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Black Water

Chalk Pastel on blk archival board / depicting an event pertaining to the Middle Passage. The British slave trade ships sailed back and forth from the Ivory coast of Africa many,many times with precious human cargo. The African slaves would jump overboard to escape the inhumane torture and filth they endured in route to the Americas.The African slaves that fell sick and died ( which was an astronomical number) where thrown overboard,the massive amount of human bodies changed the feeding and Migration pattern of the sharks in that part of the Ocean. This Image is offered as a Limited Edition Giclee Print / 250 signed and numbered with 50 A/P's. This image is also available in custom large format Giclee sizes.

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Anonymous Guest 16 Jan 2009

mr. taylor it is scott from kennedy my mother wanted to know what is the price of black water?

Artist Reply: Hi Scott, its available as a Giclee' Print in an Edition of 250 s/n ...the cost is $350.00 framed .... and thanks for your interest in "Black Water"

Anonymous Guest 17 Jun 2006

Call me about this... !Stunnning! Perhaps you could get a commissioned piece in the new "famed" Atlanta Aquarium..Largest inthe world! ....joyful reconnection

Lynnette Zullli 23 Jan 2006

Hi James... Looking at this painting gives an excited feeling of fear ...you've not only given the visual but all the emotions that go with it coupled with the perspective of the shark overtaking and commanding the space although there is much of it......In reading the description I feel overwhelmed with grief and great honor for those who endured for us..I would like to talk to you about a sequel to this that would bring the two together ... I can already see it !! ...and it's earthshaking from the ocean floor up !!

Jassy Konopacki 19 Jul 2004

looks digital, nice effect

Leigh Harrison 19 Jul 2004

wow! awesome job, i thought it was a photo for a second!