Tingatinga art has an inexhaustible source of inspiration ​ — African fauna and flora in all its forms: antelope, buffalo, elephants, giraffes, hippos, lions, monkeys, zebras, and other animals, as well as flowers, trees, birds, and fish — ​ especially those with striking colors.
Seni Tingatinga memiliki sumber inspirasi yang tak ada habisnya ​ — flora dan fauna Afrika dalam aneka rupa: antelop, banteng, gajah, jerapah, kuda nil, monyet, singa, zebra, dan satwa lainnya, juga bunga, pohon, burung, dan ikan — ​ khususnya yang berwarna terang.