This painting was originally created as a commission piece for a long time friend of mine. One of her favorite places to get away and spend a peaceful afternoon near her home is the Sacred Garden of Maliko, in Makawao. The garden is an exotic oasis that lies on the edge of a gulch within the deep Makawao jungles. It is a serene collection of mesmerizing plants, from giant hanging and climbing orchids, aroids, ferns and succulents, to peaceful and inspiring artistic displays such as this graceful wooden statue of the Buddha.
