Nganga Ndeveni

Nganga Ndeveni is a member of the Akamba tribe of Kenya. The Akamba are well-known for their artistic talents and attention to the details of local Akamba life.

Born 40 years ago, Ndeveni started showing interest in artwork during his early days of school. Everyday he would take a pen and paper and create something new. He would take all of his sketches that he produced (even during school), and show it to his teacher. The teacher realized that Ndeveni had a lot of innate talent, so he was encouraged to improve his works. As soon as Ndeveni started to create nicer pieces of art, the teacher introduced him to leading art galleries in the capitol city Nairobi. One of the gallery owners recognized his budding talent and offered him work at his own studio. From this gallery he attained notoriety for his creativity and attention to detail. From then on he never looked back.

Ndeveni started to produce some of the highest-quality watercolors ever seen within Kenya art circle. Later on, he started working with alternative mediums as well, like oils. However, he says of his own works, "Watercolors give me more satisfaction and joy, and the ability to put onto paper what is in my head. Every so often I visit game parks and my tribal homeland to refresh my memories and revive my inspiration."

Ndeveni currently lives with his family in Nairobi, Kenya.

17 March 2007 - Update: Four more incredible Ndevenis for the fans of ultimate realism and graphic colors.

Title: Cheetah on the Prowl Dimensions: 10.5" x 15" Medium: Acrylic on canvas Cost: $240	Title:  Zebra in Amboseli National Park Dimensions: 15" x 11" (38 x 28cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $230 SOLD! May 5th and on it's way to Canada-Thanks!	Title: Watching Gazelles Dimensions: 11" x 7.5" (28 x 19cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $100

Update: 16 December 2005 - I have added the six more Ndevenis below. Of special interest is the painting of Ahmed the elephant. As Ndeveni wrote on the back of the painting: Ahmed was the largest and oldest bull elephant in Kenya and he enjoyed a 24 hour armed security guarding decreed by the president. Marsabit National Reserve is where he traversed. His remains are preserved at the Kenya National Museum and his tusks are in the Statehouse Nairobi.

Title: Moran Watching Over Cows-2nd Version Dimensions: 7.5" x 11" Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $100	Title: Moran Watching Over Cows Dimensions: 7.5" x 11" Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $100	Title: Maasai Herding Cattle Dimensions: 6" x 8.5" (15.5 x 21.5cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $95
Title: Still Cape Buffalos Dimensions: 11" x 7.5" (28 x 19cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $100 Sold! 17 Oct '07 - To a person with art in her blood!	Title:  Ahmed the Elephant Dimensions: 15" x 11" (38 x 28cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Sold! Sept '07 - To a repeat visitor!	Title:   View of Mt. Longonot over Lake Naivasha Dimensions: 11" x 7.5" (28 x 19cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Sold! 18 March 2007

24 October '05-The large Ndeveni below has sold!  Would you too like any of these paintings in your home?  Make an Offer!

Title: A Pride of Lions Observing a Herd of Wildebeests in Maasai Mara Game Park (that's what it says on the back of the painting) Dimensions: 14.75" x 7.75" Medium: Watercolor on paper Sold! 14 April '07 - He made an offer we couldn't refuse!

Title: Warthogs Feeding in Amboseli Game Park by Mount Kilimanjaro (that's what it says on the back of the painting) Dimensions: 21.5" x 7.5" Medium: Watercolor on paper Sold! 17 Oct '07 - To a person with art in her blood!	Title: Cape Buffalo at Kilimanjaro Dimensions: 8.5" x 6" (21.5 x 15.5cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $95-SOLD!  27 July 2006-Another painting to the UK!  Thanks!	Title: Zebras at Kilimanjaro Dimensions: 14.75" x 11" Medium: Watercolor on paper Sold! 5 April '07 - A special gift for some friends!
Title: Huge! Maasai Moran Overseeing Cows at Manyatta Dimensions: 44" x 15" !! Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $320-SOLD!  24 October '05-To a new visitor to the site from California.  Thanks and enjoy!	Title: Leopard in Tree Dimensions: 8.5" x 6" (21.5 x 15.5cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $95-SOLD!  19 November '05-Thanks and enjoy this painting in your home.	Title: Elephants at Kilimanjaro Dimensions: 8.5" x 6" (21.5 x 15.5cm) Medium: Watercolor on paper Cost: $95-SOLD!  19 November '05-Thanks and enjoy this fabulous painting!

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