Painting by the Beach

I went down to Kamaole II Beach Park here in Maui the other day. I thought I would try painting at a picnic table I frequent.  I was thinking this would be a great way for people to stop by and watch, maybe even buy one of my little 4 x 4 inch paintings. 

It wasn't quite so easy.  I was at the mercy of the weather...wind was starting to pick up so I wouldn't be able to stay very long because  the paint was drying on my brush.  A few people did stop by and say hello, what are you doing.. that sort of thing- which is great, just what I wanted. But then a woman stopped by and sat down and proceeded to just chat.  I can't paint and chat.  I have now learned this. Made note to self!

View from the green tunnel

I was cruising on my moped a few days ago.. heading upcountry Maui.  No plan, no worries, just enjoying another beautiful day in Maui.   I drove through this beautiful tunnel of greenery.  I think it will make for a great painting in the future. I tend to take a lot of pictures while I'm out and about. I just never know when I will find some inspiration.

Can You See Me Now?

Whenever I walk past a Bird of Paradise plant here in Hawaii, I think the flower is looking and stretching its glorious self and just trying so hard to be seen.  I'm fortunate living here in Maui and seeing some amazing tropical flowers and plants. Fun to paint these colorful pieces.  I was trying to paint as free as I could. Not worrying about the edges and lines.

Aqua Sky

This was a painting I did for fun. All of my paintings are for fun, but some are with no intentions or preconceived ideas.  I love the ocean and the swirls created by the waves. I paint a lot of ocean pieces. I like to paint the sun in different ways, using a flowers pedals as the arms of the sun rase to show it touching the water. The yellow arms reaching out into the sky.  This piece is available for purchase.

Mosaic Wall

Mosaic tiled wall... love mosaic art!  I thnk the randomness of it all, the whimsical design and color, the texture, wonderful!

When I do my morning walks here in Kihei, Maui, I pass this public bathroom with the beautiful tiles.  

Kamaole III park Painting

Kamaole III Park

After taking the picture, and looking at this wonderful view everyday, I finally painted this.  12 x 12inches.

Kamaole III Park

Kamaole III Park   Kihei, Maui

So every morning I go for a walk, a long walk.  I finish at Kamaole III Park by the jungle gym so I can do my stretches.  I stand at the bars and look at this view..every day.  It's never the same actually.  The shadows change, the people change, the ocean changes.  I love this view.

The Propane Tank

This propane tank..kept looking at me every day. I'd go outside the house and sit with my coffee cup and look at it glaring at me.  Taunting me to do something about it.  So, I got my paints and let 'er rip.  The neighbors approve. The cup-de-sac is happier now.