Limited edition giclée print from an original illustration by artist Renée Treml, part of the Tea Cozy Series. The original artwork was created using a technique known as scratchboard. For this method Renée starts with a board that has been coated with a thin layer of soft white clay, which is painted with black ink. The ink is then scratched away with a fine blade, revealing the white clay beneath.

“Scratchboard allows me to create very realistic looking animals which I place in very unlikely situations (like a frogmouth nesting in a teacup). While the process might sound tedious (and sometimes it is), I find it to be an enjoyable process.”

inspiration:
“Many years ago I lived next to a large expansive forest that provided a home to many owls. My husband and I frequently heard the owls calling at night and sometimes we came upon them during our walks in the woods. When the owner decided to clear cut the forest, I could not help but wonder where all the owls would go. Certainly, no one was building a new forest where they could relocate.

I kept this idea of relocation with me for several years and eventually my lost owls found themselves nesting in teacups. I have added several animals that have become dear to me, including the little blue penguin, frogmouth, roo, frog and koala. All of these animals are finding themselves with less and less habitat each year to call home.”

materials

High quality giclée print on museum grade fine art paper, printed using fade-resistant, colour-fast inks. This giclée is printed in a limited edition of 100, and each print is numbered and signed by hand by the artist. Print only (unframed).

Watermark will not appear on giclée print.

dimensions
This print is available in the following sizes. Paper size includes a small white border on the image for framing. Please make your choice from the dropdown menu.

• small (shown) – AU$25.00
  Paper size: Approx. 16.5x16.5cm (6.5x6.5")
• medium – AU$40.00
  Paper size: Approx. 22.5x22.5cm (8.8x8.8")

PLEASE NOTE:

The original, framed scratchboard illustration of 'Tea Cozy: Barn Owl' is also available! Click here to view.

  Gift folder / gift wrap available.

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