Oil Painting by Neil J Bartlett - Fishing Boat No.1 Fiordland No5022 new zealand painting Manu (birds) are significant kaitiaki

Manu (birds) are significant kaitiaki (guardians)

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NZ Harakeke (Flax) design

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It is also believed by some to be a good luck charm and is also regarded as a fertility symbol

Oil Painting by Neil J Bartlett - Fishing Boat No.1 Fiordland No5022 new zealand painting Manu (birds) are significant kaitiakiFishing Boat in Fiordland, South Island, New Zealand Neil J Bartlett Oil on canvas framed 33. 5cm x 22cm including frame Signed Neil's Painting Technique and Style: Neil goes to the site, and makes pencil sketches of his subjects on site. References of colour, texture, shadows etc. are noted beside the sketch information that is all drawn upon whilst producing the painting over time in his studio. From the sketch, very basic underpainting is applied