Marionette's New Zazzle Shop and Holiday "Virtual" Craft Fair

I've been busy getting things ready for the holiday shopping season and have just launched a new products shop featuring my art designs on Zazzle  https://www.zazzle.com/store/marionette_taboniar?rf=238143080802946144

Zazzle has some really fun products like puzzles and flip flops!  Check back often to see what incredible sales are happening that day or week.  Plus, if you become a fan of Zazzle and wish to order often, they have an amazing free shipping program called ZazzleBlack:  https://www.zazzle.com/zazzleblack

Plus, I have added lots of new designs to my Society6 products shop https://society6.com/marionettetaboniar

 

Shop here for comforters, rugs, cell phone cases, wall art, mugs, shower curtains, and much more!!  They even make furniture with my designs.  Almost every day there is a great sale on a set of products so check back often.  They even offer free shipping from time to time. 

Save the date for our Kauai "Virtual" Craft Fair which will be taking place from November 27 to December 1, 2020.  I will be participating along with some of Kauai's best artisans.  Check back right before the beginning of the fair to see each artisan's special discount.  https://paradisecraftfair.wixsite.com/kauai-event

 

Happy Holiday Shopping and Aloha from Kauai,

Marionette

P.S.  Stay safe and healthy!!

 

New Watercolors and Prints by Kauai Artist Marionette

 

 Hanalei Valley:  https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/881095991/hanalei-valley-print-hanalei-lookout

 

Cottage on the Beach:  https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/853965976/cottage-on-the-beach-kauai-beach-art

 

'I'iwi: https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/873102921/iiwi-bird-native-hawaiian-bird-hawaii

 

Humuhumunukunukuapua'a:  https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/808722244/humuhumunukunukuapuaa-art-humu-wall-art

 

Harvest Moon Over Kauai:  https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/851518668/harvest-moon-art-kauai-moon-hawaii-moon

Gobble Gobble:  https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/880155175/thanksgiving-turkey-original-watercolor

 

 

I periodically run sales on my original art.  Check it out at: https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/

Mahalo for stopping by to view my art!!!  

Keep Safe and Healthy :-)

Aloha from Kauai,

Marionette

Virtual Craft Fair in Paradise

Join me for a "Virtual" Craft Fair in Paradise Wed., Sept. 23 - Sun., Sept. 27, 2020.

I will be joining several artisans of Kauai, and each artisan will be offering a gift or special discount during this virtual event.

For more information and exclusive offers please email me at artbymarionette@yahoo.com

To get a sneak peak visit https://paradisecraftfair.wixsite.com/kauai-event


Aloha and Mahalo,
Marionette 

 

 

Keeping Busy with Art During Covid-19

The last few months have been hard on all of us.  Who knew we would be hit by a global pandemic in 2020.  Virtually all of our lives have changed in more ways than one.  There's a feeling of isolation, fear, and for some depression.  If we've been lucky enough to escape getting the virus, there is still a lingering worry about how long this situation will last.

Luckily, Kauai has been blessed with only a few cases as our leadership here has acted quickly and has been doing amazing things to protect us.   We can finally enjoy the beaches and beauty of Kauai once again as long as we social distance.  For that I am thankful. 

I am also thankful for spending more time with my husband, gardening, and of course, painting.  I've even found a little time to do some writing.  Having a creative outlet is important in a time like this.  It can be healing and relaxing.  It gives you something positive to concentrate on for a few hours instead of checking the latest depressing headlines.  Get creative!!!

Here are some of my newest paintings that I've been working on:

These original watercolors can be found at my website at: https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/shop/5797998/original-watercolors


I have also been teaching "live" watercolor classes through Zoom.  I look forward every week to my classes as I get to "see" and chat with my watercolor buddies.  This has also been therapeutic for me and my students.  It mixes art with a little social interaction.

For a list of my online art classes and to register: https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/shop/28409060/live-online-classes



Stay safe and healthy and keep creating!  We will get through this :-)

Aloha,
Marionette

Online Art Classes through Zoom

Until things return to "normal" Marionette will be teaching LIVE watercolor classes via Zoom. 
Please check each listing for a complete description of the class.  Mahalo! 

An updated schedule can be found at:  https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/shop/28409060/live-online-classes

 https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/804462007/rainbow-seahorses-a-live-online

Friday, May 22, 2020 at 12noon Hawaii Time, 3pm Pacific Time, 6pm Eastern Time.

Please click on the link to see class description, requirements, and supply list.  ***Cost $15.

https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/794544524/rainbow-eucalyptus-a-live-online

Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 12noon Hawaii Time, 3pm Pacific Time, 6pm Eastern Time.

Please click on the link to see class description, requirements, and supply list.  ***Cost $15.

https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/794546014/hawaiian-pineapple-a-live-online

Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 12noon Hawaii Time, 3pm Pacific Time, 6pm Eastern Time.

Please click on the link to see class description, requirements, and supply list.  ***Cost $15.

An updated list of classes can be found at:  https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/shop/28409060/live-online-classes

***To register for a class, please click on the class and pay through the website.  

You will be able to download the reference photo once payment is received.  You will also be able to download a PDF with your login info and a detailed art supply list.  

Please contact Marionette directly if you have any questions about the classes at 

(808) 631-9173 or artbymarionette@yahoo.com  Mahalo!

Custom Watercolor Paintings by Marionette

Every now and then I get a special request from one of my art collectors to do a custom, commission painting.  It is so much fun working with the client on building a special, one-of-a-kind painting just for them.  I can paint just about anything, but my most popular is the "house portrait".  Here are some examples:

You can find out more info on my house portraits at:  https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/745808144/custom-house-portrait-house-painting  There are several different sizes you can choose from.  Just use the drop down box called "dimensions". 


So, if you are looking for that special gift (or even a gift for yourself) I would be happy to work with you on a custom house portrait.  The house can be anywhere, not just Hawaii :-)

Aloha,
Marionette
https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/

Kauai Art by Marionette now featured at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue in Virginia

If you are a local or frequent visitor to Hawaii then you will know that one of best places to grab a quick plate lunch is L&L Hawaiian Barbecue.  This chain is scattered throughout the islands with over 60 locations in the state of Hawaii.  Even California has quite a few L&Ls, but there are only a handful of them located in the rest of the U.S.  Just recently, one opened up in Chesapeake, Virginia and they somehow came across my art and decided they wanted it for their restaurant decor.  Needless to say, I was thrilled!  They chose a nice variety of art from my hula, flowers, cottages, landscapes and sea life collections.  They wanted something large, so they decided to order large prints on canvas from my website: https://marionette-taboniar.pixels.com/

I think they turned out wonderful!  So if you are on the east coast and get a craving for some Hawaiian food, check out their Facebook page at:  https://www.facebook.com/lnlchesapeake.va/

My mouth is already watering with the thought of their barbecue chicken, lau laus, sesame garlic chicken wings, pineapple dole whip, chicken katsu, kalua pork and the list goes on and on!  Good thing there is an L&L right next door to my studio in Waimea, Kauai!! 


A Big Mahalo to the owner of the Chesapeake L&L for choosing my art to add a little "Hawaii" to their decor!!!

Aloha,
Marionette
https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/

Mahalo for the Art Reviews

When I create art it is with the intention that my collectors are reminded of a happy memory of Kauai, or that it somehow brightens up their daily lives.  I am so thankful for all of the positive reviews I've received over the years while selling my art on Etsy.  I am also intrigued when a photo is attached.  It's fun to see how they are framed and displayed.

Here are a few snippets of the reviews.  Mahalo Nui Loa to all of the wonderful people who continue to support my art so I can continue painting!!

2020 - A New Year and a New Decade Full of Artistic Possibilites

It's January 3, 2020 and I'm sitting here in my Kauai art studio thinking of the possibilities for my art and studio for the upcoming year and decade.  Just looking around, I see that my studio could sure use some clean up and reorganizing.  I guess after 13 years in the same art studio, one sure does collect a lot of art supplies and junk.  But, hey, you never know if that junk will turn into a piece of art, right?  So bit by bit, I will work on getting things spruced up and organized.

"Go bigger and better" is another goal of mine with my art.  I am finally at the stage in my art career where I need to focus more on my painting quality.  I have quite a few ideas lined up and can't wait to find a little more studio time to make things happen.  I just finished this one at the tail end of 2019:

Orchid Tree Flower Original Watercolor

https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/765228077/hong-kong-orchid-tree-flower-flower

Joe surprised me for Christmas with my first DSLR camera (digital single lens reflex), and I am excited to learn how to use it and experiment with some better photography.  Up until now I was just using a "point and shoot" camera to take all of my reference photos for my paintings.  I already took out about five books from the library on the subject to learn how to use it in manual mode instead of auto mode.  I even purchased a few filters for my lenses.  Plus, my good friend, Georgia, gave me a really nice, heavy duty tripod. (I wonder if she knew about Joe's surprise in advance?)  We hope to take it to the beach and get some good shots of the whales this whale season.

Plus, that new camera may play an important role in another goal of mine to produce some high quality art videos.  I finally have the equipment to make some nice art demo videos, so all I need now is some quiet time in the studio.  Who knows?  I may even get back into doing online classes again.

Another goal of mine is to continue to add more images and products to my "print on demand" sites.  My clients sure love to add a Hawaiian or tropical flair to their home decor using my images.  Here are some new images and products that have been recently added:

 Cutting Board

 Pillow Shams

Tote Bag

All of the above are available at 

https://society6.com/marionettetaboniar

 Notebook

 Framed Print

Tapestry

All of the above are available at:

https://marionette-taboniar.pixels.com/

Whew!   I am already getting tired just thinking about all of these wonderful projects for the upcoming year and decade.  Plus, I will be continuing to teach art classes at my studio, so if you are on Kauai this year, please stop in and say, "Aloha"!

Hau'oli Makahiki Hou,
Marionette

https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/