Nui neighbours, Alec O'Donnell, Acrylic on canvas, 91x61cm
 
You don’t have to be from Taumarunui to know these girls, you just have to have visited. Nui Neighbours is an original acrylic painting by Alec O'Donnell, capturing two charismatic sheep standing in tall, sunlit grass with a soft mountain backdrop. Painted in rich browns, warm yellows, and subtle pinks, it’s a celebration of the quiet, familiar moments that define rural life.
Inspired by Alec’s many visits to Taumarunui, this work is both a light-hearted nod and a heartfelt tribute to the region’s landscape and character. As the artist says, “nearly everyone in Taumarunui has one of these girls living next door.”
This one-of-a-kind piece blends storytelling, humour, and emotional depth, perfect for anyone who finds beauty in the everyday or who has a soft spot for rural sheep with personality.
Professionally sealed and ready to hang.