Steve Irwin Tribute Portrait by Jason Swain

Jason Swain was, as millions around the World, shocked and deeply saddened by the untimely death of Steve Irwin. Jason was born and raised in the area around the Australia Zoo. He is one of the locals that watched as what began as a small Reptile exhibit, grow and expand to become one of the largest and most exciting Zoos in the world. The pride that Australia felt for Steve's accomplishments is one that goes a little deeper for the locals who watched this all unfold. When he heard the news of Steve's death, he knew that he had to create his own special tribute to Steve and his family. As an accomplished artist, it seemed only natural to express this with a painting of this dearly loved Aussie Icon, who had remained a regular bloke to the locals. This painting was motivated purely by his personal need to express his respect to Steve's family. What you see is a magnificent work of art that is the result of long hours and painstaking attention to each and every detail. It is a remarkable and unique rendition of a photo known to millions.

What you won't see, unless you have had the opportunity to speak with Jason, is the sincerity and heart that was applied with each and every brush stroke. This isn't just another beautiful painting....It is a painting that is three dimensional. It has beauty, it has depth, and most importantly, it has a heart that beats with the passion of the artist.

The painting was transported personally to the Zoo by Jason in February of 2007. It was Donated and presented before an audience in the Crocoseum at the Australia Zoo on February 20th. It is to be displayed at the Crocoseum, as the perfect tribute from one local bloke to another.

This beautiful Painting is now available in a "Limited Edition Print"
You now have the opportunity to own, what is sure to become a treasured reminder of the true Wildlife Warrior and Aussie Icon, admired and loved by millions throughout the Global community.

Each print produced will capture every intricate and painstaking detail of the original, which will be displayed at the Crocoseum as a permanent tribute to Steve.

The inspiration for this Tribute lives on; a portion of each copy sold will be donated to the "Wildlife Warriors" For complete details
on how you can own one of these beautiful limited edition prints visit Jason's website

http://www.jjswain.com/press.htm (more)

Fundraising and Events/Wildlife Warriors
Jason Swain Limited Edition Print

http://www.wildlifewarriors.org.au/fundraising/index.html

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[loverocket]

Great video Jason!

[stimpyfudge]

The link to buy this print is now on the Wildlife Warriors website...Wooohooo

[WRITERCAB]

Outstanding!!!!!!!!

[Mistymoon56]

I am a big fan of Steve Irwin and the Zoo. Awesome painting Jason..this is Steve!

[skippybugeye]

Brilliant painting and video of a great Aussie icon...

[mazeegi]

Be sure to watch the Tribute Limited Edition video, just beautiful. The portrait and print are awesome!

[manthawhiteraven]

Jason...there are no words to express the beauty and more so the 'spirit' that is in this unique piece of art.

You have captured a part of the dynamic Energy that was OUR STEVE ~ Thank You for sharing this with the world.

Mantha!!

[AlisonAmeb]

What a fantastic tribute to a great Aussie icon from another Aussie

[Pookie228]

Jasons work never ceases to amaze me, he is truly one very gifted, talented artist..... being an Aussie, well, I won't hold that little detail against him lol

Hope to see this original on my trip to Brisbane..I'm still amazed the airline didn't lose it :) Bravo Jason once again!

[stimpyfudge]

Another brilliant video and a fantastic tribute to Steve..