Woodstock Little Deep captures a moment of immersion in the natural world. Set against the cascading roar of a waterfall, two figures pause at the water’s edge in a moment of reflection. The cool rush of mist against sun-kissed skin, the thunderous hum of falling water drowning out ambient noise and the dark stillness of … Woodstock Little Deep
A contemporary painting of Molokai’s ancient fishponds (loko iʻa) bridges past and present, capturing the enduring spirit of Hawaiian aquaculture. Coral and basalt stone walls draw graceful lines through the turquoise waters of the Pacific, looking like lace from above. A visual homage to cultural reclamation, honoring the community’s ongoing efforts to restore these vital, … Hawaii’s Fantastic Fishponds
The original painting is 9×12″, acrylic on canvas. Siloama Church was established in 1866 only months after the first people were forcibly relocated to the Kalaupapa peninsula on the island of Molokai. Exiled during Hawaii’s Hansen’s disease crisis (formerly called leprosy) people were left to their own devices to survive. The name means “Church of … Siloama, Church of the Healing Spring
This sweet fish has several surprises to thwart predators. Inflating into a spikey ball stops most, that they have a nasty bite and they’re also highly poisonous.
A fine tradition on Molokai. Tables line Ala Malama Ave with everything from produce to hand made goods and fine art every Saturday.
When it came time to exhibit and show all 90 paintings this was the first to sell.
A graphic style, using pen and ink for detail. It’s one of the few I did like it in my quest to paint coconuts in interesting ways. I love the subject and hope to avoid being redundant. Prints are available, the original has sold. Please write to clbnyart@gmail.com for print sizes and prices or information … Ripe Yellow Coconuts
While painting 90 paintings in 90 days on Molokai, I used subjects from daily life. I paint from the photographs I take, and while some take artistic license with the subjects, some are truer to the original image.
The Hawaiian artist, Kealoha Pa taught me how to paint on wood when we both lived on Molokai. He had studied and developed his technique for creating batik effects on wood in the Philippines.
The idea that prey and predators could peacefully hang out in one small room is clearly a fantasy, although I do wish we could all give up eating each other and get along.