Don’t Forget Your Roots Greeting Card

DETAILS

* A6 size greeting card
* Blank inside
* The original artwork is handmade using black indian ink and watercolour paint.
* Comes with a white envelope.
* Printed by a wonderful family run printing business in Dunedin - they pride themselves on a quality job.
* Use as a greeting card or frame as art.

Artwork is also available as an authentic 'Giclee Fine Art' print and other multi-pack greeting card options in my Felt Shop.

SHIPPING

Packed and shipped with loving care from my hands to yours. Your Greeting Card is shipped in a crisp Crystal Clear print bag.

IS THIS A GIFT?

Have you left your card sending to the last minute? Do not fear - I have you covered. Add your own special message and I will print and carefully attach and post direct to the address of your choice. All you need to do when purchasing is enter the delivery address of the recipient on the delivery address page, and then enter your message for the card in the field “Notes for birdielove”. Let me know your font preference (see image) or let me choose for you. Easy.

GIVING BACK

I am proud to partner Royal Forest & Bird Protection Society of NZ for the protection of NZ’s wildlife and wild places.
* Land
* Fresh Water
* Oceans
Your fine art purchase not only invites more beauty into your life but improves the quality of life for wildlife too. With every Greeting Card purchased I make a donation of $0.50. My donation goal for 2023 is $500.

FOLLOW FOR PROGRESS UPDATES

If you would like to follow my progress you can do so via my Instagram account @birdielovechick

All copyright / reproduction rights are reserved by the artist.

ARTIST STATEMENT

The little black robin (Karure/Kakaruia/Chatham Island robin) is endemnic to Chatham Islands, New Zealand and was brought back from the brink of extinction by dedicated Conservationists. The species was moved to a predator free island and now has a population of approx. 300. Unbelievably they had been reduced to one breeding female, ‘Old Blue”. She lived to double the usual Black Robin age (14 years). ‘Old blue’ was helped out by the Tomtit, who mothered her eggs for her until the fledgings hatched and were returned to Mum and Dad Black Robin.

This artwork has a special meaning to me personally – the top of the feather cloak/kakahu is bound at the top by a band/taniko design which represents my home roots. Although I now live in Southland I was blessed to come from a loving farming family based in Te Aroha. We lived on Rawhiti Road – Rawhiti meaning East - the dot in the band/taniko representing the compass. The small farming district was named Mangaiti, meaning small stream – represented by the two bands top and bottom of the band/taniko. Te Aroha Mountain is represented by the diamond shape on the band/taniko, and most significantly, the love heart shape represents the love/aroha I have for my family, home town and New Zealand’s flora and fauna.

Enjoy!