Tomtit - Emerald Christmas

Tomtit - Emerald ChristmasAlthough similar, with a large head and short bill, the Miromiro is smaller than its robin cousins. Adaptable and populous, they prefer mature forest environments, but can occasionally be found in urban, garden and farmland spaces. 5 distinct subspecies live within Aotearoa, each belonging to a different island or island group. Dimensions (approx.): L 12cm W 12cm D 6cm Cast glass with set screw fitting. Can be mounted on any type of wall.

In 32 years hanging on the wall in sunlight it had faded and I felt it was a print well worth re-printing

In this piece the kiwi bird known as an informal name for New Zealanders

Size 380mm x 370mm

"The west coast evening light simplified the volcanic shapes of Paritutu and its islands and inspired the series of Back Beach prints made by my father and I in 1974

Paper size: 190mm x 225mm

Set of 4 includes: Small

Medium - 47mm

Jo Beckett is a full time clay artist graduating with a Diploma in Craft and Design majoring in Clay in 1992

Small - 230mm x 230 x 90mm H

and it is all totally handmade - every piece has its own character

It is a shimmering red ball

There is now both a print and a painting of this occasion' - Michael Smither