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Published: 2010-11-25 19:23:20 +0000 UTC; Views: 1449; Favourites: 30; Downloads: 0
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Baobab tree.Watercolor/color pencil.
Illustration made for two educational themepanels near the
live-size model of a baobab tree, Rotterdam Zoo.
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Comments: 15
I have one in my office. It is not this big yet but in 500 years maybe.
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As they say in Holland: Boompje groot, plantertje dood (it means something like 'tree big, sower dead').
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WOW! This is so incredible! The detail is stunning - I can't imagine how long it would take to not only draw those branches, but their shadows as well! I love the texture on the trunk and the simple background. It's really a gorgeous image.
(Also, I'm jealous of your job! How wonderful that your work is in such a public place 
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Thank you! It's not as detailed as you think, it's more the use of (hard)shadows that makes it look eleborate...
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Still! It's really amazing, and I applaud you for your patience
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Heheh, one of the first times I get an applause for a painting!
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It won't be the last!
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love the baobab tree! they were really common in Senegal and oh god they're so fun
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It was also fun to paint one!
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wa's dat voor groen manneke?!
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