20" x 16" Acrylic on canvas — NOT FOR SALE — 2001
A scene from my years in Yemen showing a lively market. Vendors and shoppers move beneath awnings and local buildings. Earthy ochres and terracottas form the base, with saffron, indigo, and green accenting produce, textiles, and pottery. Loose, energetic brushstrokes show the crowd’s movement; finer detail highlights patterned fabrics, woven baskets, and the textures of stacked goods. Light slips through narrow alleys and canopies, casting patterned shadows that give depth and intimacy. Everyday items—brass coffee pots, piles of dates and spices, and traditional dress—are central, telling stories of daily life and trade. The mood is warm and inviting, celebrating the colors, textures, and rhythms of Yemeni markets.
20" x 16" Acrylic on canvas — NOT FOR SALE — 2001
A scene from my years in Yemen showing a lively market. Vendors and shoppers move beneath awnings and local buildings. Earthy ochres and terracottas form the base, with saffron, indigo, and green accenting produce, textiles, and pottery. Loose, energetic brushstrokes show the crowd’s movement; finer detail highlights patterned fabrics, woven baskets, and the textures of stacked goods. Light slips through narrow alleys and canopies, casting patterned shadows that give depth and intimacy. Everyday items—brass coffee pots, piles of dates and spices, and traditional dress—are central, telling stories of daily life and trade. The mood is warm and inviting, celebrating the colors, textures, and rhythms of Yemeni markets.
