Sunrise Paintings: Metal Art Skyscapes

I recently got a commission from a friend to create a metal art card with a sunrise painting. Usually I do not paint skyscapes however, given that the request came from a friend I decided to take up the challenge. Little did I know how difficult it can be to re-create a realistic sunrise especially using acrylic paints on metal. This type of scene is more suited to pastels or oil on canvas media. I learnt a lot in the process and came up with three metal art paintings representing a sunrise over the ocean. I hope the special lady likes her gift and appreciates how fortunate she is to have such a loving man in her life. Been the incurable romantic I am the fact it was a romantic gift made up for all the sunrises I had to paint :-)

Bronze Sunrise Painting, Skyscape: ($35)
To Buy Art e-mail: minjete@gmail.com
Description: 4 by 4 inches, Handmade Metal Art Card by Injete

Atmospheric Sunrise Painting Skyscape: ($25)
To Buy Art e-mail: minjete@gmail.com 
Description: 4 by 4 inches, Miniature Metal Art Painting by Injete

Vibrant Sunrise Painting, Skyscape: Sold
To Buy Art e-mail: minjete@gmail.com
Description: 4 by 4 inches, Handmade Metal Art Card by Injete

Handmade Metal Cards: Miniature Art Gifts

I recently started creating handmade metal art cards featuring my designs and art work. They consist of embossed miniature paintings on aluminum metal. Some of them feature artwork on both sides of the card (two-in-one art cards). These versatile miniature art pieces measure 4 by 4 inches and can easily be placed on a desk or tabletop as decoration. They can also be framed and hung up as wall art, or used as drink coasters.

 

 Sax Player: ($50) (Two-In-One Art Card)

Description: 4.1" by 4.25", Metal Art Card 

Front: Sax Player black art painting by Injete 

Back: Abstract metal art by Injete Chesoni

 

They make the perfect gift for art lovers and collectors. Each metal art card is released in limited editions. If you would like to buy handmade metal art cards please send me an email at minjete@gmail.com. I have posted photographs of my current collection of handmade metal art cards and some suggested uses below. You can also buy art gifts and cards online featuring my designs at my Zazzle store and drink coasters from my Printfection store. My Zazzle art gift products include greeting cards, art calendars, poetry and art posters, Christmas ornaments, canvas art prints, fridge magnets, mugs, steins, sandstone drink coasters, t-shirts, keychains and art postcards.

  

Three Flirts: ($50) (Two-In-One Art Card)
Description: 4.25” by 4.25”, Handmade Metal Card
Front: Three Flirts African Art Painting by Injete
Back: Abstract art by Injete Chesoni

Guitar Player: ($50) (Two-In-One Art Card)
Description: 4” by 4”, Embossed Metal Art Card
Front: Guitar Player Miniature Art by Injete
Back: Abstract Art by Injete Chesoni

 African Bwa Sun Mask: ($50) (Two-In-One Art Card)
Description: 4” by 4”, Handmade Embossed Metal Card
Front: Tribal African Art Mask painting by Injete
Back: Abstract art by Injete Chesoni

 

 African Bwa Plank Mask: ($50) (Two-In-One Art Card)
Description: 4” by 4”, Handmade Embossed Metal Card
Front: Tribal African Art Mask painting by Injete
Back: Abstract art by Injete Chesoni

 African Fang Ngil Mask: ($50) (Two-In-One Art Card)
Description: 4” by 4”, Handmade Embossed Metal Art Card
Front: Fang African Mask painting by Injete
Back: Abstract art by Injete Chesoni

Orange Confusion: ($35) (One Sided Art Card)
To Buy Art Cards E-mail: minjete@gmail.com
Description: 4 by 4 inches, Handmade Metal Art Card
Abstract Miniature Art by Injete Chesoni

African Thinking Man: ($35) (One Sided Art Card)
To Buy Art Cards E-mail: minjete@gmail.com
Description: 4” by 4”, Handmade Card on Embossed Metal
African Art Miniature Painting by Injete Chesoni

 

Green Confusion: ($35) (One Sided Art Card)
To Buy Art Cards E-mail: minjete@gmail.com
Description: 4” by 4”, Handmade Embossed Metal Card
Abstract miniature acrylic painting by Injete

 Sienna Thinker: ($35) (One Sided Art Card)
To Buy Art Cards E-mail: minjete@gmail.com
Description: 4” by 4”, Handmade Metal Card
Miniature metal painting by Injete Chesoni

Gift Ideas and Uses for Miniature Metal Art Cards

• Place them on a desk or tabletop as decoration.
• Frame them and hung them up as decorative wall art. 
• Frame them and use them as drink coasters. 
• Use them as dining table centerpieces and decoration. 
• Give them as wedding gift favors.
• Give them as an art gift and greeting card. You can inscribe a message directly in the card using an ink-free or dried up ballpoint pen or you can write your message on a piece of paper and glue it inside the card.

Handmade Metal Art Cards: Miniature Paintings

This blog post features my first collection of miniature art paintings on metal. All the art pieces featured here have been sold or presented as gifts. However, limited editions are available on request. To order send an email to minjete@gmail.com. These versatile handmade metal art cards feature colorful paintings on embossed aluminum metal. They measure 4 by 4 inches and due to their card shape can be used in a variety of ways. They are an art collector’s delight and each metal art card is released in limited editions. You can buy art gifts and cards online featuring these designs at my Zazzle store and drink coasters at my Printfection store.

 Handmade Metal Art Cards: Mary's Flower Art Painting

Suggested Uses for Handmade Metal Art Cards:
1. Place on a desk or tabletop as decoration.
2. Frame and hung up as decorative wall art.
3. Frame and use as drink coasters.
4. Use them as dining table centerpieces and decoration.
5. Give them away as wedding gift favors.
6. Give them away as an art gift and greeting card. You can inscribe a message directly in the card using an ink-free/dried up ballpoint pen or write it on a piece of paper and glue it inside the card. 

 Miniature African Art Painting: Thinking African Man Art Card

Handmade Metal Art Cards: Green Juggler

 

 

Miniature Art Painting: Kandi's Metal Flower Art Card

 Miniature African Art Painting: African Girl in Green Art Card

Handmade Miniature Metal Art Cards: John's Praying Hands

Miniature African Art Painting: African Woman in Red Art Card

Handmade Metal Art Cards: Elvira's Butterfly

 

Miniature Metal Art Painting: Purple Flower Art Card

Miniature Abstract Metal Art Painting: Purple Juggler Metal Card

College Days and The African Thinker

This weekend I was invited to a farewell party for a lovely young lady who is flying off miles away for college. Having recalled my own college days (a looong time ago) in a foreign country I wanted to make a gift for her that would be unique and at the same time remind her of home. I was going for something intellectual but at the same time cool (since this is a teenager). I must confess it was somewhat of  a challenge for me and having had a number of sleepless nights I ended up dozing off at my computer, when I woke up the image of Auguste Rodin's, Thinker came to my mind and I was like that's it! I will do a metal art card version of "The Thinker," with a graduation poem inside and a "cool" quote on the front. I also decided to use an earthy palette. I am glad to say she liked the art card! Quite an accomplishment pleasing a teen. I hope the words will carry her through her college years and I wish her much success and happiness as she embarks on this exciting new journey. All the best Wendy!

 Wendy's Thinker: Quote reads, "Question Everything."

Sienna Thinker: To Buy Artwork E-mail minjete@gmail.com ($30)

Description: 4 by 4 inches, Embossed Metal Miniature Painting

Blue Poet Thinker: To Buy Artwork E-mail minjete@gmail.com ($30)

Description: 4 by 4 inches, Metal Miniature Art

At the same time that I was thinking of an art gift for Wendy I was mulling over what to make for a new friend who was nice enough to share with me some of his wisdom a few weeks ago. He was described to me as an, "artistic genius who is ahead of his time," and lest I embarrass him I will stop there. Anyway having met him and in line with the genius description I thought I would create a metal art, Africanized version of "The Thinker," for him. Since I was also told he used to have dreadlocks I titled the piece, "African Thinker/Maina with Dreadlocks." I am at the sketch stage, I still have to transfer it to metal and then decide on a paint color. I will add the pictures of the completed metal art piece once it is done. You can find art gifts with the the "Thinker Art Pieces" at my Zazzle Store.

Thinking of You_African Art Postcards by Injete by Injete
More African art Postcards

Beware Thinking Man: Miniature Metal African Painting

 African Thinker: Handmade Metal African Art Card

Romantic Valentines Gifts: Love Magnets, Coasters and Keychains

I am creating a collection of romantic art gifts to celebrate love and Valentines Day. These are some of the love keychains and love magnets from that collection. They have my abstract artwork, love quotes and poetry by me. You can find more of my romantic art gifts here at my Zazzle store. I have also created a line of romantic love drink coasters which you can find at my Printfection.com store.

Love Is Where I End and We Begin.
- From Love Quotes by Injete Chesoni.

Begin Love Quote Keychain_Romantic Valentine Gifts by Injete
Design personalized key chains on zazzle.com

Beginning Love Quote Magnet_Romantic Gifts by Injete
View more Love magnet Magnets

Your Love Makes My Heart Twirl.

- From Love Quotes by Injete Chesoni.

Twirl Love Keychain_Romantic Valentine Gifts by Injete
Browse other Love keychain Keychains

My Heart Will Always Follow Yours.

- From Love Quotes by Injete Chesoni.

Follow Love Heart Magnet_Romantic Valentine Gifts by Injete
Design a personalized magnet with Zazzle

Your Love Makes My Heart Dance.

- From Love Quotes by Injete Chesoni.

Heart Dance Love Keychain_Romantic Valentine Gifts by Injete
Browse more Love keychain Keychains

My Heart Dances to the Music of Your Love.
- From Love Quotes by Injete Chesoni.

Heart Dance Love Magnet_Romantic Valentine Gifts by Injete
Get refrigerator magnets at zazzle

When love interrupts the pattern of our lives
It creates a chaotic yet beautiful new design.
- From Love Poetry Gifts by Injete Chesoni.

Interruption Love Quote Magnet_Romantic Gifts by Injete
View other Love magnet Magnets

Red Yellow Love Keychain_Romantic Art Gift by Injete
Browse other Love keychain Keychains

LOVE ART DRINK COASTERS

Rainbow Love Coaster
Rainbow Love Coaster Buy Here

You and I Make the Perfect Love Cocktail Coaster
Cocktail Love Drink Coaster Buy Here

My New Zazzle Store: Art Gifts and Cards by Injete

I am so excited I have finally set up my Zazzle store! You can buy art gifts and greeting cards here with designs, paintings and poetry by me. I am gradually adding different gift items so please be checking the store for new products. My product line at Zazzle will include: blank greeting cards; art cards and postcards; art calendars; poetry gifts and posters; African Art cards and gifts; art prints and posters; gift mugs; gift magnets and keychains; art t-shirts and African t-shirts. I will also create customized gifts so if there is a particular art gift or card that you would like me to create please send me an email at minjete@gmail.com. All of the gifts can be ordered and purchased online at Zazzle.com and they ship orders internationally.

Zazzle Store Name: Art Gifts and Cards by Injete
Website: http://www.zazzle.com/injete*

African Art and Women's Art Pieces

These are art pieces from my latest African art collection and art work that I plan on using for an upcoming poetry book project. All of these are original metal art paintings that can be purchased by sending an email to minjete@gmail.com. Please include the title of the art piece that you are interested in and your name and shipping address. These art pieces will also be available as art prints, art cards and art gifts.

Soul Sisters: African Art Painting, Metal Wall Art

Original Acrylic Metal Painting (8x10"): SOLD
Email minjete@gmail.com to Buy Artwork

Flirt: African Art Painting, Abstract Metal Art

Original Acrylic Metal Painting (4x6"): $50

Circle of Sisters I: African Art Painting, Women's Art
Original Acrylic Metal Painting (4x6"): $50
Click here to Buy African Cards and Kwanzaa Cards

Circle of Sisters II: African Art Painting, Women's Art
Original Acrylic Metal Painting (6x8"): $50

Circle of Sisters III: African Painting, Sisters and Friends Art

Original Acrylic Metal Painting (8x6"): $60

Seeds of Life: Mother and Child Art, Sisters Art
Original Acrylic Metal Painting (5x9"): SOLD

Gossip: African Painting, Sisters and Friends Art
Original Acrylic Metal Painting (5x7"): SOLD

Sister Friends/On the Way to the River:
African Painting, Sisters and Friends Art
Original Metal Oil Painting (8.25x7.3"): $60

Three Pots: African Art Painting, Metal Wall Art
Original Acrylic Metal Painting (8 x7.3"): SOLD

All of the art pieces in this blog post will be used in an upcoming art and poetry book project featuring: women's art and poetry; African art and poetry; sisters art and poetry; friends art and poetry; and inspirational poems for women.

A Gift Of Love: A Mother's Poem and Art Gift

Abstract Metal Art Gift: Mother's Pot of Love
Acrylic Metal Painting: (8.25 x 7"): SOLD

Email minjete@gmail.com to Buy Artwork
View Gifts for Mothers Here

A Pot of Love and A Mother's Pride
A Narrative Poem About Mothers Love
By Injete Chesoni

In our kitchen above the stove
Sits a pot my mother calls love
It’s a strange little pot you see
Decorated with eyes that always watch me
Much like my mother’s eyes follow me

One day I decided to ask my mother the story
that lay behind her little pot of mystery
She sat at the kitchen table
And took me up on her knee
Then began to tell me the pot’s history

When I was a young woman
A little older than you
My mother came home
With a package wrapped in blue
She called me into the kitchen
And gazed down at me
Then handed me the package
much to my glee
I tore off the blue wrapper
expecting to find
Baubles or jewels of some kind
Instead what I found
Was a pot drawn with eyes all around

My mother sensing my dismay
As I put the odd little pot away
Smiled her gentle smile
And said in her loving way
I know you don’t understand this gift my child
But you will one day
And on that strange note she rose
and strode over to the stove
To begin cooking our supper

I stomped out of the kitchen with my odd little pot
And tossed it in the corner wishing it would rot
Many years later after my mother died
Is when I finally realized
That the pot was her way of letting me know
She would always be watching over me
with a loving glow
Stored in the eyes of the pot
that she gave me so long ago.

I looked up at my mother as
tears rolled down her face.
That’s the end of the story she said.
I reached for the pot
And caught her teardrops
As they slowly slid off her face
And for the first time that night
I saw the pot with different eyes
It was a pot of love and a mother’s pride.

A Poem of Thanksgiving for a Mother's Love from Mothers Poems, Narrative Poems and Story Poems by Injete Chesoni.