Heart of Gondwana — The Protea

Heart of Gondwana — The Protea Solar Realism • Heritage Botanical The Heart of Gondwana Protea is a quiet tribute to the ancient floral spirit of the southern lands. Painted with Leone Tonkinson’s characteristic realism and luminous softness, the protea stands tall and serene: warm pink petals unfurling around a cool silver core, held by deep green leaves that anchor the bloom with earth and history. Long before continents drifted apart, the protea thrived on the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana. This artwork carries that memory — a story of endurance, belonging, and transformation woven into every petal. Leone’s brushwork brings the flower to life with gentle light and subtle texture, allowing the protea to glow from within, as if warmed by the sun of its homeland. This single protea becomes more than a botanical portrait: it is a symbol of resilience, a keeper of lineage, and a reminder that beauty endures across time and distance. Mood: grounded, elegant, ancestral Style: detailed botanical realism with Solar Realism luminosity Perfect for: • Art lovers • Nature-inspired interiors • Heritage storytelling • Botanical collections • Meaningful, heartfelt gifts A protea painted not just as a flower, but as a memory of the land itself — gentle, strong, and deeply alive.