I work on custom paintings from photos of any subject matter including people, animals (dogs, birds, etc.), landscapes and tropical settings. Paintings are either on canvas or illustration board. Sizes vary from 18” x 24” and up. Available styles include realism, impressionism, and abstract. My favorite subject matter is tropical landscapes.
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"Oasis"
2'x3', designer's colours on illustration board. This project was inspiring and interesting because my sister was involved. She patiently posed for many photographs and assisted me in setting up the props. Thanks Becca! |
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"Elephant's view of Waikiki"
3'x4', acrylic on canvas. This is a compilation of areas in the Honolulu zoo that are in view from the elephants exhibit. Various sizes of Giclee Prints are available. |
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"Hana, Maui Lilypads"
3'x4', acrylic on canvas. This piece was inspired by the fabulous lily pool at the Hotel Hana Maui. I took dozens of photos for reference material. |
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Kaneohe Bay, HI
Painting of Kaneohe Bay. 3'x4' Acrylic on canvas. This client was very interested in working with me to design her painting. She provided me with many photos and even climbed a water tower on top of a mountain to get the perfect shot. |
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"Kapiolani Park"
2'x3',acrylic on canvas. I love the strength and heartiness of date palm trees. I love the perspective of the trees seeming to lean over me. |
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"The Edge of Manoa"
2'x3', acrylic on canvas. This painting is inspired by one of my many hikes led by my brother. As soon as I stepped into this landscape I knew I would have to do a painting. Fortunately, I almost always have my camera with me to capture great material. Hawaii is forever inspirational. |
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"Polo in Hawaii 1"
2'x4', acrylic on canvas. The horses, the sport, and the passion of the players in such a beautiful landscape has inspired me to paint a series of polo paintings. |
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"Out in Front"
30"x40" Acrylic on canvas. This is a painting of the director of the Honolulu Polo club, commissioned by the director of the Wahini polo Players. It was a gift to him for all the help he's given the Wahini players. |
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"Ala Wai Palms"
2'X3' Sepia tone wash. This is part of a series of sepia tone washes of some of the areas in Hawaii that have the old tropical feel of untouched landscapes. Using this style really compliments these areas. |
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"Hamakua Coast"
2'X4' Sepia tone wash. Part of my sepia tone landscape series. |
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"Kauai Coconuts"
2'X3' Sepia tone wash. |
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"Fronds"
2.5’ x 3’. This was designed specifically for an interior designer that wanted an impressionistic style of fronds that matched the area rug in the master bath. |
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"Kahului Banana Leaves"
2’ x 4’ acrylic on canvas. I was really inspired by all the amazing banana leaves in Kahului and took many photos. This was the first in a series of 5. |
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"Leaves"
2’ x 4’. Closeup of large Anthurium leaves. I love the way the light comes through this plant and shows the beautiful oranges and yellows of these amazing leaves. |
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"The Edge of Dianne’s Pool"
18" x 24". I was interested in the combination of stone and the reflection of water in this painting. |
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Kahala Home Show
3'x3' sepia tone orchid. The interior designer was interested in the subtle qualities of an orchid. I used sepia glazes to create an old photo look but included brush strokes and small hints of green and orange glazes to keep a painterly quality to the piece. |
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Hawaii Kai, HI Sepia tone wash portraits "Beauty marks in Hawaii Kai" 18"x24", illustration board. Colored ink. The client moved from the Bay area to Hawaii Kai. I took many photos of the boys exiting the pool until I got this shot. The title refers to both boys having beauty marks on their face and neck. |
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"Griffin" 313
Sepia tone wash 8.5"X12" This piece was created for a former president of a magnet school in Akron, Ohio. This is a portrait of her second grandson. I was fortunate enough to paint her first grandson a few years ago. |
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Kailua, HI "Tara and Alpine" 3'x4', canvas. Acrylic. The client's friends surprised her with a portrait of her and her dog. I included a canoe in the background to remind her of her paddling days. |
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"Maddy"
2'x3' Acrylic on canvas. I was commissioned to paint Maddy on the north shore beach while her owner was on duty in Iraq. This is a large painting of a very small dog with a big personality. Fortunately I was presented with lots of photos to capture her likeness. |
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Kaneohe, HI "Peanut" 18"x24" canvas. Acrylic. One of the many great movie star poses from Peanut. Or maybe she's thinking about leaving! |
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"Hapa and Koa on Lanikai Beach"
Acrylic on canvas 2'x3'. The Clients are avid body board surfers and often take their "Boys" with them to the beach. They presented me with many great photos to work from so it was easy to paint a true likeness of them. |
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Kaneohe, HI "Do I hear a candy wrapper?" 2'x3', canvas. Acrylic. This pose represents Mowgli's reputation for looking over the dinner table. |
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Kaneohe, HI "Peanut and Bear" 2'x4', canvas. Acrylic. The Chihuahua are outside looking for chickens in their complex. |
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Kailua, HI "Odie" 2'x4', canvas. Acrylic. I used her part dachshund body to set a tone to the painting but her "Flying Nun" ears take over the piece. |
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Honolulu "Best Friend" 2'x3', canvas. Acrylic. The client gave me many photographs of her dog and I thought this pose was perfect. |
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"Ritter"
30" x 30" acrylic on canvas. My client wanted a portrait of her dog on the beach before she moved to Germany, because she wants to remember those special moments together while they lived in Hawaii. |
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"Scully"
18" x 24". The clients Aumakua (spirit guide) is a Hawaiian sea turtle and she wanted it depicted with her beloved pet, who passed away after winning many awards. |
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"Choco"
2’ x 3’. The client was interested in showing Choco’s regal personality. It was really fun to work with Choco, and he made a really great impression, especially on the side of my canvas which he chewed on while I was taking photos of him. |
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"Kula"
18" x 24" acrylic on canvas. The typical expression of Kula waiting for Dianne. |
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"Birth of Hawaii [1]"
3' x 4', Acrylic on canvas. The First in a series of 3 paintings showing the birth of Hawaii. Hawaii as it begins to rise out of the ocean. |
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"Birth of Hawaii [2]"
3' x 4', Acrylic on canvas. The second in a series of 3 paintings showing the birth of Hawaii. Solid earth and cooling lava shape Hawaii. |
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Fairlawn, Ohio "White bird" 7"x24", illustration board. Colored ink, resist. I love exotic animals and have photographed and painted many of them. The Rhino's overwhelming presence is balanced by the white of his symbiotic friend. |
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Honolulu Kitchen Showroom backdrop 44"x44",drywall. Acrylic. This piece is a background painting for sculpted glass including an underwater scene. |