Oil Painting by Neil J Bartlett - Morning Cattle Drive, Dart Valley No5016 new zealand greenstone "And each year we think

"And each year we think there is hope

reference to the notch on one side which is used to catch an opponent's weapon

65mm x 10mm x 5mm

Timbers of New Zealand inlaid in a plaitwork design

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Oil Painting by Neil J Bartlett - Morning Cattle Drive, Dart Valley No5016 new zealand greenstone "And each year we thinkCattle Driving in the Dart Valley, Glenorchy, South Island, New Zealand Neil J Bartlett Oil on canvas framed 62. 5cm x 42cm x 4cm Signed Neil's Painting Technique and Style: Neil goes to the site, and makes pencil sketches of his subjects on site. References of colour, texture, shadows etc. are noted beside the sketch information that is all drawn upon whilst producing the painting over time in his studio. From the sketch, very basic underpainting is