Long-Tailed Bat

Long-Tailed Bat
Original Graphite Drawing

Size: 41 x 18cm ( 56 x 34.5cm framed)
Medium: Graphite pencil and Charcoal on Fine Art Watercolour Paper
Time Spent: 12 hours
Framing: Professionally framed with acid-free matting and standard glass (not UV-protective or non-reflective). Please note that the frame isn’t perfect (see photos below), the top left corner has a little chip but this does not affect the artwork itself.

Availability: One-of-a-kind original

Price: $650 NZD (includes packaging; shipping extra)

🌿 The Story Behind the Artwork
This detailed graphite drawing captures a New Zealand long-tailed bat (Chalinolobus tuberculatus) in mid flight against a charcoal background. Each line traces the fine textures of its fur and outstretched wings, freezing a fleeting nocturnal moment in stillness.

The long-tailed bat is one of only two surviving native land mammals in Aotearoa and is now nationally threatened. I’ve been fortunate to work closely with bats in the field, observing their delicate agility and the quiet complexity of their world. Their ability to navigate darkness through echolocation continues to inspire both wonder and respect, this artwork is my way of giving visibility to a species that’s rarely seen, yet vital to our forest ecosystems.

🖋️ Signed original
📄 Includes a story insert and certificate of authenticity
📦 Shipping is custom - due to the delicate nature of this piece, please reach out to arrange safe delivery.