Identity, branding, merchandise african.iam is the identity of Africans whoever and wherever they are. african.iam focsuses on: People: Developing the capacity of African People Culture: Celebrating African Culture Place: Promoting Africa the Place The movement is intended to give Africans a sense of pride in themselves and to establish them as part of the changing…… Continue reading african. I am
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One Of My Most Enjoyable Projects
It could be my age, or perhaps the fat that I have found some extra time these days, but I have ben looking at work done so far. It has thrown up some pleasant surprises! First, it seems that I have worked on more books than I thought. And secondly, when I look at them…… Continue reading One Of My Most Enjoyable Projects
Bultungin, The Werehyena
In the Kanuri language of the Bornu Empire in the Lake Chad region, Werehyenas were called ‘Bultungin’ (“I change myself into a hyena”). It was traditionally believed that one or two of the villages in the region was populated entirely by Bultungin.
Mythical Creatures: Another Version
© Ken Wilson-Max 2013 So, I looked at the first version and thought something was not quite right. It looked too much like a real bird, too soft perhaps… I had to think about the final set of images and how I’d like to use them. It meant making a more detailed plan of the…… Continue reading Mythical Creatures: Another Version
The Wheels on the Bus
A little bit of had lettering form an up-coming book, ‘Lenny Goes to Playschool’
African Mythical Characters Sketchbook: Impundulu
In the first sketch of a new series, I am going to try to illustrate African mythological creatures and characters. First up is the Lightning bird, or Impundulu. There are likely to be several versions of each of these characters, so your input is welcome. I am hoping to create a set of six to…… Continue reading African Mythical Characters Sketchbook: Impundulu
The Illustrationist 