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Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Hawaii Paintings #98, #99, #100



Just spent an amazing month at Kawela Bay on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii with friends and family. We rented a beautiful old home and guest house. The home was the first home built on the north shore and that was in 1908! The owner, Marilyn Radzat http://wwwmarilynradzat.blogspot.com is an internationally known artist and her north shore home reflects her eclectic tastes. They have managed to maintain the original integrity of the home. It is located just a few miles from some the the worlds best surfing spots. We spent hours at the Pipeline watching the worlds greatest surfers catch up to 20-30 foot waves! Saw John John Florence win the Volcom Pro 2015 contest and Kelly slater's perfect 10.. Such amazing atheletes. It was the perfect month of rest, relaxation and I feel very fortunate.

Had the opportunity to do a couple of paintings. #100 "Wine Time" is my wine glass sitting in the sand with the base buried and the water approaching.  Wine is something we indulged in believe me!!!

#100 "Wine Time" 11x14 oil on linen panel


#99 "Pipe Waves" is an impression of the large waves that rolled up at the Pipeline. Their awesome power was hypnotic.
#99 "Pipe Waves" 8x10 oil on linen panel

#98  SMALL STUDY "hors d'oeuvres"  represents the hours of food preparation that was spent by some amazing cooks/chefs etc. Believe me, I was not one of them but sure enjoyed the fruits of their labor. I did a bit of kitchen duty.  I will use this little study to create a larger version of this subject matter. 
#98 "hors d'oeuvres" 8x10 oil on linen



Iconic Views and Remembrances
Our House for the month on Kawela Bay
Kawela Bay Rainbow from our deck




The Master





Wine on the deck before dinner

Amazing dinners night after night with great friends!

It was just as good as it looks!

Kelley Slater's 10 at the Volcom Pro 2015 held at Pipeline

Huge waves hitting the reef out front. You could hear the distant
roar all day and night. At the house, mostly what you'll hear below.



Did some of this!!!





1 comment:

Tom Cochrun said...

Jim-
Great post. A great memory file here. The paintings look fantastic. You nailed the color for sure!