Date: 11/05/2011
Location: Kona Village Resort
Size: 18" x 18"
Medium: Oil on stretched canvas
Artist's Comments: As I was flipping thru my archive of imagery looking for a scene to paint I came across a collection of pictures I captured at Kona Village some years ago. I paused for a while reminiscing on the wonderful times I had enjoyed at this wonderful Resort. The landscape was an artists dream; full of vibrancy and variety. From quintessential thatched hales to rippling Anchialine ponds that capture the wonderful surrounding foliage. Due to the intense colors of this place, I decided to create this little composition. As I painted, my mind was filled with peace - entranced by the unmistakeable charm of Kona Village. I was truly happy in my thoughts and to replicate my feelings, I bumped up the saturation of colors making them cheerful and happy. Bright pinks dance across lazy palm fronds; yellow highlights capture the dappled kisses of sunshine and deep shadows allow you to retreat and cool down from the warm sunshine. I admire the work of Elsa Muir and in contemplating how to render the hale, I studied his techniques and decided to use dapples of lavender to bring that sense of coolness that I enjoyed lounging under the shade of the thatched roof. This piece will be re-printed in a set of Holiday greeting cards for Hualalai Realty and I hope they bring the same feelings to all who receive them.
To view other paintings in my collection, click on the section labeled "View all SitaScapes" located at the top right of my blog. I have categorized my paintings by the month as I complete them.
