HONU HULA #4
OIL WITH PYROGRAPHY ON MANGO WOOD
This painting depicts three traditional hula dancers. These dancers are on their knees and dancing to the music as they flow through this piece with very bright colors, highlights and shadows. The three women express themselves as hula kanani, or hula girls expressing themselves in an open reality of rhythm and dance. They are wearing costumes that are designed specifically for hula dancing.
The background of the painting is very colorful and vibrant with blue water that is crashing over itself. The palm trees sway with the gentle breeze of the wind creating a natural frame for the dancers.
This painting would be displayed in a living room or bedroom as an accessory to enhance the decor of this space. It has a colorful background that brings out the beauty and fluidity of these dancers expressing themselves through their hula dancing
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