Africa's Future has been Kidnapped
I got inspired to do this after reading an article about the damage that cheaply sold AK-47s has taken on Africa.
The Article
Prismacolor Color Pencils
on Recycled Paper
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Reynaldo
no kidding
colorblind replied
no “kidding” at all
just killing
its a shame that this is goes on in many countries
Shoaib .
WHOA MAN !!!!
this is AMAZING … def your best work to day man …. you put a lot of thought in to the design of this and carried it out amazingly …. Stunning work
colorblind replied
I’m glad you like man
cool for the feature in UNITY
truly something i’ve been wanting
thank you dude
glad to have earned a spot in such a wonderful group
and i’m glad to see you have found a favorite amongst the flock
parmi
WOW, this sums everything up so perfectly. After visiting Southern Africa last year, it’s become something that I really connect with now. This piece is incredible.
colorblind replied
Really
i would love to hear about your experience out there
and what your eyes grasped
....i can’t even imagine how south africa is…...
thank you for your words
Daniel Angeles
Powerful, this is so raw and strong and done so well
colorblind replied
thank you daniel
truly i’m so glad to hear of these words
i really wanted to do something to get those who aren’t aware, AWARED
thank you so much
blamo
the sadness of boy soldiers …....... governments have a lot to answer for well depicted colors
colorblind replied
you ain’t never lying
Ming Myaskovsky
Straight to my heart! You touch many peoples hearts with your work! :)
colorblind replied
awwww …..thats all i want my work to do
not to be 2 dimensional pictures
but able to surface and touch someone …somehow
robpixaday
::sigh::
Devastating.
Your image speaks volumes. Thank you for sharing it with us….
colorblind replied
i’m glad that you can hear the heart that i have implanted in this one …..thank you
coppertrees
Your image reflects all that is wrong with our world..wonderful work.
colorblind replied
truly i’m glad that you can see so much in the art i create thank you coppertrees
wonderful of you to share your words and view upon my work
Erika .
Wow! Powerful image and message…..so sad how this happens. Brilliant work Colorblind.
colorblind replied
I know and this is only one of the many terrors that harbor this world we live in
glad that you like
thank you for viewing and commenting ….urs truly daz
Simon Aberle
Great work mate, really like what you have done with this one.
You are such an inspiring politically outspoken artist, don’t ever give up in fighting for what you believe in :)
colorblind replied
Thank you so much Simon
like i have said times before its truly a big accomplishment to recieve words of such from you dude
cuz your work is blazing and its truly awesome to recieve word that you enjoy what i create thank you mate
Mariaan Krog A...
Excellent, such a striking artwork. A very sad topic but one that needs to be addressed. Thanks for the link.
colorblind replied
GLad you like truly …its been awhile since i’ve been on but trust you will see lots of me now …i’ve added new artwork and poetry since my return …i hope you enjoy…thank you for looking at my work sincerely daz
Ushna Sardar
excellent work Color!
colorblind replied
thank you for the feature always a pleasure sorry for late reply…GLad you like truly …its been awhile since i’ve been on but trust you will see lots of me now …i’ve added new artwork and poetry since my return …i hope you enjoy…thank you for looking at my work sincerely daz
AngelMay
Your portraiture is great colourblind, love the strength in this picture, well done.
colorblind replied
GLad you like truly …its been awhile since i’ve been on but trust you will see lots of me now …i’ve added new artwork and poetry since my return …i hope you enjoy…thank you for looking at my work sincerely daz
Mariaan Krog A...
Congratulations!
colorblind replied
Thank you for the feature ….SMILEZ….!!!!
Ginger Lovellette
Powerful. Really excellent compostion and creativity.
colorblind replied
GLad you like truly …its been awhile since i’ve been on but trust you will see lots of me now …i’ve added new artwork and poetry since my return …i hope you enjoy…thank you for looking at my work sincerely daz
JonoCarrick
Child soldiers – one of Africa’s darkest aspects. Amazingly drawn mister.
colorblind replied
GLad you like truly …its been awhile since i’ve been on but trust you will see lots of me now …i’ve added new artwork and poetry since my return …i hope you enjoy…thank you for looking at my work sincerely daz
Susan van Zyl
Thanx for sending a message through your awesome art!
great artwork
colorblind replied
i love to do so…glad you get my message …GLad you like truly …its been awhile since i’ve been on but trust you will see lots of me now …i’ve added new artwork and poetry since my return …i hope you enjoy…thank you for looking at my work sincerely daz
Euan Thorburn
fabulous
xxx
colorblind replied
GLad you like truly …its been awhile since i’ve been on but trust you will see lots of me now …i’ve added new artwork and poetry since my return …i hope you enjoy…thank you for looking at my work sincerely daz
ForestGirl
Wooh … powerful work! awesome layering of symbols and so well drawn! Keep it up … you have much more to tell through your art!
colorblind replied
GLad you like truly …its been awhile since i’ve been on but trust you will see lots of me now …i’ve added new artwork and poetry since my return …i hope you enjoy…thank you for looking at my work sincerely daz
Edzie
Powerful. The violence, the kids, the guns. Brings it all to the front of the viewers mind. Well done.
colorblind replied
GLad you like truly …its been awhile since i’ve been on but trust you will see lots of me now …i’ve added new artwork and poetry since my return …i hope you enjoy…thank you for looking at my work sincerely daz
happyfeet5
You have done a terriicfic, amazing work. Not only for your piece, but for the info you put us out to read. You are right in putting the title as The Future of Africa is being Kidnapped. First it was the selling of their own people as slaves. Now it is the kidnapping of their own children to brainwash them to kill. There is something else that the article didn’t mention, but it is also the killing of animals such as the elephants for their tusks and rhinos, guerrillas and monkeys and lately I’ve also heard the lions. These are Africa’s resources. Now, you could see that you put a lot of work in your piece. You could see the childs hardened face at the right. There are some symbolizm in it. But, what you added there are the children. The children who are the future. Great work. Keep at it. And as you said, I know this you do because you want your work to inspire people and if they have to make a change towards the possitive because of your work, you are satisfied. Iris.
colorblind replied
whoa i’m blown away at your commment and yea the animals are another issue ….i’ve been reading on the black market for sometime now …and every animal is being killed for certain beliefs and medicines not just africa either its real big in asia as well…..i’m glad you take liking to my work …i have more that i posted recently since my return and also some of my new poems up
SanjaXOXO
POWERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
colorblind replied
GLad you like truly …its been awhile since i’ve been on but trust you will see lots of me now …i’ve added new artwork and poetry since my return …i hope you enjoy…thank you for looking at my work sincerely daz
erich biemer
evocative image…...
colorblind replied
GLad you like truly …its been awhile since i’ve been on but trust you will see lots of me now …i’ve added new artwork and poetry since my return …i hope you enjoy…thank you for looking at my work sincerely daz
Devalyn Marshall
Wonderful art for a deeply sad time in our history!
wingsoffire
This is a powerful and emotional piece Daz. Excellent!!!
colorblind replied
thank you truly …from yours truly ..daz. ...smilez..
LauraBroussard 9 days ago
I stumbled across your new poem this morning, then decided to browse through your artworks…................
Man, you are amazing !!!!!!
colorblind replied 9 days ago
to hear that is just amazing ….i don’t know but i feel that i have the urge to write something now just off that comment…...it feels great to be told that …especially early in the morning …...makes a person day …smilez…glad you like …..daz