Day 1 of “Shama Thrush in a Mountain Apple Tree” Yesterday’s work was rushed and didn’t turn out well, but you will see it later on once it’s had time… Continue reading 30 in 30: Day 1 of Shama Thrush in a Mountain Apple Tree
Category: Life in Hawaii
30 in 30: Mynah Bird in a Coral Tree
Mynah Bird in a Coral Tree Acrylic on Gessobord 5″ X 7″ Mynah birds can be trained to talk, and they do not sound like parrots. If you want to… Continue reading 30 in 30: Mynah Bird in a Coral Tree
30 in 30 Black Coral Cave
Black Coral Cave Oil on Wood Panel 9″ X 12″ This painting was a joy to paint, though I don’t think it is 100% done. It is another alla prima… Continue reading 30 in 30 Black Coral Cave
30 in 30: Ripening Bananas
Ripening Bananas Acrylic on wood panel 11″ X 14″ Today I finished my revamp on the Ripening Bananas. Above is the revamp. Here is the original before revamp: Everything is… Continue reading 30 in 30: Ripening Bananas
30 in 30: Day 1 Ripening Bananas Revamp
Ripening Bananas In Progress, Day 1 Acrylic on Wood Panel 11″ X 14″ Sometimes I end up repainting things if I discover that they need a little revision. Today I… Continue reading 30 in 30: Day 1 Ripening Bananas Revamp
30 in 30: Akepa with Orange Ohia
Akepa with Orange Ohia acrylic on canvas 5″ X 7″ Today’s bird is a small orange honeycreeper with some of the brightest orange plumage in the world. The akepa is… Continue reading 30 in 30: Akepa with Orange Ohia
30 in 30: Kamehameha Butterflies with Red Ohia
Kamehameha Butterflies With Red Ohia Acrylic on Canvas 5″ X 7″ SOLD After I had painted the butterflies on orange ohia in the prior painting, I decided I wanted to… Continue reading 30 in 30: Kamehameha Butterflies with Red Ohia
30 in 30: Kamehameha Butterflies with Orange Ohia
Kamehameha Butterflies with Orange Ohia Acrylic on Wood Panel 8″ X 10″ Kamehameha butterflies are one of Hawaii’s two endemic butterflies. Its Hawaiian name is pulelehua, which roughly means “to… Continue reading 30 in 30: Kamehameha Butterflies with Orange Ohia
30 in 30: Mejiro with Jade Vine
Mejiro with Jade Vine Acrylic on Canvas 5″ X 7″ As I have been painting birds, I find myself returning to certain birds that are extra enjoyable. The mejiro, also… Continue reading 30 in 30: Mejiro with Jade Vine
30 in 30: Amakihi in a Mamane Tree
Amakihi in a Mamane Tree Acrylic on Canvas 5″ X 7″ Recently our family took a summer vacation to Maui. The largest volcano, Haleakala (Meaning House of the Sun in… Continue reading 30 in 30: Amakihi in a Mamane Tree