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Shark's Cove (Pupukea) Painting- Enjoying a Hawaii Moment
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Colleen Wilcox shares the inspiration behind her tropical beach painting of Shark's Cove (Pupukea) on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii.
"Windward Skies II"- A Dreamy Drive on O'ahu's Eastern Shore
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"Windward Skies II" is a dreamy view of the landscape in Ka'a'awa Beach on the eastern side of the island of O'ahu. It was inspired by my countless trips driving to the north shore and feeling awed by the incredible scenery along the way. My favorite stretch of highway runs through this area where it feels so wild, untamed and free. I love looking up at the mountains reflecting sunlight, and breathing the salty air that blows onshore with the trade winds. I was moved to paint this vantage point several years ago with my first painting "Windward Skies", and had been...
Waimanalo Beach Painting Process
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Check out the painting process behind my newest piece, "Waimanalo Beach"!
Haleiwa Arts Festival 2017
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Thank you to everyone who came out to the annual Haleiwa Arts Festival! I had a great time seeing some familiar faces and meeting new people. See you again next July :) Colleen Wilcox Booth at the Haleiwa Arts Festival 2017 Colleen Wilcox giclee reproductions on canvas Colleen Wilcox original framed sketches Colleen Wilcox booth at the Haleiwa Arts Festival 2017
"Island Oasis"- Tropical Leaves & Island Style
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Aloha Friends! I am happy to present to you my latest original painting entitled, "Island Oasis." It is a 24"x30" acrylic on canvas original, featuring some of my favorite tropical leaves (monstera, banana, ferns, palms and colocasia). I would now love to share with you some of the process and inspiration behind my newest piece. Living in Hawaii, I am inspired on a daily basis by all of the incredible tropical leaves that can be found in nearly every outdoor space (even gas stations and parking lots!). Although I have included leaves in many previous paintings, I have never made...