversed. redqueen’s elf on zazzle.com / / /
Amirah Eyes by redqueenself

acrylic portrait of Indian writer Suzanna Arundhati Roy. I know she doesnt have green eyes and I doubt that she wears jewels like this in her hair. So, take away my artistic license. / 9”x12” on sketchpad paper / “Another World Is Not Only Possible, / She is on her way. / On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing.” / / redqueen’s elf on zazzle.com
CALLIGRAPHY by kamaljeet kaur

This is handwritten text from the holy Guru Granth Sahib and it reads….......TU MERA RAAKHA SABHNI THAEE....and it means You are my Protector everywhere. / Nine of my calligraphy works were exhibited at SIKH ART AND FILM FESTIVAL held on Nov 13th-15th 2009 at Theater in Hollywood CALIFORNIA.
Shadow of The Dove by Reynaldo

2009 Abstract Acrylic on 140 lb. Watercolour paper 18×24” From Native American Series In loneliness I knew no gain / ....As I wrestled with my pain / For my sanity in vain / Into my life you came….... / No lonely nights….no crys of same / Your gentleness soothed my pain / .For the love you bring / The Shadow of Your Dove….. / Fill my Heart with Love and gain
Alma Del Sol by Reynaldo

2008 Mixed Media on Framed Board 63×48” from “Alma Gitana” Series
Turkish Beauties by Reynaldo

2006 Pastel on color stock 19×25” This rendering is of three Beautiful Ladies at the Turkish Festival here in Monterey, California a few years ago. / Their very colorful costumes and dances were so / lively that I even joined in their dances and had a lot of fun / with some new friends that came from as far away as / Istanbul for this Big Festival

Art is a means by which a culture gives shape to its own unique relationship to the world. It provides a bridge to the past and sustenance for the future. As the world becomes ever increasingly global these connections are in danger of being broken. So in an effort to preserve cultural and ethnic identity we have provided an outlet where individuals can submit work that represents and celebrates not only their own ethnicity but any work ethnically inspired. As many artists of the past have sought inspiration by delving into ethnic roots we can assure that this vital aspect of artistic expression will not be lost and the link to the past will be maintained and reshaped to address the modern world.

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