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Cosmic Surf
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Colleen WilcoxA behind the scenes look on Colleen's newest published original painting "Cosmic Surf" Intro Often I choose my painting ideas based on subject matter that I love and that is relevant to my day to day life. Once the painting is completed I will then reflect on it further, and can interpret a deeper level of meaning and expression. I began "Cosmic Surf" with a general theme/ layout in mind, as well as a "mood" that I wanted to portray. Once I got into the swing of things, the design process swept over me and surprised me with ideas...
The Dreaming Tree
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Colleen Wilcox"The Dreaming Tree" 24"x 30" acrylic on canvas by Colleen Wilcox I recently finished one of my latest original acrylic on canvas paintings which I entitled "The Dreaming Tree." This piece was one of those rare paintings that I named long before I finished it. In fact, this piece was started back in December but I never seemed to have time to come back to it until this summer. It encompasses my range of emotions/moods/insights for the past six months, while still staying true to my original vision. I wanted to create a piece that not only expresses my...
"Lanikai Sunrise"- A New Release
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Colleen WilcoxImagine turquoise water, balmy sea breezes and a picturesque beach with sand as fine as sugar...and you can feel what it is like to stand on the shores of the famed Lanikai Beach. Lanikai is a beautiful area, and one I remember fondly from my childhood when my grandparents had a house overlooking the iconic Mokulua Islands. Because of my affinity for this place, when I was asked to paint a Lanikai beach scene I was excited to begin. It is always interesting to work within the bounds of what a client requests. I find it a particular challenge to...
Painting Process: "North Shore Surf Day"
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Colleen WilcoxHave you ever spent the day on one of Hawaii's beautiful beaches? If so, then you know exactly how it feels to enjoy the warm, tropical sun, cool trade winds, and brilliant blue waters. Near the ocean is my favorite place to be, and to me it's even better if I am surfing. In my acrylic on canvas commission, "North Shore Surf Day," I wanted to capture the feeling of spending time relaxing and playing at the beach on a bright, sunny Hawaiian day. This large 20"x60" commissioned piece was based off of another original I painted called "North Shore." I...
Hawaii Inspiration
Colleen Wilcox
It's another beautiful winter day in Hawaii! As I write this, I can't help but smile knowing that it is February and outside the sun is shining, the flowers are blooming and a refreshing tropical breeze is blowing. We have had so much rain this season, that many of the drier areas like Diamond Head are lush with greenery. People often ask me what inspires me to create artwork. The main source of my inspiration is from nature, and there is no shortage of natural beauty in these islands. If you have ever visited Hawaii or live here, then you...