Na Pali Coast Sunset Original Watercolor Paintings

"Na Pali Coast Sunset" 8"x10" is an original watercolor with pen & ink painting
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"Na Pali Coast Sunset II" 8"x10" is an original watercolor with pen & ink painting

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Mahalo for checking out my new paintings!

Aloha,
Marionette
www.kauai-artist.net

Just Listed - Two New Original Watercolors

Pink and Red Hibiscus Original Watercolor with Pen and Ink Painting

Cute Cottage Original Watercolor with Pen and Ink Painting

For more Original Art from Kauai, please visit my Etsy Shop at
www.kauaiartist.etsy.com!

Aloha and Have a Warm and Sunny Day,
Marionette

Two Acrylic Paintings

I'm back! I haven't been posting to my blog recently since my internet connection was acting up. That was actually a good thing since I had more time to finish some new (and not so new) paintings. The second painting, Water Garden, took me almost two years to finish. I started working on it about the time I opened my studio, Painting Paradise, but then put it away to work on other projects. I recently found it in a corner of my studio and made it a priority. I finished it this week, but had some paint left over (I don't like to waste good paint :-) so, I thought I would get out another piece of canvas and work on a new painting, Rhythm of the Ocean, below. Surprisingly, I completed it in one day! It just goes to show you that a painting may take anywhere from two years to one day! You just never know. Hope you enjoy them both!

Rhythm of the Ocean

Water Garden

Both of these beuties are available for purchase in my Etsy Shop: www.kauaiartist.etsy.com !

Aloha from Kauai,
Marionette
www.kauai-artist.net

"Baby Beach Bungalow" Step-By-Step

A few weeks ago I received a commision painting job from Sherri. She and her husband were visiting the island of Kauai on their honeymoon (Congratulations!), and she wanted to have a painting created of the bungalow where they stayed.

She came across my website and loved the style of my Kauai Coffee Visitor Center painting and wanted something similar. After a few emails (we've never met in person), I took my camera and headed out to the famous "Baby Beach" of Kauai's south shore. I snapped several pics of the house and also a few of the beach itself (look for an upcoming painting of this one in a future post).

Well, I always wanted to capture the "steps" that I take to create an acrylic painting. So I remined myself to take a picture every so often while working on this piece. In my acrylics classes, I always stress the importance of blocking in the major colors and shapes before painting the details. This is what you see in step #1. I love the bright blue color of the sky here in Kauai!

Step #1

Next, I started to slowly develop the painting. Added a few details, but mostly working on the underpainting. Acrylic paint can be very opaque especially when mixed with titanium white. Therefore, if you make a mistake at this point, you can cover it up and keep on paintin'!

Step #2

In Step #3 I started to develop more of the house, porch and garden. I didn't like the blue color I put on the left-hand side of the house because it looked too much like sky, so I greyed it out a bit. This was challenging to get the right shade.

Step #3

Finally, I started to work more on the palm trees on the sides. I wanted to get a lot of detail in the underpainting part of the trees. Lots of details in the background without worrying about the foreground until last.

Step #4

In Step #5, I worked on more detail of the house and palm trees. I also painted the adorable coconut that was so appropriately placed near the entrance to the house!

Step #5

Drum roll please! LOL! Here's the final version of the painting! I hope Sherri likes it! I spent lots of time on the palm tree details. Whew!

Baby Beach Bungalow

11"x14" on Canvas (painted on the edges in a Gallery Wrap Style)




Baby Beach Bungalow (Detail)

Hope you have enjoyed this demo of my acrylic painting technique! I offer classes in acrylics, watercolor, silk painting, scratchboard, drawing, and soon to add a class in pastels! I teach Tuesdays through Saturdays at my Waimea studio on the island of Kauai! All materials are provided so you can drop in anytime to experience the "Creation of ART"!

Aloha,

Marionette

Website: http://www.kauai-artist.net/

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Two New ACEOs - Kiahuna Water Garden I & II

Kiahuna Water Garden I Original Watercolor ACEO, $15

Kiahuna Water Garden II Original Watercolor ACEO, $15

These lovely water lillies were found on the grounds of the Kiahuna Plantation Resort in Poipu, Kauai! Known as Moir Gardens, this place is also known for its exotic cacti and orchids! Photos and a story about the gardens can be viewed on my Blog at http://kauai-artist.blogspot.com/2008/09/virtual-tour-of-kauai-1.html .


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Aloha and Mele Kalikimaka,
Marionette
Website: http://www.kauai-artist.net/
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New Original Art by Marionette

Playing in the Sand - Original Pastel Painting - $150.00 (framed)

I was having a picnic at Salt Pond Beach Park one day and captured a shot of this lovely young lady playing in the sand! She was having a great time just piling up the sand and making shapes. It takes me back to my childhood days!

Pink Water Lillies - Original Watercolor - $56.00 (unframed)

These lovely water lillies were found on the grounds of the Kiahuna Plantation Resort in Poipu, Kauai! I spent the day with fellow photographer and friend, Tashi, capturing the beauty of this lovely garden known for its exotic cacti and orchids! It was a lovely day indeed! Photos can be viewed on my Blog at http://kauai-artist.blogspot.com/2008/09/virtual-tour-of-kauai-1.html .

Flowers of Aloha - Original Watercolor - $72.00 (unframed)

These pretty in pink plumeria blossoms were found at the National Botanical Gardens in Lawai, Kauai. This is really one of my favorite spots to take reference photos for my paintings. There are lots of tropical flowers to choose from!

Kauai Orchid Farm III - Original Watercolor - $56.00 (unframed)

The inspiration behind this painting comes from an orchid farm on Kauai's north shore in Kilauea. The farm was just a short walk away from the lovely cottage I was staying in on a short retreat from my daily life. It was a very relaxing and pleasant stay, and the surrounding garden was teeming with fresh oranges, grapefruit, and lemons!

Beautiful Orchid - Original Watercolor - $69.00 (unframed)

This cattleya orchid was found on Kauai's north shore in a beautiful orchid farm in Kilauea. I was staying at a nearby cottage and loved taking my morning stroll (camera in hand) to capture these lovely beauties on film so I could paint them in my studio.

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Hope you have enjoyed these new paintings from Kauai!

I'm currently having a Holiday Sale on my watercolors.

These prices are good through the end of November, 2008.

Aloha,

Marionette

New Painting!!! Red Antherium

Well, here I go again. Another tropical flower! I have painted lots of tropical flowers, but only now I have recently started to paint antheriums. What wonderful heart shapes they have! Many tourists think that these flowers are actaully "fake" due to their thick, waxy look. I feel that these flowers represent LOVE because of their heart shape and red colors.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14425264

This is an Original Watercolor. Size: 6.5"x8" Price: $50

Aloha from the Garden Island of Kauai!

Marionette
http://www.kauaiartist.etsy.com/

My First ACEO

In my last article I said I would create my first ACEO. Well, I created two and the first one sold the second day I listed it on Etsy.com!!!! Since then I have added four more as well:


Pacific Wave: SOLD

Palama's Beach:http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12900028
Coconut Palms:http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13003212

Maha'ulepu Beach: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13002705

Tropical Cottage:http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13003052

Kauai's South Shore: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13003356

All of these ACEOs are original paintings by Marionette and can be purchased through Etsy.com for $15.00 USD (includes shipping via USPS First Class Worldwide).