Zebra alert

Original Charcoal Sketch of “ Alert Zebra “by Moira Briel

This original work was sketched in charcoal on a 42.50cm by 38cm strong fabriano art paper. A fixative spray has been applied to the charcoal pencil to prevent smudging and to ensure the work stays looking its best.

Zebras are a popular subject to paint as they blend in with any decor. A typical wildlife animal of Africa . I used charcoal pencils on the stripes and a white charcoal pencil for hi - lighting , which gave it a lovely shine on the strong Fabriano paper. Zebra are captivating animals with their black and white stripes and colourful manes , they normally hang out in groups and are very alert, watching out for any lion in the area

Specifications
Title : Alert Zebra
Media: Charcoal / soft pastel on paper
Style: Animal Realism.
Framing: Not included

Authenticity: Signed on front of originals Packaging: Placed in a thick bubble envelope to prevent crushing and bending

Please note that frames on images (if depicted) are for illustrative sizing purposes, only rolled paper/ canvases are shipped.

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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