Description

‘So this is love’ features a male and female miromiro | tomtit pair, lovingly glancing at one another as they perch themselves amongst some flowering native puawānanga/clematis paniculata. They are also joined by a friendly pīrorohu/bumblebee. Miromiro/tomtits are charming little songbirds native to Aotearoa/New Zealand, known for their striking plumage and sweet, high-pitched calls. These birds often live in monogamous pairs, forming strong bonds that can last through multiple breeding seasons. During nesting, the male tomtit takes great care of his mate while the female stays on the nest to keep the eggs warm, the male brings her food like insects to help her stay strong. He stays nearby, often singing and watching for danger. After the chicks hatch, he helps feed them, working together with the female to raise their young. It’s a beautiful example of teamwork in nature!

Art work by Northland based artist, Katy Hayward. This drawing was inspired by her aroha/love for going on beautiful bushwalks with her little family, and the joy of both hearing and spying these adorable little forest pandas! The puawānanga/clematis paniculata are also one of Katy’s favourite native flowers and she get’s so much enjoyment seeing the brightness of them in amongst the trees as they open up in springtime!

DIMENSIONS: 95mm x 120mm x 70mm
MATERIAL: New bone china.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS: Microwave safe. Dishwasher safe. Hand washing recommended.

Kay Hayward:

Katy is an artist and tattoo artist who specialises in detailed pencil drawings on paper and custom fine lined art for the body. Working from her art studio on the Tutukaka Coast, just east of Whangārei, Katy draws inspiration from her surroundings of ocean views, nature and native bird visitors (often spending a few extra minutes chatting to the birds and other creatures, looking form that special glint in their eyes). With the most delicate, intricate details, Katy’s illustrations and tattoo artworks bring people from far and wide, all with enough love for her art to have it indelibly etched into their skin.

Katy and her husband are passionate about conservation, enjoying the long winded journey of turning their block of land back into native bush in the hopes of bringing in new bird life and creating a more sustainable and welcoming future for their beloved daughter.