by Eric T. Francis

Nelson Mandela

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8x10  acrylic on canvas

How many people do you know or heard of after spend about 30 years in prison, assume leadership of a mass movement. Then jointly receive a noble prize. After that vote the first time in a democratic election where he was elected president. All of this while he was in his 70's. He got remarried on his 80th birthday. And I thought life was suppose to be down hill after I turn 30 LOL. His example show us to keep moving forward and progressing no matter the circumstance.

"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall"

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In this video, published on 9 Feb 2013 we learn 4 tip on glazing acrylic paint. These are 4 things I always do while painting. The tips are as followed:

1) Dilute paint with water and a touch of glazing liquid to a syrupy like consistency

2) Allow each layer to dry before moving on to the next layer

3) Use a hair drier to dry paint in between layers

4) Build colors up before blending

Most painting I do have 8 - 12 layers of paint.The tips can be very helpful.

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About:

Hello everyone, My name is Eric T. Francis. I'm an artist who currently resides in Lousiana but I'm originally from New York. I've been an artist all my life but didn't take up painting until I went to college and I've been painting & drawing ever since. Well sort of. I have a B.A. in art from Centenary College in Louisiana and an A.A. in general studies from Southern University Shreveport.

Shreveport, Lousiana - United States

by Will Thompson

Nelson Mandela Painting

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

- Nelson Mandela

SOLD:

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About Will:

My name is Will Thompson, I’m 21. Art has always been a huge part of my life. The fondest memories of being a kid were spent trying to be creative. I find myself so indulged in my work that I forget what is going on around me. I have such a thirst for creating art that everything else becomes unimportant to me. But it’s the end product that I long for, to sit back and see your creation, I don’t believe there to be a better feeling.

I studied Art and Design at The Bolitho School and then went on to study the National Diploma in Art and Design at Truro College in Cornwall. Now I live in London pursuing my dream of becoming a famous Artist studying at Central Saint Martins.

Please contacts me for any enquiries or potential work.

I accept commissions

by Cornejo-Sanchez

Mandela Mosaic

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Mandela Mosaic - 2

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Chile

by Pilihan Bulan of karikaturis

Rest in Pride - Nelson Mandela

“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.”

- Nelson Mandela

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by Taylor Jones

Nelson Mandela

Description:

I drew this caricature of Nelson Mandela for the Cagle Cartoons syndicate, to commemorate the passing of the Great Man. (December 2013).

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by Dorothy Klerck

Nelson Mandela 3D head

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Nelson Mandela 3D head....I'm in awe of this man's character!

BTW it's a cake

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Wellington, Western Cape - South Africa

by Randal Huiskens

Nelson Mandela No. 2

Description:

Another in a series of Pop Art Portraits I am creating in the neo-divisionist style. This method of painting allows for the application of color into a painting unrelated to the actual subject. It also takes a simple subject and allows for an energetic interpretation that goes far beyond the actual subject. Image (c)2014 by Randal Huiskens

The original work is currently for sale. At the present time, originals are not offered for sale through the Fine Art America secure checkout system. Please contact the artist directly to inquire about purchasing this original by clicking on the picture links below.

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Evanston, IL - United States

by Ashok Naraian

President Nelson Mandela Drawing

Description:

This drawing was done on white board paper using both graphite and carbon black pencils of various grades. The face is intended to capture an introspective President Mandela.

The original work is currently for sale. At the present time, originals are not offered for sale through the Fine Art America secure checkout system. Please contact the artist directly to inquire about purchasing this original by clicking on the picture link below.

Hamden, Connecticut - United States

by LLaura Burge

Nelson Mandela Thoughts

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About:

Laura has always had an interest in the arts at an early age, Laura was encouraged by her parents to pursue her passion, namely drawing and painting.

Growing up in a Christian home, she began to understand the blessings of living in a faith-filled environment, and recognized her ability to paint to be a gift from God.

She started drawing at the age of seven using a color pencil set her mother purchased as a gift. Since her udergraduate studies in Fine Art Laura has had opportunity to learn classic lessons during her Fine Arts studies.

As you look into the heart of each of Laura’s paintings and drawings you will began to understand her desire that the viewer not only see a captivating piece of art, but also, through it receive a message of hope, and a sense of God's love for all good things.

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Silver Spring, MD - United States

Paul Fraser Collectibles

In a lists known as the PFC40 Autograph Index, compiled before the death of Nelson Mandela by Paul Fraser Collectibles of Bristol, England, there were two people that were described as having the most valuable autograph of all living people.  Though Fidel Castro is described as the world's most valuable living signature (£3,500) further down the list it shows that by 2013 the autograph of Nelson Mandela equalled the value of the Cuban leaders signature.

Since those details were compiled the autograph of Nelson Mandela has sold for greater sums of money but often the value of the autograph is also due to the item that has been signed.

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21 Icons by Adrian Steirn

Only One Of Its Kind

With two being sold as authentic right next to each other.

Considering the facts visitors to this Blog might find the advice found with these two items to be to be a little amusing.

Be Warned

With such an easily copied signature forgeries proliferate. 

The increasing value of Nelson Mandela collectible

The value of Nelson Mandela collectible items continues to increase, with a recently produced $2 bill currently selling from anywhere between 10 to 15 times more than the face value.

by Jerry Breen

Description:

A towering figure of 20th Century history died  on Thursday,  December  5th., 2013.  Nelson Mandela was called the father of his country and the George Washington of South Africa. He led one of history's largest democratic revolutions from a prison cell. South Africa's transition to today's peace, prosperity and stability provides a stark contrast to the difficult recent histories of other African nations emerging from European colonial rule, like Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Somalia, Mali, the Sudan and many others. Very seldom has one man made such a difference. Above is a 2003 portrait of Nelson Mandela, one of several that I've done.

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About:

At 2003 dedication of Jerry's portrait gallery of over 175 paintings of historical figures at Gerstell Academy in Finksburg, Maryland: Governor Robert Ehrlich Jr., Mrs. Rob Smith, Jerry Breen and Lieutenant-Governor Michael Steele. Gerstell Academy's Gallery of Heroes is possibly the largest gallery of portrait paintings by one artist in the world.

Jerry Breen is a versatile graphic artist who works in a wide variety of media and genres. His artwork has appeared in all communications media including television, books, magazines, billboards, album covers and web pages. His portraits are owned by major figures in government and business, including former Governors of Maryland, President George W. Bush and former President Bush, and the owners of FUBU Sportswear. His caricatures are prized by celebrities such as singer Tom Jones, baseball legend Rickey Henderson and several former Baltimore Orioles.

Television shows such as HBO's "The Wire" and NBC's "Today", and publications including National Lampoon, The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Magazine, The Staten Island Advance and the SoHo Weekly News have featured his art. Breen's work includes portraits, landscapes, advertising art and storyboards, posters, comic strips and editorial cartoons, architectural designs and renderings, logo designs, technical and medical illustrations and caricatures.

The largest single collection of Jerry's work is a gallery of over 150 portrait paintings of historical figures at Gerstell Academy in Finksburg, Maryland. Other major collections of Breen's portraits are at The Great Blacks in Wax Museum in Baltimore, and at Manhattan College and St. John's University in New York City.

Jerry is now working on his second novel. He has written screenplays and children's books. A native New Yorker of the baby-boomer generation, Jerry has lived in the Baltimore, Maryland area for many years with his wife Alesia and their son Corey.

Baltimore, Maryland - United States