Hope at Punaluʻu Beach 5 print “Verano” (summer)

“Verano” (summer)

These pieces are a reminder to breathe in

and pua kenikeni

she is said to appear as a rainbow

These pieces try to capture the shimmer reflected on the sand and the depth of colors in the Hawaiian flowers

Hope at Punaluʻu Beach 5 print “Verano” (summer)6 x 6 The title Hope at Punaluu Beach was inspired by these little shimmers in the black sand. These paintings are a reminder that even in the darkest times, theres always a glimmer of hope. Last year, I had the incredible opportunity to visit Big Island, and I absolutely fell in love with itespecially the black sand beach at Punaluu. The sand there isnt just black; it has beautiful, colorful hues that shimmer in the sunlight. Capturing this unique