In November 2017 I was asked to create an installation of butterflies and moths for Nga Manu Nature Reserve in Waikanae. This was financially supported through a Givealittle campaign and I'm eternally grateful for the support I was given by many people. As a result of the exposure from this I'm now working on a number of commissions creating more of these however they are now in oil paints and even more photo realistic.
Butterflies and Moths
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Puriri Moth
2018
This gives you the size relativity.
Oil on wood.
Private Collection, Otaki, NZ
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Puriri
2018
Oil on Wood
Private Collection, Otaki,NZ
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Kahukowhai commission
2018
Oil on wood
Private collection, Otaki,NZ
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Kahukowhai in our garden
2018
Oil on wood now in a private collection.
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Nga Manu installation
2017
These works adorn the entranceway to a garden filled with plants that attract and feed moths and butterfles.
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Finished works for Nga Manu installation
2017
Feeling rather pleased with myself
In the garden next to my studio
2017
I have a lovely courtyard beside my studio at the back of my garden.