'Expecting' (pīwakawaka/fantail) limited edition print

Fantail art Expecting artwork by Hannah Shand Art fantail pīwakawaka bird native NZ Bird Art fantail nest.jpg
Fantail art Expecting artwork by Hannah Shand Art fantail pīwakawaka bird native NZ Bird Art fantail nest face detail.jpg
Fantail art Expecting artwork by Hannah Shand Art fantail pīwakawaka bird native NZ Bird Art fantail nest tail detail.jpg
Fantail art Expecting artwork by Hannah Shand Art fantail pīwakawaka bird native NZ Bird Art fantail nest detail.jpg
Fantail art Expecting artwork by Hannah Shand Art fantail pīwakawaka bird native NZ Bird Art fantail tree detail.jpg
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Expecting artwork by Hannah Shand Art fantail pīwakawaka bird native NZ Bird Art fantail nest reference image by Robert Hos.jpg
Expecting artwork by Hannah Shand Art fantail pīwakawaka bird native NZ Bird Art fantail nest reference image by Hannah Shand.jpg
Fantail art Expecting artwork by Hannah Shand Art fantail pīwakawaka bird native NZ Bird Art fantail nest.jpg
Fantail art Expecting artwork by Hannah Shand Art fantail pīwakawaka bird native NZ Bird Art fantail nest face detail.jpg
Fantail art Expecting artwork by Hannah Shand Art fantail pīwakawaka bird native NZ Bird Art fantail nest tail detail.jpg
Fantail art Expecting artwork by Hannah Shand Art fantail pīwakawaka bird native NZ Bird Art fantail nest detail.jpg
Fantail art Expecting artwork by Hannah Shand Art fantail pīwakawaka bird native NZ Bird Art fantail tree detail.jpg
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Expecting artwork by Hannah Shand Art fantail pīwakawaka bird native NZ Bird Art fantail nest reference image by Robert Hos.jpg
Expecting artwork by Hannah Shand Art fantail pīwakawaka bird native NZ Bird Art fantail nest reference image by Hannah Shand.jpg

'Expecting' (pīwakawaka/fantail) limited edition print

from NZ$140.00

This artwork depicts a pair of native New Zealand fantails (pīwakawaka) diligently tending to their precious nest. Titled 'Expecting', it holds deep personal significance for Hannah, who created it during her first pregnancy. It symbolises the transition to parenthood, the love shared between parents, and the excitement and anticipation of welcoming children into the world.

Hannah's artistic process often involves combining multiple reference photos in Photoshop to craft her desired general artwork composition, allowing her to be more creative and add some artistic license. The final artwork is then drawn in fine-tip black pen, which allows further refinement of elements such as lighting and other fine details which may need adding or adjusting. To capture her vision for ‘Expecting’, she carefully merged five images of fantails, nests, and leaves. The main nest photo of the artwork was captured by Hannah's friend Robert Hos at his property ‘Wrights Bush’ in the Waikato, which was then combined with her own photos, including a perched fantail. A pair of fantails raise 2 to 5 chicks together over a months’ time, and build a nest of dried rotten wood fibres, mosses, hair, fern scales, dried grasses, and woven together with cobwebs.

Watch the behind the scenes video of the making of this artwork below!

Limited edition fine art giclée print produced in New Zealand using the highest quality archival paper, inks and processes. Each print is hand signed and numbered by Hannah.

Caring for your print – To ensure the longevity of your print please do not hang your print in direct sunlight and frame with UV resistant glass.

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Behind the scenes making of ‘Expecting.

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‘Expecting’ – Artwork sizes and edition numbers:

  • A4 – 210 × 297mm – edition of 80

  • A3 – 297 x 420mm – edition of 60

  • A2 – 420 x 594mm – edition of  40

  • Circular custom framed tondo – 440 × 440mm – edition of 10

Shipping information: 

  1. Most artworks are stocked at Hannah’s studio in small numbers. Prints which are in stock should arrive within 1-2 weeks. However, some artworks are printed on demand (in particular A1 size prints)
    Please allow up to 2-3 weeks for your print to arrive. For urgent deliveries, please enquire before ordering.

  2. A4 size to A2 size prints are carefully flat packaged between sturdy cardboard. A1 size prints are rolled and sent in a packing tube.

  3. Artworks are sent through NZ Post with a tracked courier – Hannah will get in touch and provide a tracking number the day your parcel has been sent.

  4. If you would like your artwork gift wrapped please let me know in the ‘notes’ section of the checkout.

  5. International shipping: Parcels are sent via NZ post with a tracked courier, which is insured while in transit. Please note that there may be local fees and/or import duties payable when the art arrives, so please check if this applies for you before purchasing. Australia, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Sweden, France, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg and Mexico are already set up and are available through the checkout. Please contact here for delivery to other countries.