Art of Aloha - Hawaiian Colored Pencil Artwork

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By Keola Duarte


Waterfall by the Sea



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A beautiful piece done by Toni, who is my mom. She used colored pencil in this one just like all her other artwork. All scenes including this one are allf rom Kailua-Kona Hawaii. Where I was Raised for 20 years. All Pieces are one of a kind and I can guarantee you will not find these anywhere.

Basically I am posting her artwork to see what kind of buzz I can generate. My Mom wants to sell her artwork online, and i'm just seeing what kind of people if any, are interested in it. They are all free-hand drawings.

If you like what you see them leave a comment and I will post more of them. I have over 25 Original pieces that you will find nowhere but here. I still have to watermark the rest of them. The other 24 drawings consist of several other scenes such as a beach with a Honu (Turtle), Hibiscus, Orchids, Palms Trees, the famous st peters Church on Ali'i Drive and much more. All of these drawings date from before I was born to about a year ago.

so please, again, leave a comment if you would like to see more.

Thanks


Eureka Sunset

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This one she calls Eureka Sunset. No idea where this is, could very well be something that just popped in her head one day.You got some palm Trees, a couple fern plants a couple Hibisucus and the ocean with a nice sunset. What else could you want?

I think one was drawn when I was about 3 years old, I'm not sure. I'll have to ask her next time to come up with some descriptions and inspiration on how she came up with this one.

Well 23 more to go. Anyone know if there is a way to just display them all on one page instead of different hubs? The text limit is not being friendly.


Humhumunukunukuapua'a

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This was is the Humuhumunukunukuapua'a, Hawaii's State Fish. It's also known as the Picasso triggerfish. Not sure when this was drawn.

I do remember she told me it used to be one of her best sellers in Kailua-Kona. The next one i'll put up is the St. Peters church. People might be able to recognize it.

4th piece will be coming up soon


St. Peters Church

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This church is right on the coast of ali'i drive near White Sands Beach. It even survived Hurricane Iniki! Strong little bugger.


Cosmic Sunset

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I like this one the most. Just because it's so Exciting to look at.


White Orchid

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A Drawing of a couple white orchids.


2 Dolphins

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A mother Dolphin and its kin


Akaka Falls

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This is an actual REAL well known locationon the Big Island of Hawaii.


Birds of Paradise

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Bright Colorful rendition of hawaii's most popularized flower.


Down South

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Off the South coast of the Big Island of Hawaii.


Hawaii's Garden of eden

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This one right here is kinda cool for me to see. This is off the actual Balcony of the house I used to live at.


Honu

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Honu (Hawaiian for Turtle)


Lava Flow

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Believe it or not, but kilauea erupted when I was about 3, I remember going to some small hut from a distance and watching it fly up in the air. Til this day it's still flowing.


Mauna Loa from Hapuna Beach

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Hapuna beach is a Tourist and Local Favorite...In the back you can baaaaarely see Mauna Loa. it actually snows on it in the winter.


Palm Tree and Honu

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a Beach a Palm Tree a Turtle and a sunset


Peach Hibiscus and Ocean

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I think she told me she drew this one before I was born. It does have some age on it, but i think it just adds character.


Plumeria and the Ocean

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Plumeria Flowers are one of the most popular flower for making leis. These pretty much grow any where.


pololuu valley

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Not sure where exactly this is but i think its south kona somewhere


Rainbow Falls

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A short hike but worth it


Red Hibiscus

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a Red Hibiscus, done freestyle


Scallop Shell

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Another freestyle of a shell on the shore


Top Shell

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Freestyle of a shell on the shore


Turban Shell

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one more freestyle, this time of a turban shore


Underwater World

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Various Sea Creatures


Waipio Valley

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Cool little area to go to for surfing, hiking, camping.....anything pretty much.

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Constant Walker profile image

Constant Walker  says:
2 years ago

This one is my fave. Beautiful!

I use colored pencils, along with every shade and type of crayon I can find, when I'm coloring in coloring books. Very relaxing.

To display them all on one hub/page, just click "edit" above the first photo and then the "add new photos" tab. You can add as many as you want.

Keola Duarte profile image

Keola Duarte  says:
2 years ago

ah...thanks, i'm blind haha. ok i'll post them all here from now on.

Constant Walker profile image

Constant Walker  says:
2 years ago

Glad I could help.

PS: One of my favorite people was raised in Kona. I've always wanted to visit.

VioletSun profile image

VioletSun  says:
2 years ago

Beautiful! You are very talented.

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Keola Duarte  says:
2 years ago

well it's my mothers artwork. She just isn't tech savvy so she told me to post them for her. I will be posting more as time permits

but thanks for the compliment =) i'll let her know

travian crop finder  says:
18 months ago

Fortunately depression can now be cured

Pamela Godwin  says:
10 months ago

Beautiful Work!!

Dacia Dunbar  says:
9 months ago

Visiting Hawaii in just a few months. I hope it is as beautiful as the images you have drawn... Aloha.

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