For the love of WATERCOLOR! Nothing like a vacation to get me back into the studio with a renewed passion to create. Color psychology has linked certain colors to certain states of mind and emotions. Red is the color of courage, desire, power, passion and revolution. Starting off the year with determination for integrating these states of mind in my professional and personal life. Hope you all have a great weekend! ...

I did not take many photos of the art lovers and friends who walked through my studio this weekend during MOS but here are a few smiles from some who came. I am so happy and grateful for those who shared in my weekend and continue to support the arts in our community. Many interesting and meaningful exchanges along with some educating and entertaining. Mahalo (thank you) to the lovely people I just met and those I continue to get to know! Such a joy to see you and to be seen! I noticed a lot of ocean colors people were wearing! MOS continues over the next 2 weekends with other artists in different locations. Be sure to check them out in their studio spaces. You never know who you’ll meet and spark a new connection! #mauiopenstudios2023 #mauiartists #paintings #paintingstudio #whattodoinmaui ...

Rain ☔️ or shine ✨ Maui Open Studios is happening this weekend! 11-6 Sat/Sun. I’m sooo excited about it and hope my anticipated positivity is contagious! Seriously, I cannot WAIT to see you all! Here’s where the song “All I Wanna Do Is Have Some Fun” by Sheryl Crow starts playing. (I’m not savvy enough to post a reel with this music overdubbing the images. Maybe my kids will teach me one day. 😆 it’s Aloha Friday and I hope you’re all enjoying this rain if you’re in Hawaii! #mauiopenstudios2023 #mauiopenstudios #mauiartist #artforsale #aloha #maui ...

Here are two pieces among the larger offerings you’ll see at my open studio this weekend. First one is an oil painting and the second is a watercolor. I’m so excited and can’t wait to see everyone who shows up!!! You may want to bring a rain jacket for the rainforest part of the island . . . . . 😁#mauiopenstudios2023 #mauiartist #maui #haiku #art #mauiartist #artist #artforsale #thingstodoinmaui #mauiopenstudios ...

Come see the original art that will be available for purchase Sat/Sun Feb 18/19, 11-6. Landscapes, abstracts, oils, pastels, encaustic, oil pastels….come visit my Maui Open Studio! Clearing out for new year! Hope to see you in Haiku if you’re on Maui! Home studio space at 560 W Kuiaha Rd, Haiku. #mauiopenstudios2023 #maui #haikuhawaii #haikuhawaiiart #artforsale #originalart #oilpainting #pastelpaintings #watercolor #oilpastel #encausticpainting #encaustic #whattodoinmaui #artonmaui ...

You’re invited to visit my home studio in Haiku during MOS (Maui Open Studios) next weekend, Feb 18/19 Saturday and Sunday from 11-6. I’ll post some art in the coming days that will be for sale. I’ll have mostly originals in multiple mediums including watercolor, oil, pastel, oil pastel, and encaustic. Notecards and prints will also be available. There will be snacks and drinks and some art supplies to try out. I’m #5 in the Guidebook. 560 W Kuiaha Rd, Haiku. #mauiopenstudios2023 #maui #haiku #thingstodoinhaiku #artgallery #fineart #fineartist #mauiartist #mauiartists #artstudio #openstudio ...

Had an amazing visit with my oldest son, Ben Waara, this past week. I witnessed him in his element, was impressed with the turnout of his opening reception to his new location for his tattoo studio, and had a great one-on-one visit. Words can’t express how proud I am of him. #cosmicreapertattoo #rochesterny #derpwaara ...

Maui certainly knows how to capture my attention. The last couple of days have produced over 34” of rain. We’ve needed rain so our plants are happy. I’m keeping in mind that without this rain we wouldn’t have our lush island. Besides, by staying indoors due to flash flood warnings I’m able to focus on some indoor tasks…like getting ready for #mauiopenstudios2023, what I’m going to demonstrate at #mauihands in Wailea tomorrow from 1:30-3:30, and clearing out space in my house. #artistinresidence #mauihawaii #inspirationforart #canoepaddling #haikuhawaii #mauiartist ...