Oil Painting by Neil J Bartlett - Diamond Lake No5029 fantail new zealand About Hei Matau:

About Hei Matau:

bee nests in the bush were plentiful

There are ten species of tree fern in New Zealand

following the introduction of the Langstroth hive

40cm x 30cm

Oil Painting by Neil J Bartlett - Diamond Lake No5029 fantail new zealand About Hei Matau:Diamond Lake, Glenorchy Neil J Bartlett Oil on canvas framed 33cm x 22cm 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 canvas. Underpainting