Fae Ofa - Fine Art Prints
The original image of this mother humpback whale and calf was taken by underwater photographer Vanessa Mignon, who runs whale tours in Tonga. Vanessa provided the following information about the encounter she had with this mother and calf. “Humpback whales travel to the kingdom of Tonga every year to breed. During that time it is possible to swim with them under strict regulations. It's very important to be patient and respectful when approaching a mother and calf in order not to stress them. That day we saw a small blow and a tiny fin appearing at the surface every five minutes or so, an indication there was a calf. We got in the water from a distance and started swimming slowly, stopping every few meters so that they would get used to us. And they did. We got to spend over 1 hour with them. Very special moment. Here the mother and calf ascends together to the surface.”
I have named this piece Fae Ofa, which means Mothers Love in Tongan.
This print has been created from an original coloured pencil drawing on warm white cotton rag (2022).
Prints are available in two different colours, original warm cream or pale blue.
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. *Stretched canvases A2 and larger will have an additional postage cost due to their size. Tasha will contact you with the additional amount required once the delivery address is known and the postage has been calculated.
The original image of this mother humpback whale and calf was taken by underwater photographer Vanessa Mignon, who runs whale tours in Tonga. Vanessa provided the following information about the encounter she had with this mother and calf. “Humpback whales travel to the kingdom of Tonga every year to breed. During that time it is possible to swim with them under strict regulations. It's very important to be patient and respectful when approaching a mother and calf in order not to stress them. That day we saw a small blow and a tiny fin appearing at the surface every five minutes or so, an indication there was a calf. We got in the water from a distance and started swimming slowly, stopping every few meters so that they would get used to us. And they did. We got to spend over 1 hour with them. Very special moment. Here the mother and calf ascends together to the surface.”
I have named this piece Fae Ofa, which means Mothers Love in Tongan.
This print has been created from an original coloured pencil drawing on warm white cotton rag (2022).
Prints are available in two different colours, original warm cream or pale blue.
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. *Stretched canvases A2 and larger will have an additional postage cost due to their size. Tasha will contact you with the additional amount required once the delivery address is known and the postage has been calculated.
The original image of this mother humpback whale and calf was taken by underwater photographer Vanessa Mignon, who runs whale tours in Tonga. Vanessa provided the following information about the encounter she had with this mother and calf. “Humpback whales travel to the kingdom of Tonga every year to breed. During that time it is possible to swim with them under strict regulations. It's very important to be patient and respectful when approaching a mother and calf in order not to stress them. That day we saw a small blow and a tiny fin appearing at the surface every five minutes or so, an indication there was a calf. We got in the water from a distance and started swimming slowly, stopping every few meters so that they would get used to us. And they did. We got to spend over 1 hour with them. Very special moment. Here the mother and calf ascends together to the surface.”
I have named this piece Fae Ofa, which means Mothers Love in Tongan.
This print has been created from an original coloured pencil drawing on warm white cotton rag (2022).
Prints are available in two different colours, original warm cream or pale blue.
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. *Stretched canvases A2 and larger will have an additional postage cost due to their size. Tasha will contact you with the additional amount required once the delivery address is known and the postage has been calculated.