I’m passionate about palms - especially the iconic New Zealand Nikau Palm.
We have about 50 mature Nikau growing in the forest surrounding our Bach at Onetangi on Waiheke Island.
We watch them grow taller and native wood pigeons visit them regularly to feed on the green and red seeds.
Each frond is chosen by me for its size and shape.
It is then split, dried, stained and varnished before being decorated.
I hope you enjoy the artwork as much as I enjoy making it.
John Yates