December 27, 2008

Afternoon Artists

The girls received an easel and paint set from their cousins for Christmas; today is the first day I felt brave enough to let them use it (;p) and I'm glad they did:



Malia's piece is an abstract work of art, popping with her brilliant use of primary colors. Her medium was poster paints, applied in long, sweeping strokes, and then filled in with generous "blobs."

C'est Magnifique!









Mikela initially chose to showcase her extensive knowledge of Dr. Seuss's "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas"; she then switched over to a more mature "Twilight" theme, after peeking at her sister's work. (And, no, I don't let them read Twilight.) Her combined use of colors adds great interest to this piece; I find the vampire quite charming. :D

Kiana started her piece with a beautiful red apple, and then continued to add elements from "Twilight," despite her lack of knowledge of said theme. She has dedicated this piece to her parents, as her mother has read the entire Twilight series, and her dad reminds her of a werewolf.

8 comments:

prestidge'ohana said...

may i?

prestidge'ohana said...

hi all.

mele kalilimaka family. lovely artiste and commentary. and it's a tutu's prerog to smile from here to there, & sometimes be whelmed to tears...owell...loving you guyseses.

ps-Hauoli Makahiki Hou

Keala C. said...

Hi Re'!

Awesome shoot! I love that they are using it. My girls haven't had the chance yet; we've been going 1000 miles per hour over here. Once things settle down though, I'm anxious to get them using it. Kawena actually got the most excited over the easel!

Tell the girls Auntie is most impressed with all of their artistic capabilities.

I love love love you all, and miss miss miss you lots.

Love,
Me

Shirley said...

Wow, great art work and great commentary to go with them!

Yeah, I had to read the entire Twilight series, too. When I finished the most recent book, though, I was glad to be finished!

Sandcreek Dairy said...

Hello DoRe!
Enjoyed looking at your girls' art!--With the bright Hawaiian colors! Janice (& Kat) :)

Teresa said...

Love the video - your gals are great!

lis said...

sis: the experience of this posting is enhanced by its' poster.--all ways mr privilege. ps if i knew then you and your sibs wouldv'e done much more of the teaching--loving u pss grab the baton-your ma

Anita said...

When are the girls opening their art gallery??? You brave mama! Beautiful work. So worth it!