Tricia Hewlett Art

Wildlife Artist

Sep 14, 2019

What’s on the Drawing Board -Sept 2019

I have a drawing of the kawakawa caterpillar and moth on the go at the moment…

Drawing of kawakawa caterpillar & moth in progress

I enjoy seeing these and other little critters around our valley.
Did you know kawakawa is edible? It has a peppery flavour and can be used as a tea or added to dishes giving them a slightly spicy tang.
I was told as a youngster that when taking the leaves of the kawakawa we should take the ones that the kawakawa caterpillar has nibble as they have more goodness in them. I have no idea if this is true, but it seems to be common knowledge among those who use these leaves.

If you would like to see this artwork when it is finished, contact me and I will send you a scan. 

What critters would you like to see drawn? 
Send me a message via the contact page and let me know.

Thanks for taking a look at my Blog.

Nga Mihi, Tricia

Back to Blog
The Birds are Busy…

The Birds are Busy…

Jan 11, 2023

I love this time of year!The birds have been busy and their young are fledging. Fledglings are curious and not very not "street-smart" so we often get closer to them than their parents. They tend to sit and check us out checking them out. Freshly Fledged Fantail...

Are You Journal Mad, Too?

Are You Journal Mad, Too?

Dec 30, 2022

I love notebooks.Actually, I love all stationery, but journals have a special place on my stationery shelves.  I love the idea of journals as a collection of thoughts, a place to collate information, for doodles and drawings...but more than that, I love notebooks...

Flight Series

Flight Series

Sep 20, 2022

Flight Series II - Kingfisher Inspiration:I have been thinking about this flight series for some time.Birds in flight can be so recognisable, even in silhouette seen against the sky with no colour or detail.The silhouette view of birds has drawn my attention since I...

Creating my Songbird Series

Creating my Songbird Series

Aug 9, 2022

 We have so many wonderful song birds in Aotearoa/NZ. I have been thinking about two art ideas for a while: how to represent our songbirds in an original way and using paste medium to create interesting painted backgrounds.​These ideas have come together in...

Life’s a Puzzle

Life’s a Puzzle

Jun 19, 2022

Making Mini Art PuzzlesI love puzzles.Riddles, mind teasers, codes, crosswords, jigsaw puzzles...I love them all.​I'm not exactly great at them, but I do love the challenge.​Do you like puzzles? I also love paper craft. I like origami, card making, journal making,...

A Flood of Events

A Flood of Events

Jun 14, 2022

While a digger grumbles away out my Studio window sorting the damage from December's devastating flood I prepare for a flood of exhibitions.​​(See my previous blog "A Summer Flood" for more details of Cyclone Ruby's visit to our valley)  Thanks to those that...