BARKart prints by John Gray Award-Winning Australian Wildlife Artist Unique & Exclusive Personally signed by Artist Direct AUSTRALIAN BARKART by JOHN GRAY Approved Licence Holder barkart com au Print of The Australian Wedged Tailed Eagle on the original paperbark, watercolour painting, you will notice that the real tail feathers were incorporated in this piece on the right hand side , this print is ready for framing, supplied loose, backing board. Varnished Litho High Quality,black background inserted white stripe around the actual painting. Size 225mm w x 285mm h - 9 in x11 in See other listings for the Real Feathers & Print The original painting has been sold, here is your chance to buy a unique piece of art. Also available are prints containing the real feathers, are in stock in store John Gray is an Australian Wildlife Artist who has created his own very different & unique way to present his sought after artwork. in the very competitive world of art it is a pleasure to see a fresh, innovative & unusual idea, emerge. John concentrates his talent on the many different & fascinating native fauna that inhabit the vast Australian Continent. His fascination with the Native Bird population especially dominates his wide variety of works that he has painted prolifically over the past six years. John has based himself in the wonderful surrounds of Cairns in Far North Queensland. Cairns is world renowned for its' lush natural rainforest & the magical delights of the Great Barrier Reef, both of which enjoy world heritage status & protection. Living in the rainforest & been surrounded by such beauty inspires him to paint daily. WHAT'S SO SPECIAL ABOUT HIS ART John paints Native fauna directly onto the surface of specially prepared paperbark collected under permit from the Melaleuca Tree species. With a combination of the wonderfully attractive grain & texture of the natural paperbark, accompanied with Johns ability to paint & capture the essence of the creatures spirit, result in something to behold, treasure & appreciate. His bird paintings are particuarly different because once a painting has been completed , John subtly adds real feathers to it. This not only shows the viewer the beautiful, vibrant, true colours & intricate patterns of the birds feathers, it allows for a unique 3 dimensional look to the overall image, creating a unique, very special piece of Australian art. FEATHERS under Government regulations in Australia John stresses that NO TREE NOR BIRD ARE EVER HARMED to accomplish his work. It took many years to negotiate with the Federal & State Government bodies for this licence. As John says, I don't mind paying quite a substantial amount per year to the Government for my licence, as its primary function is too stop unscrupulous people from killing our native flora & fauna for commerical gain. Any protection for our native flora & fauna from the Government I support whole heartedly & applaud. All artworks & feathers are supplied with
