Theuri said his artwork is of a different kind, hence, more noticeable compared to that of other local artists who tend to depict similar items of animals, village huts and skimpily clad women.
He said good artwork has no competitors because it tends to arrest the attention of the viewers, even those who claimed not to have any liking for art.
He said even the closing of the churches gave shepherds an opportunity to rest, walk in the woodlands and reflect.
Theuri said artists are paid too little and appealed for the respect accorded to other professionals, as it takes a lot of time and dedication to produce a single piece of art.
He thanked the Nakuru government for promoting artwork, and the opening of an art gallery, despite the few visitors.
The painter said there were a number of talented virtual artists in the county but they need professional training and promotion to earn a decent livelihood.
(Edited by V. Graham)
