This large painting is an abstract of a Kingfisher / Kōtare in a swooping dive. It has sense of hyper fast movement and euphoria.
The artwork has many layers in blue and turquoise, with pink, metallic copper and golds. It doesn't show in the photos but depending on which way the light falls on the layers in the painting there are sparkles and beautiful iridescent shimmers, just like the feathers and plumage of the Sacred Kōtare.
The New Zealand native Kōtare / Kingfisher is a distinctive bird with a beautiful call. I love the call of the Kingfisher and feel utterly blessed when I see them in Plimmerton.
Kingfishers are symbolic of freedom, courage, adventure, balance, and free spirit.
My sincere apologies - the effects in the painting are almost impossible to pick up with a camera, so the photos and short clips are at different angles to try to capture some of the effects.
The artwork is much better in real life as the human eye can see all the layers and differentiate light sources.
This painting took me almost a year to complete. My daughter tells me it my best one, yet which might explain why I'm a wee bit reluctant to part with it. But I know whoever buys it, will be really delighted with it. It's truly beautiful, just like Sacred Kingfisher.
What does seeing a Kingfisher mean spiritually? Some suggest that Kingfishers are symbolic of freedom, courage, adventure, and balance. They have a free spirit with wanderlust running in their blood. In many cultures, these magnificent birds are also associated with fertility and good fortune.
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The artworks are finished in a UV resistant resin which gives it that glass like finish. However, for longevity it’s best not to place this painting, or any artwork, or even humans or animals in direct UV / sunlight.
All multimedia work is created using top quality materials and arrives ready to be hung, with hanging hardware already attached to the back. But should you wish to professionally frame – you can do that too.
If you're considering a painting, but not 100% sure, please feel free to email me a photo of the room or space you'd like to hang the painting in. I'll email through a mock-up of what it could look like in your living room, dining room, office, kitchen or wall.
Full disclosure: The artworks, like the artist, are not perfect. I have a Siberian Husky dog called Sasquatch and some loose strands of fur may be forever immortalized in your painting, although I can’t guarantee that either!
That said, I want you to be 100% happy with your painting and I understand that buying art online can be challenging. So, I offer a 7-day return policy. If you receive the painting and decide it’s not for you, or it doesn’t suit the room you bought it for, please feel free to return it to me in its original condition - within 7 days of receiving it and I will be happy to refund, less any postage costs.
If you like something that has been sold, drop me a line, as I might be able to create something just for you.
