Inspired by a couple (non-native) birds that come to visit me in my studio, here are a few recent creations. Saffron finch drinking from a bird of paradise Japanese White-eye swinging on rainchain My photos are pretty poor, but there’s enough detail to grab a quick sketch. Hope you enjoy. Medium: Arches 140lb cold pressed…
Anaeho’omalu Bay “A-Bay” Beach
Beautiful white sand beach, on the South Kohala Coast. Shoreline access is next to the Lava Lava Beach club and there’s plenty of free beach parking (look for signs). There are decent changing rooms, outdoor showers, and flush toilets. Plenty of shady spots if you need a break from the sun. Paddling, shore fishing, snorkling…
Northern Spotted Owl
Just a quick sketch of this amazing raptor. Yes, it’s still endangered. đź’” Medium: Arches 140lb cold pressed 100% cotton paper, Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Paints Field Sketches Medium: Bee Paper watercolor journal , Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Paints #watercolor #birds #endangered #natureart #washington #northernspottedowl References Brouwer, E. (2014). Female spotted owl [photograph]….
Ho’okena Beach Park
Beautiful local’s beach, Ho’okena Beach Park is 40 minutes south of Kailua. The park is two miles off highway 11, down a paved road. Parking is limited, but we found a spot even though we arrived at 11:30. This is a gray sand beach situated in a protected cove, making it a nice place for…
Spring blossoms on my morning walk
Aloha Friday! The birds were chirping so loudly this morning, clearly happy about where they live. Sharing just a few of the blossoms in the neighborhood …. so much inspiration ! ❤️💜💛 #kona #bigisland #hawaii #lovelifeeveryday Â
Old Kona Airport Beach Park
If you’re near Kailua town and want a zen beach, check out this beach park. With lots of parking, it has easy access to beautiful tidepools and lots of space to find your quiet spot in the sand-and-lava beach. There are also enough trees that you can find a shady spot if you want..and there’s…
Inga J Smith 