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…
Tag: BigIsland
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…
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…
Raindrops on Plumeria
It’s a beautiful time of year here in Hawaii. We’re having evening rains and the plumerias, which are succulents, are loving it. Here are just a couple shots from today’s morning neighborhood walk. We came home to Hawaii from extended adventure on Lei Day (May 1) and it was really beautiful seeing so many people…
Pu’uhonua O’ Honaunau National Park
Such a beautiful park, even on cloudy days… #bigisland #hawaii #sanctuary #lovelifeeveryday
Coffee and Chocolate Farm Tour
So fun to have a tour with the farm’s manager at the Kona Cacao Farm. This is their newest farm, just south of Kona, and includes interesting information about local historic and contemporary farming practices. This farm includes mac nuts, kukui nuts, tropical ornamentals and of course mature kona coffee and cacao trees. It was…
Inga J Smith 