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LOCAL CATCH // DAY 27 - Sushi, blackened, grilled,

LOCAL CATCH // DAY 27 - Sushi, blackened, grilled, fried ... my personal fav is always in a taco with all the fixings! If you see a town like this they are sure to have the best fish taco you’ve ever had! 🙌🏼 🌮 #lahaina #hawaiivibes #fishtacos #freshcatch #maui #colorful

RAINBOW O’HANA // DAY 26 - It’s not everyday y

RAINBOW O’HANA // DAY 26 - It’s not everyday you see a house like this. We pass by this magical home everyday on the way to work. 🌈 Doesn’t it just make you happy?! #dailyart #colorfulart #hawaiianhome #hawaiistyle #colorfulhome

ALOHA FRIDAY // DAY 25 - It’s ✨Friday✨ so gr

ALOHA FRIDAY // DAY 25 - It’s ✨Friday✨ so grab your board + a bunch of bananas and head to the beach cause ... duh. 🙄 I’m loving all the new island, beachy vibe Instagram accounts I’ve started following since we’ve been here. 🏝This painting was inspired by @blondebeachvibes - so many fun beach lifestyle scenes and #goals.

#Hawaii #beachlife #tropical #aloha #sheisnotlost #beachstyle #ootdstyle #beachvibes #islandlife #beachgirl #alohafriday #surboards #surfergirl #painteveryday #beachlifestyle #coastalart #islandstyle

HAPPY COWS // DAY 24 - These two 💞💞💞💞!

HAPPY COWS // DAY 24 - These two 💞💞💞💞! They eat together, they play together, they <ahem> sleep together. As I pulled up to take a photo they looked at me like I was ruining their moment. I’m glad I did - I think they got over it. ☺️ #ranchlife #happycows #hawaii #cattlefarm #cowsofinstagram #paintingoftheday

S’UP // DAY 23 🌈🌈🌈🌈 #dailypainting #

S’UP // DAY 23 🌈🌈🌈🌈 #dailypainting #surf #hawaii #alohavibes #surfboard #roxy

WELL HELLO! // DAY 22 - Hard to believe it’s alm

WELL HELLO! // DAY 22 - Hard to believe it’s almost been a month since I began this #dailypaintingchallenge 🎨 Dan laughs that I’m calling it a “challenge” because let’s be honest, it’s what I love to do so carving time for that each day has been more like a gift than a challenge. 💫 Swipe right to see DAY 22 - We see these little guys 🦎 everywhere and if we see the same one at least twice in the same area, we give him a name. There’s Fred, Bubbles, Tiny, Thelma and Chuck!🦎

#gecko #hawaiianart #tropicalleaves #paintingoftheday #artistoninstagram #doitfortheprocess #dowhatyoulove #creativelife #artstudio #colorfulart

STUCK IN THE MUD // DAY 21 - This is my unfinished

STUCK IN THE MUD // DAY 21 - This is my unfinished day 21 and I’m finally okay with that. After messing with it a few times and getting frustrated, I decided to shelf this one for now. I might come back to it, I might not. Creativity and expression cannot be forced. Someday I’ll tackle the verdant hills of Waimea but not till the time feels right. 💚 #doitfortheprocess #paintanyway #creativityfound #creativelife #artoftheday #creativeprocess #artistsoninstagram

BEACH TREE // DAY 20 - These trees have always ama

BEACH TREE // DAY 20 - These trees have always amazed me. They wear their strength on the outside showing their roots and as the waves endlessly crash into them, they hold their ground. The waves are doing their job and the tree is doing its ... perfect harmony. 💫 Thank you @loisathome for capturing that magic so beautifully! 👉🏼 to see the photo I painted from.

HULA // DAY 19 - Legendary history is told through

HULA // DAY 19 - Legendary history is told through this dance - it's incredible to watch and you are immediately transported back in time. I've always loved the swishing of the grass skirts, the gorgeous costumes and of course the fire dancing. Fun Fact: I danced hula at our wedding - a surprise for Dan! ❤️ Swipe 👉🏼 for a photo.
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#hula #hawaii #islandlife #islandart #bohovibes #tropicalvibes #paintingoftheday #huladance #weddinghula #artistsofinstagram #bohodecor #lei #colorfulart

MOONLIGHT MOOD // Day 18 - I’ve never noticed th

MOONLIGHT MOOD // Day 18 - I’ve never noticed the moon as much as I do here in Hawaii. We are super aware of all it’s shapes and of course when it’s full! I swear our moods change based on the moon! The moon can be so bright here you don’t even need a flashlight. I often think about the Polynesians who discovered the islands over 1500 years ago and how they only used the moon and stars to guide them. ⭐️ 🌚 I don’t consider myself an “abstract” artist but every now and then I love to get lost into the canvas and let the color guide me. 💛💙#doitfortheprocess #oceanpainting #mondaymood #painteveryday #dailyart

DREAMSICLE // DAY 17 - Or should I say “Fredrico

CHASING SUNSET // DAY 16 - Painting with these lit

CHASING SUNSET // DAY 16 - Painting with these little artists was a highlight of my month! We painted a sunset and then ran up the hill to catch the magical canvas in the sky. 🌅 #livealoha #sunsetpainting #artistsoninstagram

EAGLES NEST // DAY 15 - Epic sunset views, killer

EAGLES NEST // DAY 15 - Epic sunset views, killer bbq, liquid Aloha, campfire talk story and the best ʻOhana. #takemeback #uncleBEN #airstream #mahalo @garnerdrive @maikai.ke.ola

BAD-ASS COWGIRL // DAY 14 - This is Anna Lindsey r

BAD-ASS COWGIRL // DAY 14 - This is Anna Lindsey riding a bull and that's her ranch. She is known as "The First Lady of Ranching" in Hawai'i and has an amazing story @annaranchheritagecenter - swipe to see the historic black & white photo I painted from and a photo of her famous white cows. During her long life she was a cowgirl, award winning jockey, pā‘ū rider, licensed butcher, community leader, rancher, world traveler and humanitarian. A rare woman in any era but especially so in her lifetime!

#annasranch #808 #bigisland #waimea #venturehawaii #explorehi #colorfulpainting #bigislandlife #luckywelivehawaii #painteveryday #colorfulart

COCK-A-DOODLE-DOO // DAY 13 - This is "Hey-Hey". I

COCK-A-DOODLE-DOO // DAY 13 - This is "Hey-Hey". I never thought I'd have a relationship with a rooster but then again I'd never thought I'd live in Hawaii and here we are! I suppose anything goes during COVID. 🤪 “Hey-Hey" is super bossy, territorial and LOUD. He lives a very happy lifestyle up in Waimea right outside our office. Many @personify.us clients have experienced his voice on our zoom calls. 🤣 “Hey-Hey” himself made an appearance for this photo - can you spot him on the right?

#paintingoftheday #rooster #hawaii #everydayIBT #dowhatyoulove #livealoha #creativelifehappylife #cockadoodledoo

COCONUTS // DAY 12 - Typically we see coconuts sho

COCONUTS // DAY 12 - Typically we see coconuts shown as fuzzy round brown balls. 🥥 I remember as a kid whenever I drew a palm tree I would draw 3 round brown coconuts in the center of the tree. 🌴 I much prefer the more natural form of how they look on the tree - branches and all. They are tough to crack but inside is the most delicious water and meat you’ll ever try. 👉🏼 for more photos!

#coconut #hawaii #paintingoftheday #islandlife #carveouttimeforart #doitfortheprocess

SURF’S UP BRO // DAY 11 - inspired by two brothe

SURF’S UP BRO // DAY 11 - inspired by two brothers heading out to catch some waves @eringbythesea #painteveryday #surf #oceanlife

THE PURPLE DOOR // DAY 10 - I’ve walked by this

THE PURPLE DOOR // DAY 10 - I’ve walked by this purple door for 15 years and still don’t know who lives there. I’m thinking maybe it’s time to knock. 👋🏼 “Hello, I’m Krista and I’m so obsessed with your purple door that I decided to paint it.” ☺️😅💜

LANAI LIVING // DAY 9 - This outdoor living oasis

LANAI LIVING // DAY 9 - This outdoor living oasis inspired by @whitneydurhaminteriors is where I want to have brunch, cat nap, paint and rose all day. I love painting architectural scenes especially when combined with this contrasting fun color!

GO BANANAS! // DAY 8 - they are the best bananas y

GO BANANAS! // DAY 8 - they are the best bananas you’ll ever eat - they are called “apple bananas” here in Hawaii & they go quick so eat ‘em, bake ‘em, or smoothie ‘em before you miss out. 🍌👉🏼swipe for real photo.

ALOHA ʻĀINA // DAY 7 - Aloha ʻĀina literally m

ALOHA ʻĀINA // DAY 7 - Aloha ʻĀina literally means “love of the land” and WOW today did I feel that hiking on some of the oldest land on the Big Island. Good thing I brought my paint! 🎨🤙🏼 #Hawaii #carveouttimeforart

MORNING STROLL // DAY 6 - It's only day six and I'

MORNING STROLL // DAY 6 - It's only day six and I'm finding each day is like a mini breakthrough of sorts. Finding my artistic liberty, pushing the brush strokes, deciphering the color and what's maybe the most important part to me – finding the right subject. It's more than just a "subject" for me – it's the composition, the shapes, the vibe, the color, and it all has to match my mood. ; ) So last night while watching Swiss Family Robinson with my family - this scene inspired by @blaireadiebee was talking to me. 🌴💕

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#dailypainting #artoftheday #painteveryday #islandstyle #tropicalvibes #doitfortheprocess #fillyourwalls #creativelifehappylife #femaleartist #artforthehome #smmakelifebeautiful

LAST LIGHT // DAY 5 - Today’s #dailypainting hap

LAST LIGHT // DAY 5 - Today’s #dailypainting happened just after sunset during our beach dinner picnic. I forgot water so I used the ocean to paint the ocean! 🌊😉

DA BEACH SHACK // DAY 4 - Everyday I’m inspired

DA BEACH SHACK // DAY 4 - Everyday I’m inspired by this landscape. I’m seeing not just palm trees and water but constantly discerning the multiple colors I would mix and the variety of brush strokes I would swish to make the different shapes of fauna and capture the reflections in the water. It’s like I’m living in a real life sized painting ... and don’t worry, I’m fully aware of the awesomeness in every single shade of blue and green. 💙💚

TROPICAL OASIS // DAY 3 - I didn’t paint the ado

TROPICAL OASIS // DAY 3 - I didn’t paint the adorable dogs lounging poolside but definitely go check out the new @graymalin photoshoot @bevhillshotel 🐶 🌴 💦 #cabana #poolside #beverlyhills

ME + YOU // DAY 2

ME + YOU // DAY 2

DR. DANCER // DAY ONE #pearlprimus #dowhatyoulove

DR. DANCER // DAY ONE #pearlprimus #dowhatyoulove

CARPE DIEM :: Today marks Day 1 of my October #dai

CARPE DIEM :: Today marks Day 1 of my October #dailypainting challenge. I think I was craving the opportunity to carve the time to paint everyday so when a fellow artist friend asked, it didn't take much for me to say YES! Thanks @terry.field - Let’s do this! 💥🎨
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#doitfortheprocess #carveouttimeforart #artstudio #arttherapy #originalart #emergingartist #dailyart #artcollectors #beachart #oceanart #artistsoninstagram #igart #artforthehome #hawaii #coastalart #wherewomencreate #studioscenes #womenwhoexplore #inherstudio #dsart #mydomaine #livecolorfully #sodomino #mycreativelife #tropicalart #studiowork #femaleartist #designsponge #popofcolor

KNOCK KNOCK :: if only I could walk into this pain

KNOCK KNOCK :: if only I could walk into this painting I could meet the person who lives here. I bet there are some good stories behind this door. 🌵💙

A few of my favorite things... this watercolor pai

A few of my favorite things... this watercolor paint set allows me alllll my bad habits ~on the go~! 🎨 🌴 Happy Aloha Friday Friends! #islandstyle #lifeiscolorful #paintanywhere

This tropical combo 🌴💕 is enough to transpor

This tropical combo 🌴💕 is enough to transport anyone to Island Time. @laniscurtis - all you need now is a bar cart for Mai Tai’s! 🍹Bravo on the interior design and thank you for letting me be a part of your vision! 🤙🏼 It looks so happy in it’s new home! #commissionedart #tropicalvibes

Celebrating 15!! Full circle moments this weekend

Celebrating 15!! Full circle moments this weekend as we relived a few of our wedding moments here in Hawaii with the girls. Swipe to see the little blue church we were married in and the grassy beach where we celebrated with friends and family. I even wore the same skirt to dinner one night and the girls tried on my wedding dress which is still hanging here in the closet. I danced the hula for Dan at our wedding and now the girls are dancing hula while he plays the ukulele. ❤️🌈🤙🏼

Here’s to a fresh start!!! New school, new frien

Here’s to a fresh start!!! New school, new friends, new state, new after school activities! 🏝

Today is my birthday ... but more importantly, it

Today is my birthday ... but more importantly, it marks the beginning of a new adventure for our family. We came to the Big Island to vacation at our family home in July and with each passing day it became abundantly clear that a huge door had been opened for us to experience something new, focus on the intangible and relish in our happy place. The girls will be attending @parkerschoolhawaii in Waimea and are beyond thrilled! Since none of us know the future – we’re taking things moment by moment, smile by smile and looking toward each other for all the new things! 💗

A hui hou friends! 🌴🌺xoxo

What is she saying on the telephone & who is she t

What is she saying on the telephone & who is she talking to? 🥂

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“I’ll meet you in the lobby at 5”
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“One Waldorf salad & a bottle of bubbles please.”
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“No mother, I’m not coming home for the weekend”

Getting ready to start a large Palm Springs commis

Getting ready to start a large Palm Springs commission so practicing a few little studies to get me in the mooooood. 🌴🍹🌈🤙🏼⛱ #psiloveyourhouse #palmsprings #palmspringsstyle
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Painting inspired by @paulfuentes_photo 🐅

Today I rest. Tomorrow? I’ll think about that to

Today I rest. Tomorrow? I’ll think about that tomorrow. 🌺
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(Inspired by photographer Slim Aarons)

Challenge Accepted (+ a bit of 🌈) Love all th

Challenge Accepted (+ a bit of 🌈)

Love all the amazing women in my life who inspire me daily + all the brilliantly creative women who I haven’t met yet. 🌟

@erbarcenas @melanieknopke @hasegawapartyof5

🌴 Process photos in stories 🌴

🌴 Process photos in stories 🌴

Color Me Happy! 💛 She tried on 5 different suit

Color Me Happy! 💛 She tried on 5 different suits and decided on Y-E-L-L-O-W! I can't decide where she is ... maybe Morocco or Miami? Perhaps she's in her own backyard paradise. Either way, she knows how to stay in place and make the most of her summer - I'm sure someone is mixing her up a Bee's Knees Cocktail right now. 🍹She’s also framed + looking for a new home! 😉✨

H E L L O date night! I forgot about you! 😍🥂

H E L L O date night! I forgot about you! 😍🥂

✨G I V E A W A Y ✨ Let’s call it “Selfcare

✨G I V E A W A Y ✨ Let’s call it “Selfcare Cocooning” or maybe “Tropical SiP” or “6ft of Paradise” - Tag a friend you would want to vacay with and where. Extra credit: Write a name for the painting! [18x24 watercolor on paper]

SOLD!!! 😍 @giantsgirl25 😍 The waves are call

SOLD!!! 😍 @giantsgirl25 😍 The waves are calling and I must go ... this piece is framed and ready for a new home! 30x30 DM if interested! 💙🌊 #artforsale

Running out of wall space in my studio... It's oka

Running out of wall space in my studio... It's okay though, I have the whole ceiling left. 🤩🌈 #fillyourwalls

#same Our Molly Dolly is E L E V E N 😭🥳🥰

#same Our Molly Dolly is E L E V E N 😭🥳🥰

1 of 456,652 paintings I want to paint. This one w

1 of 456,652 paintings I want to paint. This one was inspired by a @slim_aarons photo. Damn... he was good. I would have loved to watch him work and create. I spend a lot of time studying photographs for composition. I look at lines, color, emotion, light, shape, movement and story. Not every photo makes for a good painting ... sometimes I take 3-4 elements from different pieces of inspiration and combine them, sometimes I need to simplify a photo and completely change the background or colors. Sometimes I think about a painting for months before I actually begin to put the brush to canvas. I love the process and appreciate photographers work (and ask and credit them!) 👉🏼 swipe right to see the start and @slim_aarons reference photo.

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TWIRL GIRL - life is too short to stand still 🍭

TWIRL GIRL - life is too short to stand still 🍭💦

Me, Norma Jean & Mumm - today was a good day. Chee

Me, Norma Jean & Mumm - today was a good day. Cheers to all you mamas out there! 👉🏼 for process photos. 🥂

This is me, among the wildflowers, holding a paint

This is me, among the wildflowers, holding a painting of flowers and yes, wearing floral overalls. Seemed like the right thing to do on Earth Day. 🌱🌷🌻

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