Tinga Tinga paintings are a vibrant and distinctive art form that originated in Tanzania in the late 1960s, founded by Edward Said Tingatinga. These paintings are characterized by their bright colors, bold outlines, and depictions of African wildlife, village life, and everyday scenes. Initially painted on inexpensive materials like cardboard or masonite using bicycle paint, Tinga Tinga art has since evolved, but it still maintains its signature whimsical and exaggerated style. The simplicity of the subjects and the playfulness of the images make Tinga Tinga art accessible and appealing to a wide audience, both locally and internationally.