This is "Habib" the Highland Cow. Habib is one of my original framed wildlife on wood portraits. Habib has been painted on a beautiful piece of Scottish Elm and framed in English oak by my good friend, Heidi of the Rustic Picture Frame Company. The wood has some beautiful markings on it and I have painted Bernard so as to display and celebrate the beauty of the wood itself.
 
This  large framed highland cow painting on English oak measures 45.5cm (w) x 37.5cm (h) x 3cm (d). Bernard comes ready to hang on your wall and look beautiful in a kitchen, lounge, bedroom, hallway or conservatory and would make a lovely, unique gift for a highland cow/nature-loving friend or family member.
 
I only paint wildlife on wood as I love using wood as a natural and sustainable background to my artwork. Much of the wood that I work with is reclaimed and therefore has some beautiful markings and character that deserve to be preserved and celebrated. This is a one-off piece of highland cow art and having been coated in a flat matt varnish for protection, it should stand the test of time and can be treasured for a life-time.