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Napa valley mousse
This painting depicts some of the dishes that are prepared on board during our cruises. It is not easy to capture all the details of our food onto a canvas but I think I managed to put in most of them. At first this painting might look like just another nice landscape painting but upon closer inspection you will notice…
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The gourmet
The painting below shows four kinds of fritters that are sold by street vendors in the streets of Rotterdam. The three smaller ones are filled with apples, raisins and dried plums. The gourmet These apples were bought in a local market in Sardinia. They are called ‘limoni’ there, whereas in the rest of Italy they are called ‘arance amare’. They…
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San Francisco feast
The Francisco feast painting is described as a historical entertainment scene. It displays common people and merchants dancing and walking around a market during the early 19th century. The painting was originally considered to represent an effort of the artist, Jean-Léon Gérôme (1824–1904), to depict “the original happy, careless life in California” before the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890.[1] But…
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Cherry blossoms
CHERRY BLOSSOMS It was a site to see a singular cherry blossom. The rich pink petals danced in the gentle wind, creating a delicate scene. The cool spring air kept the blossoms from wilting and gave them their signature scent. The trees were planted long ago to commemorate an old man’s passing and the birth of another, solidifying the eternal…
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Hawaiian botanical
are taking the world by storm. The tattoos use real objects like flowers, insects and other natural elements that are painstakingly copied onto people’s skin. Uniqueness is an understatement when it comes to this inking style, as they can take a lifetime to create due to their complicated nature – just look at the attention to detail! The artists behind…
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Hawaiian wedding flower
HAWAIIAN WEDDING FLOWER DIGITAL PRINT Depicted in the art are Hawaiian wedding flowers, which can be seen in abundance at many island weddings. The flowers are displayed in a vase, which is usually placed on an altar-like table to display the floral arrangement. The Hawaiian wedding flower is an extremely important part of traditional Hawaiian ceremonies and celebrations. The tradition…
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Tileaf with forest
Thus painting brings about the best representation of the silent and calm rainforest canopies; a home of thousands and thousands of organisms that make life inhabistable on earth. This is a perfect fit on the living room as we uncover the different wonders of nature
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Bromeliad ocean view from Maui
It is usually thought to be a houseplant, but it caught my eye in the midst of tropical flowers such as orchids and other colorful Hawaiian flowers! It was so lush and full that it looked like an exotic flower itself. I could imagine this to be an interior plant in a Japanese-style room, which makes it even more attractive!
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Akaka falls
The art is called Ikebana and is an art form (yōga) practised mainly in Japan, whose purpose is to bring about a mood of sober meditation through the arrangement of flowers. The term ikebana derives from the words ikeru (生) and hana (花), meaning “live flowers”. Ikebana was created in the late 13th century by Chinese priest Dōyū, who came…
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Grapevines
“The Japanese name for grapevine is “”suisen”” (literally, “”snake well””). The reason for this becomes evident if one looks at the way in which the shoots grow. Grapevines are cultivated primarily to produce fruit, but since they also produce attractive foliage, these vines are often used for decorative purposes, especially in the winter. The vines are only cultivated for their…
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A view from Maui
The painting of this series is dedicated to the island of Maui, which I visited on my last trip to Hawaii. The island has a lush vegetation with many colorful flowers and fruit trees. It’s an island far away from any big towns or industrial areas, that gives you back all the time you spent on travelling there. A creation…
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Diamond point
This piece of art was inspired by the Boro (Japanese peasant handcraft) technique called Diamond point. It was conceived during the early 20th century and it is made from a single strand of iron wire. The palms on the beach or in the snow create a color gradient which can be reproduced using this technique. Although it sounds easy to…
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Oregon coast
Trying to cover the Oregon coast is like trying to catch the tide with your hands, very challenging. It’s impossible for one person to touch on all of the amazing sightseeing locations on this picturesque strip of habitable land running up the Pacific Ocean. The painting of the “Joe and I” with the title Oregon coast is a culmination of…
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St. Barthelemy palms
Is a piece of painting done for my Ikebana series. It is a painting of the palms in St. Barthelemy The tree has many stories to tell, starting with the fact that it carries its own waterfall in between its leaves I was struck by its beautiful forms which are full of life and vigour at the same time. I…
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Ti leaf ocean
The art is made of Ti leafThe size is 15x20cm oil on canvas price is one og the most beautiful paintings in my ikebana series. I like Ti leaf very much. it is humble, neat and strong beauty. I am using Ti leaf for Ikebana that I make into pottery or frame with handmade paper or frame of wooden frame.…
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Kauna’Oa – Mauna kea beach
Well, it’s been over a week since I’ve submitted anything, so here’s another one for your viewing pleasure. This is Kauna’oa beach in Mauna Kea, Hawaii. Mind you this isn’t the main beach where all the resorts are, but rather its next door neighbor. When I first visited this place years ago, I was a little disappointed to see a…
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Coral reef
This painting was inspired by a beautiful coral reef I came across while scuba diving. Beautiful and colourful fish and long tentacles moving quietly in the water. Unforgettable experience. There seems to be some magic captured here, right? Background is made of freehand fine lines, not too easy to accomplish on A3 format! But I think it’s worth it. Background…
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Ocean study – Keahou surf
I used a Keahou surfboard 7 feet 5 inches long. A Keahou is a very tough, yet light and extremely buoyant board that was made in the 1950’s. It has a pronounced nose and tail, with a rounded bottom contour. Keahous were popular for a lot of things, but most notably for ikebana flower arrangement. They were used to hold…
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Maui scape triptych
This is the second article in a series I plan to do on the art of Lyle Ritz. Ikebana #2 is one of my favorites. The triptych format seems only possible by mounting each panel on separate stretchers that are attached to each other. I think that the triptych format is very effective for this piece, It gives you a…
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Lake tahoe kings grade
Lake tahoe kings grade is a worthwhile spot to visit. It has a peaceful atmosphere and it’s surrounded by gorgeous nature. If you’ve decided to take the long road from Fresno to lake tahoe, then this place is worth visiting. At first I was just going there for taking pictures of flowers but I got fascinated by this place. It’s…
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Squaw valley
This work is influenced by Japanese art and culture, as well as nature. Japanese paintings have been my main influence for this work, but lately I have been studying the dark tones of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings, which have also influenced me in this work. Ikebana means “the way of flowers”. It refers to Japanese art forms that aesthetically arrange…
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Indian canyon #1, Palm Springs, CA.
In the early 1960s, art dealer Tita Kaye gave a solo exhibition of paintings by Agnes Martin to poet and publisher George Whitman. In addition to the show, she invited Whitman to visit her Palm Springs home, known as “Indian Canyon,” where–over glasses of wine–she suggested that he consider publishing a book by David McIntosh. Whitman readily agreed, and in…
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Bryce canyon, Utah
A deep canyon in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. This is the second picture of the Ikebana series I did with my girlfriend. The last one you can see here . She had this idea of taking selfies while pretending to be dead for some time now and I thought it would be cool to recreate that idea with some…
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Lake tahoe moonrise
Lake Tahoe is the highest lake in USA. It’s quiet deep and blue color gives off an air of mystery. The lake contains 39 species of fish, most introduced either by accident or as gamefish; only the critically endangered Lahontan cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarki henshawi) is native to the lake, many of the other native fish having become extinct. Water…
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Lake tahoe solo
This photo was taken on my solo art trip to lake tahoe for winter break. It rained the entire time which made everything extra beautiful. This is a photo of “Pine, Bamboo and Plum.” I liked how all the lines seem to meet at one point creating this perfect vortex.
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Stairway to light
This painting brings out the true beauty of nature, a flower arrangement that can be seen as a stairway to heaven. This type of flower arrangement is called “Kengai”, which means “hanging” in Japanese, and consists of hanging flowers from vines or branches.
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Coastal mist
There are two possible reasons why Misaki has chosen to paint flowers in oil painting format for this piece. One is that the artist wanted to portray the beauty of nature by using images related to flowers, while adding a slightly abstract feel to the pieces. Another reason is that by using flowers and plants, she was making reference to…
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No. Cal. Coastal Paradise
The painting is part of the second series made by Yoshimi Mise in Fukuoka, but it also seems to incorporate some elements from her earliest works. This period saw a flourishing of the Fauvism movement started by Matisse, to which Mise was exposed through Kondō Yoshijirō (近藤義次郎), an art dealer who was also her stepfather. The painting is done in…
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Lake Tahoe red sky #5
This work was inspired by the architecture of Japanese architect Tadao Ando. I have become a huge fan of his works after watching “A Vision of Japanese Gardens” and I would like to thank Mr.Ando for his wonderful creations which will guide my future designs as well.
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Mauna Kea Beach
The painting is based on a picture taken at Mauna Kea Beach Park, Hawaii. There’s a hut there called the Pukalani Superette. It sells sandwiches and ice cream, but also surfboards for rent and other beach-related equipment. The adjacent parking lot is a popular place for photographs because it has a view of the white sand beach, the blue ocean,…
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