It’s hard for me to to believe, but it’s been almost seven years since I left my home in Hawaii. I miss it terribly. Hawaii is my Heart Home. It’s taken me forever to get over the shock and trauma that happened right before I left — I still haven’t told the story yet, it upsets me […]
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WHALES EVERYWHERE
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, walking in the sand, the sun, the smell of the ocean, the fishies, the fresh […]
BUDDY: in the Light, Shadowed
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 middle name), and so obvious … but not. It’s a great metaphor for my life […]
HAENA BEACH
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 there, but was so worth going. I often wonder what it looks like now, as […]
IN MY WINDOW
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 hawaiiana-ized. This was the first of the series. Each one was underpainted in various colors, […]
KO’OLINA
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 the beach just to the north of LaHaina, and found a secluded patch of trees […]
Weeping Willow
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 on home. Although I guess it would be pretty hard to sit under this one […]
The Red Path
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.
Just Cruisin’
Reaching
The Jacaranda Tree
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!
Kailua Beach Afternoon
A crowded afternoon in the shade of the ironwoods after a perfect day swimming and playing at Kailua Beach!
The Hammock
Kayaking the Silent Morning
Kayaking in the silent morning, the ocean smooth as glass, the beach behind us quiet as dawn, looking to the outer islands…
Moody Big Island Evening
Royal Poinsetta Tree
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.
Ko’olina
Diamond Head
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!
Kailua Shadows
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.
The Forest Path
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.
The Blue Umbrella
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.
The Big Green
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.
Getting Wet
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 and unmatted.
CardsbyLyon.com is Up!!!
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 holidays! Be the first to get some – no one else has even seen them […]