Saturday, November 26 Holiday Fine Art Festival

Women Artists of Kaua'i Holiday Fine Art Festival and Fundraiser, Saturday, November 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hanapepe United Church of Christ

Great holiday fun, food, live music, and shopping at the 3rd Annual Holiday Fine Art Festival featuring original paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture, mixed media and more! A portion of the proceeds will go directly to HUCC's Free Community Lunch program offered every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm.

Traditional, soulful, Hawaiian music will be played by Mahealani, and soothing guitar music will be provided by Dr. Matthew Miller. Plus, The HUCC "Lanai Cafe" will be serving sandwiches, soups, salads, baked goods, and beverages.

Participating artists include Anna Skaradzinska, Helen Turner, Marionette Taboniar, Leslie Hagen, Lilian de Mello, Patrice Pendarvis, Susi Strom, Caylin Spear, and Donia Lilly.

Admission to this fun, family event is free. The festival will be located at the Hanapepe United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall which is right next to the Hanapepe library.

Fine Art Festival

Women Artists of Kauai Holiday Fine Art Festival and Fundraiser, Saturday, November 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hanapepe United Church of Christ

Kick off the beginning of the holiday season with a Fine Art Festival and Fundraiser featuring the Women Artists of Kauai. Highlights of the festival include live Hawaiian style music throughout the day by Jeff Iglesia and a special concert by our own Millicent Cummings from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. The HUCC "Lanai Cafe" will be serving baked goods and beverages. Plus, gallery quality work will be available for sale in a variety of styles and mediums including paintings, photography, jewelry, clay, mixed media and more. A portion of the proceeds will go directly to HUCC's Free Community Lunch program offered every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm.

Participating artists include Elizabeth Ferris, Anna Skaradzinska, Kelly Bandalos, Susi Strom, Helen Turner, Millicent Cummings, Dava Shepherd, Marionette Taboniar, Leslie Hagen, Lilian de Mello, and Patrice Pendarvis. Several of the artists will also be demonstrating their creative technique.

Admission to this fun, family event is free. The festival will be located at the Hanapepe United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall which is right next to the Hanapepe library and across the main highway from the Hanapepe fire station.

Kauai's Orchid and Art Festival 2010

This past weekend I was honored to be teaching "Painting Kauai's Exotic Orchids" at the Hanapepe Orchid and Art Festival. This is a photo from Friday's class that took place at Amy Lauren's Gallery.

This artist said that she normally does oil painting and that this is her FIRST watercolor. I think she did a beautiful job on this one!

Another gorgeous start to a beautiful orchid painting!

A lovely orchid painted by a young lady who just turned 13 years old! Happy Birthday!

Now this was the most unique and imaginative painting! This eight year old student painted the top painting, and then she decided she wanted to put her orchid in a pot. So she drew out and did the bottom painting to connect the two all from her own imagination!

Here's where the class was held.

After the class I took a walk around to see the "Orchid Show".

Then I took a stroll around Hanapepe Town to visit the art galleries there.

They even had a classic car show.

Here's the painting I worked on during my second class on Saturday.

Another beautiful piece by one of my students.

Here's a glimpse of Hanapepe and the famous Banana Patch Studio.

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I hope you've enjoyed this pictorial about our little orchid festival!

Aloha and Happy Creating,
Marionette
www.kauai-artist.net

Holiday Fine Art Festival and Fundraiser

Women Artists of Kauai Holiday Fine Art Festival and Fundraiser, Saturday, November 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hanapepe United Church of Christ

Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with a Fine Art Festival and Fundraiser for Nana's House featuring the Women Artists of Kauai. Highlights of the festival include live Hawaiian style music by Kenny Kealoulu Keliihoomalu, painting demonstrations, one-of-a-kind pieces of art, reproductions, gift items, and ornaments. We will also have Face Painting by Aunty Steph! A portion of the proceeds will go directly to Nana's House which is a family support center provided by Child and Family Service, serving West Kauai.

Participating artists include Robin McCoy, Rocky Riedel, Aweepano Vivian Satow, Dava Shepherd, Anna Skaradzinska, Helen Turner, Jana Viles, Schar Freeman, and Marionette. Gallery quality work will be available for sale in a variety of styles and mediums including paintings, photography, jewelry, glass, clay, mixed media and more.

Admission to this fun, family event is free. The festival will be located at the Hanapepe United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall which is right next to the Hanapepe library and across the main highway from the Hanapepe fire station.

For more information contact Marionette at 808.631.9173 or visit the Women Artists of Kauai website.

Orchid Paintings Update

Remember this one? I was in the process of completing this acrylic orchid painting in a previous post and now it is finished! I also included a before and after of a watercolor orchid painting that I am also going to enter into the 3rd Annual Kauai Orchid and Art Festival Art Show and Competition on March 27 & 28, 2009. This year's them is Orchid Fantasy.

Happy Orchid Acrylic on Canvas

Kiahuna Orchids Watercolor with Pen and Ink

Come paint with me in Hanapepe during my class, Painting Kauai's Exotic Orchids – Saturday, March 28, 10am-1pm at the park in Hanapepe during the "Orchid Festival". In this fun watercolor class you will learn to paint a beautiful orchid flower using some basic painting techniques. All levels of experience are welcome and all materials are provided. Fee $30. Check out the Official Hanapape Website for more info! For more info about theclass, Click Here.

I was also featured on Kraftouch Treasures' blog today as "Star of the Day".

Aloha and Have a Great Day!

Orchid Painting In Progress

I've been working on this acrylic painting yesterday and this morning. When it is finished, I am planning to enter it into the "Orchid Fantasy" Art Show sponsored by the Kaua`i Orchid and Art Festival (March 27 & 28, 2009) at various locations in Hanapēpē. I will also be teaching a watercolor art class under the tents across the street from the Hanapepe Post Office. We will, of course, be painting...ORCHIDS! This class will be on Saturday, March 28, from 10am-1pm. All materials are included for a fee of $30. Class is limited to eight students.

Aloha and Have a Creative Day,
Marionette