Hui Steps

Painted on the grounds of the Hui No'eau in Makawao.  While this is plein air, it is not "alla prima".  I often go back two or three times to finish a plein air painting.  It certainly doesn't always work out, but it's so much better for me to work from life than to try and figure it out from photos.  And it doesn't get any better than painting outside on Maui!

I do sometimes work from photos, but working from Life is the very best!

Another thing to consider:  I was reading recently that sitting for long periods of time can be just as deleterious to ones health as smoking.  Even if you get up and move around periodically your incidence of cancer and heart issues goes up.  All the more reason to haul the paint equipment into the field and stand to paint.

6 x 8, oil on panel. - Thanks for looking!

Lahaina Canoes - Oil Value Sketch

Value study of a blustery partly sunny day on the beach in Lahaina.  8 x 6 inches.

Beach Umbrella

Just have not been able to make myself sit at the computer lately to post or anything else.  Been very busy painting and drawing.  I've discarded way more paintings than I've kept - but learning a Lot!

Had the pleasure of meeting some wonderful painters at the Maui Plein Air Invitational in Lahaina last week and was able to participate in a workshop by Brian Stewart - Wonderful experience!

Stay tuned...

In the Studio...On the Easel

I've been working on some signage for the Cup of Cold Water (Not my original art - I'm just making a new sign).  Also got out my "Sand Box" and sanded down a whole bunch of old panels to be re-gessoed.  (My husband rescued a few...  ) 

Have also been working on my business plan for the year and working on a couple of new paintings and a bunch of new ideas...   Stay tuned!   :0)

Christmas Balls

Loved the colors of these leftover decorations - well, semi leftover.  I pirated them for a few hours.  Limited palette:  Scarlet Lake, Cad Yellow Pale, Ultramarine Blue + white.

Haleakala above Grandma's Cafe

There was a picture that I've been saving to finish on location across from Grandma's Coffee House in Kula.  Well I totally ruined it, but with about 45 min left I turned around and painted this one.

Rainbow Shower Tree on Baldwin Ave, Makawao

I began this on location and finished it in my studio.  It looks harsh here - both the jpeg on my computer and the original, of course, are softer - less contrast.