The fronds portrayed here are from the palmetto palms trees growing in the islands. Before the fronds fall from the trees, they turn a beautiful golden brown. Our harsh sun further bleaches them to tints of silver, gray, green, and sometimes blue. I often photograph piles of leaves along the side streets while I’m out walking. My inspiration comes in the many ways these leaves wither, yet manage retain their innate beauty in the face of death.

This painting speaks of the importance of our past, present, and our future when our life is woven together. Each part of our life informs the other. This means that our future hopes and dreams help to shape our present, just as our past and present experiences do. Each aspect of life is important.

Original Watercolor:

• 30"Hx22"W; SOLD

Limited-edition, Gallery-wrapped, Canvas Giclée prints:

• Image size: 20”Hx16”W gallery-wrapped, stretched canvas = $440.00

• Image size: 20”Hx16”W gallery-wrapped, unstretched canvas, ready-to-assemble (stretcher bars not included) = $265.00

• Image Size: 24”Hx18”W gallery-wrapped, stretched canvas = $595.00

• Image Size: 24”Hx18”W gallery-wrapped, unstretched canvas, ready-to-assemble (stretcher bars not included) = $325.00

• Image Size: 36”Hx24”W gallery-wrapped, stretched canvas = $1,130.00

• Image Size: 36”Hx24”W gallery-wrapped, unstretched canvas, ready-to-assemble (stretcher bars not included) = $760.00

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© Patrice Federspiel/Art of Aloha - Published  4/20/10