Oil Painting by Neil J Bartlett - Queenstown No4071 oil painting nz Saddlebacks were once widespread throughout

Saddlebacks were once widespread throughout New Zealand's mainland and island forests

and considerable quantities of honey were being sold by Māori – the country’s first commercial beekeepers

The plastic nature of clay is often lost in the moulded production of pottery

especially near the larger colonies

Natures perfect expression of a new beginning

Oil Painting by Neil J Bartlett - Queenstown No4071 oil painting nz Saddlebacks were once widespread throughoutQueenstown, South Island, New Zealand Artist Neil J Bartlett Oil on canvas framed46. 5cm x 46. 5cm 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