Oil Painting by Neil J Bartlett - Wanaka No2637 tui bird sculpture Once it had been decided

Once it had been decided who would succeed the chief

There are approximately 2000 rivets in this piece

Wood with deer antler inlay

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Oil Painting by Neil J Bartlett - Wanaka No2637 tui bird sculpture Once it had been decidedWanaka, New Zealand Neil J Bartlett Oil on canvas framed 104cm x 72cm 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