The Grand Safari Table

"The Grand Safari Table", is an original, 24" x 17" watercolor and ink painting on Arches French-made 356gsm all cotton heavyweight paper. It has been painted with professional artist Rembrandt paints and De Atramentis permanent ink.
It was a lot of fun to paint this, I love these quirky table scenes! This painting was inspired by my love of interesting table settings, birds and a fabulous interior designer, Mary F. Saunders. A pair of New Zealand Fantail birds called Piwakawaka have invited themselves into this elegant table scene!
When I saw the ceramic bird I thought it would be fun to add some live birds in the scene. The New Zealand Fantails, also called Piwakawaka, seemed like the perfect choice. We used to see these little fantail birds when we lived in New Zealand. When they fly, they are very graceful, almost like butterflies and also seemed friendly.
There is so much to see in this artwork, I like the combination of live birds and a porcelain bird in the same painting. With so much to look at you will never be tired of this very unique artwork!
This painting comes with a certificate of authenticity. It arrives sealed in a clear acrylic sleeve.

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Kristen is an interdisciplinary artist working in both oil, acrylic, and watercolor. Her joyful, colorful paintings are very popular with collectors! Kristen's oil paintings feature luxurious, thick strokes of paint which give added interest to the artwork. Subjects include garden landscapes, Giverny and European cityscapes as well as some interior scenes!

Kristen's watercolor paintings are intricate and detailed. They depict wildlife or cherished pets in interesting interior settings.

I enjoy working with clients to produce custom paintings. Message me with your request and I'll send you a quote.

My paintings are lovingly collected worldwide, they hang in corporate and private collections including ASB Bank, Bank Of Hawaii, The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel, The collection of President and Michelle Obama and The New Zealand Parliament.