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Gamini Ratnavira Original Painting Chestnut Mandibled Toucan Ramphastos Swainson

Description: 12 x 9 Acrylic Gouache on Board Beautiful representation of Chocolate Mandibled Toucans, Swainson's Toucans. Gamini has had toucans at his studio in Fallbrook Ca. and has watched and studied many in the wild. I personally keep & breed toucans many going to zoos so I have a deep love for the species. "Toucan Jungle" I have had many Toucans over the years, this particular painting has almost unbelievable detail. Amazing painting!!! some pictures showing Gamini's Studio in Fallbrook, Ca. ( must visit if possible, Amazing nature artist ) Gamini Ratnavira was born and raised in tropical Sri Lanka. As a self-taught artist he uses his photographic memory and life experiences to produce vibrant, colorful images of the rainforest flora and fauna, which are complimented with intriguing stories about his work with wildlife and research information about each painting. His paintings reveal his love for art coupled with an unrestrained, lifelong reverence for nature and animals.After earning unequaled praise in his native land, Gamini moved to the U.S. where he continues a successful art career in Southern California. He is a member of the Society of Animal Artists and Artists for Conservation and has exhibited with Birds in Art and Arts for the Parks top 100 tours, as well as shows across the United States. His work is collected worldwide including 43 paintings in the San Diego Natural History Museum, and many other conservation organizations. He has traveled to over 50 countries researching endangered wildlife everywhere, amassing a life bird list of over 4,000. He illustrated Birds of Sri Lanka and Mammals of Sri Lanka and is currently working on Endemic Birds of Sri Lanka, a coffee table book of Sri Lankan Birds. He has also illustrated 38 official postage stamps for Sri Lanka, which is primarily a Buddhist country that very strong conservation programs and a devout regard for nature.

Price: 1500 USD

Location: Vista, California

End Time: 2025-01-20T14:48:59.000Z

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Item Specifics

All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

Artist: Gamini Ratnavira

Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work

Size: Medium (up to 36in.)

Signed: Yes

Color: Multi-Color

Date of Creation: 2000-Now

Material: Acrylic

Region of Origin: California, USA

Subject: Animals

Type: Painting

Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original

Width (Inches): 12

Height (Inches): 9

Style: Realism

Painting Surface: board

Features: Framed, Signed

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Handmade: Yes

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