{"title":"I am Kea - New Zealand Kea Art Prints","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe kea is a bit of a show-off, and I love it for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOn the ground it looks like an ordinary olive-green parrot - cheeky, curious, always up to something. But the moment it opens its wings and lifts into that alpine air, it flashes the most incredible bright colours hiding underneath. Colours you'd never even know were there, until it's brave enough to fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThat's the whole reason this one exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eI painted 'I am Kea' just as I was settling into life as a full-time artist - finally painting straight from the heart, no holding back. It became my little reminder, and maybe yours too, that your brightest colours are already in you. They come out every single time you're brave enough to truly be yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe koru running through it carry that same feeling - the energy and freedom of being in full flight, of growing into who you're meant to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSo this isn't really a painting of a bird. It's freedom, courage, and living boldly in your own true colours - caught in a way you can hang on your wall and feel every time you walk past it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe original is here too, signed, with its Certificate of Authenticity and a little Collectors Companion booklet. But I never want anyone who loves a piece to miss out - so 'I am Kea' now comes as a whole family of prints. Fine art prints, canvas, museum wooden-framed prints, ready-to-hang framed canvas, and a little pack of greeting cards for sharing the joy around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHave a browse and see which one feels like yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAnd if you've got a question, or you just want to say hi, feel free to send me a message any time - I'd genuinely love to hear which colours the kea brings out in you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRegards and blessings,\u003cbr\u003eSilke\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"i-am-kea-new-zealand-kea-original-painting","title":"I am Kea - Original Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eExperience the beauty and uniqueness of a one-of-a-kind original painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBring the spirit and colour of New Zealand's birdlife into your home with \u003cem\u003eI am Kea\u003c\/em\u003e, an original painting by artist Silke Hendel. This bold and vibrant piece captures the kea in full flight as a symbol of freedom, courage, and living boldly in your own true colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedia: Acrylic on stretched canvas, ready to hang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 8 x 10” \/ 20x25cm, 1.5\" inch edge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe kea is the only alpine parrot in the world - cheeky, curious, and a real character. On the ground it looks fairly ordinary, a scruffy olive-green. But the moment it opens its wings and takes flight, a hidden blaze of colours flashes out - colour you'd never have guessed was there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThat's why I had to paint it. This one came to life as I'm settling into life as a full-time artist - finally painting straight from the heart, no holding back, nothing dialled down to fit anyone else. The kea only shows its true colours when it flies. And for the first time, I feel I am too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe koru curling through its wings are the energy and freedom of being in full flight, and the growth and new life that comes when we finally let ourselves rise. It's the feeling of being fully, unapologetically yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eI called it 'I am Kea' because that's the whole heart of it. My hope is that it hangs on your wall as a quiet daily reminder - that your brightest colours are already in you, and they come out every time you're brave enough to truly be yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSigned: \u003c\/strong\u003ePersonally signed by Silke Hendel\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes details about the artwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollectors Companion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA beautifully designed keepsake booklet that takes you inside the inspiration, process and story behind the painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtective finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e acid free matte varnish finish protects your artwork against dirt, dust, fading, moisture, discolouration and abrasion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging: \u003c\/strong\u003eYour artwork will be securely wrapped with all required protection to ensure it reaches you safely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e is calculated based on your location. 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