John Banovich - Aloe I Speke's Weaver

Limited Edition Giclée Canvas
Zawadi Edition - 15" x 8": 175 s/n plus 15 Artist Proofs
• Limited Edition: $275
• Artist Proof: $330
• Frame LJ1A  18" x 11": $335

On a safari in East Africa I discovered a beautiful Aloe Vera Vulgaris plant growing just outside of my tent. Even more exciting than the plant was that each morning I would witness and multitude of bid species coming to drink the plants sweet nectar. A constantly changing parade of color was unfolding right before my eyes. I was inspired to paint these beautiful birds and I chose the Speke’s Weaver and the Marico Sunbird for their bright and contrasting colors. Finding inspiration from the approach of John James Audubon, I placed the focus on the birds and allowed the background to remain simple and painterly. While painting I worked on both simultaneously, trying the compositions together and creating the perfect set for collections in Aloe I and Aloe II.

You May also like "Aloe II" to make a beautiful matched set for your collection.

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