A painting for my mom, who hiked on the Milford track in New Zealand recently. This was a mother's day gift to her, because she loved the trip so much and I thought I'd give her a memory of it that she can hang. (Her photos weren't all that great haha)

I did reference a photograph for the environment since I've never been, located here: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/795526 The hiking gear is referenced from life, and my mother was from my head. I tried to use elements you'd find in NZ, the blue flowers, the Kea bird, and all the plants were researched in botanical and bird books she has and/or referenced from the photo directly.

The details are available here for closer inspection: http://mynti.deviantart.com/art/The-Great-Hike-Details-83988171

80+ hours + PSCS3 + Wacom Intuos 3 6x8" tablet

C & C is welcome!