Delighted!
I’m thoroughly delighted to have one of my favorite figurative paintings of all time back in the Kim McDonald Art Gallery in Paia.
The gorgeous MAILE, size 24”x36” is now available. She is from a figurative series titled, “Forever In My Dreams”.
One of Maile’s unique attributes features a color palette that is more subdued than my usual brighter color palettes of late. The oil paints I chose feature earth-tone pigments enhancing glowing golden skin tones. This painting captures the essence of a Polynesian woman leisurely laying on her lauhala mat enjoying her solitary evening with a bowl of ripe mangoes by her side representing abundance.
MAILE is truly a jewel from my past.
If she speaks to you, please reach out to me.
808-757-8211 or email Kim@KimMcDonald.com
Both paintings includes a solid wood floating frame, adding a rich element to bring out the skin tones of the wahine. You can also see what the painting would look like without a frame should you prefer that look.
For me, this painting has everything to do with being a wahine. It’s about two Polynesian women in the tropical rainforest having a heart to heart. One woman listening and the other woman giving advice. I love the leafy patterned background with the Matisse like cut-out influence. The plush ground they relax on allows the women a comfortable place to lie while connecting through conversation.
Color Me Beautiful
Size 24”x36”
Original Oil Painting
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