Kōwhai King | Original Painting bird Each bird rests on a

Each bird rests on a separate Harakeke flax stem

sunlit hills of Banks Peninsula roll softly into the distance

Painted from moments snapped en route

Their iridescent feathers – deep blues and greens – catch the light with quiet brilliance

showcasing the quiet presence of a solitary Tūī amidst Aotearoa’s native flora

Kōwhai King | Original Painting bird Each bird rests on aKwhai King is a radiant original from Kirsty Nixons Flora & Fauna collection, celebrating the brilliance of Aotearoa in full bloom. A bold T perches momentarily among cascades of golden kwhai petals, its poised form alive with energy as if ready to take flight. Behind the bird, the sweeping bends and folds of harakeke leaves create a gentle rhythm and depth, grounding the composition in the textures of the New Zealand landscape. Bathed in warm light