Natives

 


Recently when we visited Murchison I spotted this colourful mural on the front of the local skatepark building. The artist is Sean Duffell it was initiated by the Murchison Youth Council as phase 1 of refurbishment of the area. I call this one "Natives" as I can see many New Zealand icons in there such as Trout, Kea, a Wood Pigeon and a Morepork (Ruru).

Linking up with Monday Murals.

Comments

Tom said…
...very nice.
2 February 2025 at 13:33
roentare said…
I love Kea on the mural
2 February 2025 at 19:14
local alien said…
NZ has some talented mural painters. This is wonderful
2 February 2025 at 21:06
s.c said…
Beautiful one.
3 February 2025 at 00:01
Jan K. alias Afanja said…
That's indeed a beautiful mural.
3 February 2025 at 00:56
Iris Flavia said…
A nice one, LOL on the rain-boots!
3 February 2025 at 02:29
DawnTreader said…
Nice splash of colour in the landscape
3 February 2025 at 06:14
Bill said…
It's a beauty!
3 February 2025 at 08:59
Bill said…
It's a beauty!
3 February 2025 at 09:00
Mae Travels said…
Interesting that it’s a skate park — I would have guessed a farm out building.
3 February 2025 at 11:15
magiceye said…
Beautiful mural!
3 February 2025 at 14:08
Tigger's Mum said…
Murals are quite a part of our culture it seems - good ones well done and colourful too.
3 February 2025 at 21:43
Sami said…
There's is lots to discover in that mural. Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Amy.
3 February 2025 at 23:45
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