Valley of the Hanalei

That helicopter trip above Kauai was probably the most extravagant thing I`ve ever purchased and it was well worth it. We flew right into the the deep and narrow crater of the volcano that created the island. It is now considered the wettest place on earth. The three remaining sides of the crater had flowing waterfalls in every groove and the color of the walls was a pale green. It was extraordinary and such a privilege to see it.
This painting is of one of the many astounding views I saw.
watercolor on paper 18"x6"

Taro Fields-Cloud Forest-Swamp

When the boat we had reservations on couldn`t guarantee a look at the Na Pali coast because of the weather, we said no thanks. Instead, we nearly killed ourselves climbing through the mud again to see the world`s highest altitude swamp. Quite atmospheric, cool and quiet, but we paid a heavy price to get there. Today is my last chance to see the Na Pali cliffs and we`re going to do it in a helicopter!
watercolor on paper 6"x18"

Hanalei Mountains

This morning we walked along Ohki Road through the Hanalei National Wildlife Reserve. Much more civilized than yesterday`s scramble uphill in the mud.
watercolor on paper 18"x6"