Tuesday 16 January 2007

Lots of birds

Te Papa has put out an amazing new book on extinct New Zealand birds. It is illustrated by stunning paintings by Paul Martinson, who, amazingly, is self-taught. His birds are lovingly detailed and overflowing with personality, showing plainly how much New Zealand has lost.


I see Martinson has also illustrated a smaller book on rare and threatened birds. And that he does expressive paintings as well!

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