Leaving A Message For You - Print

This print features a Western Australian Endangered Bee known as "A Native Bee" with the scientific name of Neopasiphae simplicior.

This is a black, short-tongued bee found in Forrestdale, within a 1km² of the nature reserve. The last confirmed sightings were in the 1980’s. Extensive research has failed to find any further trace of the bee and it is most likely extinct. The scene is the bee flying amongst Slender Lobelia flowers also known as Lobelia tenuior. They have blue petals with white eyes and the stamens fuse into a tube. They are fondly known as "Blue Wings".

This was part of a series in which I painted portraits of twenty Australian native animals that are disappearing - a tiny selection of the 10,000+ species worldwide that are extinct or facing extinction.

This artwork was originally painted with acrylic on wood by Alicia Rogerson. Her art is bold, vibrant and often inspired by nature.

Available Sizes

A5 14.8cm x 21cm / 5.8 x 8.3 inches

A4 21cm x 29.7cm / 8.3 x 11.7 inches

A3 29.7cm x 42cm / 11.7 x 16.5 inches

A2 42cm x 59.4cm / 16.5 x 23.4 inches

Paper Details

This artwork has been printed with archival ink on quality 220gsm paper. When displayed correctly it has a light fasted ness that can last over 100 years.

All prints are signed by the artist.

Each print is made to order and posted within 7 days of ordering. Custom sizes are welcome.

Prints are posted from Australia.