Commission Your Portrait From African Artist Elias Mung’ora

Africana II, Elias Mung'ora

Africana II, Elias Mung’ora

Select your reference photos or create a new selfie, then chat with African artist Elias Mung’ora of Kenya to discuss portrait ideas (CONTACT the artist via Email: eliasmungora@gmail.com ). Find artist Elias Mung’ora on Facebook here.

Do you want him to create your portrait as a drawing on paper or a painting on canvas? Decide on the materials and size for the finished portrait art during your consultation with the artist.

Portrait drawing by Elias Mung'ora

Portrait drawing by Elias Mung’ora

Provide your reference photo or photos to the artist so he can get to work and he will send you a work-in-progress photo!

Africana I, Elias Mung'ora

Africana I, Elias Mung’ora

Portraits Africa–based in Amsterdam, Netherlands–holds your international currency payment until the portrait is complete and delivered to you. Only then is the money is paid to artist. Contact Portraits Africa via email: editor@negativeentropy.net -or- by telephone: +31 20 672 78 06

Portrait of Young Girl, Elias Mung'ora

Portrait of Young Girl, Elias Mung’ora

While a portrait drawing on paper may require less time to complete, a painting on canvas will take more time. If you have an anniversary, birthday, or other date you’d like to receive the completed work, just let the artist know.

Final photos are sent to you for approval. The artist Elias Mung’ora packages and ships your finished portrait to you.

We love this fabulously unconventional portrait painting of a Raggae musician!

Africana III, Elias Mungora

Africana III, Elias Mung’ora

Commission Your Portrait From African Artist Ofosu Warteng Emmanuel

Beautiful Old Man, Ofosu Warteng Emmanuel

Beautiful Old Man, Ofosu Warteng Emmanuel

Select your reference photos or create a new selfie, then chat with African artist Ofosu Warteng Emmanuel of Ghana to discuss portrait ideas ( CONTACT the artist via Email: artistshaggy@yahoo.com  Office hours, UTC +01:00 ). Find artist Ofosu Warteng Emmanuel on Facebook here.

Do you want him to create your portrait drawing on canvas or paper? Decide on the materials and size for the finished portrait art during your consultation with the artist.

Provide your reference photo or photos to the artist so he can get to work and she will send you a work-in-progress photo!

Portraits Africa–based in Amsterdam, Netherlands–holds your international currency payment until the portrait is complete and delivered to you. Only then is the money is paid to artist. Contact Portraits Africa via email: editor@negativeentropy.net -or- by telephone: +31 20 672 78 06

While a portrait drawing on paper may require less time to complete, while one on canvas will take more time. If you have an anniversary, birthday, or other date you’d like to receive the completed work, just let the artist know.

Final photos are sent to you for approval. The artist Ofosu Warteng Emmanuel packages and ships the finished portrait to you.

portrait drawing by Ofosu

portrait drawing by Ofosu Warteng Emmanuel

 

Commission Your Portrait From African Artist Peter Ufuoma Isiavwe

The Peeping Beauty, portrait painting by Ufuoma Isiavwe

The Peeping Beauty, portrait painting by Peter Ufuoma Isiavwe

Select your reference photos or create a new selfie, then chat with African artist Peter Ufuoma Isiavwe to discuss portrait ideas (CONTACT the artist via Email: ufuoskigeneral@yahoo.com  Telephone: +234 803 921 5717 Office hours, UTC +01:00). Find artist Peter Ufuoma Isiavwe on Facebook here.

Do you want him to create your portrait painting on canvas or paper? Decide on the materials and size for the finished portrait art during your consultation with the artist.

Peeping Beauty II, portrait painting by Ufuoma Isiavwe

Peeping Beauty II, portrait painting by Peter Ufuoma Isiavwe

Provide your reference photo or photos to the artist so she can get to work and she will send you a work-in-progress photo!

Portraits Africa–based in Amsterdam, Netherlands–holds your international currency payment until the portrait is complete and delivered to you. Only then is the money is paid to artist. Contact Portraits Africa via email: editor@negativeentropy.net -or- by telephone: +31 20 672 78 06

While a portrait drawing on paper may require less time to complete, a painting on canvas will take more time. If you have an anniversary, birthday, or other date you’d like to receive the completed work, just let the artist know.

Final photos are sent to you for approval. The artist Eric Sher packages and ships the finished portrait to you.

Unconditional Love, Ufuoma Isiavwe

Unconditional Love, Peter Ufuoma Isiavwe

Commission Your Portrait From African Artist Richard Machomba

portrait of African model by Richard Machomba

portrait of African model by Richard Machomba

Select your reference photos or create a new selfie, then chat with African artist Richard Machomba to discuss portrait ideas (CONTACT via email: rmachomba@gmail.com ). Find artist Richard Machomba on Facebook here.

African model by Richard Machomba

African model by Richard Machomba

Do you want him to create your portrait painting on canvas or paper? Decide on the materials and size for the finished portrait art during your consultation with the artist.

Provide your reference photo or photos to the artist so he can get to work and he will send you a work-in-progress photo!

Innocense of youth, Richard Machomba

Innocence of youth, Richard Machomba

Portraits Africa–based in Amsterdam, Netherlands–holds your international currency payment until the portrait is complete and delivered to you. Only then is the money is paid to artist. Contact Portraits Africa via email: editor@negativeentropy.net -or- by telephone: +31 20 672 78 06

portrait by Richard Machomba

portrait by Richard Machomba

While a portrait drawing on paper may require less time to complete, a work on canvas will take more time. If you have an anniversary, birthday, or other date, such as for a gift for Valentines Day, for which you’d like to receive the completed work, just let the artist know.

Final photos are sent to you for approval. The artist Richard Machomba packages and ships the finished portrait to you.

portrait of African model by Richard Machomba

portrait of African model by Richard Machomba

 

Commission Your Portrait From African Artist Jeffery Appiatu

portrait drawing by Jeffery Appiatu

portrait drawing by Jeffery Appiatu

Select your reference photos or create a new selfie, then chat with African artist Jeffery Appiatu of Ghana to discuss portrait ideas (Email Jeffery Appiatu at: appiatusk@yahoo.com  Telephone: +233 502 718 767 Office hours, UTC +01:00 ). Find artist Jeffery Appiatu on Facebook here and visit his Terror Art blog here.

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Do you want him to create your portrait on canvas or paper? Decide on the materials and size for the finished portrait art during your consultation with the artist.

Provide your reference photo or photos to the artist so he can get to work and he will send you a work-in-progress photo along the way!

JefferyAppiatublondewoman

Portraits Africa–based in Amsterdam, Netherlands–holds your international currency payment until the portrait is complete and delivered to you. Only then is the money is paid to artist. Contact Portraits Africa via email: editor@negativeentropy.net -or- by telephone: +31 20 672 78 06

JefferyAppiatuwetface

While a portrait drawing on paper may require less time to complete, an artwork on canvas will take more time. If you have an anniversary, birthday, or other date you’d like to receive the completed work, just let the artist know.

Final photos are sent to you for approval. The artist Jeffery Appiatu packages and ships the finished portrait to you.

JefferyAppiatuboydrawing

Commission Your Portrait From African Artist Anton Kilian

portrait painting by Anton Kilian

portrait painting by Anton Kilian

Select your reference photos or create a new selfie, then chat with African artist Anton Kilian to discuss portrait ideas (CONTACT DETAILS. email: kiliana@telkomsa.net ; telephone: +27 61 181 5320 Office hours, UTC+02:00 ). Find artist Anton Kilian on Facebook here.

portrait painting by Anton Kilian

portrait painting by Anton Kilian

Do you want her to create your portrait painting on canvas or paper? Decide on the materials and size for the finished portrait art during your consultation with the artist.

AntonKilianTheLookyellowgirlhair

Provide your reference photo or photos to the artist so he can get to work and he will send you a work-in-progress photo!

portrait painting by Anton Kilian

portrait painting by Anton Kilian

Portraits Africa–based in Amsterdam, Netherlands–holds your international currency payment until the portrait is complete and delivered to you. Only then is the money is paid to artist. Contact Portraits Africa via email: editor@negativeentropy.net -or- by telephone: +31 20 672 78 06

portrait painting by Anton Kilian

portrait painting by Anton Kilian

While a portrait on paper may require less time to complete, a painting on canvas will take more time. If you have an anniversary, birthday, or other date you’d like to receive the completed work, just let the artist know.

AntonKilianShadesofBluegirl

Final photos are sent to you for approval. The artist Anton Kilian packages and ships the finished portrait to you.

reference photo for double portrait

reference photo for double portrait

Anton Kilian portrait painting from reference selfie

Anton Kilian portrait painting from reference selfie

How to Commission Your Portrait From African Artist Kwesi Botchway

Kwesi Botchway at work in his studio on portrait of young girl

Kwesi Botchway at work in his studio on portrait of girl

Select your reference photos or create a new selfie, then chat with African artist Kwesi Botchway to discuss portrait ideas (email Kwesi Botchway gut1kwesi@gmail.com ). Find artist Kwesi Botchway on Facebook here.

Kwesi Botchway portrait painting in progress

Kwesi Botchway portrait painting in progress

Do you want this artist to create your portrait painting on canvas or paper? Decide on the materials and size for the finished portrait art during your consultation with the artist.

Kwesi Botchway drawing in progress and reference photo

Kwesi Botchway drawing in progress and reference photo

Provide your reference photo or photos to the artist so he can get to work and she will send you a work-in-progress photo!

Kwesi Botchway portrait drawing of 3 ladies

Kwesi Botchway portrait drawing of 3 ladies

Portraits Africa–based in Amsterdam, Netherlands–holds your international currency payment until the portrait is complete and delivered to you. Only then is the money is paid to artist. Contact Portraits Africa via email: editor@negativeentropy.net -or- by telephone: +31 20 672 78 06

Kwesi Botchway painting

Kwesi Botchway painting

While a portrait drawing on paper may require less time to complete, a painting on canvas will take more time. If you have an anniversary, birthday, or other date you’d like to receive the completed work, just let the artist know.

Kwesi Botchway painting of boy on bicycle

Kwesi Botchway painting of boy on bicycle

Final photos are sent to you for approval. The artist Kwesi Botchway packages and ships the finished portrait to you.

Kwesi Botchway blue ink drawing in progress

Kwesi Botchway blue ink drawing in progress

Kwesi Botchway at work on his painting titled The Joker

Kwesi Botchway at work on his painting titled The Joker

Commission Your Affordable Portrait From African Artist Peter Asare

Peter Asare portrait

Peter Asare portrait

Select your portrait reference photos or create a new selfie, then chat with African artist Peter Asare to discuss portrait ideas (email Asare Peter manlyricaca@yahoo.co.uk ). Check out the artist’s Facebook page here and Portraits africa portfolio here.

Peter ASare double portrait of mother and child

Peter Asare double portrait of mother and child

Do you want Peter to create your portrait painting on canvas or paper? Decide on the materials and size for the finished portrait art during your consultation with the artist.

Provide your reference photo or photos to the artist so he can get to work and he will send you a work-in-progress photo!

Peter Asare portrait

Peter Asare portrait

Portraits Africa–based in Amsterdam, Netherlands–holds your international currency payment until the portrait is complete and delivered to you. Only then is the money is paid to artist. Contact Portraits Africa via email: editor@negativeentropy.net -or- by telephone: +31 20 672 78 06

Peter Asare double portrait drawing

Peter Asare double portrait drawing

While a portrait drawing on paper may require less time to complete, a painting on canvas will take more time. If you have an anniversary, birthday, or other date you’d like to receive the completed work, just let the artist know.

Peter Asare double portrait drawing

Peter Asare double portrait drawing

Final photos are sent to you for approval. The artist Peter Asare packages and ships the finished portrait to you.

Peter Asare portrait

Peter Asare portrait

Portraits Africa–based in Amsterdam, Netherlands–represents Peter Asare and many other African artists. Contact Portraits Africa via email: editor@negativeentropy.net

creative portrait art by Peter Asare

creative portrait art by Peter Asare

Peter Asare produces one-of-a-kind highly realistic portraits of people of all ages and he will create a portrait to please you.

Peter Asare's Del Cara Arrugada

Peter Asare’s portrait titled Del Cara Arrugada

 

How to Commission Your Portrait From African Artist Eric Sher

Eric Sher, South Africa

Eric Sher, South Africa

Select your reference photos or create a new selfie, then chat with African artist Eric Sher to discuss portrait ideas (email Eric Sher <ericsher2003@yahoo.com ). Find Eric Sher on Facebook here.

Would you like him to create your portrait painting on canvas or paper? During your consultation with the artist, he will help you decide on the materials and size.

Eric Sher, Deviation from REality series portrait

Eric Sher, Deviation from REality series portrait

Provide your reference photo or photos to the artist so she can get to work and she will send you a work-in-progress photo!

Eric Sher painting

Eric Sher painting

Portraits Africa–based in Amsterdam, Netherlands–holds your international currency payment until the portrait is complete and delivered to you. Only then is the money is paid to artist. Contact Portraits Africa via email: editor@negativeentropy.net -or- by telephone: +31 20 672 78 06

Eric Sher child portrait

Eric Sher child portrait

While a portrait drawing on paper may require less time to complete, a painting on canvas will take more time. If you have an anniversary, birthday, or other date you’d like to receive the completed work, just let the artist know.

Eric Sher portrait

Eric Sher portrait

Final photos are sent to you for approval. The artist Eric Sher packages and ships the finished portrait to you.

Eric Sher, Deviation from Reality series portrait

Eric Sher, Deviation from Reality series portrait

 

How to Commission Your Portrait From South African Artist Lioda Conrad

Canvas portrait art in Lioda Conrad's South African studio

Canvas portrait art in Lioda Conrad’s South African studio

Select your reference photos or create a new selfie, then chat with South African artist Lioda Conrad to discuss portrait ideas (Contact Lioda Conrad via email: liodac@gmail.com or Phone: +27 72 460 3222 ). Find Lioda Conrad on Facebook here.

Lioda Conrad, woman with baby

Lioda Conrad, woman with baby

Do you want her to create your portrait painting on canvas or paper? Decide on the materials and size for the finished portrait art during your consultation with the artist.

Provide your reference photo or photos to the artist so she can get to work and she will send you a work-in-progress photo!

Portraits Africa–based in Amsterdam, Netherlands–holds your international currency payment until the portrait is complete and delivered to you. Only then is the money is paid to artist. Contact Portraits Africa via email: editor@negativeentropy.net -or- by telephone: +31 20 672 78 06

Lioda Conrad portrait painting in progress

Lioda Conrad portrait painting in progress

While a portrait drawing on paper may require less time to complete, a painting on canvas will take more time. If you have an anniversary, birthday, or other date you’d like to receive the completed work, just let the artist know.

Final photos are sent to you for approval. The artist Lioda Conrad packages and ships the finished portrait to you.

Lioda Conrad portrait

Lioda Conrad portrait

Lioda Conrad, Duality of Color

Lioda Conrad, Duality of Color

Photos Show How 3 African Artists Start and Develop Their Portrait Artworks

 

Cyrus Nganga Kabiru and his eclectic eyewear, oil painting, Lioda Conrad

Cyrus Nganga Kabiru and his eclectic eyewear, oil painting, Lioda Conrad

South African artist Lioda Conrad’s expressive oil painting of Cyrus Nganga Kabiru, a Kenyan artist and his eclectic eyewear, began as a drawing–shown below–with the first oil paint and medium the artist added to start her painting.

Portrait of Cyrus Nganga Kabiru, Kenyan artist and his eclectic eyewearDETAIL

Ghana artist, Enam Bosokah uses his trademark blue ink ballpoint pen technique to systematically build up layers of line to develop a three-dimensionality in his portraits. It becomes easier to understand his technique by view images of various stages of completion, like in this early stage example–

Early stage of Enam Bosokah blue ballpoint ink pen portrait

Early stage of Enam Bosokah blue ballpoint ink pen portrait

Here is another stage in the development of his portrait–

Enam Bosokah portrait in progress

Enam Bosokah portrait in progress

Final stage in the development of the portrait–

Enam Bosokah portrait

Enam Bosokah portrait

Five stages of development in Cameroon artist Tangwan Elice’s portrait of a young woman–

Tangwan Elice portrait stage 1

Tangwan Elice portrait stage 1

Tangwan uses both graphite and charcoal in rendering the skin and hair textures in his portrait–

Tangwan Elice portrait stage 2

Tangwan Elice portrait stage 2

Here are three more stages of the portrait drawing–

Tangwan Elice portrait stage 3

Tangwan Elice portrait stage 3

Tangwan Elice portrait stage 4

Tangwan Elice portrait stage 4

Tangwan Elice portrait step 5

Tangwan Elice portrait step 5

Tangwan Elice, Enam Bosokah, and Lioda Conrad are three of nearly 30 Africa artists represented by the African Portraiture Service. This service connects you with portrait artists in Africa who are experts at creating original art working from your photo selfies. You can work directly with there artists who live in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, and South Africa, with the assistance and guarantees of the African Portraiture Service.

 

Part Two: 20+ African Artists Offering Portrait Commissions via International Service

Part one features the first eleven artists here. Find out how to get your own portrait here.

For Part Two, we’re featuring these artists–click on each artist’s name to read their bio and view more examples of their portrait art:

 

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Lateef Olajumoke, Nigeria

 

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Enam Boscokah, Ghana 

 

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Tangwan Elice, Cameroon

 

Jeffrey Appiatu, Ghana

 

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Ivana Basa, Kenya & Serbia

 

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Okpeyowa Moses Marquis, Nigeria

 

AfricanPPLynette Swanepoel, South Africa Lynette Swanepoel, South Africa

 

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Waweru Gichuhi, Kenya

 

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Gideon Fasola, Nigeria

 

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Clara Aden, Nigeria

 

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Victor Binge, Kenya

 

AfricanPPAlbert Dorgbadzi, Ghana

Albert Dorgbadzi, Ghana

 

Find out how to get your own portrait art from any photo here.

Part One: More than 20 African Artists Offer Portrait Commissions Via International Art Service

More African artists continue to join the growing portrait service created by Dr. Keith McFarlane of Amsterdam. The African Portrait Service assists artists in Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon to gain portrait commissions from individuals and couples around the world.

Find out more about the process of commissioning a portrait here.

You are also welcome to connect with these artists on the portrait service Facebook page here.

There are nearly 25 African artists ready to create your portrait from your favorite photo or selfie. Examples below show some of the variety of portrait styles available.

Today, here are the first eleven of the portrait service artists–click on each hyperlinked artist’s name to read their bio and view more examples of their work.

Tomorrow we will share more artists with you in our article Part Two of the African Portrait Artists.

Portrait 3, Morney Hans of Cape Town, South Africa, Pencil on Paper, 30c x 43cm, USD $177

Portrait 3, Morney Hans of Cape Town, South Africa, Pencil on Paper, 30 x 43cm, USD $177

Morney Hans, South Africa

 

GREYS by Anton Kilian of Port Elizabeth, South Africa.. Oil painting on canvas, 50 x 40 cm, USD $300

GREYS by Anton Kilian of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Oil painting on canvas, 50 x 40 cm, USD $300

Anton Kilian, South Africa

 

The Zeal of the Oscars' Winner, Richard Machomba, Nairobi, Kenya. Pencil on Paper. 59cm x 42cm

The Zeal of the Oscars’ Winner, Richard Machomba, Nairobi, Kenya. Pencil on Paper. 59cm x 42cm

Richard Machomba, Kenya

 

The builder, Mpho Makhubo of Tsakane, Brakpan, South Africa. Conte and pastels on Fabriano paper, 131cm x 101cm, USD 600

The builder, Mpho Makhubo of Tsakane, Brakpan, South Africa. Conte and pastels on Fabriano paper, 131cm x 101cm, USD 600

Mpho Makhubo, South Africa

 

Portrait of a Young Girl, Elias Mung'ora of Nairobi, Kenya, Charcoal and pencil on ivory paper, 42cm x 30cm

Portrait of a Young Girl, Elias Mung’ora of Nairobi, Kenya, Charcoal and pencil on ivory paper, 42cm x 30cm

Elias Mung’ora, Kenya

 

Kimani Maruge, Elijah Mutua of Nairobi, Kenya, Fine point pen on paper, 23cm x 23cm, USD $250

Kimani Maruge, Elijah Mutua of Nairobi, Kenya, Fine point pen on paper, 23cm x 23cm, USD $250

Elijah Mutua, Kenya

 

portrait, Kolapo Obadiah Olorunyemi, Nigeria

portrait, Kolapo Obadiah Olorunyemi, Nigeria

Kolapo Obadiah Olorunyemi, Nigeria

 

The Reverend Oke Omezi, Isimi Taiwo,  Lagos, Nigeria, Pencil on paper, 42 x 30cm

The Reverend Oke Omezi, Isimi Taiwo, Lagos, Nigeria, Pencil on paper, 42 x 30cm

Isimi Taiwo, Nigeria

 

Kofi Annan, Theopencil ( aka Theophilus Boateng Kwaku Sarpong ), Accra, Ghana, Pencil on paper,  51 x 76cm, USD $1,000

Kofi Annan, Theopencil ( aka Theophilus Boateng Kwaku Sarpong ), Accra, Ghana, Pencil on paper, 51 x 76cm, USD $1,000

Theopencil, Ghana

 

Portrait of Anne, David Thuku, Nairobi, Kenya, oil painting on canvas, 61 x 46cm

Portrait of Anne, David Thuku, Nairobi, Kenya, oil painting on canvas, 61 x 46cm

David Thuku, Kenya

 

True Happiness, Seth Odhiambo (aka Seth Sketcher), Nairobi, Kenya, Pencil on paper, 51cm x 30cm.

True Happiness, Seth Odhiambo (aka Seth Sketcher), Nairobi, Kenya, Pencil on paper, 51cm x 30cm.

Seth Sketcher, Kenya

 

Read the details on how to turn your own favorite selfie into a fine art portrait here.

Double-Selfie Becomes Oil Painting via African Portrait Project Artist Commission

reference photo for double portrait

Thank-you to Jackie and partner for allowing us to share their double-selfie reference photo! The artist Anton Killian turned this photo into an original oil painting on canvas. Jackie chose the color orange for the painting.

 

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You can commission your own high quality yet affordable portrait in a variety of styles from one of several African artists– find the details here.

Read our previous article Startling New Faces From the African Portrait Project Artists here.

Call for Submissions: The Multiple eXposure Project Zine 1.0

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Call for Submissions: The Multiple eXposure Project Zine 1.0

Attention writers, researchers, photographers, visual artists, and image-makers!

The Multiple eXposure Project is a multimedia, multi/trans/inter-disciplinary artistic practice and research-based initiative that explores the many layers of image-making, participatory photography, visual ethnography, and performative encounter(s) between the image and the spectator.

We are happy to announce that we will be publishing the very first issue of our collaborative zine and we are now accepting submissions until December 31, 2014.

The theme of our upcoming zine is “Self-as-Subject”, an exploration of the “self” and its manifold permutations – its presence, identity, representation, liminality, and (dis)embodiment – in this day and age of digital madness, hyperreality and mobility.

The zine is multimedia so we are accepting text and image-based submissions related to the theme in any format imaginable such as: articles, essays, reviews, short stories, poetry, interviews, photographs (film or analogue), visual narratives, videos, digital art, illustrations, cartoons, mixed media, collages, experimental pieces, etc. Collaborative projects are very much welcome. Multiple entries are also accepted. Digital and printed copies of the zine will be released.

Some notes to remember:

–   Please include your name, short profile, country of origin, and blog/website (if applicable) in your email.

–   Photo submissions in jpeg format must include a title and description.

–   When necessary, please follow the proper citations (MLA style) in article submissions.

Please email your submissions to themultipleexposureproject@gmail.com. For more information on The Multiple eXposure Project, check out our website: http://www.themultipleexposureproject.co.nr.