Original Oil Painting GIVEAWAY on Instagram! @KimMcDonaldArt

YES, you heard right!

I am giving away "Color Me Beautiful Hanalei."

Valued at $2,400
All you have to do is follow @KimMcDonaldArt on Instagram and tag your friends.

Each person you tag is one entry.
The more friends you tag the bigger chance you have to win.

The lucky winner will be announced Sunday.

I wish to extend a huge MAHALO to all of my collectors, fans and friends. 
Your support during this time means the world to me, and I wanted to do something special for you. 

A series of HOPE...

808-757-8211 or email us at Kim@KimMcDonald.com

Color Me Beautiful Hanalei

Original Oil Painting

18”x18”

$2,400

@KimMcDonaldArt

What is the final step in the oil painting process?

VARNISHING!

This task is probably my least favorite part of being an artist. The toxic smell takes over my whole condo and it’s exhausting. This last step is important as it really locks in the color and protects the artwork for years to come.

I’ve been using Winsor & Newton varnish for YEARS!

https://www.winsornewton.com/na/

Moon Dance - An iconic painting from my early career on Maui

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Moon Dance

Original Oil on Canvas

Size 30” X 38”

"Moon Dance" is an iconic original oil painting I created early in my career on Maui and it's now available for you to own.
A private collection inspired by Henri Matisse's, "The Dance."
My influence and focus was on the femininity of Polynesian women and their culture. Dancing on a beach, under the moonlight, enjoying a cool summer's eve. 
This is a rare opportunity to own one of my most sought after paintings.

Please contact me to talk more, I would love to hear from you. 

808-757-8211 or email Kim@KimMcDonald.com

"The Dance" by Henri Matisse
Amongst Henri Matisse's most famous works, Dance is an ode to life, joy and physical abandonment. The composition of dancing figures is commonly recognized as "a key point of Matisse's career and in the development of modern painting."

Kim McDonald is now available at Martin & MacArthur Gallery Hawaii

Martin & MacArthur’s craftsmen have been the premier makers of koa furniture and beautiful home accessories for more than 50 years.

Founded by Jon Martin in 1961, the Company was at the forefront of reviving an appreciation for koa wood
– an exceptionally beautiful species of the acacia genus grown only in the Hawaiian Islands.

Irving Jenkins, author of a book on Hawaiian furniture and Hawai'i's cabinetmakers, calls “Martin & MacArthur the single biggest and lasting influence on the wood-crafting industry in the 20th century.”

“As the largest handcrafter of koa furnishings in the world, Martin & MacArthur has played an important role in keeping alive the traditions of classical Hawaiian furniture.”

Martin & MacArthur’s Hawaiian lifestyle collection offers home accents and accessories that complement their one of a kind handmade furniture. All have been chosen for their superior quality, craftsmanship and attention to detail. When in Hawaii, visit their showrooms on Oahu and Maui to experience first hand the very best Hawaii has to offer.

“Hawaii is one of the most beautiful places on earth, definitely one of the crown jewels of the United States. In homage, I am creating a series of paintings depicting Hawaii’s magnificent landscapes and waterfalls. I am inspired by Georgia O’Keefe’s landscape paintings she created while visiting Hawaii in the 1930s. Hopefully, you will feel her inspiration throughout my new series, depicting different timeless iconic sites hidden throughout the Hawaiian islands.”

— Kim McDonald

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View Kim’s artwork at Martin & MacArthur

NEW Series: "Notebook From Hawaii" - A Study of Georgia O'Keeffe

Are you dreaming of Hawaii? Here’s an idea—why not let Hawaii come to you?

During this challenging time in the world, I invite you to escape into my new paintings, which embody the healing beauty of my favorite tropical islands.

Hawaii is one of the most beautiful places on earth, definitely one of the crown jewels of the United States. In homage, I am creating a series of paintings depicting Hawaii’s magnificent landscapes and waterfalls. I am inspired by Georgia O'Keefe’s landscape paintings she created while visiting Hawaii in the 1930s. Hopefully, you will feel her inspiration throughout my new series, depicting different timeless iconic sites hidden throughout the Hawaiian islands.

Enjoy my new series! 

Wishing you and your family wellness and safety during this time.
-Kim

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Art in the time of Covid...

Aloha everyone...

Here is a photo of my five year old self in Kindergarten. I painted a mural of my dad skiing Heavenly Valley in Tahoe. 
I have always loved painting, ever since I can remember. 
During these uneasy times, I want to thank my collectors and supporters.

Sending best wishes to all.
Please stay safe and think about all of the little things that add joy to your life. -Kim

808-757-8211 or email us at Kim@KimMcDonald.com
Sneak peek below, click the link to see more.

I had the most wonderful teacher from Bijou Elementary School named Mrs.Young. She would allow me to spend hours a day painting, and encouraged me to be an artist. She gave me extra time in class to make clay sculptures and murals while other kids studied different subjects. She changed my life and I am forever grateful!

"Heavenly Haven" Koala Surfboard Benefit

I believe we are each put on this earth to use our skills to enhance things that are important to us, help one another and our planet. As an artist, I have a gift of communicating and making people feel good through my whimsical world of images. This is my contribution to help when there is a need for change, and encourage support.

The wildfires in Australia have touched my heart deeply. The loss of native landscape, homes, the loss of the Koalas and other wildlife. I wanted to take action and create something special. Something that will tell their story and that will allow others to participate in helping the Koalas as well. If each of us take action when something touches us, the world would be a much better place. We can all make that change a reality.

I will be donating 50% of the proceeds to the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital. They’ve helped thousands of animals on their road to recovery. You can also adopt a Koala! Learn more at www.koalahospital.org.au/

Size 6’10” Original Surfboard Artwork - $5,300

CLICK BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS AND HOW TO PURCHASE

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The process…. I start with a sketch of my design on the foam surfboard after it’s been shaped.

Close up look into these cute Koalas. Inspired by aboriginal art stemming from Australia. The use of dots in ancient times were incorporated in artwork to obscure certain information and associations that lay underneath the dotting. I hope you like it!

Holiday Giveaway Featuring Four Hawai'i Artists!

It is such a pleasure, and a true honor, to be connected to so many through both our oceans and creative passions. This holiday season I and three other artists, from 4 different Hawaiian Islands, are participating in a giveaway in hopes to put just a little extra love under your tree.

What you WIN:

~ “Wind & Waves” Kim McDonald limited edition archival print valued at $500

~ Original 4” round wood ornament, acrylic and resin painting valued at $80

~ Whale shark resin pour, hand embellished with silver, and inlayed with fossilized shark tooth, valued at $100

~ “Feels Like Summa” - Gallery quality giclee print with archival inks valued at $35

RULES:

1 - Follow all four accounts on Instagram

@kimmcdonaldart

@krishawaii

@sarahcaudleart

@ danielleburnsideart

2 - Tag an ocean lover in the comments

WINNER announced December 20th!

Happy holidays, and happy whale season to all!

71 Baldwin Ave Suite B5 Paia, Hawai’i 96779

Kim McDonald Art - “Wind & Waves” Size 15” X 20” $500 Value

www.KimMcDonald.com

Sarah Caudle - Original 4” round wood ornament, acrylic and resin painting valued at $80

www.SarahCaudleArt.com

Kris Hawaii Art - “Feels Like Summa” - Gallery quality giclee print with archival inks valued at $35

www.KrisHawaii.com

Danielle Burnside Art - Whale shark resin pour, hand embellished with silver, and inlayed with fossilized shark tooth, valued at $100

www.etsy.com/shop/AlohaLoveArt

My Maui Home is For Sale

Aloha Everyone!

”The time has come to open a new chapter. I have decided to sell my Maui home. I wanted to give all my collectors, followers, fans and friends a first look into the home so many of you have visited. Thank you from the bottom of my heart...”

- Kim 


Spectacular Luxury Home
 
On Maui's North Shore

Listed by The Maui Real Estate Team, Inc.
 

Live in the heart of Spreckelsville. This spacious, sumptuous 3 bedroom, 3-1/2 bath home with a detached 2 car garage + storage / office area has expansive views of Haleakala. Located very close to Maui Country Club, Baby Beach and Sugar Cove means you are close to all the best outdoor activities... surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, SUPing, tennis, golf, beach walks or just relaxing. Spreckelsville is the ultimate location for an active lifestyle.

Call us for more information or to schedule a showing!

Martin Lenny R(S) 808-280-3433 Martin@MauiRealEstate.com

Angelynn Bair R(S) 808-268-8320 Angelynn@MauiReal Estate.com

www.MauiRealEstate.com

10 Ulupua Place, Paia, Hawaii 96779

Land size: 12,526 sq.ft.

2-story, 3 Bedrooms - 3.5 Baths

Living Area: 2,442 sq.ft.

Stained Concrete Floors

Stainless Steel Appliances

Ground Floor Master Bedroom

MLS # 380183

Offered at $1,742,000

 

Kim's newest series, now available in PRINTS

Exciting news here at the Kim McDonald Art studio! Kim’s newest series are now available as prints! Bring a splash of color to your interior. Need something bigger? No problem, all prints can be custom sized. Email us at Kim@KimMcDonald.com

The holidays are right around the corner!

“Jungle Serenade” Size 22”X22” & 34”X34”

"I love painting Polynesian women. They present such femininity and strength within their culture. I love to depict that throughout my paintings."

“Tropical Haven” Size 13"X32” & 20"X50”

Kim's new series is inspired by the artist Diego Rivera. After her recent travels to Mexico and San Francisco while visiting museums. "I studied his work and was inspired to simplify my figurative work while still having my Polynesian subject. Making things a little more stylized and a little more simple." 

See Kim McDonald's Latest Summer Series

Kim McDonald has been as busy as ever painting away in her studio in Paia, Maui. See her latest creations below. The new series is called "Jungle Fever"... Her love for painting Polynesian women in tropical landscapes is bright in this summer series. 

Original Oil on canvas

"I love painting Polynesian women. They present such femininity and strength within their culture. I love to depict that throughout my paintings."

Kim's new summer series is inspired by the artist Diego Rivera. After her recent travels to Mexico and San Francisco while visiting museums. "I studied his work and was inspired to simplify my figurative work while still having my Polynesian subject. Making things a little more stylized and a little more simple." 

Need ideas on where to display your Surfboard?

YOU ARE IN LUCK!!! Kim's designer surfboards can be placed just about anywhere. Enhance your interior with a splash of color and excitement. 

These hand painted surfboards are all hand shaped on Maui by local shaper, David Gott. Kim paints them in the raw foam form, then they are sent back to David for the final glassing and sanding stages. Each surfboard is a one of a kind piece you are sure to enjoy for years to come. 

Take a piece of Maui home with you!

Kai Lenny Surfboard featured above. Place your BID NOW at www.kimmcdonald.com/auction

"Mystic Waters" Size 6'10" surfboard available to order!

"Schools Out" designer surfboard in size 6'10" mixed with "Wind and Waves", a best selling print. Get yours today.

"Thanks, Kim, for capturing long-lasting memories of beautiful Maui."   Ernie and Marisa

Visit The Gallery Today!

Ever wondered what a working artist's studio looks like? Ever wanted to get a peek into the creative process that results in the line, color and composition of memorable pieces? It's easy! If you are a collector of Kim's art, or have seen pieces on the website that intrigue you, contact Kim at 808.757.8211 or Kim@KimMcDonald.com, and make an appointment for one of Maui's truly unique experiences! (Don't be shy--it is so easy to pull in on the way to Mama’s, and in half an hour, you will experience what a fun, multi-dimensional world a working studio can be!)

Once you arrive, Kim greets you with the fresh Perrier and takes you on a guided journey, inviting you to explore her whole creative process--from contemplating the amazing view of Haleakala, the Inspirational Indian sarongs draped over the couches, the overflowing lush pallets, to the workshop where her custom surfboards come to life, one painstaking layer at a time.

At the end of the journey you may want to take a piece of Maui home with you!

71 Baldwin Ave Suite B5 Paia, Hawai’i 96779

"Thanks, Kim, for capturing long-lasting memories of beautiful Maui."   Ernie and Marisa

NEW Surfboards! A MUST see... Take a peek

Sharks have been a big theme in these two new boards Kim just finished! Straight out of the glassing room... Available for purchase. The holidays are right around the corner so get yours today! 

Underwater Photography by Cesere Brothers

"Menace Of 

The Sea"

Hawaii's revered shark god,  Kamohoali'li, was not one to be trifled with, and neither is this board. The elemental blues and greens emphasize the sleek beauty and power of the island's protector of the seas.

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"Mana Shark" 

"Mana" - In Hawaiian symbolizes a pervasive supernatural or magical power. Sharks are thought to be the Aumakua of the Hawaiian culture. A family god, often an ancestor who has died and come back in another form. 

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Need Ideas on how to display your Surfboard? Click the link to a blog post we wrote to give you more ideas!

See Kim McDonald's Latest Work

Kim McDonald has been as busy as ever painting away in her studio in Paia, Maui. See the latest creations below. She has been pulling inspiration from the native tropical flowers. All the vibrant colors come together so nicely.   

"Pua Power" 7'10" Longboard ~ "Pua" in Hawaiian means "flower"

"Star Light Star Bright" is an original oil painting. Kim's new series "Twilight in the Tropics" is inspired by the glow from the sky when the sun is below the horizon. Maui's magical sun being scattered across the sky as day turns into night.

"Hale Sweet Hale' Original Oil in Size 34"x22" $6800

A Hawaiian Tradition That Lives Today

A Hawaiian lei can be constructed of leaves, flowers, seashells, feathers, seeds, nuts, and even bone and teeth from various animals. It is a custom that still lives on in Hawai'i today. Below is a Plumeria Lei. These flowers are some of the most fragrant, and come in a wide variety of colors. They don't last long once picked from a tree, so the time spent with them are special. 

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A Custom of "Aloha"

A Lei can be worn at anytime for any occasion. They are a nice gesture for arriving guests, life celebrations, special occasions and holidays. There are few "rules" when it comes to wearing or giving a Lei. 

 

How to Display your Kim McDonald Surfboard

Have you ever dreamed of owning a surfboard hand painted by world renown artist Kim McDonald? Don't know where to start or where to display it? The possibilities are endless! Anything you dream can become a reality. Here are a few examples of ways they can be displayed. 

Board Hooks

Padded steel hooks available on Amazon

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Vertical Mount 

Acrylic vertical wall mount to display your board anywhere.

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Wood 

Authentic Koa wood look for a classic look

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Vertical V-Stand Display for easy maneuvering to be displayed virtually anywhere

YES it's TRUE!

Exciting NEWS! Kim McDonald's artwork is back in the Beach House Restaurant on Kauai. Within the restaurant you will find an abundance of her work. You are sure to find something you love and bring a little piece of paradise home with you. 

The Beach House Restaurant on the Island of Kauai

"Black Pearl Gallery" is located in the Beach House Restaurant, Poipu, Kauai. You can find her latest work there. Add to your collection or become a new collector!

Gallery - 5-5016 Kuhio Hwy # C, Hanalei, HI 96714              

P: (808) 742-8822 Open Everyday 2:00-9:00PM

"Shark Haven"

Is now available at Black   Pearl Gallery 

"Mahina Nightwatch"

"Sunset Serenity"

Maui Hands Gallery Celebrates 25 years!

This past weekend Maui Hands Gallery celebrated their 25 year anniversary! Kim McDonald has had her work featured in Maui Hands for many years. We are so thankful for the hospitality and relationships created. Cheers to another 25!