BAOBAB ALLEY
Canvas Print sold of this artwork on 23 October 2009.
Acrylic Painting on Artist Canvas Panel 18” x 24” (45,72cm x 60,96cm) commissioned. Completed 11 May 2008.
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My version of a scene from Baobab Alley in Madagascar. This alley is lined on both sides by these giant Baobab trees. It has been declared a National Tourist attratction in Madagascar.
In the rest of the regions on this large island, these trees are being brought down at an alarming rate. I wanted to portray their plea by having them placed in such a ways as if they were holding “hands” as protection against MAN. The setting sun symbolises the possibility that these gentle giants may become extinct if we do not take care.
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Image copyright: Mariaan Krog 2008
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For buying info, see top right of this page. Available for sale as Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters*
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Robin Brown
Hubba hubba Petal this rocks!! xx
Robin Brown
Hubba hubba Petal this rocks!! xx
Robin Brown
Hubba hubba Petal this rocks!! xx
Mariaan Krog A... replied
Wow, three HUBBA HUBBA’s from you! Thanks Sweet! Glad you liked it. Busy with the other one still.
georgieboy98
An amazing piece of work – so well done Mariaan. Goodonya!! Peter
Mariaan Krog A... replied
Thanks so much Peter! Also for the wonderful feedback on my son’s art!
Carol & Kev Ha...
Simply gorgeous Mariaan, just love the colours, superb painting!!
RLHall
Great colors, and I love the patterns of the tree branches!
kjgordon
beautiful colors and well done..
Mariaan Krog A... replied
Thanks so much KJ!
mieclarke
Love these colors you used….beautifuly done Mariaan:))
Mariaan Krog A... replied
Thanks mie! Wanted to portray the trees’ protection of each other and also that the day “is dawning” on their existence. Glad you liked the colours!
brian pendrey
nice image
Mariaan Krog A... replied
Glad you liked it Brian!
apjenkins
Great colour looks very modern and stylish
Mariaan Krog A... replied
Thanks Alice. The mood I wanted to portray here was one of “conservation”. Hope you see it like this too?
Marion Chapman
oooh, i love those tree fingers against the red
Mariaan Krog A... replied
Thanks dear Marion.
Anthea Slade
Love the silhouette and the colours. Very dramatic. Happy Mothers day to you my beautiful friend. Anthea
Mariaan Krog A... replied
Thanks so much dear Anthea! I had a great day, hope yours was great too? So glad you liked this painting!
Kathleen Struckle
Very stunning Mariann!! :)
Mariaan Krog A... replied
Thanks so much Kathleen! Did you get my e-mail?
Jason D. Lader...
I like the fact that it gives the perspective of being a silhouette, Great work.
Mariaan Krog A... replied
Wonderful feedback! Thanks so much!
Helene Kippert
Great work Mariaan!
Mariaan Krog A... replied
Hi dear Helene! So sorry I have not been to your bubble yet! Was a bit occupied elsewhere. Thanks for your lovely support!
AARDVARK
Nice one Mariaan. When I was in the kruger I saw the big Baobab.
Mariaan Krog A... replied
Hi Aardie! Thanks for the visit and the comment! Yes, the northern parts of Limpopo (close to Zimbabwe & Mozambique) have these giants. In Kruger National Park you will see them near Punda Maria and Shingwedzi and even near Olifant’s Camp! But in this painting, I painted the Madagascar boabab species. There is a road on the western side of this island that is lined with these gentle giants. They call it Boabab Alley. Madagascar has 6 to 7 varieties and four of these are found near the western coast of Madagascar.
How are you? Will visit your portfolio later today. How are the birds doing?
Sorina Williams
Beautiful work Mariaan!
Mariaan Krog A... replied
Thanks so much for your visit & comment Sorina! Much appreciated!
Nanmarie
I really like this. It feels as though the trees are doing a dance. Love the branches reaching out like arms. GREAT WORK!
Mariaan Krog A... replied
Thanks again Nancy. Wanted to portray the trees’ protection of each other (holding hands) and also that the day “is dawning” on their existence (sunset & blood red colours).
Joyce Dickens,...
Very dramatic, superb work….I believe those trees are dancing! Very vibrant, alive and well done!
Joanne Bradley
Awesome work Mariaan! Love the colors and the trees reaching out to one another as if to form a fence against intruders!
amarica
Powerful image, great imagination, well done Mariaan
Angi Baker
Beautiful work
Mariaan Krog A...
Thanks Joyce, Joanne, Ann & Angi!
Mariaan Krog A...
Linda Ridpath
this is terrific, love these trees and feel priviledged to have seen them in Africa, i can almost hear the drumbeat and feel the heat.
Mariaan Krog A... replied
Thanks for the beautiful comment Linda! You’re right, they do evoke a primitive feeling.
Emily Bandru
This is so very beautiful Mariann … an instant favorite! Your portfolio is exquisite! Thank you for your kind comments on my work and for adding me to your watch list!
Catherine Howell
This is a very striking painting. I love it!
GomesPereira
These colors are very good and the same with the composition. I love the way that the branchs “give hands” and feel each other. Beautiful trees, Mariaan. GP
Mariaan Krog A... replied
;D Thanks!
Nina Pap de Pe...
I love the vivid colors in this alley!
Mariaan Krog A... replied
:) Thanks so much.
GittiArt
Hi Mariaan this is just gorgeous in colour and composition ….great work…bravo !!!!:-)
Mariaan Krog A... replied
;) Thanks Brigitte!
banrai
really fine work, Mariaan
Mariaan Krog A... replied
Glad you like it! ;D
Elizabeth Bravo
What an awesome awesome painting…..just lovely!!
Mariaan Krog A... replied
;D Thanks!
Mariaan Krog A...
My thanks to the buyer of a canvas print of this painting – 23/10/2009
K Bock
Beautiful painting Mariaan
this is wonderful