‘Springing saddleback’ features one of our rarest forest birds, a tīeke / saddleback. This hand signed high quality pigment art print is based on an original gouache illustration by Melissa Boardman.

Tīeke are one of our rarest and most treasured forest birds, they are found only in fenced sanctuaries and offshore islands where they are safe from introduced predators. They can usually be seen in pairs or groups on the forest floor, foraging for food while making deep melodic calls to each other. Tīeke have an amazing ability to spring from branch to branch effortlessly as they move around the forest.

This print is created with long-lasting matte pigment inks on textured, high quality archival 100% cotton rag. (Cotton rag is an environmentally responsible paper made from lint fibres - a by-product of the cotton industry).

Print details:
• Hand signed, open edition archival pigment print
• Based on an original gouache illustration by Melissa Boardman
• Printed on textured 300gsm cotton rag (heavy 100% cotton paper)
• Comes with an official print certificate
• Ships flat in a sturdy cardboard mailer
• Printed in Wellington, New Zealand
• Print is unframed

Framing tips:
• A4 prints without mat - simply look for an A4 sized frame
• A4 prints with mat board - I recommend an 305x390mm frame with A4 mat board
• A3 prints without mat - simply look for an A3 sized frame
• A3 prints - I recommend a 397x520 with A3 mat board
(Art for Arts Sake offer affordable NZ made frames in these sizes with multiple colour options)

Pricing:
A4 print $110 (unframed)
A3 print $180 (unframed)