Portraits
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Young woman
Painting: Oil on canvas
I enjoyed using lilac for highlights. Straight coloured African hair.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![Young woman Painting: Oil on canvas I enjoyed using lilac for highlights. Straight coloured African hair. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/timau-043-370x480.jpg)
Young Woman
Painting: Oil on canvas
Young smiling lady. Straight coloured African hair.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![Young Woman Painting: Oil on canvas Young smiling lady. Straight coloured African hair. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Picture-003-326x480.jpg)
Pilot
Painting: Oil on canvas
Delivering boeing jet. kilimanjaro view. High in the sky.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![Pilot Painting: Oil on canvas Delivering boeing jet. kilimanjaro view. High in the sky. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Photo-0178-480x336.jpg)
Happy boy
Painting: Oil on canvas
Smiling boy. The background explored imaginary expressionist representation of the garden.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![Happy boy Painting: Oil on canvas Smiling boy. The background explored imaginary expressionist representation of the garden. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PC220031.jpg)
Launch
Painting: Oil on canvas
Architecture and portraiture. The piece was presented on the opening of the building.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![Launch Painting: Oil on canvas Architecture and portraiture. The piece was presented on the opening of the building. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/P4210111-480x348.jpg)
Masami
Painting: Oil on canvas
Beautiful lady on her wedding day. The flowers, fabric, veil and curtains offered an exploration of different textures.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![Masami Painting: Oil on canvas Beautiful lady on her wedding day. The flowers, fabric, veil and curtains offered an exploration of different textures. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/P1070019-321x480.jpg)
Mzee
Painting: Oil on canvas
My friends dad. Grey hair was a new subject.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![Mzee Painting: Oil on canvas My friends dad. Grey hair was a new subject. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Mr-Okello-344x480.jpg)
Japanese Lady
Painting: Oil on canvas
Leather jacket , shandows and highlights.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![Japanese Lady Painting: Oil on canvas Leather jacket , shandows and highlights. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/jap-1-372x480.jpg)
Labdi, Orutu musician
Painting: Oil on canvas
Music and art describe Labdi Ommes. Her music is an explosion of colour.
Style: Expressionism
Theme: Portrait
![Labdi, Orutu musician Painting: Oil on canvas Music and art describe Labdi Ommes. Her music is an explosion of colour. Style: Expressionism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_20170309_150826_573-424x480.jpg)
60's couple
Painting: Oil on canvas
Painted after a black and white photo. used sepia monochrome hues to to express the era when the picture was taken.
Tags: Fashion, village, Kenya
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![60's couple Painting: Oil on canvas Painted after a black and white photo. used sepia monochrome hues to to express the era when the picture was taken. Tags: Fashion, village, Kenya Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_20170309_150748_181-424x480.jpg)
Expression
Painting: Acrylic on canvas
Absalom Aswani. Gazing. Used colour chroma to express form.
Style: Expressionism
Theme: Portrait
![Expression Painting: Acrylic on canvas Absalom Aswani. Gazing. Used colour chroma to express form. Style: Expressionism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_20170309_125135-480x437.jpg)
The King of Jordan
Painting: Acrylic on canvas
The piece was painted with thick layers of paint. The background colour was well consindered to compliment the other elements in the piece.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![The King of Jordan Painting: Acrylic on canvas The piece was painted with thick layers of paint. The background colour was well consindered to compliment the other elements in the piece. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_20160926_011648-1-480x353.jpg)
Mt Kenya Mzee 1
Painting: Oil on canvas
Impasto oil paint application, The piece was created with thick layers of oil colour application. Mount kenya in the background.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![Mt Kenya Mzee 1 Painting: Oil on canvas Impasto oil paint application, The piece was created with thick layers of oil colour application. Mount kenya in the background. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image-2-397x480.jpg)
Mt Kenya mzee 2
Painting: Oil on canvas
Impasto oil paint application, The piece was created with thick layers of oil colour application. Mount kenya in the background.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![Mt Kenya mzee 2 Painting: Oil on canvas Impasto oil paint application, The piece was created with thick layers of oil colour application. Mount kenya in the background. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image-1-410x480.jpg)
Family
Painting: Oil on canvas
Happy family. The composition combined different colour and pattern relationships.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![Family Painting: Oil on canvas Happy family. The composition combined different colour and pattern relationships. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/file787-480x330.jpg)
Colourful Family
Painting: Oil on canvas
This piece borrowed its colour application from water colour washes.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![Colourful Family Painting: Oil on canvas This piece borrowed its colour application from water colour washes. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DSCN0009.jpg)
Love
Painting: Oil on canvas
Radiant faces, Lilac was used to create light presence. lovely couple.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![Love Painting: Oil on canvas Radiant faces, Lilac was used to create light presence. lovely couple. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DSCF7722-480x325.jpg)
President of the Republic of Kenya
Painting: Oil on canvas
Exploration of a formal state gift. Repetation was a powerful tool. Perspective expressed space and movement.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![President of the Republic of Kenya Painting: Oil on canvas Exploration of a formal state gift. Repetation was a powerful tool. Perspective expressed space and movement. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DSC_5063-480x362.jpg)
Generations
Painting: Oil on canvas
Love, contrast between ages. a gift from fellow elders
Tags: Kenya
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![Generations Painting: Oil on canvas Love, contrast between ages. a gift from fellow elders Tags: Kenya Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DSC_4153-480x380.jpg)
Keen
Painting: Oil on canvas
Complimentary colours, blue and orange.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![Keen Painting: Oil on canvas Complimentary colours, blue and orange. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DSC09821-378x480.jpg)
Kenyan experience
Painting: Oil on canvas
Asia meets Africa. Savanna plains.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![Kenyan experience Painting: Oil on canvas Asia meets Africa. Savanna plains. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DSC08173-427x480.jpg)
Family
Painting: Oil on canvas
All smiles. Patterns on mums blouse.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![Family Painting: Oil on canvas All smiles. Patterns on mums blouse. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DSC07341-480x340.jpg)
Beautiful children
Painting: Oil on canvas
Grandmother's gift.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![Beautiful children Painting: Oil on canvas Grandmother's gift. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DSC05591-480x352.jpg)
Lovely
Painting: Oil on canvas
Love. Skin tone, hair and fabric study.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![Lovely Painting: Oil on canvas Love. Skin tone, hair and fabric study. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DSC05172-480x373.jpg)
Chancellor
Painting: Oil on canvas
Regalia. Education is power.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![Chancellor Painting: Oil on canvas Regalia. Education is power. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DSC00955-382x480.jpg)
Family
Painting: Oil on canvas
Family composition.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![Family Painting: Oil on canvas Family composition. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DSC04920-480x330.jpg)
Wisdom
Painting: Oil on canvas
Grey hair. Subtle use of colours to mould form.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![Wisdom Painting: Oil on canvas Grey hair. Subtle use of colours to mould form. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DSC00146-2-379x480.jpg)
Chancellor
Painting: Oil on canvas
Regalia. Education is power.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![Chancellor Painting: Oil on canvas Regalia. Education is power. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DSC00098-386x480.jpg)
President of the Republic of Kenya
Painting: Oil on canvas
Exploration of a formal state gift. Repetation was a powerful tool. Perspective expressed space and movement.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![President of the Republic of Kenya Painting: Oil on canvas Exploration of a formal state gift. Repetation was a powerful tool. Perspective expressed space and movement. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DSC00041-480x383.jpg)
Pretty Girl
Painting: Oil on canvas
Playful use of colour to capture simple joys .
Style: Impressionism
Theme: Portrait
![Pretty Girl Painting: Oil on canvas Playful use of colour to capture simple joys . Style: Impressionism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1453377457124.jpg)
Terrace, outdoors
Painting: Oil on canvas
Dramatic garden lighting. Cozy homely feel.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![Terrace, outdoors Painting: Oil on canvas Dramatic garden lighting. Cozy homely feel. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20150328_161625-480x436.jpg)
Lovers
Painting: Oil on canvas
Wedding things. Green red contrast.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![Lovers Painting: Oil on canvas Wedding things. Green red contrast. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20141220_100118-480x314.jpg)
Vice Chancellor
Painting: Oil on canvas
Regalia. Education is power.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![Vice Chancellor Painting: Oil on canvas Regalia. Education is power. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20141210_161336-357x480.jpg)
Portrait
Painting: Oil on canvas
Mananger, realistic portraiture.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![Portrait Painting: Oil on canvas Mananger, realistic portraiture. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20141117_094517-410x480.jpg)
Couple
Painting: Oil on canvas
Fabric texture, satin shimmer.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![Couple Painting: Oil on canvas Fabric texture, satin shimmer. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20140722_145709-480x358.jpg)
Family portrait
Painting: Oil on canvas
Outdoor lighting. sunny garden.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![Family portrait Painting: Oil on canvas Outdoor lighting. sunny garden. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20140719_174530-480x335.jpg)
Young girl
Painting: Oil on canvas
One of my early pieces. colour approaches have evolved.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![Young girl Painting: Oil on canvas One of my early pieces. colour approaches have evolved. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/06-14-08_1336-480x365.jpg)
The King Of Jordan
Painting: Oil on canvas
The piece was painted with thick layers of paint. The background colour was well consindered to compliment the other elements in the piece.
Style: Realism
Theme: Portrait
![The King Of Jordan Painting: Oil on canvas The piece was painted with thick layers of paint. The background colour was well consindered to compliment the other elements in the piece. Style: Realism Theme: Portrait - Portrait by Kenyan Artist in Nairobi, Kenya](https://kamunya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_20160926_011648-480x353.jpg)