Chief Muraina Oyelami (1940- ) of Nigeria bases his subject matter on experiences from daily life. He uses a palate knife to apply subtle texture and color while achieving a direct sense of design. Pelican shows the large profile of a dignified bird painted in rich earth tones while Old and Modern shows us a view of buildings in a village, also in somber colors. Both paintings exhibit strong linear details. Chief Oyelami resides in Nigeria and has a large following in Germany and the United States.