This graphite portrait celebrates the tiny but remarkable character of New Zealand’s smallest native bird, the rifleman (tītitipounamu).
I often encounter these energetic little birds while working in the forest. Their high-pitched calls can be easy to miss, and they rarely sit still for long as they flutter through the trees searching for food. Despite their tiny size, they have a surprising confidence - especially when defending a nest.
Originally created as a detailed graphite drawing, this portrait captures the delicate features and lively personality that make the rifleman such a special part of New Zealand’s native forests.
Size: A4 (210 × 297 mm / 8.3 × 11.7 in)
Printed on quality 300gsm satin paper.
Each print is individually signed and carefully packaged with backing board for protection.
This graphite portrait celebrates the tiny but remarkable character of New Zealand’s smallest native bird, the rifleman (tītitipounamu).
I often encounter these energetic little birds while working in the forest. Their high-pitched calls can be easy to miss, and they rarely sit still for long as they flutter through the trees searching for food. Despite their tiny size, they have a surprising confidence - especially when defending a nest.
Originally created as a detailed graphite drawing, this portrait captures the delicate features and lively personality that make the rifleman such a special part of New Zealand’s native forests.
Size: A4 (210 × 297 mm / 8.3 × 11.7 in)
Printed on quality 300gsm satin paper.
Each print is individually signed and carefully packaged with backing board for protection.
