2012 Lahaina Arts Society Award Winner!

This painting won the 2012 Lahaina Arts Society Award! I love combining historic architecture with the island's nature....it's a theme I plan to continue.

24x48 Pioneer Inn and the Banyan Tree, Lahaina, Maui

Kaua'i

What a beautiful place! It's amazing how much beauty can be packed into such a small space! Virtually vacant, pristine beaches hug rugged terrain thats perfect for hiking or getting your rental car stuck in. Flowing creeks are tickled by swinging vines, allowing the perfect place for crawdads and other dwellers to bask in Kauai's secret crevices. Waterfalls are decorated with happy heads bobbing below with the echo of a foreign tongued symphony. This magical isle is one worth visiting! I had the opportunity to stay on a sailboat on Hanalei Bay during my visit, accompanied by the finest quesadilla maker of the Pacific.

sailin

I am happy to say I am finally in an art gallery! The Ship Store Gallery in Kapa'a features my 8x10 painting of Wai'oli Hui'ia Church in Hanalei. I will attach an image of it as soon as I have one!

Bamboo Forest and Waterfall - Hana Hwy, Maui

On the road to Hana my beautiful friend Diane accompanied Enya and me on the bamboo forest hike past Huelo. It was sooo beautiful! Enya loved reaching for the bamboo while nestled in the baby ergo. I highly recommend this carrier. We also took an alternate path which went through fields scattered with passion fruit trees, ponds and cows.

We unexpectedly found a beautiful waterfall on the way through the bamboo forest! It had a nice little swimming hole at the bottom, and the creek appears to be great for hiking through.

Enya loved swimming and was not afraid to go near the waterfall despite it's roar! I think I have a little wild child on my hands!!