'Fuzzy Wuzzy' - Original Painting of NZ Little Owl

An original artwork of a NZ little owl, painted with professional artist's acrylic on museum quality 300gsm watercolour paper which meaures 30x42cm (A3). Comes unframed and includes a certificate of authenticity.  (Framing example in 3rd photo.)

For easy framing, a white mat border can be added on request, to fit a standard 11x14 inch frame.  This costs an additional $50.

ABOUT THE PAINTING
This juvenile little owl is wondering what strange creature is sharing his fencepost!

Little owls are smaller than the Morepork, measuring only 22cm tall, and are widespread in the East coast of the South Island.  They mostly inhabit farmland and urban areas, living mainly off insects, and are often seen perched out in the open during daylight hours.

The caterpillar in this painting is a Magpie Moth caterpillar - these are otherwise known as ‘Woolly Bears’ because of their bristles.  I remember searching for them on the cinerarias in our garden when I was a kid - being used to the usual smooth green kind of caterpillar, I was enchanted to discover that black fuzzy ones existed!

The flowers depicted are meadow sage, a beautiful wild variety of our culinary herb.  I chose a purple theme to tone with the soft browns of the owl's feathers, and the rustic wood colours.

All images are copyright © Sarah Potton