Rock Wren Mugs

Rock Wren, know by the Maori name Piwauwau is a lovely little bird that lives in the South Island of New Zealand. I based the colors on the true color of this wonderful little bird, browns, olive greens, yellows and blacks. They have distinctive large feet and a long hind toe. It can fly a few yards at a time between rocks. I used Koru patterns. The koru (Māori for "loop" is a spiral shape based on the shape of a new unfurling silver fern frond and symbolizing new life, growth, strength and peace.

An illustration of a rock wren. A small bird that lives in alpine areas of New Zealand's south island. The wren is an endangered species. It is known as Tuke and Piwauwau in Te Reo Maori. A vector illustration of a cute rock wren for anyone who loves New Zealand birds.

A watercolor style painted illustration of a rock wren or Rock wren or Piwauwau. Pīwauwau is the Te Reo, Maori language name for this small New Zealand bird. These flightless wrens are found in the Southern alps of NZ. for anyone who loves NZ native and endemic birds.

An illustration of a rock wren. A small bird that lives in alpine areas of New Zealand's south island. The wren is an endangered species. It is known as Tuke and Piwauwau in Te Reo Maori. A vector illustration of a cute rock wren for anyone who loves New Zealand birds.

A cute illustration of two rock wrens. These are endemic / native birds to New Zealand / Aotearoa. They are found in alpine areas of the South Island. The birds are standing on an old tramping or hiking boot.

A colored pencil drawing of a wren

A rare, tiny, alpine bird of New Zealand's South Island. Watercolour, collage and ink on paper.

Mr Tuke, Rock wren bird of New Zealand

1982 classic film

A pop art style pattern of New Zealand birds and kiwiana. This vector pattern has kiwi, weka, takahe, pohutukawa, kowhai and much more.

A collection of New Zealand birds with the text Aotearoa. These include tui, kingfisher, kereru, kingfisher, fantail, rockwren, weka, pukeko and kiwi.

6 New Zealand birds. I drew these out as a mural a few years ago. Recently I decided to remake them graphically, it was a fun project for me. Revisiting my old work using technology to improve and refine my early work. I used Koru patterns. The koru (Māori for "loop" is a spiral shape based on the shape of a new unfurling silver fern frond and symbolizing new life, growth, strength and peace. New Zealand has so many wonderful birds, we are lucky to have them. Featuring Takahe, Kiwi, Fantail, Silvereye, Rock Wren, and Tomtit. A great gift for a Kiwi who misses home, or even one that you want to remind how great home is.

A funny illustration of proud science nerds from New Zealand. The text reads Nerd Zealand. There are two native NZ birds with a microscope and science study books. A kiwi and a rock wren.

Rhino bird peace

The Rockwren (Xenicus gilviventris), or Rock Wren is a small bird which is endemic to the south Island of New Zealand. It’s Maori name is Piwauwau. This design features a stylised Rockwren, drawn in red, it has Koru designs on its body. The design in inspired by an airforce roundel.

A pattern of New Zealand birds doing science experiments. A funny design for a science teacher or student. The birds include kiwi, takahe, pukeko, fantail, weka, kereru, wood pigeon and rock wren. The birds are reading science books and conducting physics and chemistry experiments.