The Art of Trinidadian Artist Barry Pierre can now be viewed on this blog via 8 collections. Enter the enchanted tropical world of this renowned artist. E-mail him directly at bvpierre@gmail.com for more information or to purchase any of the paintings.
The painting above is of The National Flower of Barbados or the Pride of Barbados (Dwarf Poinciana or Flower Fence). References to this flower were recorded as early as 1657. It is a shrub and is often pruned into a low hedge. If untrimmed it grows to a height of 10 to 15 feet. It is a member of the Legume family and can be found in other tropical countries. The Pride of Barbados blooms all year round, the more common varieties are a fiery red and yellow "sunset colour" although other variations can be found. The flower has five petals with a yellow margin in a pyramidal inflorescence. The branches a prickly and the leaves are large and doubly compound about one foot long and six inches wide with many small leaflets. The National Flower is accepted as the red variety with the Yellow Margin on the petals. It appears proudly on the Barbados Coat of Arms.
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This blog is really marvellous. Your paintings look rich, vivid and exciting. Well done, Barry!
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