Kiwi bird names: Mapuna (left) and Manawa (right)
Mapuna (white kiwi) is the brother of Manukura, born at Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre. His partner, Manawa, is snuggled up beside him.
Mapuna has a rare genetic condition that means his feathers are white, even though both of his parents were brown. He is a gorgeous, placid kiwi and a devoted father who has raised several clutches of eggs. In the kiwi world, it is the males who incubate the eggs, while the mum goes off to do her own thing.
As a volunteer at Pūkaha, I have the privilege of helping the senior ranger care for kiwi chicks. From the photographs I’ve taken, I sketch out my ideas before starting the painting process.
You will notice two Izatha psychra moths flittering in the light. These moths are endemic to New Zealand, and are classified as Nationally endangered.
The prints are designed to make you smile and, over time, become treasured heirloom pieces.
Choose from the following sizes, which are printed on Fine Art Paper. These giclee prints will fit a standard frame that you can purchase from a Department Store, or can be framed nicely by a Framer.
- 12 cm square (4.72" square), includes a 1 cm border for framing purposes - $28.
- 21cm square (8.26" square), includes a 3 cm (1.18") border for framing purposes - $85.
- 25 cm square (9.84" square), includes a 3cm (1.18") border for framing purposes - $120.
Note: the 21cm square and 25cm square giclee prints are a limited edition size. If you would like to receive the certificate of authenticity, please email me and I will send this electronically.
Shipping time: five to seven days.
Materials
310gsm Matte paper
Printed on 100% cotton with a smooth texture that allows for a beautiful traditional watercolour look and feel, whilst still reproducing pin-sharp details and colour consistency. The paper has the purest white tone available on the market, without any Optical Brightening Agents (OBAs). Optical Brightening Agents are artificial brighteners that deteriorate over time.
Ink: Archival UltraChrome Pro ink that provides superior colour accuracy and archival image stability. The ink is UV light resistant. Archival inks last up to 200 years, and are fade resistant.
Photographs are an indication of what the artworks could look like and are not the exact size of the artworks. Other items in the photograph are not included.
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