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Gum Tree paintings have long endured as a favourite feature with Australian landscape painters.
The artist from the Port Art collective who has favoured and painted gum tree paintings, among other flora and fauna over decades is Robert Corcoran. Gum tree paintings are featured in his specialised outdoor paintings as well completed in regular/mixed media such as bark, acrylics and oil paints.
What are gum trees?
Eucalypts: The term "gum tree" or "eucalypt" refers to trees belonging to the genera Eucalyptus, Corymbia, and Angophora.
Diversity: Eucalypts are characterised by their many forms, including single-stemmed trees, multi-stemmed mallee forms, and even shrubs.
Cultural Significance: Eucalypts hold significant cultural importance to Australia's First Nations peoples and are a keystone species for the ecosystem, supporting native wildlife like koalas and birds.
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