"Na Pali Coast Sunset II" 8"x10" is an original watercolor with pen & ink painting 
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Friday, May 6, 2011
Na Pali Coast Sunset Original Watercolor Paintings
"Na Pali Coast Sunset II" 8"x10" is an original watercolor with pen & ink painting 
Saturday, October 3, 2009
One Hour Pastel Demonstration
Aloha! This is a little painting demo that I would like to share from my September newsletter.
This painting of my secret fishing spot on Kauai was done using one of my reference photos, and it took me roughly an hour to create once I had my supplies set up. Speaking of supplies, this is what I recommend: Pastels - I suggest using the highest quality (meaning highest priced) soft pastels that you can afford. I used Rembrandt pastels in 
this demo, but I also often use the lesser expensive Faber-Castell brand. Paper - I 
use a hard-to-find Hahnemuhle velour paper because I love the soft/fuzzy texture that allows multiple layers of pastel. The final painting will be a little fuzzy, but I like this effect! Soft Pastel Pencils - I use Gioconda pencils for fine details as well as a very soft (6B) charcoal pencil.
Next, I cut and tape my paper down to a masonite
board using masking tape and overlap the edges of the paper by about 1/4". I then study my photo and 
start picking out my main colors and place them on a plate or container for easy access, and I am ready to start my next work of art!
I paint with my pastels very similar to how I paint with acrylics. Since
they are opaque and take layering very well, I start by blocking in the main areas of the 
painting with the desired color. I don't worry about details at all in this stage. I just want to get the main design of the painting worked out. Once this is done, I can start layering in more of the details.
As the painting comes closer to being complete, I get out the pencils and add the final details. Next, I add
my signature and then a few light coats of a fixative spray and I'm all PAU (means finished in Hawaiian)! Hope you have enjoyed this demo.
Prints (5"x7") of this painting can be purchased online at my Etsy Gallery for $10 each plus s/h. If you are interested in purchasing the original painting, please call me at (808) 631-9173 or send an Email to Marionette@kauai-artist.net.
This painting of my secret fishing spot on Kauai was done using one of my reference photos, and it took me roughly an hour to create once I had my supplies set up. Speaking of supplies, this is what I recommend: Pastels - I suggest using the highest quality (meaning highest priced) soft pastels that you can afford. I used Rembrandt pastels in this demo, but I also often use the lesser expensive Faber-Castell brand. Paper - I use a hard-to-find Hahnemuhle velour paper because I love the soft/fuzzy texture that allows multiple layers of pastel. The final painting will be a little fuzzy, but I like this effect! Soft Pastel Pencils - I use Gioconda pencils for fine details as well as a very soft (6B) charcoal pencil.Next, I cut and tape my paper down to a masonite
board using masking tape and overlap the edges of the paper by about 1/4". I then study my photo and start picking out my main colors and place them on a plate or container for easy access, and I am ready to start my next work of art!I paint with my pastels very similar to how I paint with acrylics. Since
they are opaque and take layering very well, I start by blocking in the main areas of the painting with the desired color. I don't worry about details at all in this stage. I just want to get the main design of the painting worked out. Once this is done, I can start layering in more of the details.As the painting comes closer to being complete, I get out the pencils and add the final details. Next, I add
my signature and then a few light coats of a fixative spray and I'm all PAU (means finished in Hawaiian)! Hope you have enjoyed this demo.Prints (5"x7") of this painting can be purchased online at my Etsy Gallery for $10 each plus s/h. If you are interested in purchasing the original painting, please call me at (808) 631-9173 or send an Email to Marionette@kauai-artist.net.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Landscapes of Kauai - 2010 Wall Calendar
I just finished putting together my new 2010 Wall Calendar featuring twelve of my landscape paintings of Kauai! Watercolor, acrylic, and pastel mediums were all used for this calendar. I hope you enjoy these scenic views of my home island! Here's a sneak peak of a few pages:
This calendar is available at my CafePress shop for $19.99. They make great gifts for those who love and dream of Kauai. My high-quality calendar is printed on thick 100lb cover weight paper and adds impact to any room.
- 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 2010 - December 2010, 2011 preview, US holidays marked
Saturday, May 16, 2009
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!
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
Water GardenBoth of these beuties are available for purchase in my Etsy Shop: www.kauaiartist.etsy.com !
Aloha from Kauai,
Marionette
www.kauai-artist.net
Monday, May 4, 2009
Plein Air Painting with Schar
Last week I asked Schar if she wanted to do some plein air painting (painting outdoors from life) at Salt Pond Beach. She said sure, but she needed to be pau (Hawaiian for done) by 11:00 a.m., so we decided to meet at 7 a.m. which is a wonderful time to be at any Hawaiian beach. The sun has risen, it's still cool, and not too many people on the beach yet.
This is the scene I decided to paint.
This is Schar's toolbox filled with lots of wonderful oil pastels, brushes, and even walnut oil for blending her beautiful colors with.
Schar beginning her painting.
This is my soft pastel set-up.
Here I am working on my new painting.
Schar is progressing very nicely on this one. She even demonstrated her technique for making waves in oil pastels. Mahalo!
And, my completed painting!
Schar's Final version for the day. She said she will work on it some more at her art studio.
This is the scene I decided to paint.
This is Schar's toolbox filled with lots of wonderful oil pastels, brushes, and even walnut oil for blending her beautiful colors with.
Schar beginning her painting.
This is my soft pastel set-up.
Here I am working on my new painting.
Schar is progressing very nicely on this one. She even demonstrated her technique for making waves in oil pastels. Mahalo!
And, my completed painting!
Schar's Final version for the day. She said she will work on it some more at her art studio.I hope you have enjoyed our little art adventure. A big Mahalo to Schar for being my painting buddy. We had a really nice "talk story" session about art & life. I love her new creation!
Aloha and Happy Creating,
Marionette
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