Showing posts with label Hawaiian art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hawaiian art. Show all posts

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Dolphin Rescue Short Story by Marionette Taboniar and New Art

 

Dolphin Rescure Fine Art Print now available at:  https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/1315399065/dolphin-mermaid-seahorse-print-kauai-art

 Dolphin Rescue by Marionette Taboniar copyright ©2022

On a peaceful sunny day, Kailani, a young Hawaiian mermaid came to the rescue of her dolphin friend, Nohea. She had just been visiting her home, the Wai'ahu'akua sea cave near the Na Pali Coast. While washing her hair at the waterfall of God's sacred water, she heard the dolphin struggling to breathe.

She quickly swam right up to his side and saw that his blow hole was blocked. Luckily, her seahorse friend Kaimana, the lio kai was near by. The lio kai's special power is to help those who can't help themselves in the water.

With one hand Kailani embraced Kaimana and let his healing energy flow through her to Nohea. Within seconds the obstruction came flying out, and he was finally able to catch a deep breath. He smiled and thanked Kailani and Kaimana for their help and offered them a ride back to shore where they talked story the rest of the day.

However, this wouldn't be the last time that Kailani and Kaimana would come to the rescue of their fellow sea creatures. Over time they helped many friends escape tangled fishing line and other trash. Kailani now spends her days swimming the ocean off the coast of Kauai collecting and safely disposing of rubbish left behind by the people of planet earth.

If you listen closely, you can sometimes hear her singing her special ocean healing song as she swims with the dolphins. Look closely and you may even see her flip and splash her tail as she dives deep down into another sea cave on her way to a new adventure.

THE END

 


 Blue Baby Beach Cottage 14"x18" Original Acrylic Painting https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/1293542798/blue-baby-beach-cottage-kauai-original


Have fun browsing my website for original art and prints.  There are hundreds of images to choose from.  They are available in 4x6, 5x7, 8x10, 11x14 and 12x16 direct from me.  You can also inquire about larger sizes, prints on canvas, or prints on metal.  https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/shop

Check out my product shops for lots of household items with my images on them and my social media links at https://linktr.ee/artbymarionette

I hope you have enjoyed the paintings and the story. Have a warm and beautiful day. Aloha from the Garden Island of Kauai!

Marionette 

 

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Framing Done by REAL Art Collectors

Every now and then one of my art collectors sends me a photo of how they have lovingly framed and displayed their paintings or prints that they have purchased from me.  I am always so tickled to see the beautiful and creative ways they have given my art some love!

Here are some of the ways that they have enhanced their decor with a Kauai/Hawaiian theme:


 
 

 













 

A big MAHALO to all of these wonderful art collectors!  I really appreciate the support over the years :-)

Aloha from Kauai,

Marionette

https://linktr.ee/artbymarionette


Saturday, November 3, 2018

2019 Hawaii Wall Calendar and Art by Marionette

My 2019 Wall Calendar
(featuring 12 months of Marionette's Art!)

 Original Reverse Acrylic Painting - "North Shore Escape"


 Original Watercolor Painting - "Breadfruit"

 Original Watercolor Painting - "Kauai Tree Tunnel 11"

 Original Watercolor Painting - "Old Plantation Cottage 2"

Original Watercolor Painting - "Kauai Yellow Cottage 2"

Original Reverse Acrylic Painting - "Rosette Succulents"


Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas ' "Santa's Hale"
(This is available both as an original painting and as a downloadable Christmas Card)


These Original Paintings and Calendar are available at my 
FINE ART WEBSITE:  www.kauai-fine-art.com
and at ETSY:  www.kauaiartist.etsy.com



You can also find more of my art at these fine websites:
(Giclee prints on canvas, framed prints, notecards and more featuring Marionette's art.)

SOCIETY 6 https://society6.com/marionettetaboniar
(Tote bags, pillows, mugs, and much more!)


Social Media Links:
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/artbymarionette/

PINTEREST: http://pinterest.com/kauaiartlover/
(Marionette's online pinboard of what interests her.)

TWITTER: http://twitter.com/kauaiartist
(Latest tweets from Marionette containing info on upcoming events and latest art offerings.)

FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Waimea-HI/Painting-Paradise/104239389439
(Photos of actual students painting in Marionette's class and news from Marionette.)

MEETUP:  http://www.meetup.com/Open-Studio-Artists-Meetup/ 


Visiting Kauai?  Come take an art class or two:
ART CLASSES: www.kauaiartclasses.blogspot.com
(Schedule and info on the art classes Marionette teaches on the island of Kauai.) 

Friday, June 12, 2015

Hawaiian Fish Zentangle

Every now and then I like to kick back and relax with the very meditative drawing technique, Zentangle. All you need is some paper, a micron pen, and an eraser. And, of course, a lot of designs (or as they call them, tangles).   I hope you will enjoy my latest creation:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/236063691/hawaiian-humuhumu-fish-original?ref=shop_home_active_13
Hawaiian Humuhumu Fish Zentangle Drawing with Pen and Ink
9"x12" Original Drawing on Watercolor Paper $89

More original art and prints directly from Marionette on Kauai: https://www.etsy.com/shop/kauaiartist

Thursday, June 4, 2015

New Original Reverse Acrylic Paintings by Marionette

The liliko'i flower is also known as the passion flower where we get that yummy passion fruit juice. There are several varieties of passion flower, but this one seems to be the most abundant on the island of Kauai. If you are in the mood for some liliko'i products, please check out Aunty Liliko'i, my good friend, neighbor, and fellow business woman at http://www.auntylilikoi.com/ or at her shop in Waimea, Kauai if you are on the island.

Lilikoi Passion Flower Original Painting
$200 plus shipping


While hanging out at Poipu Beach, Kauai, one day, I was able to photograph this very cute sea turtle as he was sunning himself on the beach just like me! I took several photos which excellent references for some of my original paintings. 

Honu at Poipu Beach 2 Original Painting
$200 plus shipping

For more of my original art directly from my studio, please visit https://www.etsy.com/shop/kauaiartist .

Mahalo and Aloha,
Marionette

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Marionette's Art at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort in Poipu



 Marionette and Joe

I'm so happy to announce that my art work was chosen as part of the permanent decor at the Ilima Terrace restaurant at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort in Spa in Poipu.  The designer selected five pieces of my art to decorate the breakfast buffet area.  Mahalo!!

For canvas prints, framed prints, metal prints, cards and more featuring my art, please visit http://marionette-taboniar.artistwebsites.com/ , and for original art and prints directly from my studio, please visit https://www.etsy.com/shop/kauaiartist .

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

New Sea Turtle Honu Prints

Check out my newest prints featuring a Hawaiian Sea Turtle who was sunning himself  at Poipu Beach on the island of Kauai a few weeks ago.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/234037692/turtle-at-poipu-beach-print-8x10-from?ref=shop_home_active_2
8"x10" Giclee Print on Watercolor Paper
$25

https://www.etsy.com/listing/234038430/honu-at-poipu-beach-8x8-ocean-art-print?ref=shop_home_active_1
8"x8" Giclee Print on Watercolor Paper
$20

Find these prints and original art at my Etsy Art Gallery https://www.etsy.com/shop/kauaiartist .

Aloha from Kauai,
Marionette

Saturday, May 16, 2015

Kauai Fine Art Prints

These three new designs of mine are now available as prints directly from Fine Art America.  They offer canvas prints, framed prints, acrylic prints, metal prints, greeting cards, phone cases, pillows, and more!

http://marionette-taboniar.artistwebsites.com/featured/majestic-na-pali-coast-marionette-taboniar.html




http://marionette-taboniar.artistwebsites.com/featured/kee-beach-marionette-taboniar.html



http://marionette-taboniar.artistwebsites.com/featured/another-nice-day-at-the-beach-marionette-taboniar.html

They offer a wide variety of frame and mat options.  Plus, they can print very large, which is a great option for home and office decor.  Bring a little Kauai into your life!  For more Marionette's print designs go to: http://marionette-taboniar.artistwebsites.com/