Joy and Celebration
I hope that a little time on this page will bring a smile to your face. Here you will see artwork stories that display a pursuit of joy . The buttons will link you to full stories and a shop with art products based on that painting.
Hudson's Honu
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when I ask “What brings the MOST instantaneous joy to your heart?”
If I stop and think a bit, there are many things I could answer. But my first thought is...
Ho'olaule'a Monstera
If you live in Hawaii, I’m sure you have enjoyed many ho’olaule’a! But for those of you who don't, ho’olaule’a is a big, joyful, celebration! It’s a large party, that always includes food, music and friendship. Many of us have ho’olaule’a with our ohana (family), but we also gather in even larger groups, much like you would call a “block party” on the mainland...
Ho'olaule'a Anthurium
For more about a Hawaiian Ho'olaule'a and my Ho'olaule'a painting series, read the story for Ho'olaule'a Monstera above.
More about Ho'olaule'a Anthurium coming soon.
Ho'olaule'a Aflame
For more about a Hawaiian Ho'olaule'a and my Ho'olaule'a painting series, read the story for Ho'olaule'a Monstera above.
More about Ho'olaule'a Aflame coming soon.
Ho'olaule'a Mango
For more about a Hawaiian Ho'olaule'a and my Ho'olaule'a painting series, read the story for Ho'olaule'a Monstera above.
More about Ho'olaule'a Mango coming soon.
Ho'olaule'a Gecko
For more about a Hawaiian Ho'olaule'a and my Ho'olaule'a painting series, read the story for Ho'olaule'a Monstera above.
More about Ho'olaule'a Gecko coming soon.
Ho'olaule'a Paradise
If you live in Hawaii, I’m sure you have enjoyed many ho’olaule’a! But for those of you who don't, ho’olaule’a is a big, joyful, celebration! It’s a large party, that always includes food, music and friendship. Many of us have ho’olaule’a with our ohana (family), but we also gather in even larger groups, much like you would call a “block party” on the mainland.
A Lizard Named Harry
When I first moved into my house I instantly made friends with an Anole lizard that lived on my screened-in lanai. I named him Harry and we had daily chats. He got quite comfortable with me but one day without warning, "moved outside." To this day, when I see an anole I ask, "are you Harry?"
More story coming soon.
Another Day In Paradise
It's a sunrise! No, it's a sunset! Which is it?
Whether you see the beginning of a much anticipated holiday, or the big finish to a wonderful day of adventures, either way, it's "Another Day In Paradise." And like every day in Hawaii, it's full of the most vibrant colors on earth.
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