Ten percent is going to Pūkaha eco-sanctuary
 
Measurements:            230 x 230mm
Canvas and frame:      Sustainable canvas 340gsm; FSC Certified American Ash, hand painted.
Paint:                                Winsor & Newton Professional oil paint, AA rated.
 
This painting can sit on a shelf or be hung on a wall.  Comes with a certificate of authenticity.
 
Narrative: I spent some unforgettable moments with several juvenile kiwi at Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre earlier this year, and it truly opened my heart.

These little guys face so many challenges in the wild, but places like Pūkaha give them the best chance to grow strong and safe before they’re released into the wild.  This painting is my tribute to those brave newborn kiwis and the incredible work being done to protect them.

Kiwis love eating worms and berries, so you will find in the painting a velvet worm, which  are called ‘living fossils’ as they are remarkably unchanged from 500 million years ago.  They look a bit like caterpillars and have pairs of stumpy legs along the length of their body. These worms are nocturnal predators that spit a sticky slime to trap their prey.  

Karamū berries are small, edible orange-to-red fruits produced by native karamū bushes (Coprosma robusta) which are native to New Zealand. They are described as having a subtle or slightly sour taste when fully ripe and are full of Vitamin C.

The price of my painting includes Shipping within New Zealand (includes packaging, insurance, sent via courier with signature required):
 
International - please message me and I will obtain a shipping quote for you.
 
Photographs are an indication of what the artworks could look like. Other items in the photograph are not included.  Thank you for supporting a living artist!