Long-eared owl (Asio otus) I Kaiserstuhl by Anja Semling

About "Long-eared owl (Asio otus) I Kaiserstuhl"

by Anja Semling

About the artwork

? A long-eared owl sitting on a stone, looking directly at the viewer - with large eyes that have a magical effect. I painted this pretty owl on a fluid art background. I make this special background with artist acrylic colours in an expressionist style. This painting has a fascinating combination of naturalism and expressionism.

Animals were and are symbolic protagonists in the visual arts!
I would like to draw more attention to our wonderful animal world with my expressive animal paintings! Without them, our creation would be worth nothing. That's why all animals are worth protecting. I like to highlight individual animals with strong colours. My naturalistic depictions of animals, often on fluid art backgrounds that I have previously created with acrylic paints using the so-called pouring technique, leave a lasting impression. This combination of naturalism and expressionism is extraordinary and very rarely seen.

My works are characterised by a unique fusion of realism and abstraction. Animal motifs depicted with astonishing accuracy are set against flowing, abstract backgrounds that lend each work a dreamlike quality.

The Kaiserstuhl is home to unique flora and fauna. I have always been fascinated by the diversity of this very special region. The numerous birds are particularly exciting. Due to the abundance of animal species here, my series is not yet finished.