Mamalahoa is the famous mountain that looms behind the small town of Hanalei on the island of Kaua’i. It’s pretty impressive with waterfalls and constantly changing light, a true challenge for any painter. One of the challenges for painting en plein air is dealing with the elements; the bugs, heat, sunburn, wind, sand that affects …
In Hawai’i there are so many great things to paint, it seems that there is always something better around the corner, but I can tell you that this mountain, Namolokama, stops you in your tracks. Maybe it’s the scale, or the waterfalls with the changing light, but it is captivating. I will definitely be returning …
Read More“View of Namolokama, Kaua’i”, oil on canvas, 8 x 10
This day on the beach at Hanalei was rainy and blowing. The water was still that intense turquoise in places where patches of sun were hitting, but the sheets of rain were obscuring the homes and trees in the distance, and pulling at the group of sailboats pulled up onto the sand as if to …
This is a famous view from Hanalei on the Island of Kaua’i. The Hawaiian name is Ha’ena, but it is nicknamed “Bali Hai” because the classic movie “South Pacific” was shot here and this view is the “Bali Hai” from the movie. This view has so many moods and variations, I would love to paint …
Read More“View of Ha’ena, Kaua’I”, acrylic on 100% rag board, 5.75 x 8