Tree Portal

Tree Portal
Original Ballpoint Pen Drawing

Size: 20 x 25cm (33 x 40cm framed)
Medium: Ballpoint pen on fine art paper
Time Spent: 12.5 hrs
Framing: Professionally framed with acid-free matting and standard glass (not UV-protective or non-reflective)
Availability: One-of-a-kind original

Price: Currently on Display at “The Annual” Exhibition at the Art Attic in Invercargill

The Story Behind the Artwork

Tree Portal was inspired by a remarkable tree I encountered on Chalky Island, a remote conservation sanctuary in Fiordland. Bent into a tight arch, the tree forms a natural portal - as if inviting you to step into another world. I had the privilege of working on this island, which is home to some of Aotearoa’s rarest wildlife, including the Fiordland crested penguin (tawaki) and the kākāpō.

This drawing, created entirely in ballpoint pen, captures both the wild character of the tree and the atmosphere of the island itself - windswept, resilient, and alive with stories. To me, the tree is more than a shape in the landscape; it is a threshold into the mysteries of Fiordland’s untouched beauty.

This original piece was awarded Highly Commended in ‘The Annual’ Art Exhibition at the Art Attic Gallery, Invercargill.

🖋️ Signed original
📄 Includes a story insert and certificate of authenticity
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