OIL Painting(s) pg.3

HAWAII
   “Cowabunga Dude”!  Every time I heard this, always made me think of Hawaii, it’s surfs up! (No, not the Ninja Turtles) I remember back in the day, watching TV shows on Hawaii, watching surfers tackle large waves in the ocean, exc.!  Well, there’s many things in my life over time, that made me think of this place.
    After watching shows, reading material and seeing so many pictures on this place, I knew that I had to try to create a painting of something that would contribute to this place.  I didn’t know what at the time, or what I was going to paint.

Of all ancient Hawaiian art forms, 
Lei is one quality that is unsurpassed: That is the flower arrangement that is placed on the crown, neck, wrist or ankles.   Encompasses the true spirit of Aloha! 

Long live “IZ” 👇 🌴 🌈 🏄
I had to make sure all portions are correct before I began painting the picture. This was drawn on canvas so I could begin painting. The original drawing was painted over. 
This is the original photograph I used for reference. Which one do you like? 
This is the beginning drawing of the picture. As you can tell, this takes time and practice to do!
When I think of Hawaii. 👆
I’m not going to talk much on how I did this,that is my Knowledge. I used the old ways. 
When I think of Hawaii. 👆 Some Video’s that inspired me on this journey. 
The hard part was get the hands right and looking good. Someone was telling me they never seen anyone paint hair like, I did! Thats a good complement. 

Some final touches on the skin tones and the ocean in the back round. Almost complete. This took allot of layers of color to get this right! 
 This was so much fun doing and allot of patience in order to complete this and not ruin it!  😰 😂 👇
I used the old master Technique! It’s very expensive, because I used pure pigments and solutions in order to get the desired affects. 
As you can see the process on how this is completed. 
I was not happy on the skin color, I had to use a yellow ochre in order to tone down the red! 
When I think of Hawaii. 👆 

Hawaii beauty
Asking 3200.oo and that is cheap for a fully in focus painting. That is for time, labor, frame, supplies and linen cloth. Thank you.

This is the final Painting, I hope you enjoy what you see and share any thoughts or questions that you may have? Like my page or if interested in my work please inquire! ALOHA!
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