An enormous spout of splashy water came fountaining up – and up – and up – Every once in a while, the amount I miss the beach almost clobbers me down onto my knees. I miss the sounds, the waves, … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Hawaii
When I drew this, I was focusing on the white part so much that it wasn’t until later that I saw the funny blue face. I particularly like this one because it’s so silly (Silly really ought to be my … Continue reading
I lived on the Hawaiian island of Kauai for several years, on the other side of the island from this lovely beach. We used to go there once in a while to picnic. It took us an hour to drive … Continue reading
After I got back to the States from New Zealand in 2002, I was filled with gratitude to be back in Hawaii again. I wanted to do a bunch of paintings celebrating the culture, and yet not be blatant, touristy-looking … Continue reading
I read an article recently that brought back vivid memories of when I first came to Maui, in 1966. My BF at the time and I were flat broke, and had no place to stay. So we went down to … Continue reading
I love weeping willows. When I was a kid, I walked by a whole grove of them on my way home from school, and would sit under them for a long time to get my center back before I headed … Continue reading
Sometimes I just ache to get out in the woods and kick up the gorgeous red leaves and indulge in the yellows, golds and orange colors. … Continue reading
Such a lazy day with an easy breeze, a good sail, and plenty of friends, food and drinks! … Continue reading
One of my all-time favorites, a glowing being in the middle of the forest! … Continue reading
The Jacaranda tree in all its splendor. We have a tiny little strip mall lined with these glorious trees. I love it when every one of them blooms at once! … Continue reading
A crowded afternoon in the shade of the ironwoods after a perfect day swimming and playing at Kailua Beach! … Continue reading
The perfect end to a perfect day at Kailua Beach! … Continue reading
Kayaking in the silent morning, the ocean smooth as glass, the beach behind us quiet as dawn, looking to the outer islands… … Continue reading
A moody day on the Big Island of Hawaii… … Continue reading
Down the street from where I live is this luscious tree with its fabulous blanket of brilliant red flowers, blooming like a rock star year after year. … Continue reading
Ko’olina, a favorite spot on the west side of Oahu in Hawaii. … Continue reading
There aren’t many spots where you can see a view of the iconic Diamond Head crater like this without interruption of cityscape and people on the beach. Bet you can’t guess where I took the photo for this painting! … Continue reading
Long afternoon shadows looking down Kailua Beach towards Lanikai. Available in print and giclée – contact me if you’d like one. 8 x10 and 11 x 14, matted and unmatted. … Continue reading
Let’s go for a walk! Available in print and giclée – contact me if you’d like one. 8 x10 and 11 x 14 matted and unmatted. … Continue reading
Sitting under the big blue umbrella after a sunny day at Kailua Beach. Available in print and giclée – contact me if you’d like one. 8 x10 and 11 x 14 matted and unmatted. … Continue reading
I love how the sun lights the back of the wave up with an almost florescent green! Available in print – contact me if you’d like one. 8 x10, matted and unmatted. … Continue reading
Noon on the beach at Kailua, and it’s time to get into the water! Surfing, kayaking, swimming – whatever it takes! Available in print and giclée – contact me if you’d like one. 8 x10 and 11 x 14, matted … Continue reading
I’m so pleased to tell you that my new Greeting Cards site is UP! CardsbyLyon.com is done, fully functional and ready to rock and roll! Now you can get greeting cards with my unique designs on them for the … Continue reading