A selection of original watercolors and limited edition giclees by Maui artist Willow Norris are on display this month at Maui Hands Gallery in Lahaina. Meet the artist from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the gallery, located at 612 Front Street.
Willow's paintings reflect an inner peace, taking the observer on a journey of enchantment, capturing the love and enjoyment of life. Her subject matter swings from whimsical to spiritual, not focusing on any central theme.
The artist, typically, first renders a detailed drawing on high quality archival watercolor paper. She then applies a variety of water soluble lightfast pigments with sable hair watercolor brushes and it is this slow build-up of up to 20 washes the allows her to achieve the bold richness of color evident in her pieces. Drawing from her past experience with aquatinting, scraping and burnishing, and incorporating the use of fine pigmented wax, her work is truly mixed media.
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“Dragonfly Dream IV” by Willow Norris.
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In commemoration of its 100th anniversary, Lahaina Jodo Mission will host a community appreciation event at 7 p.m. Saturday. Renowned artist Roman Czerwinski, of Sargent's Fine Art gallery will unveil an original painting depicting the recently restored statue of Amida Buddha. The event will take place at Lahaina Jodo Mission, 12 Ala Moana St. For more information, contact Sargent's gallery at 667-4030.
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Join Lahaina Arts Society for the oldest outdoor fine arts fair on Maui, under the historic Banyan Tree in Lahaina. On Friday, Saturday and Oct. 27, you will find local Maui artists showcasing their latest creations. Lahaina Arts Society artists provide locally-made ceramics, original oils and acrylics, hand-made jewelry, fine-art giclees, photographs and more. For more information, call 661-0111.
