Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Paradise Island


Paradise Island for Creative Tuesdays.  I'm happy to participate in a new link up for the first time!  I did this painting after my first visit to the paradise island of Kauai.  Kauai is the only Hawaiian island with rivers you can kayak. 

Hanalei River, acrylic on canvas

It was really fun to look for this spot when we went back to Kauai this year...although I used some creative license to change it up for a more pleasing composition.

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  1. MichaelJuly 17, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Rita, welcome aboard! Lovely to have you join Creative Tuesdays and ty for following the guidelines correctly first off the bat!

    Artistic license is my bane, that's for sure. :) Yes, lovely rendition here. Looks so nice. I want to go there. Never been to anywhere in Hawaii.

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  2. MichaelJuly 17, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    i like the feeling of swirling movement here too as I studyit and mentally go down that river.

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  3. Christie describeHappyJuly 17, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Whohhooo!! And what a stunning first entry! I'm so glad you jumped in. I adore your work and am excited that I get to see more of it! And goodness, that river looks so inviting!

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  4. ChristineJuly 17, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    I love your version, looks like this has to go on my bucket list!

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  5. Betsy BrockJuly 17, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    that is a beautiful painting! Welcome to CT! :)

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  6. WandaJuly 17, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    Welcome Rita...this is a lovely painting that says Paradise Island very well.

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  7. AnonymousJuly 17, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    You have captured the beauty of Kauai perfectly. I love how you've done the reflection in the water. Kauai is one of my favirite places on earth. It is so unspoiled and never crowded. My header pic on my blog is from Kauai.
    Glad to see you join CT and you have a lovely blog : )

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  8. Jodi WileyJuly 17, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    Great painting. I love how you've done the reflection on the water. I would also love to go to Kauai one day. It must be amazing!

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  9. RitaJuly 17, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Such a warm welcome and lovely comments...thanks everyone!

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  10. linda (dots n doodles)July 18, 2012 at 1:41 AM

    Welcome Rita, I love your interpretation and how you have the reflections in the water and the way you have painted the water as well. Superb!

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  11. UnknownJuly 18, 2012 at 2:25 AM

    I love shadows over water, so this piece aligns so nicely to my tastes. Those reflections are magnificent. Great piece. Thanks

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  12. Ann JonesJuly 19, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    I love your painting, very pretty!

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  13. UnknownJuly 20, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    great work! i like your brush technique - makes it sparkle! and i would LOVE to visit Hawaii. sigh.... Someday. :)

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  14. trowbridge chroniclesJuly 22, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    Thanks for your comment on my Trowbridge Chronicles. Your lovely tropical painting reminds me of my visits to Rarotonga, in the Cook Islands, for my Painting in Paradise workshops.

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