A Maui moonscape, one of my most sought after subject matters…
This is a large scale painting
Size 40” x 60”
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I had a blast painting this piece while really being able to express myself. The exuberant brushstrokes and exaggerating the size of the images was so much fun! Although the subject matter is so familiar to me, I was able to get into the nitty-gritty of some of the details such as the fish, lemons and the banana stock hanging from the hut. The full moon is seen glowing through the palm trees while enhancing the water’s edge.
Because of the large size, this painting is an incredibly impactful statement piece featuring the drama and subject matter of Maui’s full moon.
“Over The Moon For You” warms my heart and I hope you enjoy this piece as much as I enjoyed painting it.
-Kim
Is there anything more beautiful than the glow emanating from a tropical moon? When I first arrived in Maui 30 years ago, among all of the island’s beautiful features, the thing that struck me with singularity were the magical night skies. It might have been the atmospheric moisture magnifying the light, but something made the stars move and dance in front of your eyes. When the moon rose, it was so luminous and huge, it lit up the landscape (and seascape) like firelight transforming our familiar island into a magical sanctuary for the 'Aumakua — the ancestral spirits of the Islands. In my moon paintings I attempt to conjure up the otherworldly luminosity that only a moonlit Maui night sky possesses.
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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