"Indominitable" Watercolor, acrylic, collage, Hawaii artist, Arlene G, Woo

 2024 is the Year of the Dragon, considered the most powerful of the Chinese horoscope animals.  We know who we are.  We can power through or resolve whatever life gives us.  22"h x 15"w.  $500, unframed, unmatted. 

"Awakening Forest" Water Media by Hawaii Artist Arlene G. Woo

 

     We have shower trees in Hawaii for inspiration.  The rest of the image comes from my imagination. I began this image as a watercolor and then enhanced it with acrylic.  15"x 22". Contact Arlene G. Woo  $500 unmatted, unframed.

Watercolor "Just Peachy" Hawaii artist Arlene G. Woo

         

                If you can't get cherries, Peaches are just as juicy.  11"H x 15" W to cheer up your

            kitchen.    Contact:     Arlene G. Woo           $125 unmatted, unframed

Watercolor, Anthurium, Hawaii artist Arlene G. Woo

This stylish flower is a watercolor/collage.  Bold and fluid.  Arlene G. Woo

Watercolor "Be Proud" Red-crested Crane, Hawaii Artist Arlene G. Woo

Moving from pigs to birds: the red-crested crane reveals many attitudes.  Here we are reminded to be proud of ourselves.  The image is 14"x10" and is available for $125 unframed.  Contact me: Arlene G. Woo

Watercolor Pigs "Little Piggy" by Hawaii artist Arlene G. Woo

In honor of the Year of the Pig 2019 my friend Frances and I painted pigs for a show at Louis Pohl Gallery in Honolulu.  "Little Piggy" is a small framed watercolor.  She would make a nice addition in some little pig's room.

Contact me: Arlene G. Woo arlenesart@gmail.com.

Watercolor, "Mountain Chickadee", Hawaii artist Arlene G. Woo

My friend Sally loves taking photos of birds.  I couldn't resist trying to capture this little chickadee in watercolor.  I used a limited palette and had fun with him.  Arlene G. Woo arlenesart@gmail.com

Purchase: $150 unmatted, unframed.  

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Original watercolor "Soft Seas" by Hawaii artist Arlene G. Woo

A friend gave me some paper of a type that I haven't used in a long time, so I decided to play.  I loved the texture which allowed clouds and waves with ease.  Hope it relaxes you.  The image is small:  9.5"x12.5". contact me: arlenesart@gmail.com

Watercolor "Keep on Dancin'" Hawaii artist Arlene G. Woo

Cactus Bistro in Kailua, Oahu lets us display Day of the Dead paintings in October.  It's a chance to have a little fun painting from our imagination.  This one, "Keep on Dancin'" is meant to motivate us to be happy.  It's a small image: 10x 14.  Contact me: Arlene G.Woo

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Watercolor and acrylic, "Playtime" by Hawaii artist Arlene G. Woo

Iona Pear's "Paint by Numbers" was such fun, I had to try putting paint on people myself: first in watercolor and then enhanced with acrylic.  It's a half sheet : 22x15" on Fabriano.
Contact me: Arlene G. Woo

Water media, Koi, "Red Koi" by Hawaii artist Arlene G. Woo

As you may notice, I like to paint koi.  There is something about the way they glide through the water that relaxes me.  This piece actually has a bit of collage.  It's small - 9x7.5" but it is striking.
Contact me: Arlene G. Woo

Water media, dog portrait, "Charlie" by Hawaii artist Arlene G. Woo

A cute little border terrier in my dog agility club inspired this image.  Her name is not Charlie, but this guy looks like a Charlie to me.  I would be happy to paint a portrait of your pal.  Contact me:
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Watercolor, "Sail On", by Hawaii Artist Arlene G. Woo

If you are a water person, you will see the sail boat.  This small gem is 19"x13" on Fabriano paper is a bargain at $275 unframed.  arlenesart@gmail.com

Abstract, Rorschach, Hawaii Artist Arlene G. Woo

I often see images hidden in my paintings; most of the time they appear by themselves.  I put them on my wall before I decide I'm finished.  As I look at them, I see various images.  Take a look and see what you see.  I'd love to hear about what you see. Write me: arlenesart@gmail.com

Sunflowers in the Garden, Watercolor, Hawaii Artist, Arlene G. Woo

My neighbor had giant sunflowers in his garden this summer.  Yes, I was inspired!  I hope they give you a warm memory.  The image is 14.5"x10.5" and may be purchased unmatted and unframed for $250.  (Prints are available on fineartamerica.com)  Contact me: Arlene G. Woo

Watercolor/Collage, "Koi Collage", Arlene G. Woo, Hawaii Artist

Being named "Artist of the Month" by the National Pond Service was good motivation to paint another koi painting.  This time I added hand-dyed paper to suggest water over the bodies of the koi.  The image is 15"x20" -- $400 unmatted, unframed.  Contact me:  Arlene G. Woo 

Watercolor, Koi painting, Limpopo, Hawaii Artist, Arlene G. Woo

Painting on Yupo can be lots of fun as long as you are willing "to go with the flow."  I think Yupo is perfect for painting koi because the fish as in constant movement.  These particular koi are called butterfly koi because of their long fins and tails.  14"x21.75". Limpopo was juried into the Hawaii Watercolor Society Show 2015 by Judge Nicholas Simmons.
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What d'ya Think? Watercolor by Hawaii Artist, Arlene W. Woo

Penguins in Hawaii?  No, but for some reason I decided to paint them -- from a photo.  It was a challenge with the limited palette, but I think I have a story here.  8"x11".  Available unframed.  Contact me: Arlene G. Woo

Kissing Koi, Acrylic on Canvas, Hawaii Artist, Arlene G. Woo

There is something about koi that attracts me:  I think it's their ease in their environment.  Some of these are Butterfly Koi from by friend Sheila's pond.  I must admit this painting took a while -- not as fast as watercolor on Yupo, but I'm happy with the result.  $1200 + shipping.  Let me know what you think:
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Tropical Fruit, Water Media by Hawaii Artist Arlene G. Woo

Mangos, Papayas, and Bananas!  Add some grapes and kiwi and you have a refreshing fruit salad.  The image was completed with watercolor, a bit of acrylic and some w/c pencil for a light touch.  It measures 10"x14" and will fit nicely in a matted 16"x20" frame.  I can roll it and stick it in a tube and mail it to you tomorrow.  Free postage.  $350.  Contact: arlenesart@gmail.com