weaving baskets

I asked of the African vendor the price of one of the smaller baskets.

She said $50. I was unwilling to pay that much at the time though I

understood its value. So much time and effort to create one basket –

one piece of art. An image suggesting the time and effort to produce

a painting with so many brush strokes seemed appropriate. Comments

and critique appreciated.

Wayne,

  Wow....beautiful creative image with beautiful colors & details, I can see the amount of time it had to take to create each one.  Take care, Patsy

It is interesting to see something so different and bold. The painterly quality is really beautiful!

Best Regards

Alf

Dear Wayne, it's the first time I see this kind of baskets, they seem woven with wool, really can imagine a thousand uses for them at home.

The effect of light strokes in the image is quite appealing and lovely, but also the difference in the light, the gradient from the top (dark) to down ... clearer and that beautiful light / central glow in the foreground.

I think lights here are key to this image. A wonderful burst of colors!.

Very beautiful image, congrats! Laura

A very fine image Wayne.

Regards

Tony

Patsy,

Thanks. I thought these were beautiful works.  I was thinking of the work it would take to paint it as I was seeing it.

Alf,

Many thanks.  I felt the painterly effect was the best way to suggest the intricacy of these baskets.

Laura,

Many thanks.  I felt the basket makers and vendor had already painted this picture.  I too thought of many uses for these baskets.    

Tony,

Many thanks. 

Excellent colour, composure and effect.

Chris,

Many thanks for taking time to comment so kindly.

very interesting textures!

Maria,

Thanks.  I stared at these baskets for quite a while contemplate their intricate design and the time and effort that went into them.  The challenge was how to convey this myriad of textures in an image.