Koala Painting Van Gogh its golden-brown coat built from

its golden-brown coat built from thick palette-knife strokes that catch the light like wet fur

almost mythical presence

A tiger prowls straight toward the viewer in this commanding oil study

dissolving into a luminous wash of duck-egg blue that suggests the curve of the open sky beyond

or a hallway craving a splash of colour

Koala Painting Van Gogh its golden-brown coat built fromHere a koala dozes high in a tree, both paws wrapped around a sturdy branch and its head tucked down in deep, contented sleep. The painterly treatment is loose and tender, soft strokes describing the thick grey fur, the curled body and the relaxed droop of the closed eyes. Behind the animal, a hazy wash of muted greens and warm golden light suggests dappled leaves and a sun soaked afternoon. The whole scene radiates serenity, capturing that perfect