Hawaii
When I have the good fortune to visit beautiful Hawaii, I become energized creatively by the deeply intense colors and the natural beauty. I know fun and sun to be the daily mantra, yet I use the time to quiet down and paint.
Black Sand Beach 8"w x 10"h Oil 2015
The 10 black sand beaches in Hawaii are formed from volcanic eruptions, with iron being the dominant mineral. The color contrasts between the sand, lava rocks, white foam, and beautiful blue water definitely tempt an artist to put the colors on canvas.
Bird of Paradise 5"w x 9"h Watercolor 2016
The Bird of Paradise flower remains one of the most spectacular of flowers in Hawaii. It is a joy to try to capture its intense coloration in paint.
Bougainville 8"w x 10"h Oil 2015
The gorgeous red orange Bougainville flowers provide spectacular passages of color, especially when adjacent to the black lava rocks on the Big Island. Then when one sees the stunning backdrop of ultramarine blue sea – what artist could resist painting this scenery? Certainly, not me!
Hawaii - The Special Tree 8”w x 6”h Watercolor 2017
There always exists special people, places and things. In this instance, a lone tree on the Big Island of Hawaii, silhouetted by the deep blue ocean, won my heart. The bees hover hungrily around it and I have been known to circumambulate around its base.
Hawaiian Hurricane 8”w x 10”h Oil 2015
The advance of a hurricane onto the Big Island of Hawaii clearly displayed its ominous force by the color of the sky and strong winds
Hibiscus 8”w x 10”h Watercolor 2015 The beautiful hibiscus flower was a delight to paint with my watercolors!
Maui Cove 10”w x 8”h Oil 2015
Hidden coves dot all the islands of Hawaii. I found this secret spot and marveled at the juxtaposition of colors — lava, ancient trees, turquoise waters. Who could resist the call to paint this scene?
Maui in the Distance 10”w x 8”h Oil 2015
Occasionally one can view the Hawaiian island of Maui from the Big Island of Hawaii. If you look carefully, you can see Maui through the clouds in this small painting.
Mauna Lani 8”w x 10”h Oil 2015
Frequently one can spot fog and rain hovering above the sunny Kohala Coast near Mauna Lani Point on the Big Island of Hawaii. You can swim and sun on the beach and, if you drive a few miles up the road toward Waimea, the temperature and weather change can be surprising!
The Palms in Hawaii 8"w x 10"h Oil 2015
Waves in Hawaii 12”w x 10”h Watercolor 2016Occasionally the Hawaiian waves can be dramatic with huge swells!