Rebecca Davies-Cowie - Kea

This linocut is of a curious Kea, a native to Aotearoa and one of the world's most intelligent birds due to its problem solving skills. Kea live in forests and mountainous areas across the South Island and are nationally endangered. Kea is the world's only alpine parrot.

For the Kea linocut I mixed blue and yellow with a touch of gold to create an olive green. The size of the linocut is 15.5cm high by 20.5cm wide and the size of the paper is 20cm high x 25cm wide making it easy to source a ready made frame.

About the Artist: Rebecca Davies-Cowie is a printmaker living in Otautahi, Christchurch. Her linocut artworks depict New Zealand native flora and fauna. 

Artistic Process: Beginning with a pencil drawing, each design is then transferred onto biodegradable lino and carved then inked by hand using quality Cranfield relief ink. Rebecca then uses her etching press to print each linocut onto handmade Japanese Awagami printmaking paper. As each linocut is inked by hand, each print is slightly different. 

Delivery timeframe:  Linocuts are packaged and ready to ship. If it is out of stock, you can still purchase, but please allow 5 additional days.