Hope
My desire is that stopping by this page will fill your heart with a little more hope. Here you will see artwork and stories that display a pursuit of hope. The buttons will link you to full stories.
Reborn
Is there anything that illustrates transformation better than a butterfly?
Butterflies have intrigued me since I was a little girl. I loved their colors and graceful beauty combined with their agile quick movements. I would spend hours trying to catch them… carefully sneaking up and cupping my hands over them so as not to hurt them. Then I would slowly open my hands to see if I had been successful.
Even today, I am intrigued with butterflies. When I discovered two big fat green Asian Swallowtail caterpillars munching away on our brand new lemon tree...
Ocean Play
Watching spinner dolphins frolic and play brings such a big smile to my face! I long to transform myself and become one of them, jumping and spinning and landing with a splash. I expected the story I would write for this painting would be about experiencing joy because they are such fun, joyful animals to watch, but they also remind me of something else...
Ocean's Calling
Does the ocean call to you? It calls to me.
It draws me out to look upon the awesomeness of its power. It calls me to dip my toes in, letting the waves cover my feet with sand. It invites me to swim in its deep waters allowing it to lift me up in the arms of its waves. In every way, the ocean represents Ke Akua to me and the grace he shows me… and shows you.
Ever since I was a young girl, as soon as I got to the beach, I was drawn like a magnet towards the ocean, my eyes holding fast to the powerful, unending waves. They scared me, and yet enthralled me.
When I was a teenager, I spent a week learning to surf…
Raindrops on Orchids
Do you ever feel like life piles so much on, that you end up feeling heavy and dirty from the trials you face, the mistakes you’ve made and/or the injuries you bear from the pain inflicted by others? I sure do. It can be hard to bear and hard to get rid of. It feels the same to me as going to bed dirty after a long, hard, hot day of work.
I hate going to bed dirty. If I’m covered in dirt from gardening or paint after working, or if it’s been a hot sticky day, I just need to feel clean and fresh to be able to rest well.
You may not have this kind of weather, but let me tell you about what it’s like in our part of Hawaii...
Maku'u Point
I live on the youngest of the Hawaii Islands. We have multiple live volcano’s including one that erupted nearby in 2018. That may sound daunting, but to be honest, I find it touches my heart to stand on some of the most recently created land in the world.
I love the lava fields, whether it’s near Kileaua, or in Kalapana, or even the older cliffs near my home. They tell me stories of destruction leading to new life. They make me feel close to The Creator who is continuing to form and design this gorgeous island.
This painting is of a very beloved spot I go to regularly, with very special meaning to me...
