Oil Painting by Neil J Bartlett - Dart Valley, Glenorchy No4083 alexandra artist kaka are most abundant on

kaka are most abundant on offshore islands that have no introduced mammals

Ken's background as a classically trained manufacturing jeweller ensures a high degree of attention to detail and the quality of his work is evident

Manu (birds) are significant kaitiaki (guardians)

especially in the Bay of Islands

representing abundance and richness

Oil Painting by Neil J Bartlett - Dart Valley, Glenorchy No4083 alexandra artist kaka are most abundant onDart Valley, Glenorchy, South Island, New Zealand Neil J Bartlett Oil on canvas 70cm x 47. cm including frame Signed Neil's Painting Technique and Style: Neil goes to the site, and makes pencil sketches of his subjects on site. References of colour, texture, shadows etc. are noted beside the sketch information that is all drawn upon whilst producing the painting over time in his studio. From the sketch, very basic underpainting is applied to the