Jennifer Duval-Smith
@jduvalsmith.bsky.social
Art / nature / connection / sniping at the patriarchy / 🇳🇿 #kikorangi
The rewarewa is flowering, with its dramatic nectar filled spiky blooms. Knightia excelsa. One of just two native protaceae species in Aotearoa NZ I believe.
November 5, 2025 at 11:26 PM
The rewarewa is flowering, with its dramatic nectar filled spiky blooms. Knightia excelsa. One of just two native protaceae species in Aotearoa NZ I believe.
It's this time of year in Aotearoa New Zealand.
November 5, 2025 at 11:07 PM
It's this time of year in Aotearoa New Zealand.
I taught people some easy techniques to get out and record their observations in nature. The sun shone and we could hear the river rushing beside us.
November 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I taught people some easy techniques to get out and record their observations in nature. The sun shone and we could hear the river rushing beside us.
UPDATE: the bees are very happy in their new final destination hive box. They are settling in emptying their honey stomachs into the frames and getting to know the garden. Lots of air traffic control - the pollen-laden bees come in low and heavy. In a few weeks we'll add on another box of frames
October 20, 2025 at 10:29 AM
UPDATE: the bees are very happy in their new final destination hive box. They are settling in emptying their honey stomachs into the frames and getting to know the garden. Lots of air traffic control - the pollen-laden bees come in low and heavy. In a few weeks we'll add on another box of frames
Wholesome news - we have suburban bees again. Our hive has been empty since the the central Auckland floods. A swarm landed in my neighbour's magnolia tree today and we were ready to grab it in a bucket. Now to wait and see if they stay + are healthy. Early signs are good but hard to say.
October 19, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Wholesome news - we have suburban bees again. Our hive has been empty since the the central Auckland floods. A swarm landed in my neighbour's magnolia tree today and we were ready to grab it in a bucket. Now to wait and see if they stay + are healthy. Early signs are good but hard to say.
Ha! Go Liesl!
October 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Ha! Go Liesl!
Last image completed for my botanical art calendar, this magnificent Euphorbia. And yes, my paintbrush nearly caught in the press. Gorgeous or grotesque? Thinking of calling it 'Mandala' although my son suggests 'Sauron'. Thinks he's smart eh? Thanks to all who ordered and shared 😍 I love yous all.
October 17, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Last image completed for my botanical art calendar, this magnificent Euphorbia. And yes, my paintbrush nearly caught in the press. Gorgeous or grotesque? Thinking of calling it 'Mandala' although my son suggests 'Sauron'. Thinks he's smart eh? Thanks to all who ordered and shared 😍 I love yous all.
WHAT?
If she were big enough she'd have you mate. And frankly she may still try.
If she were big enough she'd have you mate. And frankly she may still try.
October 17, 2025 at 3:22 AM
WHAT?
If she were big enough she'd have you mate. And frankly she may still try.
If she were big enough she'd have you mate. And frankly she may still try.
I teach botanical art at Auckland Wintergardens and they were part of the subject matter for that class Also they are quite beautiful and fascinatingly formed with this strange kind of upside down umbrella part under neath the petals (but yes, stinky!).
October 16, 2025 at 8:46 AM
I teach botanical art at Auckland Wintergardens and they were part of the subject matter for that class Also they are quite beautiful and fascinatingly formed with this strange kind of upside down umbrella part under neath the petals (but yes, stinky!).
My favourite carnivorous plant has little fangs. 🌱
October 15, 2025 at 9:31 AM
My favourite carnivorous plant has little fangs. 🌱
Bluesky NZ FTW! I've just had my first calendar pre-order from a Bluesky comrade! If you'd like a beautiful, mailable locally printed botanical art calendar in 2026 please pre-order before 30 October, I'll sort you! Please feel free to share and thank you! jenniferduval-smith.com/shop/botanic... 🌱🇨🇰
October 13, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Bluesky NZ FTW! I've just had my first calendar pre-order from a Bluesky comrade! If you'd like a beautiful, mailable locally printed botanical art calendar in 2026 please pre-order before 30 October, I'll sort you! Please feel free to share and thank you! jenniferduval-smith.com/shop/botanic... 🌱🇨🇰
Pre-order my 4th annual Botanical Art Calendar by 30 October to reserve your copy from this limited run. 12 colourful months! Features paintings fresh from my Wintergardens residency and sketchbook.
It's flat, mailable and VERY big with mums apparently 🤣
Save 10% with code THREEPLUS on 3 or more
It's flat, mailable and VERY big with mums apparently 🤣
Save 10% with code THREEPLUS on 3 or more
October 12, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Pre-order my 4th annual Botanical Art Calendar by 30 October to reserve your copy from this limited run. 12 colourful months! Features paintings fresh from my Wintergardens residency and sketchbook.
It's flat, mailable and VERY big with mums apparently 🤣
Save 10% with code THREEPLUS on 3 or more
It's flat, mailable and VERY big with mums apparently 🤣
Save 10% with code THREEPLUS on 3 or more
I have two places left on my weird and wonderful carnivorous plants art workshop THIS SUNDAY. No experience necessary and all materials provided, including the most amazing pitcher plants. Message me and save $10 on the additional booking fee. Bring your BFF. Go on, you know you want to!
October 9, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I have two places left on my weird and wonderful carnivorous plants art workshop THIS SUNDAY. No experience necessary and all materials provided, including the most amazing pitcher plants. Message me and save $10 on the additional booking fee. Bring your BFF. Go on, you know you want to!
My spring newsletter is out now. If you like tips, tricks workshops and wanging on just a bit too earnestly about creativity you'll love it! Subscribe now! jenniferduval-smith.com/contact
September 28, 2025 at 10:02 PM
My spring newsletter is out now. If you like tips, tricks workshops and wanging on just a bit too earnestly about creativity you'll love it! Subscribe now! jenniferduval-smith.com/contact
Leaning into spring guys.
September 28, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Leaning into spring guys.
Because we can all do with wholesome news, my Red Cabbage painting won the 'People's Choice' award at the recent Botanical Art Worldwide Exhibition at Auckland Botanic Gardens and has been featured on the cover of the Auckland Botanic Gardens Magazine. Nice!
September 26, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Because we can all do with wholesome news, my Red Cabbage painting won the 'People's Choice' award at the recent Botanical Art Worldwide Exhibition at Auckland Botanic Gardens and has been featured on the cover of the Auckland Botanic Gardens Magazine. Nice!
Hear me out - Give Ngutu pare/wrybill your vote for #BOTY. The ONLY birds worldwide with a laterally curved bill! That's a serious kink. Also when they murmurate the whole flock flashes from silver to white, it's spectacular. They are also Bi-landers dividing their time between North and South.
September 25, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Hear me out - Give Ngutu pare/wrybill your vote for #BOTY. The ONLY birds worldwide with a laterally curved bill! That's a serious kink. Also when they murmurate the whole flock flashes from silver to white, it's spectacular. They are also Bi-landers dividing their time between North and South.
If you'd like to learn to draw them I have a three hour Auckland Wintergardens workshop coming up Sunday 12 October. $129 No exp needed, all materials provided. It's the best and weirdest one of the year. Message me if you're interested!
September 22, 2025 at 10:54 AM
If you'd like to learn to draw them I have a three hour Auckland Wintergardens workshop coming up Sunday 12 October. $129 No exp needed, all materials provided. It's the best and weirdest one of the year. Message me if you're interested!
Just finished a painting in prep for my Carnivorous plants workshop in a few weeks and I'm very pleased with the energy
September 22, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Just finished a painting in prep for my Carnivorous plants workshop in a few weeks and I'm very pleased with the energy
Wrong electorate for me but I am so tempted to vote for a candidate named Chicky Rudkin. #goingnorth
September 22, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Wrong electorate for me but I am so tempted to vote for a candidate named Chicky Rudkin. #goingnorth
Oh me too building, me too.
September 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Oh me too building, me too.