Fresh Paint Florals

Mango Mania

Mangoes grow in excess here in the islands. Trees become laden with fruit that drop to the ground, often eaten by birds before people can pick them up. The trees are huge and are rarely trimmed back—one reason the birds are the eager recipients of these fruits. Mangoes are some of the most passionately messy fruits on earth; eating them in a bathtub is recommended. Once you’ve discovered their luscious flavor, you’ll forgive them their hesitancy to be devoured. Then you’ll want to enjoy this yummy recipe, one of my new favorites:

Original Watercolor 38"x16" framed in solid Koa wood: $1595
Available as Limited Edition half-sheet Giclée for $450 and Open Edition 20"x8" laser print for $34.

Hibiscus: Infused with Light

While I was painting this piece, the phrase “Infused with Light” came to mind. I wondered if perhaps the title shouldn’t be “Infused with Life”; I decided they are really one and the same. Please enjoy the light and life these painted hibiscus bring into your life.

Original Watercolor Image size: 30"x10"; Framed in Solid Koa $1595.

Available as a 36"Hx14"W Limited-edition Giclée for $450

Available as an Open-edition 20"x8" laser print for $34.

Orchid: A Magical Glow

A Magical Glow

Original Sold. Limited Edition Giclée and Open Edition Laser Prints available.

Orchid: Dance with Me

Dance with Me

Original Sold. Limited Edition Giclée and Open Edition Laser Prints available.

Hibiscus: Duets

Sometimes we go through life alone, and sometimes we’re gifted with friends. This painting celebrates the times we have company on our journey. Share it with a friend, or keep it for yourself to remind you of those joining you on your expedition.

Original Watercolor, 15"Hx11"W; Available framed in Solid Koa: $795

Available as 26"Hx21"W Limited-edition Giclée Print for $450.

Available as Open-edition Laser Prints: 8"x10"=$20; 11"x14"=$34; 16"x20"=$60

Orchids: Ethereal Whispers

While I was painting this piece, I felt I was painting angels equally as much as I was painting orchids. Listen, can you hear them speaking? You might be surprised at what you hear. If you take a moment to breathe in their wisdom, and you will also be breathing in your own.

Original Watercolor, image size 30"Hx11"W; Framed in Solid Koa $1595.00

Available as 34"Hx16"W Limited-edition Giclée Print for $450.

Available as 20"x8" matted Laser Print for $34.

Anthurium: Reaching Higher

Sometimes we go through life on auto-pilot. Other times we consciously strive to move ourselves forward on an internal path as well as an external path. This piece celebrates those times in life when we strive to do better and, more importantly, to be the better person we know ourselves to be on the inside. It’s time now to be that better person on the outside too.

Original Watercolor is sold (to the scientist who helped develop this Rainbow Anthurium).

Available as a 34"Hx15"W Limited-edition Giclée Print for $450.

Available as a 20"x8" matted Open-edition Laser Print for $34.

Anthurium: You Thought Only Birds Could Fly

You Thought Only Birds Could Fly

Original Sold; 8x10, 11x14, & 16x20 open-edition Laser Prints are available.
Fine-art Giclées are available in larger sizes.

Ginger Illuminated

Original Sold; 8x10, 11x14, & 16x20 open-edition Laser Prints are available.
Fine-art Giclées are available in larger sizes.

Koi: Big Fish in a Small Pond

The Koi in this painting have lived a very long time in this little lily pond. If they are to continue to grow, they need a bigger pond.
Do you ever feel your life is being lived in a “pond too small” for you? If so, perhaps this piece is speaking to you. Perhaps it’s time to seek a larger audience for yourself, your talents, and your gifts. Most of us want to feel we are living our lives to their fullest. Could it be time to expand your life, or to move to a larger “pond”?

Original Sold; 8x10, 11x14, & 16x20 open-edition Laser Prints are available.
Fine-art Giclées are available in larger sizes.

Orchid: When in Doubt, Make a Dramatic Entrance

I’m so lucky to be surrounded by orchids while painting in Hawai‘i. Such lovely, sweet, gentle flowers, each time I paint them I am reminded of angels flitting about beside me.
This “angel” is making a particularly dramatic entrance; reminding us to do the same. Sometimes it is hard to remember our true, amazing nature. When we make a dramatic entrance, or play dress-up for an event, we are remembering who we really are. Try it for yourself. See how wonderful and alive you feel when you really do “show up”.

Original Image Size: 15x12.25

Original Available: Unframed $695; Framed in Solid Koa $795

Available as Open-edition, matted Laser Prints: 8"x10"=$20; 11"x14"=$34; 16"x20"=$60

A Delicate Offering SOLD

The yellow hibiscus is portrayed in this original watercolor. One strain of yellow hibiscus is Hawai‘i’s state flower. Although each bloom lasts but a day, they are known for more than their beauty alone. The hibiscus can be a source of food, tea, fibers, wood, dyes, perfumes, and medicines.

Several bushes of yellow hibiscus grow near my house, greeting me on my morning walk. They offer a smile to me whenever I see them. I hope this reminder of the Hawaiian sun brings a smile to your face, and puts a lilt in your step every time you see it.

This gem of a painting is 7.325"Hx5.75"W and is SOLD.

Orchid: A Gentle Observer

The flower portrayed in this print is the Cattleya orchid. According to who you talk to, orchids are either quite easy to grow…as long as you remember to ignore them and be patient; or they are difficult to grow. Generally, they don’t like direct sunlight and they don’t like to get their “feet” (roots) wet. When cared for properly, they’ll bloom once a year … or when they’re ready.

I think of my orchid paintings as “Orchid Angels” and each one has a different gift to share. This angel offers a a gentle, quiet presence, a witness if you will, for anyone lucky enough to feel her patient, loving energy.

This gem of a painting is 7.325"Hx5.75"W and is available for $175.00

Sunrise Bird

The flower portrayed in this painting is the Bird of Paradise. Originally from South Africa, this flower is seen in so many Hawaiian floral arrangements that it’s often thought to be native to the islands. It certainly flourishes here. Its striking “plumage” blends in beautifully with the rest of the flora.

These “birds” appear to be ready to take their morning flight—right from their nest of blue-green leaves. Can you see their colors shimmer in the morning light? I hope this print brightens your morning and gives you the feeling of “lift off” to start your day.

Image size: 15"Hx11.25"W

Original Watercolor Available: unframed $695; framed in solid Koa $795.

Available as an Open-edition laser print: 8x10=$20; 11x14=$34; 16x20=$60

Fabulous Birds

The Bird of Paradise has long been one of my favorite flowers. They captivated my attention the first time I saw them in an arrangement in Wisconsin (of all places). Buying flowers was one of my restaurant duties back in the 1980s and Hawaiian flowers graced the lobby whenever I could find them. I hope these happy beauties bring a smile to your lips, joy to your heart, and good memories of your time in the islands.
Painting Size: 30"Hx11"W

Original Watercolor available: $1295 unframed; Framed in Solid Koa $1595.00

Available as 34"Hx16"W Limited-edition Giclée Print for $450.

Available as 20"x8" matted Laser Print for $34.

Heaven Sent

The flower portrayed here is one of the Cattleya orchid varieties. Orchids dot the landscape of Hawai‘i. They can be found on the grounds of hotels, the backyards of many homes, and on the plates of most restaurants. Orchids are quite easy to grow…as long as you remember to ignore them and be patient. Generally, they like indirect sun and very little water. When cared for properly, they’ll bloom once a year…or when they’re ready.

As if descending from on high, this orchid gently floats into your life. Its soft moving light offers to fill your space with feelings of serenity and peace.

When I titled this painting, I was tempted to call it "Heaven Scent" but I thought most orchids don't have much scent. Then, yesterday I went to the orchid nursery in Palolo Valley. OMG! The Cattleyas there smelled SO good, I might have to reconsider this title!

Image size: 15"Hx11.25"W

Original Watercolor Available: unframed $695; framed in solid Koa $795.

Available as an Open-edition laser print: 8x10=$20; 11x14=$34; 16x20=$60