"The Heartbeat of Hawai'i" Original Watercolor Painting

On a peaceful lookout spot along the edge of the Kīlauea crater, Pele in all of her beauty lies before us as Koa’e kea ride on hot thermal updrafts, their way lit only by the glow of molten rock, moonlight and their ancient knowlege rooted in instinct. Fresh Pāhoehoe consumes the caldera floor and lush island plants grow right beside it, like a foreshadowing of a deeper truth. Standing here surrounded by the pure elemental forces of creation and destruction, it becomes clear that there is something deeply alive about this special place. 

18"x24" on Arches cold press watercolor paper, matted in 22"x28" solid Ash wood frame.

This painting is part of my "July Artist in Residence" original Watercolor collection. All pieces displayed during my residency are available for purchase here as well as in person at the Ritz Carlton in Kapalua, Maui.

 10% from every purchase during this event goes towards supporting meaningful and educational experiences, provided by the Ambassadors of the Environment at the Ritz Carlton Kapalua. Another 10% from all watercolor originals I will be personally donating to Ko'i'ula, a local nonprofit based in Kihei, Hawai'i that focuses on preserving Hawaiian natural and cultural resources. Learn more about the work they do and where you can join in at www.koi-ula.org

Free shipping or pick-up is available for all original watercolor paintings.

If you have any questions or requests regarding this piece, feel free to contact me via my contact page.

Mahalo!