Measurements:            230 x 230mm
Canvas and frame:      Sustainable canvas 340gsm; FSC Certified American Ash, hand painted.
Paint:                                Winsor & Newton Professional oil paint, AA rated.
 
Kiwi bird names: Pepper (left) and Mali (right)
 
Pepper and Mali were born in January 2025 at Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre.
 
Mali has a white face, as his father is completely white due to a rare genetic condition that causes his feathers to be white, even though his parents were brown kiwi.  These birds are raised as part of Operation Nest Egg, a nationwide breeding programme helping vulnerable kiwi populations grow.
 
As a volunteer at Pūkaha, I have the privilege of helping the senior ranger care for kiwi chicks. From the photographs I take, I sketch my ideas before starting the painting process.
 
The frames are 5cm deep and can either be hung on a wall or sit on a shelf. They are designed to make you smile and, over time, become treasured heirloom pieces.💚

Price includes Shipping within New Zealand (includes packaging, insurance, sent via courier with signature required)
 
Photographs are an indication of what the artworks could look like. Thank you for supporting a living artist!