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Tohorā / Brydes Whale is finally released in fine art pint form. It was a watercolour illustration I painted earlier in the year just after completing Tikapa Moana, the Whale Tail. You can check it out on my website 🐋 https://www.instagram.com/p/CiEbfTqrwFn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Another WIP is Kekeno / NZ fur seal. A few of them froliced on Tīkipa Moana, the work I created for the Whale Tale project. I figured it would hang out quite nicely with the Tahora / Brydes Whale 🐋 There is no seal emoji and that is disappointing. https://www.instagram.com/p/CczNpA-rPjC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Kahukura is completed, I am so stoked with how it turned out. Capturing the rich, velvety nature of the wings scales, was a key focus within the watercolour painting. Prints will available to purchase at the @generalcollective Market next weekend. The perfect market for that uber market fix. An excellent place to get a special gift for Mother's Day, present for someone else or that/those treat/s for yourself. I might have the original for sale but I love it, so I am not sure, we will see 🤣 https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccq-THevkjS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Another WIP Kahukura revisited, I aim to play more with the aquatic nature of watercolours a little more than previous versions 🌻 https://www.instagram.com/p/CcebLPZvY2N/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A sneak peek at a fresh illustration in progress. It continues my ongoing interest in our delightful, quirky native species, some diurnal and some nocturnal. This is one of our 28 species of native bees who are solitary and dig burrows, rather than live in colonies. I am hopeful that I might be able to get prints made of this cutie for the next @generalcollective on May 1st 🐝 https://www.instagram.com/p/CccN9f0L37V/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Finally! The $100 website voucher winner announcement . . . Congratulations Donna Smythe! Please get in touch with me so I can arrange for you to receive your prize :) Thank you to you lovelies who are subscribed to my mailing list. A fresh newsletter containing some raddness will be sent out super soon x #ellaquaint #nzartist #gratitude #announcementonlyonemonthlate

So would you believe that I am up to Day 12 of the #100dayproject Yes I think it is at approx Day 70 . . . Place bets now as.to whether or not I can get caught up ;) Image painted from a photo I took a couple of years ago of Marlborough Sounds #ellaquaint #nzartist #landscape

Finished! Kakaruai / Chatham Island Robin is the first in a new series further exploring our native treasures x #ellaquaint #nzartist #painting

Work in progress. A little Kakaruai / Chatham Island Black Robin. Watercolour and masking fluid on paper. #ellaquaint #nzartist #painting

How stoked was I about this? from @studiohome - It was a HARD choice but this beauty by @ellaquaint is my favourite of the rich and diverse collection of work on display (using recycled wine barrel boards as their canvas!!) in the @thepaperrainproject x @framinghamwines #framinghamunderground exhibition. Interviews with artist AND collection preview via link in my profile 👆🏼☝🏼👆🏼#thepaperrainproject #ellaquaint #nzart #newzealandart #licaltalent #blenheimnz

Dove, another watercolour illustration for the lovelies at @topflite_nz There have been lots of super subtle layers of shifting hues to capture the different colours that white reflects. #ellaquaint #nzartist #birdnerd

Just some of the amazing decks in the #framinghamunderground exhibition @thepaperrainproject x @framinghamwines It is on until the 16th of July. #ellaquaint #exhibition #skatedeckart

This little chick before I take the masking fluid off. The white and light coloured lines you see in my watercolours are done with masking fluid, not pencil or pen 🐤 Another commissioned piece for the lovelies at @topflite_nz #ellaquaint #nzartist #birdnerd

The lucky person will be announced Wed 28th. Details and blog link in bio x #ellaquaint #nzartist #gratitude

Thank you so much to the lovely folk who popped by to say hello or who purchased a bird or beastie from me at the @aucklandfair It was such a fabulous day and sad that it was the final one. A special thanks to Jess of @foxesblog for organizing yet another amazing event. I am so excited for you with your new endeavors. If you have yet to sign up to my mailing list, head over to my website and do so . . . Details to come soon! #ellaquaint #blackcat #thankyou #aklfair

The opening is tonight! BOARD ART Exhibition at #framinghamunderground 19 Conders Bend Rd Wairau Valley Marlborough 7271 There will be an amazing array of work but some ridiculously talented people. #thepaperrainproject #framinghamwines #ellaquaint

So I have gotten caught up to Day 6 of the #100daysproject It is actually Day 17 . . . I will get there despite my initial unrealistic goals and procrastination. Actually my new approach makes it more fun so I am happy . . . #ellaquaint #nzartist #landscape #paininthearseperfectionist #whatconceptoftime