Blue Duck Art Print – Whio

Description

Blue Duck Art Print.

Digital art print of hand drawn Blue Duck by NZ Artist Penny Royal.

High quality unframed laser print on Crane Lettra Pearl White 300gsm Rag stock.

I also have this design available on wallpaper, fabric and homewares here

Prints are available in A4 and A3, please get in touch if you would like a different size.

Please note, prints are made to order and will be ready for dispatch within 7 days.

All prints are printed at my local printer based in Richmond, NZ. Then hand signed and packaged by me in Stoke, NZ.

Art prints are sent in a cellophane sleeve and shipped flat.

I have wholesale options for these if you are a retailer, so please get in touch via my contact page, I would love to work with you!

Note on Shipping:

Did you know that I only charge a flat rate for shipping for greeting cards, art prints and calendars regardless of how many you purchase?

You just pay for the biggest item in your cart and then you can add alllll the other cards, prints and calendars for no extra shipping!! I also don’t charge extra for Rural delivery (I got you country folk, I was raised in the wop wops 😊)

So, say you buy an A4 art print – within NZ shipping is $7.50 (this is what I get charged, no markup from me). Then you add a calendar, wait 2 calendars for both your sisters-in-law. Then 8 greeting cards and 3 more A4 art prints… you will still only pay $7.50 shipping.

I also have a free pickup option for my local peeps. Just select ‘Free Local Pickup’ from the shipping options in checkout and you won’t pay a thing for shipping. And let’s be honest, I usually hand deliver them if I am going past!

International folks

The shipping from NZ is really expensive for us (the downside of living on a beautiful island in the middle of nowhere). But same deal, you only pay one flat rate for the largest item. So, same price for 1 art print as it is for 10… or more! (I mean if you want to order 1500 art prints, I will be so frikken grateful for the order I am happy to shout you the extra shipping, even if you live in Antarctica!).

Packaging my items as beautifully and safely as I possibly can is one of my favorite things. I try to use as much recycled packaging as I can. However, I am not perfect, and am totally open to suggestions! I have an awesome record of items arriving perfectly. People always comment how beautiful their package was to open.

I even had an A3 print that went all the way to Italy and back (delivery address issue at the Italian end) and while the packaging was a little tatty, the art print inside was still perfect!!

Shipping Charges Discrepancy

Occasionally I have had an issue on third party sites overcharging the shipping. But I have worked out how to refund part of the shipping, so I just put that back through to the customer – even if it is only $2.80, I got you.

The other items on my website are not items I keep in stock in my office studio in Stoke, Nelson, NZ. They are printed on demand and shipped by my awesome collaboration partners from all over the world. I love print on demand, it means I can offer a huge range of high quality items with no wastage. Nothing is created until you order it, and then it is printed just for you. So the shipping rates are set by them and not something I have any control over.

Blue Duck Art Print

These charming birds hold a special place as a taonga (treasured) species deeply ingrained in Māori culture, spirituality, and history.

Known as whio in the North Island or ko whio whio in the South Island, their Māori name reflects the distinctive call of the male bird. They possess a vigilant nature, often spotting observers before being seen, with males sounding the alarm when necessary.

Whio are believed to be an ancient waterfowl species, dating back to early evolutionary stages. Their isolation in New Zealand has led to unique anatomical and behavioral traits.

These iconic birds are prominently featured on the New Zealand $10 note, symbolizing their significance as back-country dwellers.

The blue duck is a specialist of river habitats, one of the few waterfowl worldwide that reside year-round in swiftly flowing rivers.

They serve as vital indicators of river health, thriving in clean, fast-flowing streams within forested upper catchments. These habitats offer high water quality, minimal sediment, stable banks, ample overhead canopy, and diverse invertebrate communities. The presence of breeding pairs signifies a healthier river ecosystem.

Found exclusively in New Zealand, whio/blue ducks are even rarer than certain kiwi species. Their uniqueness and scarcity underscore their importance for conservation efforts.