Story: I’ve been fortunate to encounter kiwi birds in several eco-sanctuaries, including Zealandia, Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre, and Kiwi Park.
Witnessing these iconic creatures in their natural habitat is truly magical. Zealandia’s night tour was particularly unforgettable. Our guide led us along winding trails, weaving captivating stories about the sanctuary’s conservation work. The stillness of the night was punctuated by the occasional calls of Ruru (moreporks) and Kiwi. Every step felt like stepping into a timeless, untouched world.
After about 40 minutes, our guide signaled us to pause and listen. We held our breath as soft rustling grew louder. Suddenly, from behind a cluster of ferns, a small brown figure emerged—our first Kiwi, followed by eight more!
Their soft brown feathers in the inky black of night made the birds challenging to spot, but I was mesmerized. Seeing these birds thriving in such a serene, protected environment felt like an immense privilege, deepening my connection to the land of my birth.
As we made our way back, I couldn’t stop smiling. The experience was exhilarating and profoundly inspiring, leaving me with a renewed appreciation for nature.
Since photography wasn’t allowed, I sketched from memory and created a painting that captured the magic of those unforgettable encounters.
The prints are designed to make you smile and, over time, become treasured heirloom pieces.💚
Choose from the following sizes; 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
200gsm 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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