It’s only natural that the Eden-ic setting of Kaua’i, particularly the picturesque National Tropical Botanical Gardens, would inspire artists and draw art lovers. Women Artists of Kaua’i had their final event of the year, their Winter Fine Arts Festival at
It’s only natural that the Eden-ic setting of Kaua’i, particularly the picturesque National Tropical Botanical Gardens, would inspire artists and draw art lovers.
Women Artists of Kaua’i had their final event of the year, their Winter Fine Arts Festival at the National Tropical Botanical Gardens Visitor Center in conjunction with the Garden’s ‘Ohana Day. Set on a wide lawn fringed by monkeypod trees overlooking the Lawai coast, ten of the 22 artists sold a wide range of works in various styles and mediums including oil portraits, sweeping watercolor landscapes, vibrant floral still lifes, and original jewelry.
Visitors to the Gardens from as far as Canada and as near as Kalaheo, perused the works and the artists were happy to share their thoughts on their influences and their own artistic process. Patrice Pendarvis worked live on a painting of Waikoko that she had begun while filming her son surfing.
In addition to the idyllic setting of the Vistor’s Center meadow under the monkeypod trees, the art experience was was enhanced by Mahealani Yamashita playing the ‘ukulele and singing in a rustic falsetto. Of course there was also food supplied by the Happy Snacks lunch wagon.
In addition to holding three art fairs a year, one in November in Hanapepe and another in Spring at the National Tropical Botanical Gardens, Women Artists of Kaua’i also offers art classes, holds “Art Parties”and gets together for “plein aire,” a French term meaning “painting outside.” For more information on events and classes, go to www.kauai-artist.net and for more info on visiting the National Tropical Botanical Gardens go to ntbg.org
