'NZ Treasures – Half Penny'
The Story behind the Artwork
The 1960’s half penny, another old pre-decimal coin, now only found stashed away in the grandparents kitchen drawers or attics.
The coin itself features a hei-tiki with ornamental kowhaiwhai pattern on each side, I knew the Tiki had be painted as Pounamu (greenstone) and show all of the Pounamu grain and colours – this was quite a challenge!
The Story behind the Artwork
The 1960’s half penny, another old pre-decimal coin, now only found stashed away in the grandparents kitchen drawers or attics.
The coin itself features a hei-tiki with ornamental kowhaiwhai pattern on each side, I knew the Tiki had be painted as Pounamu (greenstone) and show all of the Pounamu grain and colours – this was quite a challenge!
The Story behind the Artwork
The 1960’s half penny, another old pre-decimal coin, now only found stashed away in the grandparents kitchen drawers or attics.
The coin itself features a hei-tiki with ornamental kowhaiwhai pattern on each side, I knew the Tiki had be painted as Pounamu (greenstone) and show all of the Pounamu grain and colours – this was quite a challenge!
Fine Art Prints
Printed with vibrant pigment inks on archival matte fine art paper
Hand signed by artist
Shipped flat in a clear plastic sleeve and a thick backing board to keep flat
1-2 days to produce
Stretched Canvas Prints
380gsm polyester/cotton canvas, sealed with a clear UV protectant finish
Canvas can be wiped clean with a damp cloth, no scrubbing
Stretched over NZ Pine stretcher frame - ready to hang
3-5 days to produce
