Oil Painting by Neil J Bartlett - Diamond Lake, Glenorchy No4081 arrowtown They remain locally common at

They remain locally common at some sites on the main islands that are close to offshore island refuges

About the Hei Tiki:

Ken's creatures are free-standing or can be hung on the wall

Low fire “glaze” is traditionally used by ceramists as a ‘second’ firing over underglaze on fired pots

Hei Matau origins:

Oil Painting by Neil J Bartlett - Diamond Lake, Glenorchy No4081 arrowtown They remain locally common atDiamond Lake, Glenorchy, South Island, New Zealand Neil J Bartlett Oil on canvas 73cm x 49. 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 later in his studio. From the sketch, very basic underpainting is applied to the canvas.