{"title":"Ray Ching","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the captivating works of Ray Ching, a celebrated artist whose contributions to the fields of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e are nothing short of extraordinary. Ray Ching is renowned for his exceptional ability to bring wildlife and nature to life on canvas, capturing the intricate beauty and subtle details that often go unnoticed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn our Ray Ching category, you'll discover a wealth of artistic brilliance that offers both inspiration and education. His books invite you to explore a world where art intersects with nature, providing an insightful look into his creative process and the remarkable creatures that inhabit his works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an art enthusiast or simply looking to appreciate the wonders of wildlife, Ray Ching's books are a testament to his skill and passion. Dive into this collection and embark on a journey through the eyes of one of the most talented artists in the world of Arts \u0026amp; Culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-huia-our-tears-by-ray-ching-9780473704896","title":"The Huia \u0026 our Tears","description":"I never did see huia foraging about on the trunk of a tall tree fern, but I knew a man who had.\nRay Ching, 2024\n\nThe beautiful forest-dwelling huia, presumed extinct these hundred or more years, hold a special place in the affections of New Zealanders. \nThe old forests are silent now to the call of these beautiful birds, the male with its strong sharp beak, she with her beak so gracefully curved. Left with us now are just the study-skins collected in museums, some radio-recorded whistles remembered and the diaries and letters kept from those who left just before us who had seen for themselves this prince of the forest. \nThe Huia \u0026amp; Our Tears is Ray Ching’s memoir of these birds in his studio in the 1960’s, their specimen skins and feathers, and his meeting and conversations with the man who had trapped and taken them from their secret valley some fifty years earlier, the last of their kind.","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45953623130348,"sku":"9780473704896","price":79.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780473704896.jpg?v=1732934693"},{"product_id":"ray-ching-by-ray-ching-9781988550237","title":"Ray Ching","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRay Ching\u003c\/em\u003e is internationally recognised as one of the world's greatest living wildlife artists. Born in New Zealand, he established himself as an artist in the 1960s, before moving to England where he has spent the majority of his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe has never lost his interest in his roots, however, or the New Zealand birds that inspired his move into art, and over the last 60 years, he has built up a remarkable collection of paintings of our wildlife. These form the heart of this gorgeous book, which is also accompanied by his own text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorking primarily in oils and watercolours, Ching's works are incredibly detailed with an almost photographic quality. They are slowly built up, layer upon layer, often leaving the under-drawing peeking through the transparent paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis large-format, lavishly produced book is an impressive tribute to the legacy of one of the most significant wildlife painters of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110718034156,"sku":"9781988550237","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781988550237.jpg?v=1737069061"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ray-ching.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}