There were about five or six artists working. I noticed that the women were quite obese, but not the two men. I watched this woman putting dots on her painting. She said it was Day 3 of her work. I asked if I could have a go at placing a few dots:
I preferred the colours on this painting:
I preferred the colours on this painting:
This man was carving a Boab nut (more info about this below). I was surprised that he was using an ordinary kitchen knife. Mark told me he had probably lost his best knife, but they were able to carve with anything.
Around the garden:
All about the Boabs:
Some of these are on sale for over $100. It’s very intricate workmanship and must represent hours of work.
Some of these are on sale for over $100. It’s very intricate workmanship and must represent hours of work.
Mark Norval is a "retired" art teacher.
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