Circular custom-framed 'Expecting' (pīwakawaka/fantail) limited edition print
Circular custom-framed 'Expecting' (pīwakawaka/fantail) limited edition print
In a very limited edition of only 10 prints, "Expecting" is being offered in beautiful custom-made "tondo" (circular) frames. These are high quality frames by Wallace Studio, lacquered in white or black with a satin finish, and can be glazed with your choice of either standard plain or Art glass AR70 glass options.
This artwork depicts a pair of native New Zealand fantails (pīwakawaka) diligently tending to their precious nest. Titled 'Expecting', it holds deep personal significance for Hannah, who created it during her first pregnancy. It symbolises the transition to parenthood, the love shared between parents, and the excitement and anticipation of welcoming children into the world.
Hannah's artistic process often involves combining multiple reference photos in Photoshop to craft her desired general artwork composition, allowing her to be more creative and add some artistic license. The final artwork is then drawn in fine-tip black pen, which allows further refinement of elements such as lighting and other fine details which may need adding or adjusting. To capture her vision for ‘Expecting’, she carefully merged five images of fantails, nests, and leaves. The main nest photo of the artwork was captured by Hannah's friend Robert Hos at his property ‘Wrights Bush’ in the Waikato, which was then combined with her own photos, including a perched fantail. A pair of fantails raise 2 to 5 chicks together over a months’ time, and build a nest of dried rotten wood fibres, mosses, hair, fern scales, dried grasses, and woven together with cobwebs.
Watch the behind the scenes video of the making of this artwork below!
Limited edition fine art giclée print produced in New Zealand using the highest quality archival paper, inks and processes. Each print is hand signed and numbered by Hannah. Custom framing by Wellington framer Wallace Studio. Original artwork has sold. Unframed prints of other sizes are available here.
Dimensions:
Artwork size – 42cm diameter (size of the visible artwork)
Frame size – 46cm total diameter (frame is 3cm wide & deep)
Glass options:
Standard plain glass – $880 (Plain glass that does not offer UV protection)
Art glass AR70 – $980 (Non-reflective, UV protection glass that offers 70% protection from UV rays)
Frame colour options:
Satin White
Satin Black
Please read the additional shipping information below before ordering.
Behind the scenes making of ‘Expecting’
Shipping and additional information
‘Expecting’ – Artwork sizes and edition numbers:
A4 – 210 × 297mm – edition of 80
A3 – 297 x 420mm – edition of 60
Circular custom size – 420 × 420mm – edition of 10
A2 – 420 x 594mm – edition of 40
Shipping information:
This artwork is being custom framed, please allow approximately 4-6 weeks for your artwork to arrive. Hannah will provide updates during this time. If you wish to have an expedited order, please get in contact before purchasing.
Custom framed artworks are sent through Pack and Send who are experts at sending framed works around the country. They package and deliver the artwork, and the delivery is also insured. The delivery cost within New Zealand is $65. Please note that framed artworks can not be sent through regular courier. If you would like to collect from Wellington please contact to arrange.
Hannah will get in touch and provide a tracking number once your parcel has been sent.
International shipping is also available and is currently set up to ship to USA, Mexico, UK, Netherlands, Sweden, France and Australia via Pack and Send (delivery is insured, and is $280). Please get in contact for shipping to other countries. Please note that there may be local fees and/or import duties payable when the art arrives (check with your local post office or customs for details).