‘Maaate!’ – Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo Fine Art Print
If Australia had an official soundtrack, there’s a very good chance it would include a Sulphur-crested Cockatoo absolutely yelling for no apparent reason.
Meet ‘Maaate!’ — a celebration of one of Australia’s loudest, cheekiest and most delightfully chaotic native birds.
Whether they’re hanging upside down off a balcony, stealing fruit they absolutely weren’t invited to touch, or screaming into the void at sunrise, the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo has mastered the art of being both mildly outrageous and impossibly lovable.
And honestly? We respect the commitment.
Created using my signature mix of ink and watercolour, this artwork captures movement, visual fun and personality in full feathered force. Loose expressive brushwork and playful ink details bring this iconic Australian bird moment to life — because this isn’t just a cockatoo portrait… it’s an attitude.
The birds I paint are never just birds. They’re characters.
Perfect for lovers of Australian wildlife, proud bird nerds and homes that appreciate humour, personality and unapologetically Australian energy, ‘Maaate!’ brings laughter, colour and chaos (the good kind) to your walls.
Perfect for: ✔ Lovers of Australian bird art ✔ Cockatoo enthusiasts and backyard bird fans ✔ Australiana-inspired interiors ✔ Wildlife lovers with a sense of humour ✔ Gifts for bird lovers and homesick Aussies abroad
Printed on premium textured cold-pressed watercolour paper and hand signed in pencil by Australian wildlife artist Shannon Dwyer.
Crafted with museum-grade archival pigment inks on acid-free, premium-grade 310gsm fine art paper, these fine-art giclée prints are not only visually striking but also ensure long-lasting beauty and durability – archivable up-to 100 years in fact (I mean, you can make it into a family heirloom to pass down the generations)! With each print hand-signed by Shannon herself, each print has a personal touch and true authenticity to your art collection!
Shannon's works are painted and made in Australia but displayed in homes around the world – adding pieces of ‘Straya everywhere! Experience the magic and enliven your space with the vibrant spirit of Shannon’s Australian wildlife art.
Crafted with museum-grade archival pigment inks on acid-free, premium-grade 310gsm fine art paper, these fine-art giclée prints are not only visually striking but also ensure long-lasting beauty and durability – archivable up-to 100 years in fact (I mean, you can make it into a family heirloom to pass down the generations)! With each print hand-signed by Shannon herself, each print has a personal touch and true authenticity to your art collection!
Shannon's works are painted and made in Australia but displayed in homes around the world – adding pieces of ‘Straya everywhere! Experience the magic and enliven your space with the vibrant spirit of Shannon’s Australian wildlife art.
Specifications
Paper: Premium-grade bright white 315gsm acid-free paper, with a beautifully subtle textured finish using
Inks: Printed with archival pigment inks.
A 10mm white margin (beyond the image size) is added to the A4 & A3 sizes, for ease of framing*.
Prints may be posted flat or rolled in acid-free tissue paper, within a postage tube.
Custom sizing available on request.
*A2 & A1 Sizes do not include the white margin.
What is a Giclée?
Giclée is a printing process using high-quality digital files, archival-grade pigments and acid free media resulting in a fade-free image which achieves a seemingly “dot-less” imaging technology (which varies from traditional fine art printing which typically relies on screen pattern dots to reproduce full-range colour halftones). The Giclée process enables reproduction on virtually the same media as the original artwork.
Paper: Premium-grade bright white 315gsm acid-free paper, with a beautifully subtle textured finish using
Inks: Printed with archival pigment inks.
A 10mm white margin (beyond the image size) is added to the A4 & A3 sizes, for ease of framing*.
Prints may be posted flat or rolled in acid-free tissue paper, within a postage tube.
Custom sizing available on request.
*A2 & A1 Sizes do not include the white margin.
What is a Giclée?
Giclée is a printing process using high-quality digital files, archival-grade pigments and acid free media resulting in a fade-free image which achieves a seemingly “dot-less” imaging technology (which varies from traditional fine art printing which typically relies on screen pattern dots to reproduce full-range colour halftones). The Giclée process enables reproduction on virtually the same media as the original artwork.
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