This original and very unique barn owl painting has been hand-painted on a stunning piece of sustainable yew. The wood has an orange/tan patina, not unusual for yew, yet the markings on this piece are like none I've seen before; adding and enhancing the uniqueness and individuality of the piece. 
 
As with all of my art on wood, I have positioned and painted the barn owl so as to celebrate both the beauty of the owl itself and also the markings/grain of the wood. 
 
This large barn owl painting on yew is a real statement piece of art that could never be replicated (due to the uniqueness of the timber). It comes ready to hang on your wall and would look beautiful as a center piece is any room. 
 
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 mackerel 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.