Story
I have so many photographs of this beautiful bird, who was chattering away to me a few years ago when I was lucky enough to have my camera on me. This little painting is detailed using a micro-brush and took me two days to paint using oil paint in multiple layers.
Kākāriki, means “small green parrot”in Māori and they are native birds to New Zealand. There are five species, and the one I have painted is the red crowned parakeet. The birds generally nest in holes in trees or in crevices along cliffs and are generally only found in predator-free sanctuaries or islands.
Kākāriki are usually solitary birds, but can be found in pairs, or in small flocks in autumn and winter. They make a loud rapid chatter when flying and sometimes chatter when feeding.
Information sourced from the Department of Conservation and Zealandia.
Measures 21cm square (8.26 x 8.26") which includes a 3cm border for framing purposes . The artwork comes unframed, and will arrive in an acid free enclosure.
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Materials
Printed on Epson 200gsm Matte heavyweight paper that gives an even distribution of colour. The coarse structured surface allows for a beautiful traditional watercolour look and feel, whilst still reproducing pin-sharp details and colour consistency. Printed by a professional printing company with archival inks are used that 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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