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African Portraits
Michael has always been drawn to the colourful characters that make up the population of the "Rainbow Nation", that is South Africa. This collection of portraits are his South African Soccer fans who grace themselves with their Makaraba fan helmets. "These passionate people have inspired me ever since I first discovered them in 2002".
 Amakosi for life...Laduma and the passion for soccer. R3000 Acrylic on canvas 900 x 600mm |  A fan I captured who was very excited about the FIFA 2010 World Cup coming to South Africa (SOLD) |  This portrait I have given a POP Art feel to it as I felt his makaraba had that feel to it somehow. R3000 Acrylic on canvas 800 x 600mm |
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 This fan like so many are as passionate about the sponsor of their team as about the passion for the game its self. R3000 Acrylic on canvas 900 x 600mm |  Passion for their team and 2010 starts at a young age and I've tried to capture the wisdom of this youngster in his eyes. R2000 Acrylic on canvas 610 x 460mm |  In this portrait I have tried to show the feeling of pride and sheer joy as a Sundowns supporter where the sky is the limit. (SOLD) |
 The happiest fan in the stand. One of my favourite for the feeling of joy I felt I managed to capture in this portrait. R3000 Acrylic on canvas 900 x 600mm |  I had to paint this Pirates fan. A true character who taunts the opposition and flirts with danger in a humorous way. (SOLD) |  The World is coming to SA... a passionate fan of the national team - the 2005 team hopefuls listed on the background. SOLD Acrylic on canvas 900 x 600mm |
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If you are interested in any of the paintings please contact me for details.
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