the kakaki is an instrument that is used in the northern Nigeria(Africa). for occassions and entertainment.i just like the sound then i decided to draw it.
This is a treat to see...I love this drawing. How beautiful the lines are...like music...I wanted to Thank you for visiting my gallery and the wonderful comment you left. You have inspired and lifted my heart. It is a pleasure to meet you here across the many miles, Aliyu. I wish prosperity and peace for your lovely country. Did you see the singer Bono trying to raise aide for your country the other day on television? They are making plans to help your people in the world... more education, medicine etc. is suppose to be in a world vision out reach for your people. I hope they do what they were talking about. Your land and heritage looks very beautiful. I hope to see more of your glorious drawings about your personal costumes. You possess a great gift. Thank you for sharing part of your heart and life here. I pray that all you do is blessed a million times over. Sincerely CB
Artist Reply: thanks for that wonderful comment christine, i am greatful.
Very nice technique. The background is minimized to center attention on the man with the instrument. Here, both gain equal attention and detail. Straightforward composition.
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Anonymous Guest 31 Jan 2014
qEvD6Q Awesome blog.Much thanks again. Keep writing.Claudia Huefner 28 Jul 2006
really excellent! So tender in pensil and also so much to feel by viewing it, great!Doug Kearse 23 Jun 2006
Great drawing, aliyu.Anonymous Guest 29 Apr 2006
this one has alot of soul ,and culture in it.you can feel the sound.Christine brand 28 Feb 2006
This is a treat to see...I love this drawing. How beautiful the lines are...like music...I wanted to Thank you for visiting my gallery and the wonderful comment you left. You have inspired and lifted my heart. It is a pleasure to meet you here across the many miles, Aliyu. I wish prosperity and peace for your lovely country. Did you see the singer Bono trying to raise aide for your country the other day on television? They are making plans to help your people in the world... more education, medicine etc. is suppose to be in a world vision out reach for your people. I hope they do what they were talking about. Your land and heritage looks very beautiful. I hope to see more of your glorious drawings about your personal costumes. You possess a great gift. Thank you for sharing part of your heart and life here. I pray that all you do is blessed a million times over. Sincerely CBBailey Hopper 08 Jan 2006
This is beautiful!John Enright 17 Dec 2005
very nicely composed.David Holcombe 15 Dec 2005
Very nice technique. The background is minimized to center attention on the man with the instrument. Here, both gain equal attention and detail. Straightforward composition.Wade Harrison 03 Dec 2005
nice pencil workAL 04 Nov 2005
nice pencil work!Analua 03 Nov 2005
Magnific and brilliant work Aliyu!!!Terry Bullard 03 Nov 2005
nice sketch~Renata Cavanaugh 03 Nov 2005
Fantastic pencil work!Emily Reed 03 Nov 2005
Wonderful glimpse of culture.