Classified as Lower Risk, the giraffes of the African Savanna still suffer from the expansion of ranching and agriculture. Overgrazong has resulted in parts of the Savanna becoming a desert. / Giraffes have seven neck vertebrae, just like other mammals, but they are elongated to allow them to reach vegetation that smaller animals find inaccessible. They also possess a 45 cm long tongue!
A giraffe bends down (unusually) to eat in the evening light of Weenen game reserve, South Africa.
A young reticulated giraffe almost disappears when standing against it’s mother. Captive animals.
Reticulated giraffe eating in the Masai Mara. / / (Masai Mara – Kenya) / / / African Art and Writings Group / / Best Photo/Artists of the Month Contest Winner for January 2008 / CLICK HERE TO HAVE A LOOK / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
It’s 6.am and against the remaining early morning mist, a giraffe reaches out for his breakfast of the leaves of the archetype African tree in Weenen Game reserve,Kwazulu -Natal.
There is something about Giraffes that I find fascinating. What is a giraffe really? Part horse, part Koala Bear? Long necks, big ears, horns??? Whatever the case, I find them interesting. I also have these African giraffe sculptures that always make the place feel like home. The Giraffe Project is my tribute to giraffes, and giraffe lovers everywhere.
“THANK YOU” AnitaInverarity, for buying a print!! This is a colored pencil drawing that I created. The ink border is drawn free hand by me and then filled in with archival ink. The border and drawing: all on the same sheet, My borders are not separate from the drawings. This is a mixed media piece. I used prismacolor pencils and archival ink for the border. I used Strathmore, Vellum Bristol, 100# paper. / The total image size is 6.5” wide x 16.5” tall. I love to use vellum bristol for colored pencil work and smooth bristol for pen work. This drawing is mixed and totally on the vellum bristol paper. Any proceeds from the sale of this work on RB will be donated to The Philadelphia Mission. http://www.philadelphia33.org/
Realistic pencil drawing of a giraffe. Makes a lovely framed picture!
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For the joy of life – dancing by the light of the setting sun.
A baby Reticulated Giraffe kicks up his heels.
Title chosen by my daughter, One of the images from our trip to the Calgary zoo today
NOT FOR SALE / It will be show at Galleries in Israel and Seville as a Limit and numered Series of only 15 copies. / Price:1500 Euros / If you are interested please send me a mail. FROM LIMITED SERIES / TOKIO WOMAN / LOOKING FOR THE SEPIA / EL EQUILIBRIO DE LA MUJER FLOR / / / TEMPO / / / NIRVANA / XXI CENTURY / / / THE SADNESS OF THE PHARAOH / / / DELIRIUM / / / ORGASM / CARNIVAL / THE SAXOPHONE /
©2007-2008 Aimee Stewart, Foxfires – please see my CC Terms of Use before considering using this image for any personal or commercial use http://foxfires.deviantart.com/journal/6266450/ / (Please do not repost this on Photobucket or Flickr!) / —-—-—-—-——- A slow song drifting between two hearts… —-—-—-—-—-— / (Think ‘baby giraffe’ when considering the size… ;) ) Credits: Model: Portrait by mjranum-stock – model is sinned-angel-stock / Giraffe: nefarostock http://nefarostock.deviantart.com/art/giraffe-11-52845976 / background: by Tijmen http://www.sxc.hu/photo/326705 / Texture: :icondholms:, found at :iconresurgere:
Sunset with Giraffes – Namibia
Sunset with Giraffes – Namibia
The Reticulated Giraffe, the most elegant of giraffe species, is restricted to Northern Kenya and Southern Ethiopia. They are easily observed in Samburu National Park, Northern Kenya.
A Reticulated Giraffe settles down to graze in the late afternoon. This most elegant of giraffe species is limited to a few small areas of Northern Kenya and Southern Ethiopia.
A group of elegant Reticulated Giraffes.
/ CLICK THIS IMAGE TO READ MORE ABOUT IT! What you see here is the seventh of seven works of art to be posted over the next seven days – the results of a seven day smackdown between myself, and the fabulous Angi Sullins and Silas Toball – where Angi made a traditional collage, and then gave it to Silas and I, letting us loose on it with our photoshop skills. :) Click here to see Angi’s original handmade collage : / (to be posted shortly) Click here to see Silas’ Smackdown entry: / (to be posted shortly)
This piece was part of a duel called the seven day collage art smackdown between Aimee / , Angi and Silas. To learn more and see all the goodies, click here – (link to be added shortly) Angi’s smackdown entry (the original handmade collage): / Aimee’s smackdown entry: / © Silas Toball For our inspiration blog for creative souls visit www.MessagefromtheMuse.com For our gallery of mytho-poetic art visit www.DuirwaighGallery.com / There you can find prints, greeting cards, calendars, books and more that will make perfect gifts. Plus our inspirational film A Knock at the Door.
UPDATE!! Finally!!! Scanned and resubmitted!! It is 37” tall x 13.5” wide. This is the “First” time I have created art that is over 37 inches tall:))) I created this with archival ink, derwent graphitint watercolor pencils, staedtler watercolor pencils and some copic art markers. The original is for sale. Proceeds from the sale of prints and cards from RB will be donated to the Philadelphia Mission. Their contact info. is on my front page. Thanks for looking!!
© Aimee Stewart, Foxfires FULL VIEW IS RECOMMENDED “Daylight follows a dark night” – Maasai Proverb I’ve had this image in my head for a long time: The bravery, strength, and goodness of a people who come what may stand tall in the face of impossible odds. I truly hope this creates a story unique to each viewer’s mind.
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