Baobab tree

Acrylic painting , Original Artwork of “Baobab tree “ by Moira Briel

This original artwork was painted with a acrylic pallet on a 51cm by 40.50cm stretched canvas with a depth of 1.5cm on a acrylic canvas and a protective coat of (gloss) varnish has been applied to seal the acrylic paints and ensure the work stays looking its best for a life time

This Baobab tree is known as the tree of life , it’s remarkable not only because of its size, lifespan, fruit and bark but also in the way it continually grows multiple fused stems. The bark regenerates in the space between these stems, called false cavities, which is unique to the baobab . It is painted in acrylics on canvas and I added a bit of yellow ochre mixed with white for the background and all the colours of a rainbow for the branches to make it fun loving . Its roots twist and turn in various colours going all the way down to the ground , absorbing moisture and nutrients for its growth. A fun painting , full of life

Specifications
Title : Baobab tree
Medium : acrylics
Style : abstract
Material used : stretched canvas
Authenticity: Signed on front and back of originals and a letter of authenticity provided
Packaging: Shipped in a cardboard box ready to hang but can be rolled in a tube of fibreboard if preferred

Please note that 'in situ' images and any framing depicted is for illustrative sizing purposes and may not be to scale

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I am an Australian based wildlife artist with 30 years of experience.

I was born in Zimbabwe and started my art career by studying under professional artists such as wildlife artist Francis Stoki in Zimbabwe and Donald Waters in Queensland Australia . I worked for a taxidermy in Zimbabwe for two years painting wildlife on a large scale for export overseas. One of my paintings sold to the governor of Beirut and the other to the vice president of Zimbabwe at the time.

I left Zimbabwe 17 years ago and now reside in Perth Western Australia. After retiring I finally have the opportunity to paint full time in my studio , something I always wanted to do.

I enjoy painting wildlife the most coming from Africa I find nothing better then capturing the beauty of wild animals in their natural habitat. I paint in acrylics mostly but have done charcoal drawings and soft pastel drawing as well and a bit of water colour and graphic pencils. I have worked in oils before but find acrylics dry a lot faster. I paint realism mostly but of late have switched to a bit of abstract painting which is fun bringing out the stories it tells. I have also done underwater scenes where I can follow the swirls and patterns of the water creating movement and patterns which are pleasing to the eye. I paint flowers, animals, underwater scenes, abstract,realism, still life, marine life, beach life, sea scapes and birds just to name a few , so keep an eye open for something different as i intend to give you just that