Bolt of blue | kōtare / sacred kingfisher | New Zealand bird illustration art print

Bolt of blue | kōtare / sacred kingfisher | New Zealand bird illustration art print

from NZ$110.00

‘Bolt of blue’ features a pair of kōtare / kingfishers in flight. This hand signed high quality pigment art print is based on an original gouache illustration by Melissa Boardman.

Kōtare / sacred kingfishers are a common sight around estuaries and in some areas of native forests. Glimpses of kōtare are often fleeting because of their timid nature, often all that can be seen is a trail of blue. They feed on crabs, small fish and insects which they watch from a good vantage point like power pole or trees before pouncing on.

This print is created with long-lasting matte pigment inks on textured, high quality archival 100% cotton rag. (Cotton rag is an environmentally responsible paper made from lint fibres - a by-product of the cotton industry).

Print details:
• Hand signed, open edition archival pigment print
• Based on an original gouache illustration by Melissa Boardman
• Printed on textured 300gsm cotton rag (heavy 100% cotton paper)
• Comes with an official print certificate
• Ships flat in a sturdy cardboard mailer
• Printed in Wellington, New Zealand
• Print is unframed

Framing tips:
• A4 prints without mat - simply look for an A4 sized frame
• A4 prints with mat board - I recommend an 305x390mm frame with A4 mat board
• A3 prints without mat - simply look for an A3 sized frame
• A3 prints - I recommend a 397x520 with A3 mat board
(Art for Arts Sake offer affordable NZ made frames in these sizes with multiple colour options)

Pricing:
A4 print $110 (unframed)
A3 print $180 (unframed)

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