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

Monday, October 10, 2011

New Original Paintings by Marionette

"Aloha Forever" Original 16"x20" Acrylic on Canvas
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"Pineapple" Original 8"x10" watercolor
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"Bird of Paradise" Original 8"x10" watercolor
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"Plumeria Blossom" Original 2.5"x3.5" ATC Watercolor
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"Plantation Cottage" Original 2.5"x3.5" ATC Watercolor
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011


Kauai Beach Resort
Thursday, April 7th
Our monthly Art & Wine event returns to Shutters Lounge featuring the wines of Napa Valley. Kauai-based artist Marionette Taboniar will be on-site this evening for a live demonstration and mini-exhibition of her popular watercolor, pastel, acrylic and silk paintings.

5:30pm Art Reception with Marionette Taboniar
6:00pm Wine Tasting
featured wines of Napa Valley for the evening…….
§ Robert Mondavi Fume Blanc 2009
§ Franciscan Chardonnay 2008
§ Robert Mondavi Carneros Pinot Noir 2009
§ Franciscan Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
$20 per person
includes (4) tastings / tax & gratuity not included

Kauai Beach Resort
4331 Kauai Beach Drive, Lihue, HI 96766
ph: 808-246-5501 | fax: 808-245-3956
email: MLewis@aquaresorts.com | web:http://www.kauaibeachresorthawaii.com

Friday, October 22, 2010

New 2011 Calendars




My new 2011 Calendars are out and I have three new designs to choose from. These calendars are high-quality and are printed on thick 100lb cover weight paper.
  • Each page measures 11" x 8.5"
  • Measures 11" x 17" when hung on wall
  • Full bleed dynamic color
  • 100 lb cover weight high gloss paper, wire-o bound
  • January 2011 - December 2011, 2012 preview, US holidays marked
For more products featuring my art please visit: http://www.cafepress.com/KauaiArt .

Aloha,
Marionette

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Celebrate International Artist Day

October 25th is "International Artist Day" and to celebrate, I am having a 20% off sale at my ArtFire shop now through October 25, 2009. You don't need to be a registered member to purchase anything. My 5x7 prints are on sale for $8 each (regularly $10) and my 8x10 prints are on sale for $14.40 each (regularly $18). There are 29 paintings to choose from!

Aloha and Have a Warm and Sunny Day!
Marionette

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Two More Calendar Choices!




I just updated my CafePress Art Gallery with two more 2010 calendars filled with my original art!
Please visit my Kauai Art Gallery at http://www.cafepress.com/KauaiArt.

Aloha,
Marionette

Saturday, August 8, 2009

It's Kauai Coffee Time!

My first painting I did for Kauai Coffee of their lovely Visitor Center.
You can buy a print at my Etsy Shop www.kauaiartist.etsy.com

This year they used my Visitor Center image to commemorate it's 10th anniversary on their burlap bag and t-shirts!

Here's my hubby driving the "cherry truck" during the coffee harvest. This year's harvest will likely start sometime in September.

One of Kauai's roosters taking a stroll through the coffee plantation. I can smell the coffee roasting!

Here are some random tourists learning about the coffee harvester machine. They are actually modified blueberry pickers. I bet you didn't know that!

Here are some items from CafePress that you can purchase with the Kauai Coffee Visitor Center image on them: (magnets, t-shirts, journals, tiles, aprons, and tote bags).

Aloha from Kauai and Have a Nice Warm Cup of Kauai Coffee!
Marionette

Monday, August 3, 2009

My Kauai Vacation

Sorry for the long absence from my blog. I've been on vacation with my family visiting from the Mainland for over a week! This was their first time to Kauai, and I was so excited to be able to show them around my beautiful island of Kauai! Above is a photo of a native, Hawaiian hibiscus.

My niece is "digging to China" at Hanalei Bay.


Here's my sister looking at a banana tree for the first time.

We were so lucky to see a Hawaiian monk seal sunbathing at Salt Pond Beach Park. Later on he went for a swim with the keikis in the kiddie pond!


Here I am with my niece at my art studio, Painting Paradise.

My sister is painting a Kauai Rooster. I think it's a law that if you are an artist and live on Kauai, you have to paint at least one rooster or chicken!!! (NOT!) LOL

The two serious artists at work. My niece loves arts and crafts and often spends two to three hours a day creating! It's in the blood!

My niece asked me if she could, "paint the manikin." I thought she was going to pose him, and paint her rendition of him on watercolor paper. Instead she literally PAINTED THE MANIKIN!!! How cute!

Here's the whole gang at the Plantation Gardens restaurant at the Kiahuna Plantation Resort. From left to right, my brother-in-law, my niece, me, my sister, and my hubby!

She's a "coconut girl in a high fashion world!"

Having fun with the boogie board at Salt Pond.

Kickin' back and relaxin' under a coconut tree!

Shoveling sand at the Kiahuna Plantation Beach.

Looks like Kauai Coffee has a new coffee picker! I'll have to sign my niece up for the next harvest season in Septemer!! LOL

It certainly was a lot of fun spending time with my ohana! They thoroughly enjoyed Kauai. Mahalo for visiting!!!!

Friday, April 24, 2009

Featured in EtsyConnection

This week


This week I am feauted in the EtsyConnection Newsletter which features three talented Etsy artists in each issue along with interesting, informative, and relevant articles.
To subscribe to the EtsyConnection newsletter, please visit their blog: http://etsyconnection.blogspot.com/
A Big Mahalo and Aloha to Karen for this wonderful opportunity!

Friday, April 17, 2009

Plein Air Painting Day

Yesterday I was invited to paint with the Plein Air Painters of Hawaii during their special Kauai event! I had a pretty packed day planned already (teaching art classes), but I got up early and headed out to their first location, the Waimea Plantation Cottages. Somehow I managed to carve out two hours during the morning to set up and create a plein air pastel painting of this lovely cottage:


This is my set-up.

Here are some of the materials I used - Rembrandt pastels, charcoal pencils, and of course some "Aloha Passion Orange Juice" to keep me going!

Monday, March 30, 2009

Painting Kauai's Exotic Orchids in Watercolor

Mahalo to everyone who participated in or helped organize my workshop at Kauai's Orchid and Art Festival in Hanapepe on Saturday! I was so amazed by the talent and style of these art students that I wanted to share their creations in progress:













Several of these budding artists said they have never tried or had much luck at watercolor before! Every single student painted a winner!
A Big Mahalo to Schar and Crystal for helping me during the workshop! We had so much fun listening to the live music of Cindy Combs and Makana. What a blast! Great orchids, art, music, people, food, and the list goes on. If you are on Kauai next year at the end of March, don't miss this event!
For more information on how you can sign up for one of Marionette's Art Classes: www.kauai-artist.net

Saturday, February 7, 2009

A Sneak Peak Into my Watercolor Class!

Yesterday I had such a wonderful group of ladies for my Friday watercolor class, that I wanted to share with you their creations in progress. I went around the room and captured these images as they were about half way done with their paintings. Many of them were absolute beginners!














Thank you ladies for letting me share your beautiful creations!
I teach watercolors every Wednesday from 9am-12pm and
Fridays from 11am-2pm.
You don't need to know how to draw and beginners are welcome!
Aloha,
Marionette