Hawaii's Flowers "Night Blooms" Watercolor by Arlene G. Woo

This time of year these night blooming Cereus are all along the wall at Punahou School as well as in various neighborhoods.  They begin to open at dusk and are closed by morning.  Some species produce the Dragon Fruit.  Image 15"x22" watercolor on paper.  Contact: Arlene G. Woo

 

Abstract watercolor "Papayas" Hawaii Artist Arlene G. Woo

This watercolor image was juried into the Hawaii Watercolor Society 2020 Members Show.  The full sheet (22x30 inches) is in vibrant, cheerful colors.  $1100. unframed.  contact me: arlenesart@gmail.com

 

Watercolor/collage, Bird on a Mission, Hawaii artist Arlene G.Woo

An abstracted image of a Hawaiian bird.  Watercolor and collage.  Arlene G. Woo

Watercolor "Peach Blossom" Hawaii artist Arlene G. Woo

The advent of Chinese New Year lead me to reread symbols and traditions of the celebration.  Peach blossoms are symbols of long life and immortality, something we wonder about.  2019 is Year of the Pig; Kung Hee Fat Choy! This 11x15 image would soothe any mind.  
Unmatted, unframed $300.   Contact me: Arlene G. Wooarlenesart@gmail.com

Watercolor 'Apapane, Hawaiian bird, by Hawaii artist Arlene G.Woo

My friend took a photo of the 'Apapane on the Big Island of Hawaii, and I was so intrigued, I decided to try my hand with watercolors.  Let me know what you think.  Arlene G. Woo: arlenesart@gmail.com I'm going to put it in a show soon.

Watercolor Pastel "Eruption" Hawaii Artisit Arlene G. Woo

Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii continues to amaze us.  This painting will be in the Hawaii Watercolor Society exhibition April 1 - April 28, 2018, jurored by Tom Hoffman.  If you are in Hawaii, stop by the The Arts at Marks to see the show.  I used watercolor and pastel to create a dramatic abstraction.  15"x22".  Unmatted and unframed $400 with free shipping.  Contact me: arlenesart@gmail.com

Watercolor Red Koi II by Hawaii artist Arlene G. Woo

I like to paint koi, but this time I decided to focus on the red for the image. I wanted to enhance the contrast between the water and the fish. It is a quarter sheet - 10.5x 15".  It is available for purchase unmatted, unframed for $200.  Please contact me with your opinion: Arlene G. Woo

Award winner watercolor "Mist on the Mountain" by Hawaii artist Arlene G. Woo

This scene captured my eye as I was leaving a friend's studio in Palolo Valley. Viewers have seen various things, but to me it is "Mist on the Mountain".  Juror Sandra Duran Wilson gave it an award in the Hawaii Watercolor Society exhibition this year.  Purchase unframed: $600. 
Contact me: Arlene G. Woo.

Balancing Act, Watercolor, Hawaii Artist Arlene G. Woo

This watercolor was selected for the Hawaii Watercolor Society show beginning April 4, 2015, at Hoomaluhia Gardens Gallery.  Our juror was Jean Pederson, nationally known artist.  Let me know what you think of the image:  Arlene G. Woo

Cereus Dance, watercolor by Hawaii Artist Arlene G. Woo

Punahou School, the oldest private school in Honolulu, has night blooming cereus on a wall around its campus.  They bloom at night when the wind is right.  There is no fragrance that I've breathed but the blossoms are delicate and the leaves are sturday.  I like the challenge of painting them.  This image is 14x21.  Unmatted and unframed for easy mailing: $400.  Contact: Arlene G. Woo

Flamingo, Watercolor by Hawaii Artist Arlene G. Woo

Flamingo was selected by Ian Stewart, Juror for the Hawaii Watercolor Society Open Show 2014.  It was fun to combine abstraction with reality for this small piece: 10"x5.5".  It's yours for $125.  Contact: Arlene G. Woo

 

What d'ya Think? Watercolor, Hawaii Artist, Arlene G. Woo

Penguins in Hawaii?  No, but for some reason I decided to paint them -- from a photo.  It was a challenge with the limited palette, but I think I have a story here.  8"x11".  Available for $125 unframed.  Contact me: Arlene G. Woo

Watercolor, Collage, A Bunch, Hawaii Artist, Arlene G. Woo

This is one of the series of small fruit collages I had fun with.  "Just Peachie" is another.  "A Bunch" is 6.5"x4.5" and would make a lovely hostess gift at $40.  The background is actually white of the paper although it appears blue here.  Contact me:  Arlene G. Woo

Watercolor, Collage, Fruit, Just Peachie! Hawaii Artist, Arlene G. Woo

Since I've been enjoying all the summer fruits, I began to transfer my tastes into the visual sense.
Just Peachie! is one of a series of small collage fruit images.  They measure 6.5"x 4.5" and they were really fun to do. (the background is white, even tho it may look blue on screen)   Matted $40.   Several would look good together or one might make a nice hostess gift.
Contact me: Arlene G. Woo

Watercolor, Flowers, "Bougainvillea Burst", Hawaii Artist, Arlene G. Woo

These coral bougainvillea grow in my yard in the sunshine.  I think I like them because they spread and make a happy landscape.  This small painting ( 7.75"x7.5") is easy to place in your home.  $40.  Arlene G. Woo  arlenesart@gmail.com

Watercolor, Flowers, Pink Geranium, Hawaii Artist Arlene G. Woo

Maybe growing up in Texas makes me enjoy geraniums. Anyway I have a pot in my yard, and they keep blooming even though my dog pees on the pot regularly.  Hardy, no?  This is small watercolor 8"x7" that will look nice matted and framed.  $75  Free postage.  Contact me:  Arlene G. Woo  arlenesart@gmail.com

Watercolor, Wave, Surf, Made It! Hawaii Artist, Arlene G. Woo

Since my son likes to surf, over the years I have painted surf paintings.  In the beginning, he would say,  "Yeah, Mom, you're getting there."  He liked this one!  Even tho' he doesn't surf the Big waves.  This image is 15"x22" and will remind you of Hawaii.  $400 unmatted, unframed for free mailing in the US.  Contact me:  Arlene G. Woo  arlenesart@gmail.com

Watercolor, abstract, mountains, Azure Koolaus, Hawaii Artist, Arlene G. Woo

What if we painted the mountains without any "green"?  That's what I did here.  Our Koolaus in Hawaii are undulating verticals.  This image painted plein aire is 8.75"x 11.75".  $ 95, unmatted, unframed for easy mailing.  Free postage within US.  Contact: arlenesart@gmail.com  Arlene G. Woo

Watercolor Wave Splash! Hawaii Artist Arlene G. Woo

I painted this image wet on wet and I like the way the rocks changed colors.  This was accepted in the Hawaii Watercolor Society Signature Member show.  Painted on a half sheet (15"x22") it may be purchased unframed, unmatted for $400 free shipping.    Contact me: arlenesart@gmail.com

Watercolor Mangos, Papayas, and Bananas Tropical Fruit, Hawaii Artist Arlene G.Woo

 Mangos, Papayas, and Bananas!  Add some strawberries and kiwi and you have a refreshing fruit salad.  The images was completed with watercolor, a bit of acrylic and some w/c pencil for a light touch.  It measures 10"x14" and will fit nicely in a matted 16"x20" frame.  I can roll it and stick it in a tube and mail it to you tomorrow.  Free postage.  $200.  Contact: arlenesart@gmail.com