On the Brink - Fine Art Print
The Red Handfish (Thymichthys politus) are endemic to south-eastern Tasmania and are the rarest fish in the world. The Red Handfish is so named because of its apparent use of its fins as hands which they use to walk along the seafloor rather than swimming. They vary in colour from bright-red to light pink/ brown and are typically less than 10cm in length. There are thought to only be approximately 100 adults remaining in the wild. Habitat loss and destruction, pollution and urban developments are the main threats to the recovery of the Red handfish population.
The Handfish Conservation Project has been established to provide vital support to the Handfish of Tasmania. They address urgent concerns, and will work tirelessly, through effective collaborations between universities, government, citizen science and the public, to try to halt the decline in these iconic and unique Tasmanian marine species.
This print has been created from an original coloured pencil drawing on black cotton rag (2022). The original image of the handfish was captured by Tasha Waller at Primrose Sands, Tasmania.
Prints are produced locally using the highest quality cotton rag or canvas with archival pigment inks with a fade resistant life of up to and exceeding 100 years.
The surface of the printed cotton rag is very delicate and will scuff easily if not handled carefully. It is recommended the prints are delivered to a professional framer. To avoid reflections from the glass, it is highly recommended a clear non-reflective glass is used.
The canvas is a textured, 380gsm Bright White canvas suitable for all canvas printing applications. The canvas prints are coated with a UV inhibitor for abrasion and fade resistance.
Allow 10-15 days for prints to be delivered and allow up to 4 weeks for stretched canvases.
The Red Handfish (Thymichthys politus) are endemic to south-eastern Tasmania and are the rarest fish in the world. The Red Handfish is so named because of its apparent use of its fins as hands which they use to walk along the seafloor rather than swimming. They vary in colour from bright-red to light pink/ brown and are typically less than 10cm in length. There are thought to only be approximately 100 adults remaining in the wild. Habitat loss and destruction, pollution and urban developments are the main threats to the recovery of the Red handfish population.
The Handfish Conservation Project has been established to provide vital support to the Handfish of Tasmania. They address urgent concerns, and will work tirelessly, through effective collaborations between universities, government, citizen science and the public, to try to halt the decline in these iconic and unique Tasmanian marine species.
This print has been created from an original coloured pencil drawing on black cotton rag (2022). The original image of the handfish was captured by Tasha Waller at Primrose Sands, Tasmania.
Prints are produced locally using the highest quality cotton rag or canvas with archival pigment inks with a fade resistant life of up to and exceeding 100 years.
The surface of the printed cotton rag is very delicate and will scuff easily if not handled carefully. It is recommended the prints are delivered to a professional framer. To avoid reflections from the glass, it is highly recommended a clear non-reflective glass is used.
The canvas is a textured, 380gsm Bright White canvas suitable for all canvas printing applications. The canvas prints are coated with a UV inhibitor for abrasion and fade resistance.
Allow 10-15 days for prints to be delivered and allow up to 4 weeks for stretched canvases.
The Red Handfish (Thymichthys politus) are endemic to south-eastern Tasmania and are the rarest fish in the world. The Red Handfish is so named because of its apparent use of its fins as hands which they use to walk along the seafloor rather than swimming. They vary in colour from bright-red to light pink/ brown and are typically less than 10cm in length. There are thought to only be approximately 100 adults remaining in the wild. Habitat loss and destruction, pollution and urban developments are the main threats to the recovery of the Red handfish population.
The Handfish Conservation Project has been established to provide vital support to the Handfish of Tasmania. They address urgent concerns, and will work tirelessly, through effective collaborations between universities, government, citizen science and the public, to try to halt the decline in these iconic and unique Tasmanian marine species.
This print has been created from an original coloured pencil drawing on black cotton rag (2022). The original image of the handfish was captured by Tasha Waller at Primrose Sands, Tasmania.
Prints are produced locally using the highest quality cotton rag or canvas with archival pigment inks with a fade resistant life of up to and exceeding 100 years.
The surface of the printed cotton rag is very delicate and will scuff easily if not handled carefully. It is recommended the prints are delivered to a professional framer. To avoid reflections from the glass, it is highly recommended a clear non-reflective glass is used.
The canvas is a textured, 380gsm Bright White canvas suitable for all canvas printing applications. The canvas prints are coated with a UV inhibitor for abrasion and fade resistance.
Allow 10-15 days for prints to be delivered and allow up to 4 weeks for stretched canvases.