{"product_id":"euprepiophis-mandarinus-original-acrylic","title":"Euprepiophis Mandarinus - Original Acrylic","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEuprepiophis Mandarinus — Original Acrylic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginal acrylic on canvas, palette knife | 12\" × 12\" | Unframed\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew snakes command attention like \u003cem\u003eEuprepiophis mandarinus\u003c\/em\u003e — the Mandarin ratsnake. Native to the mountain forests of China, Myanmar, and Vietnam, it is renowned for its extraordinary patterning: bold black saddles edged in vivid red and yellow against a pale ground, each scale a precise brushstroke of natural design. It is one of the most visually spectacular snakes in the world, and one of the most sought-after subjects in wildlife art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted in acrylic on canvas using a painting knife, this 12\" × 12\" work captures the Mandarin ratsnake's jewel-like coloration with bold, textured strokes that give the surface a sculptural quality. The painting knife technique adds dimension and energy to the snake's intricate patterning — each scale built up in layers of rich, opaque color. Part of the ongoing Reptile Series celebrating the beauty and diversity of the world's reptiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic on canvas, painting knife\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\" × 12\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unframed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEuprepiophis mandarinus\u003c\/em\u003e (Mandarin Ratsnake)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reptile Series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Representational \/ Wildlife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA one-of-a-kind original — once it's gone, it's gone. Signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFine Art Prints of this painting are also available — shop the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/euprepiophis-mandarinus-fine-art-canvas-ceciltheartist\"\u003ecanvas print\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/euprepiophis-mandarinus-fine-art-print-ceciltheartist\"\u003ematte fine art print\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CeciltheArtist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53448000274726,"sku":"2858138","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/6527\/8246\/files\/EuprepiophisMandarinus.png?v=1783545671","url":"https:\/\/ceciltheartist.com\/products\/euprepiophis-mandarinus-original-acrylic","provider":"CeciltheArtist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}