New Hawaii Art from Marionette and Hanapepe Art Night

Aloha, friends! I've been immersed in my painting as always, and I'm excited to share that I've started participating in Hanapepe Art Night from time to time.

For Hanapepe Art Night I'll have originals, prints, greeting cards, ornaments, ceramic tiles, and calendars!

"Kane Hula O Ke Kai" Original Painting   https://kauaiartist.etsy.com/listing/1781442440

"Phantasmic Variegation" Original Painting https://kauaiartist.etsy.com/listing/1816581659

The Lei Maker Original Painting https://kauaiartist.etsy.com/listing/1741891819

 

 

 

Aloha from Kauai 2025 Calendar on Zazzle

 https://www.zazzle.com/z/ah8k2qpd?rf=238143080802946144

 

 

Check out my "Mele Kalikimaka" Category for wrapping paper, greeting cards, ornaments and more!!
Zazzle shop:  https://www.zazzle.com/store/marionette_taboniar?rf=238143080802946144

 

 
 I wish you all a wonderful holiday season!  

Aloha,

Marionette

https://linktr.ee/artbymarionette

New Year - New Art! Kauai Fine Art for 2023 by Marionette Taboniar

We made it to 2023, and I've been busy creating lots of new art!  My favorite paintings are the two beach scenes with ladies because they remind me of me and my personal connection to the ocean and to Kauai.  Let me know which one of my new paintings is your favorite.  I'd love to hear.  I hope you will enjoy these new creations!

"Living the Dream" is now available as a 4x6, 5x7, 8x10, 11x14 or 12x16 print.  Custom sizes are also available:  https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/1376572462/beach-woman-kauai-art-print-hawaiian

Whether you were born and raised on Kauai, moved here, or are a visitor, you can be "Living the Dream" like this young lady and feel just as exuberant and blissful every time you dip your toes in the ocean.

 

 

"First Whale Sighting" is now available as a 4x6, 5x7, 8x10, 11x14 or 12x16 print.  Custom sizes are also available: https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/1381141072/beach-girl-with-humpback-whale-hawaii

You know that special feeling you experienced the first time you ever saw a whale breach in person? It's like the 4th of July, Christmas, and New Years all rolled up into one!

 

 

 

"First Breach" is an original acrylic painting on canvas 16"x20".

https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/1388398161/humpback-whale-painting-whale-art

 

It's the beginning of whale watching season, and this fella is making his first splash in the ocean on a stormy day. I always enjoy painting these magnificent creatures to welcome them back to the Hawaiian islands every year.

 

 

"Tako Confetti" is an 11"x14" original acrylic painting on canvas.  

https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/1370477790/tako-octopus-original-acrylic-painting

Lately I've been intrigued by the shapes and colors of the octopus tentacles and had to try my hand at a colorful abstract featuring what we call in Hawaii tako. 

 

 

Mahalo for taking a peek at my art!  There are many more originals and prints at my main website:

https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/ 

 

See my other shops featuring cool products with my art on them like pillows, mugs, calendars, tiles, and much more at https://linktr.ee/artbymarionette 

 

Have a fun and safe 2023!  Aloha from Kauai,

Marionette

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 

 

Fun and Whimsical New Art by Kauai Artist Marionette Taboniar

 Lately I've been working on a colorful and whimsical style with my acrylic painting.  I'm really trying to capture how the island of Kauai makes me feel - spiritually, emotionally, and physically.  I hope you will enjoy these new creations!

Bliss - 12"x16" Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/1250325442/tropical-flowers-with-woman-kauai

Ahhhh, the feeling of sheer bliss is experiencing the natural beauty of the islands - especially the colors and sweet aromas of the tropical flowers. Drink in the heavenliness around you and feel the joy of life!

 

 Numila Camp Crotons - 14"x18" Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/1277068642/croton-leaves-kauai-original-acrylic

This was my favorite view of our front porch while living in Numila Camp (also known as the McBryde Camp). My husband lived in this camp on Kauai for over 50 years (while working for the sugar plantation and then for coffee), until we had to move out because the land was sold to developers. We had so many great memories of living in that camp, but I will always remember Joe sitting on the porch feeding the cats while the morning sun streamed through the colorful croton plants and illuminated the leaves. 

 

 Tropical Poipu Garden - 14"x18" Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/1281325548/tropical-poipu-garden-kauai-original

This beautiful, tropical scene reminds me of a fairy tale garden. The lady that designed this garden has done a wonderful job picking out just the right orchids and tropical plants to create a peaceful oasis to enjoy when you are on vacation. It is located in Poipu across from Baby Beach. 

 

 Beauty at the Beach - 12"x16" Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/1250002263/beauty-at-the-beach-hawaii-original

This lovely young lady is enjoying the breathtaking views along the sand-dune cliffs of the Mahaulepu Heritage Trail. She is experiencing the strong trade winds for the first time as she catches hold of her flower lei and the winds whip up the edge of her dress. She is enamored by Kauai's natural beauty and knows this place will forever hold a special place in her heart. 

 I also have almost 400 prints from paintings that have already sold.  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

Mahalo and Have a Warm and Sunny Tropical Day!!

Marionette

 

 

 

Original Acrylic Paintings by Marionette

I've been really getting into playing with the bold colors of my acrylic paints.  I hope you will enjoy these new paintings!

Blazing Kauai Sunset

Frolicking Dolphins

Baby Sea Turtles at Polihale Beach

Plantation Cottage with Crotons

For more info and to purchase go to https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/shop/5496122/original-acrylics

Mahalo and have a warm and sunny day!

Aloha,

Marionette

A Little Poetry for the Soul

Happy New Year!  It's that time again for New Year Resolutions, and for 2022 I have decided to continue writing short stories from time to time and also to try my hand at some poetry.  Below I have a couple of traditional poems, four haikus, and a blitz style poem.  Enjoy!  

I am an ocean 

by Marionette Taboniar

 

I am an ocean

Riding the wave of strife

Deep sea in motion

Consciousness submerged in life

 

I am the teal sea

Afloat in wide knowledge

Wishing to be free

Awareness, hope pay homage

 

I am the sea salt

Kindhearted, floating soul

Swimming in deep thought

Inspiration fills this bowl

 

I am aqua blue

Feeling, being, living

Drifting out of view

 

 

 

Four Island Style Haiku  

by Marionette Taboniar

 

May day is lei day

Stringing tropical flowers

Aloha Spirit

 

 

Napping in the sand

Little honu dreams of peace

Shhh, do not disturb

 

 

 

Green ti leaves swaying

Hula hands talking story

Entrances my soul

 

 

 

Shimmering fish tail

Salty sweet lips – curvy hips

Mermaid of the sea

 

 

 

A Poet’s Blitz

by Marionette Taboniar

 

Nothing to fear

Nothing to sense

Sense of adventure

Sense of wonder

Wonder women

Wonder where?

Where are you?

Where it’s at

At a loss

At heart

Heart breaking

Heartbeat

Beat of the drum

Beat poets

Poets rock!

 

 

Checkmate

by Marionette Taboniar

 

There is nothing to fear

Magical like the fool

Transcendence is my tool

 

Butterfly shapes my year

Health, well-being and love

Compassion is the dove

 

Crocodile births me clear

Energy is on fire

Radiance, I desire

 

Dionysus is near

Fruitfulness giving birth

Creative is my worth

 

Tiger roaring, I hear

Startled, shaken, not dread

Courageousness, heart and head

Vultures swoop and appear

Use and oppose upon

Be cautious until gone

 

Adventure, wonder, cheer

Be who you are – no fear

 

 

 

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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

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