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Digital artwork of trees, their strong brown trunks reaching to the sky, branches laden with green and gold summer leaves. A dryad, a wood nymph, is emerging from one of the trunks, spreading bright leaves and blossom from her hands.

Framed artwork hanging on a wall. The digital artwork is of trees, their strong brown trunks reaching to the sky, branches laden with green and gold summer leaves. A dryad, a wood nymph, is emerging from one of the trunks, spreading bright leaves and blossom from her hands.

Redolent of bark and moss and the ripening of summer

You’ve always had a thing for trees. Resting your back against their sturdy trucks (preferably with your favourite fantasy novel). Sheltering from sun or hiding from rain under their arms. Stomping through crisp piles of autumn leaves.

Some trees make you feel awe as you stare up into their constellation of foliage. Some trees make you smile at the entwined mass of how-did-it-grow-like-that limbs. And some, well, some give you the irresistible urge to climb them.

You know how it goes. You’re standing there all nonchalant-like and just happen to reach up and give a branch an experimental tug. Yup, it’ll hold you. You may as well look for a foot hold, and next minute (after a heave and a spot of rather inelegant scrambling), you’re up! Here’s the secret: if you manage to do all of that very, very stealthily, remember to take a look around you—you may get to meet the tree’s hamadryad while you’re there.

Limited edition fine art prints

Giclée printed on 100% cotton rag fine art paper and hand-signed and numbered by the artist. This artwork comes in 2 sizes:

Large (A2 / 594 × 420 mm / 23.4 × 16.5 inches). Edition of 1.
Small (A3 / 420 × 297 mm / 16.5 × 11.7 inches). Edition of 10.

At the large A2 size, only 1 of this artwork will be created. At the small A3 size, only 10 of this artwork will be created. Once the edition is complete, that’s all folks—it will be retired forever.

I print artworks to order. Processing time depends on how busy my local printing house is—it usually takes 2 weeks for an unframed print.

Small A3—edition of 10
Unframed, shipped within New Zealand
$250

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Large A2—edition of 1
Framed, shipped within New Zealand
$1000 + shipping

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Prices in New Zealand dollars (NZD).

Framed artworks hanging in an interior. There are white wooden floorboards, a comfy white couch with cushions and two artworks on the wall. The central artwork is of trees, their strong brown trunks reaching to the sky, branches laden with green and gold summer leaves. A dryad, a wood nymph, is emerging from one of the trunks, spreading bright leaves and blossom from her hands.

Brush stroke detail of the green, gold, and brown branches and leaves against the sky.

Framing

The large A2 size is framed and arrives ready to hang on the wall. I hand-picked this timeless frame for this collection. Those splashes of red ochre beautifully match the colours of our wild New Zealand landscapes.

The small A3 size comes unframed so you can choose the framing to accent your own décor.

(Please note that I don’t ship framed artworks overseas due to the glass.)

Shipping

Within New Zealand, I offer free shipping for the small A3, unframed prints in this collection. Otherwise—for framed, or shipping overseas—shipping prices will vary. Get in touch, let me know what exotic location you’re at and I’ll get you an estimate. Read the shipping policy here for more information.

Returns

As limited edition artworks are printed to order and hand-signed and numbered, all sales are final—so please choose carefully! Read the return policy here.

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I’ve answered some frequently asked questions here. If you don’t find an answer, get in touch and I’ll be happy to help.

© 2020, Ailene Cuthbertson, Redolent of bark and moss and the ripening of summer.
Limited edition fine art print, 594 × 420 mm (23.4 × 16.5 inches).

Part of the collection, In the Heart of the Wild

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Ailene Cuthbertson

Ailene is an artist, creative writer, creativity coach, and founder of Old Mountain Art, creating romantic fantasy fine art for modern-day romantics who want their home to feel as fantastic as their mind.