Winter Wonderland Progression

This was a fun commission!

When I moved to Colorado 2 years ago I did a winter scene series focusing on snowflakes, orbs, mountains and trees. I recently finished this commission revisiting that genre. Keep scrolling to see the progression.

808-757-8211 or email us at Kim@KimMcDonald.com

The little painting is in my private collection and was the inspiration for the commission.

Did you know I am now on YouTube? Subscribe today to see more like this. I will be giving you an intimate look into my process of painting.

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Contact Kim at

808-757-8211 or email Kim@KimMcDonald.com

Owen Wilson, Surfrider Foundation & Kim McDonald Auction

KIM McDONALD 
& OWEN WILSON

PRESENT

PRIMAL PATTERNS AUCTION

A Unique Ocean Conservation Project

A collaboration between Owen Wilson, world renowned 
actor, Kim McDonald, Maui fine artist, and 
Surfrider Foundation, coastal conservation champions.

A collectible, autographed Owen Wilson surfboard
designed to enhance any interior. 
100% of proceeds go to Surfrider Foundation

Live online auction begins March 6th
and ends March 20th (12PM Hawaii Standard Time)

BID NOW

www.KimMcDonald.com/auction

What a once-in-a- lifetime experience it has been to collaborate on artwork with my all-time favorite movie star Owen Wilson, for an ocean charity I am passionate about!

I have had the pleasure of being friends with Owen for many years, as he spends most of his off-time from making movies on Maui, regenerating his spirit through surfing.

Suitably motivated by the success of my collaboration with Kai Lenny creating an art piece to raise money for Surfrider Foundation, I joined forces with Owen, who is also a dedicated surfer. The concept was to create a board that is uniquely Owen, combining his footprints and autograph with my design aesthetic, and bringing them to life on a gorgeous cherry red gun surfboard. 

The red color represents the passion that Owen has for the ocean. The waves represent the wild sea that rejuvenates Owen’s spirit. And the stylized monkey? Owen's spirit animal is the monkey. He was born on the Year of the Monkey and thought it was perfect power animal to represent him on the surfboard, along with his footprints. Monkeys are also associated with surfers throughout the world; I imagine because of surfers' agility, unpredictability and athletic prowess on the waves, which remind viewers of the extraordinary abilities of monkeys.

Owen is delighted, as am I, to contribute 100% of the proceeds to Surfrider Foundation, to aid in the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network.

 Join our team! Can you think of a better way to be part of the solution?

-Kim McDonald

Photo By Elena Ringeisen

Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's ocean, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network.

Click here to learn more about Surfrider

Photo By Elena Ringeisen

“I always get excited when I get to the ocean. Surfing, diving, swimming… It doesn’t matter, I just love being in the water. There are so many challenges facing the ocean today and we need to take a stand. Supporting Surfrider Foundation and the work they do is a great way to help and protect the ocean for our kids and future generations.” - OWEN WILSON

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"Monkey Business" | Size 7'2" Surfboard | Hand shaped by David Gott

Kai Lenny, Pā`ia Youth & Cultural Center & Kim McDonald Auction

North Shore: “Heart & Soul”

A collaboration between Kai Lenny, world champion
waterman, Kim McDonald, Maui fine artist, and the
Paia Youth & Cultural Center.

A collectible, autographed and foot marked Kai Lenny surfboard,
designed to enhance any interior. 
100% of proceeds go to the Paia Youth & Cultural Center

DONATE NOW

www.KimMcDonald.com/auction

It all started with a vision Kim had to give back to the community. Along side Kai Lenny and the Paia Youth and Cultural Center, she has started an exciting journey... 

"What an amazing experience this has been to collaborate on artwork with one of my all-time favorite superstar athletes,  Kai Lenny. I have known Kai since he was a young boy and I have watched him grow up to become a World Champion. He is truly an inspiration.

Suitably motivated, I joined forces with Kai. I was inspired to develop a unique concept with my surfboard art, bringing the elements of his footprints and autograph, along with my design aesthetic, to life on a gorgeous aqua blue Gun Surfboard. The blue color represents the ocean,  the green and white represent the movement in the waves of the sea. The Mālolo or “Flying Fish” is something that connects Kai to the Hawaiian waters of Maui. He often sees them “flying” out of the water during his ocean adventures. 

It has always been a dream of mine to  give back, get involved and do something impactful with my art. This is my something.

I am incredibly grateful to be able to work with Kai and Martin (Kai's dad). It's also been a wonderful, enlightening experience to share with the PYCC facilitators. What a heartfelt, meaningful organization. So far it has been a transcendent experience. The ingredients of Kai Lenny, PYCC, and my art are combining to create something magical; much greater than the sum of the parts!

Please enjoy and participate in this adventure! Buy great art, and raise money for PYCC’s mission of, “building community through our youth.”

Can you think of a better way to be part of the solution?

The Pā`ia Youth & Cultural Center is a unique organization that builds community through our youth. This is our mission. While fulfilling our mission we provide a safe place emotionally and physically for the youth of Pā`ia and surrounding communities. We offer a variety of life skills focused activities- social, educational, cultural, vocational, and recreational that the kids LOVE! What we really value are the lifelong bonds created between our members. The purpose of our mission is to connect our members in friendships and working relationships that will become the foundations for our future community.

Learn More

About PYCC

Click Here

Pa’ia Youth Council, Inc., operating the Pa’ia Youth & Cultural Center, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation funded by grants from the Maui County Department of Housing & Human Concerns, the State of Hawaii Office of Youth Services, private foundations, community donations, and fundraisers. 

Photo by Richard Hallman

Kai Lenny is one of the world’s most complete watermen.

He grew up on the big waves of Maui, and with supportive parents and world-class mentors, has had a meteoric rise.  He is now at the apex of the surfing world: His accomplishments are astonishing: he's won the gruelling 50km Molokai-to-Oahu Paddleboard World Champion race three times (once in the unlimited, once in the stock stand-up division) and he shattered the across the channel record on his foil board. He was on the Professional Windsurfing Association World Wave Tour, has been runner-up at the Kite Surf Pro World Championships, and he’s won the SUP world title eight times and counting. Last year he was runner up in the Big Wave World Tour. Yet through it all, he remains modest and humble. “My favorite thing in the world is riding a wave, so as long as I’m riding a wave, I’m happy.”

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So what's next?

The online auction will begin:

December 7th 8:00AM - December 18th (12:00PM Hawaii Standard Time)

DONATE NOW!!!  www.KimMcDonald.com/auction

Be a part of the change and make this beautiful one of a kind surfboard part of your life...

North Shore “Heart & Soul” | Size 7'6" Surfboard

Hand shaped by David Gott

What is Surfrider Foundation?

Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's ocean, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network. What are you fighting for?

World Champion Waterman, Kai Lenny

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A collaboration between Kai Lenny, world champion
waterman, Kim McDonald, Maui fine artist, and
Surfrider Foundation, coastal conservation champions.

A collectible, autographed Kai Lenny surfboard
designed to enhance any interior. 
100% of proceeds go to Surfrider Foundation

DONATE NOW

www.KimMcDonald.com/auction

Photo by Richard Hallman

Kai Lenny is one of the world’s most complete watermen.

He grew up on the big waves of Maui, and with supportive parents and world-class mentors, has had a meteoric rise.  He is now at the apex of the surfing world: His accomplishments are astonishing: he's won the gruelling 50km Molokai-to-Oahu paddle many times, was a veteran on the Professional Windsurfing Association World Wave Tour, has been runner-up at the Kite Surf Pro World Championships, and he’s won the SUP world title six times and counting. Yet through it all, he remains modest and humble. “My favorite thing in the world is riding a wave, so as long as I’m riding a wave, I’m happy.”

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So what's next?

The online auction will begin March 30th - April 23 (6PM ET)

DONATE NOW!!!  www.KimMcDonald.com/auction

Be a part of the change and make this beautiful one of a kind surfboard part of your life...

"Soul Of The Sea" | Size 7'6" Surfboard | Hand shaped by David Gott

“Soul Of The Sea”

Kai Lenny, Surfrider Foundation & Kim McDonald Auction

A collaboration between Kai Lenny, world champion
waterman, Kim McDonald, Maui fine artist, and
Surfrider Foundation, coastal conservation champions.

A collectible, autographed Kai Lenny surfboard
designed to enhance any interior. 
100% of proceeds go to Surfrider Foundation

DONATE NOW

www.KimMcDonald.com/auction

It all started with a vision Kim had to give back to the community. Along side Kai Lenny and Surfrider Foundation, she has started an exciting journey... 

"What an amazing experience this has been to collaborate on artwork with one of my all-time favorite superstar athletes,  Kai Lenny. I have known Kai since he was a young boy and I have watched him grow up to become a World Champion. He is truly an inspiration.

Suitably inspired, I have  joined forces with Kai and was moved to develop a unique concept with my surfboard art, bringing the elements of his footprints and autograph, along with my design aesthetic.  In turn bringing to life a gorgeous aqua blue gun surfboard. The blue color represents the ocean,  the green and white represent the movement in the waves of the sea. The shark is Kai's soul animal.  In the Polynesian culture, sharks represent power, strength and luck. 

It has always been a dream of mine to  give back, get involved and do something impactful with my art. This is my something.

I am incredibly grateful to be able to work with Kai and Martin (Kai's dad/manager)  It's been a wonderful, enlightening experience to share with Surfrider Foundation's facilitators. What a heartfelt, meaningful group of people. So far it has been a transcendent experience. The ingredients of Kai, Surfrider Foundation, and my art are combining to create something magical.  Much greater than the sum of the parts! Please enjoy and participate in this adventure! Join our team, buy great art, and raise money for Surfrider's mission of saving beaches, oceans, and ultimately, our planet."

- Kim McDonald

Can you think of a better way to be part of the solution? 

World Champion Waterman, Kai Lenny

Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's ocean, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network.

View fullsize

Click here to learn more about Surfrider Foundation

Photo by Richard Hallman

Kai Lenny is one of the world’s most complete watermen.

He grew up on the big waves of Maui, and with supportive parents and world-class mentors, has had a meteoric rise.  He is now at the apex of the surfing world: His accomplishments are astonishing: he's won the gruelling 50km Molokai-to-Oahu paddle many times, was a veteran on the Professional Windsurfing Association World Wave Tour, has been runner-up at the Kite Surf Pro World Championships, and he’s won the SUP world title six times and counting. Yet through it all, he remains modest and humble. “My favorite thing in the world is riding a wave, so as long as I’m riding a wave, I’m happy.”

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So what's next?

The online auction will begin March 30th - April 23 (6PM ET)

DONATE NOW!!!  www.KimMcDonald.com/auction

Be a part of the change and make this beautiful one of a kind surfboard part of your life...

"Soul Of The Sea" | Size 7'6" Surfboard | Hand shaped by David Gott

“Soul Of The Sea”

Kai Lenny & Kim McDonald collaborate on a designer collectable surfboard

So it begins.....

It all started with a vision Kim had to give back to the community. Along side Kai Lenny and Surfrider Foundation, she has started an exciting journey... 

"What an amazing experience this has been to collaborate on artwork with one of my all-time favorite superstar athletes,  Kai Lenny. I have known Kai since he was a young boy and I have watched him grow up to become a World Champion. He is truly an inspiration.

Suitably inspired, I have  joined forces with Kai and was moved to develop a unique concept with my surfboard art, bringing the elements of his footprints and autograph, along with my design aesthetic.  In turn bringing to life a gorgeous aqua blue gun surfboard. The blue color represents the ocean,  the green and white represent the movement in the waves of the sea. The shark is Kai's soul animal.  In the Polynesian culture, sharks represent power, strength and luck. 

It has always been a dream of mine to  give back, get involved and do something impactful with my art. This is my something.

I am incredibly grateful to be able to work with Kai and Martin (Kai's dad/manager)  It's been a wonderful, enlightening experience to share with Surfrider Foundation's facilitators. What a heartfelt, meaningful group of people. So far it has been a transcendent experience. The ingredients of Kai, Surfrider Foundation, and my art are combining to create something magical.  Much greater than the sum of the parts! Please enjoy and participate in this adventure! Join our team, buy great art, and raise money for Surfrider's mission of saving beaches, oceans, and ultimately, our planet."

- Kim McDonald

Can you think of a better way to be part of the solution? 

Kai Lenny and Kim McDonald designing a world class surfboard for auction. 100% of the proceeds will go to Surfrider Foundation. 

Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's ocean, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network.

Click here to learn more about Surfrider Foundation

The beginning stages of the design process, and painting the surfboard on foam. 

Photo by Franckie Berthout

Kai Lenny is one of the world’s most complete watermen.

He grew up on the big waves of Maui, and with supportive parents and world-class mentors, has had a meteoric rise.  He is now at the apex of the surfing world: His accomplishments are astonishing: he's won the gruelling 50km Molokai-to-Oahu paddle many times, was a veteran on the Professional Windsurfing Association World Wave Tour, has been runner-up at the Kite Surf Pro World Championships, and he’s won the SUP world title six times and counting. Yet through it all, he remains modest and humble. “My favorite thing in the world is riding a wave, so as long as I’m riding a wave, I’m happy.”

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So what's next?

The online auction will begin March 30th - April 23 (6PM ET)

Be a part of the change and make this beautiful one of a kind surfboard part of your life...

"Soul Of The Sea" | Size 7'6" Surfboard | Hand shaped by David Gott

“Soul Of The Sea”

Performance Ski Aspen Pop Up

Kim has made it to Aspen, Colorado. A place she considers her second home. Some fresh powder has fallen and she's ready to take on the slopes. 

See her latest designer surfboards at Performance Ski in Aspen. Ever dreamed of owning your very own designer surfboard? Give Kim a call at 808-757-8211 or go see her at Performance Ski!Located right across the gondola. 

614 East Durant Ave. | Aspen, Colorado | 81611

Phone: 970-925-5044

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Did you know Kim was a professional Ski racer, and taught skiing for 13 years? She's so fun...

Performance Ski Aspen

614 East Durant Ave. | Aspen, Colorado | 81611

http://www.performanceskiaspen.com

"A BIG Mahalo to Lee and Tom for allowing me to display my artwork at your beautiful store" - Kim McDonald

 

Kim chose to display her floral surfboard titled "Pua Power" meaning "flower" in the Hawaiian language. It is a new direction, to represent the tropical flowers of Hawaii. "Wave Rider" has a more masculine feel with the shark and deep color palette. Representing strength and power. Go check them out today at Performance Ski!