Art Block Collection: Tree Life

 These paintings by the artist is part of a study based on trees and plants in his training journey.

Rhinoceros Hornbill, acrylic on art block, 2018. 29.7 x 42 cm

The rhinoceros hornbill (Buceros rhinoceros) is the state bird of Sarawak in Malaysia. Some Dayak people, especially the Ibans, believe it to be the supreme chief of birds and its statue is used to welcome the god of birds, Sengalang Burong, to the feasts and celebrations of humankind. 


Bear, Hive and Tree, acrylic on art block, 2017. 29.7 x 42 cm

Bears usually raid beehives in order to eat the pupae, larvae, and eggs in the brood comb of a hive. Although bears prefer immature bees, they also eat honey.



Elephant and Tree, acrylic on art block, 2017. 29.7 x 42 cm

An elephant trunk has up to 40,000 muscles, which can be divided into as many as 150,000 individual units. They can lift up to 770 pounds (350 kg) with their trunks. In the painting, an elephant uses its trunk to break a tree branch in order to eat the green leaves.


Zebra and Tree, acrylic on art block, 2018. 29.7 x 42 cm

A zebra grazes below a tree in the grassland.


Hippo and Tree, acrylic on art block, 2017. 29.7 x 42 cm

A hippopotamus finds shade under a tree.


Wild Boar and Tree, acrylic on art block, 2018. 29.7 x 42 cm

A wild boar finds a mango under a mango tree. It is a highly versatile omnivore that eats just about anything, including fruits.


Raccoon and Tree, acrylic on art block, 2018. 29.7 x 42 cm

Raccoons usually live on the trees as the plants provide shelter from predators and the elements. Tree hollows, or holes in trees, are made into convenient denning sites for the animal to rest during the day, raise its young, and hole up during adverse weather.


Giraffe and Tree, acrylic on art block, 2017. 29.7 x 42 cm

The giraffe has the longest neck of any mammal, which makes up nearly half of its overall height. Measuring around 2 to 2-and-a-half meters in length, the neck itself consists of seven extended neck bones, each of them nearly 30 centimeters long. The extension of the neck bones is said to be an evolutionary breakthrough: it enables the animal to reach tall tree canopies to feed on the leaves. 


Leopard by Night, acrylic on art block, 2018. 29.7 x 42 cm

Leopards are nocturnal animals that mostly hunt at night. Their large eyes and dilated pupils allow them to see well in the dark. They are also known for their climbing ability and often carry food into trees to avoid losing it to scavengers like lions and hyenas.


Giant Anteater, acrylic on art block, 2018. 29.7 x 42 cm

The giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) is named for its diet of mostly ants and lives in Central and South America.


Hedgehog and Porcupine Under a Tree, acrylic on art block, 2018. 29.7 x 42 cm

Porcupines are generally larger and have longer spines than hedgehogs, where their spines are called quills. However, they both belong to the rodent family.


Alligator and Tree, acrylic on art block, 2018. 29.7 x 42 cm

The American alligator differs from most crocodilians in having a shorter, rounded snout and the teeth on the lower jaw being hidden when the animal’s mouth is closed. They inhabit swamps, streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes in the southeastern United States.

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