Summer is winding down and fall is just around the corner, but you'd never know it if you live on the island of Kauai. (Still feels like summer to me! LOL) I've been busy painting as usual and these are some of my latest creations:
Radiant Kalalau Valley is a 14"x18" original acrylic painting on stretched canvas.
Kalalau Valley on the island of Kauai is one of my favorite spots on
this earth with it's emerald cliffs that rise up from the sea and
patches of red dirt that peek out as the sunshine illuminates the rugged
valleys. In the foreground are native ohia lehua trees which are sadly
declining due to a deadly fungus that threatens to take out all of
these amazing trees in the state of Hawaii. I hope that my painting
preserves this moment in time so everyone can enjoy it's beauty.
Nap Time is a 12"x16" original acrylic painting on stretched canvas.
Almost every day we see Hawaiian Monk Seals napping on the beach in this
particular spot in the Poipu area. I love how their faces exude
contentment and joy as they spend the day sunbathing on this relaxing
Kauai beach. I think they have the right idea!
The Real Kauai Tree Tunnel is a 16"x20" original acrylic painting on stretched canvas.
The one thing you will probably remember the most about Kauai is our
beloved chicken and rooster population - no matter how gorgeous the
beaches and scenery are. You will also enjoy driving down the
picturesque and famous tree tunnel. Now imagine a tree tunnel filled
with chickens!
The Gift of Aloha is a 12"x16" original acrylic painting on stretched canvas.
This lovely hula gal is dancing in a garden filled with tropical ti
plants in the beautiful paradise we call Hawaii. She has just finished
her performance and is about to offer her lei of aloha to someone
special as a token of her love, joy, compassion, and gratitude.
And these are some of my newest images that are now available as prints:
Blue Jade Vine
I have always wanted to paint one of these exotic vines ever since the
first time I saw one many years ago. So when my friend asked me to
photograph hers and her garden, I jumped at the chance to paint these
beautiful turquoise and jade colored flowers.
Hawaiian Canoe
While going for a walk on the beach at Kauai's Kalapaki Bay, I came
across this lovely koa wood canoe resting on the beach in the shade of
some palm trees. It was parked right outside of Duke's Restaurant. I
guess the owner must have stopped for lunch and a cool, refreshing
beverage before continuing the journey. Or maybe it was the Hula Pie!
Little Lizard
One of the things I love about living in Hawaii are the cute animals and
lizards. This one is an anole that my sister photographed when she was
visiting. He is having fun navigating his way through the tropical
plants at the resort. Anoles, geckos, chameleons - they are all so much
fun to watch.
Na Pali Radiance
https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/1551759407/kauai-na-pali-coast-art-print
Kauai's Na Pali Coast's will amaze you with it's jagged cliffs that rise steeply and sharply above the turquoise blue of the ocean. Here we see rays of light illuminating these emerald valleys carved into the landscape by the crashing waves and rain over millions of years. I am awestruck by the grand beauty that nature has created for us to enjoy!
The Journey Begins
For these baby sea turtles, their journey is just beginning as they take
their first swim in the ocean from a secret beach on the island of
Kauai. They are headed to their new home in the ocean, but will return
to this beach to rest and sunbathe in the tropical Hawaiian sun.
The surf is indeed up on Kauai's north shore and guess who decided to
catch a wave? Yep, our beloved chickens and roosters! Hope you enjoy
this funny slice of Kauai life.
When the warm Hawaiian sun catches the Bird of Paradise just right, it
almost seems to be glowing from within. I love the way this flower
radiates light and color.
I hope you have enjoyed my latest creations!
Aloha from Kauai,
Marionette
