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Ashleigh Ritchie Visual Artist

Weka Intaglio Prints

Weka Intaglio Prints

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Weka

Limited Edition Original Intaglio prints 

New Zealand Native Weka Bird Study

Hand Water coloured - Editions of 10 per imagery 

As each etching is hand coloured the colours may vary slightly.

Dated, numbered and Signed by the artist - Ashleigh Ritchie

The weka is one of New Zealand’s iconic large flightless birds. Likely derived from a flighted ancestor, weka are 3-6 times larger than banded rails, which are considered their nearest flying relatives. Weka are charismatic birds that are often attracted to human activity. This makes an encounter with a weka a wildlife highlight for many people, as the curious bird searches for any food item that the intruder might bring. But people who live alongside weka often have a less charitable opinion, as they have to live with ever-watchful weka snatching opportunities to raid vegetable gardens, pilfer poultry food and eggs, and even steal dog food from the bowl. Unfortunately weka are not as robust as they appear, and have become extinct over large tracts of the mainland. Causes of extinction are complex, and are likely to be due to interactions between climatic conditions (especially drought) and predator numbers (especially ferrets, stoats and dogs). Fortunately, weka still thrive at many accessible sites, including on Kawau, Mokoia, Kapiti, Ulva and Chatham Islands, the Marlborough Sounds, North Westland, and parts of the Abel Tasman, Heaphy and Milford Tracks.

Materials

Materials
Fabriano Tiepolo White 290G Paper
Charbonnel Carbon black Etching Ink
Schmincke Akademie Water Colour Paint
Graphite Pencil

Unframed print only

Dimensions

Dimensions
Paper - 190x280mm
Imagery - 206x145mm

Feather Studies
Paper - 140x280mm
Imagery - 174x205mm

Care Instructions

Please take care and do not bend or rub your prints.

Shipping & Returns

How long does shipping take?
Orders (excluding Commissions) are processed within 2-3 business days. Orders are not shipped or delivered on weekends or holidays. If we are experiencing a high volume of orders, shipments may be delayed by a few days. Please allow additional days in transit for delivery. If there will be a significant delay in shipment of your order, we will contact you via email or telephone.

Normal Shipping time frames
New Zealand
North Island - 2-3 days
South Island - 1-2 days
Overseas - 5-7 days

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Can I pick up my artwork?
Yes, because these are fragile artworks I’m happy for you to pick up - I am based in North Canterbury.

Do you accept returns and Exchanges?
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it - in the original packaging.

Additional non-returnable items
- Comissioned Drawing
- Comissioned Pet Drawing
- Comissioned Plaster Art
- Comissioned Intaglio Print
- Sale or Clearance items

Please contact me regarding any prints damaged in the mail I am happy to help - View Refund Policy

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