Tag: Fauna

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Habitat Antarctica?

The habitat of Antarctica is changing. Large amounts of freshwater flow into the salty ecosystem of the ocean. The penguin faces a significant and drastic change in its food supply. Here is a showcase of the habitat in change. This penguin seems lost. Does the habitat of Antarctica still exist? Climate change is not just an abstract idea but a true driver of considerable loss. We mark this loss now and shortly as a public risk.

Bibliography

Kruf, J. (2023) Habitat Antarctica? [fine art print]. Breda: Private collection.

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King Penguin

This far descendant from the Jurassic, the King Penguin, has mastered the art of flying in the water. It is painted in its natural habitat, Antarctica. The colours and the streamlining are astonishing. My personal ode to this bird.

Bibliography

Kruf, J. (2023) King Penguin [fine art print]. Breda: Private collection.

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Kleine Witte Vlinder

Kruf, J. (2023) Kleine witte Vlinder [fine art print]. Breda: Private collection. 
Op 4 augustus 2023 toont de Kleine Witte Vlinder haar wijsheid: de ware liefde van twee mensen en een verbinding voor het leven. Een ode aan dochter Michelle en haar ‘vent’ Ludo.

On the 4th of August 2023, the wisdom of the Little White Butterfly showed itself: the true love of two people and a connection for life. An ode to daughter Michelle and her ‘guy’ Ludo.

© Jack Kruf

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Kingfisher

Common kingfisher (ijsvogel)
Kingfisher in bathroom

Here is one of the members of the familiy of Kingfishers: the Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis L., ijsvogel, NL). Take care in your bathroom now!

© Jack Kruf. Digital painting / fine art print.

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Lessons from the Oystercatcher

Oystercatcher on the Beach
Framed Oystercatcher in my Study

Much can be derived from the Oystercatcher (scholekster) in the world of governance and management. In particular, the territorial behaviour during breeding is packed with exciting study material. In the colony, a “pecking order” takes effect. First come, first served and finding the ideal habitat as a nesting place, close to where the oysters and scoops can be found.

The clear lessons by Paul Valens†, our master on where ecology meets strategy, inspired me to study this exceptional bird. I painted it in Nieuwvliet-Bad, The Netherlands. A drawing including depth of focus.

Kruf, J. (2023) Lessons from the Oystercatcher [fine art print]. Breda: Private collection.