Loan to set up a gallery/ shop for my artworks

Shem

Nairobi, Kenya

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Entrepreneur

Name

Shem

Member since

July 2013

On-time repayments

103 installments • 10%

About Me

I am a Graphic designer and fine artist based in Nairobi Kenya. I graduated from Kenya Polytechnic in the year 2002. I thank God for the great talent he gave me which i love and practice on a daily basis and which is also a source of income to me, I specialize in Portrait painting and drawing and also abstract painting. I also do general graphic design and printing services. I am a humble person who loves traveling, reading, drawing and playing rugby. My physical area of business is mainly Nairobi but i intend to expand to the larger Kenya and eventually Africa.

My Business

I am in the Art and design business, I mainly make paintings for Hotels and individuals and also for sale at galleries and curio shops in Nairobi and its environs, from this art works i generate quite some income through out the year but more during high tourist seasons. I also do Digital art i.e graphic design which i graduated from Kenya polytechnic with, this being the main source of income i do it on daily basis. i design artworks from thumbnail stages through comprehensive stage to the final artwork at a fee. and thereafter outsource the printing work to other places from which i also make a profit. i generate asn average of about USD300 monthly which i intend to grow with your support.

Loan Proposal

I would first of all thank zidisha and all lenders for funding my previous loans which have really improved my business and way of life to levels that i would otherwise not have attained. The next loan if i get i will use half of it i.e. USD 400 to purchase materials and tools for my trade. The other USD 470 will fully be used to rent a shop which will double up as my office for my graphic design work and a gallery for my artworks and other artists work. That way i will now work as a professional as opposed to working from home where some corporate clients tend to shun. By having this office cum gallery i will increase my earnings a great deal because other artists will as well bring their work which i will sell at a commission alongside selling my own pieces. Finally i would wish to let all lenders know that the previous loans were fully used for their purposes and has been of great help. Thank you very much and hope for funding as you assist me in growing.