Piggyback Baby - Possum Print, Limited Edition of 25

This Possum Print captures a moment that lasts only a few short weeks. A ringtail possum carries its joey on its back through the trees, while the little passenger sits there completely certain it will be carried wherever it needs to go. Anyone who has carried a child, or once ridden on someone's shoulders, understands the feeling behind this painting long before they've taken in all the details. It speaks to a stage of life that feels endless when you're in it, and impossibly brief when it's gone.

Ringtail possums carry their young this way for around six weeks, and then never again. Six weeks out of a whole lifetime. I was lucky enough to discover this mother and joey in my own backyard and sat quietly watching until they disappeared into the canopy. Some moments are worth waiting for.

The Possum Print canvas edition is limited to twenty five, keeping this tender backyard moment quietly exclusive. Each canvas is numbered, and once the edition sells out, that is the end of the run. The original oil painting was a finalist in the Brisbane Rotary Art Show in 2025, and this limited edition keeps that work available to a small number of homes. There is also an open edition paper version of this artwork available. I've also written about why a numbered edition is worth owning.

Each Possum Print is produced locally on museum grade canvas, then matched by eye to keep the softness of the fur and the quiet feeling of the original intact. Every numbered canvas is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity signed and numbered by me. Free shipping is included Australia wide, and stretching is available if you would like it ready to hang. A gentle choice for someone who loves family stories, quiet wildlife moments, and artworks with meaning.

• Limited Edition of 25 prints
• Comes with hand signed Certificate of Authenticity
• Same size as the original painting - 600 x 600 mm
• Colour matched to the original painting
• Printed on museum grade canvas