All About Hawaiian Ocean Paintings

By Kathleen Hamilton


People seem to have lots of objectified stereotypes when it comes to Hawaii. From hula skirts to pineapples, there is just no limit in how fixed some peoples minds can be. However, one thing that cant be disputed when it has to do with analogy with the Aloha State is the Big Old Blue. Take a moment for these Hawaii ocean paintings.

The exquisite land of Hawaii is just that, so beautiful and exquisite, that no doubt it excites and tingles that preternatural Artists Sense. You will not be hard put to find a spot in this paradise youll like, and then translate that picture into the immortal canvas. That this paradisiacal state has inspired numerous artists is not exactly news. However, that some artworks have come to be such cherished collectibles might be news to you.

Anyway, if you have ever been to the Aloha State, then it will be great to have some keepsake to remember it by. If you havent, then maybe you would like to have some inspiring memento to keep you working towards this really enviable goal. Really, though, the art scene that you will find here is not like anywhere else the whole world over.

Interestingly enough, one thing thats unique with the art world of Hawaii is the so called Volcano School. This is a composite of people who liked to paint no less than Hawaiis dramatically erupting volcanoes in both its diurnal and nocturnal glory. Well, you cant deny that an erupting volcano makes for a really good picture. This genre peaked between the 1880s and 90s, in which period the Mauna Loa and Kilauea were intermittently active.

But could you ever get tired of looking at these pictures, though. It seems that every variation is like new, and even with old pictures, theres a certain comfort to be derived from glancing at it for a long time. It is as if you can hear the sound of the waves, feel the wisp of the breeze, smell the salt from the sea, and see the splendor of sunsets in all their august glory.

The point has gone on to be really long winding. However, the point in this whole matter is that the art here is complex and diverse. The styles to choose from are quite broad, comprehensive, and diverse. That reins in the true artists, who have already been able to find their styles and are also open to appreciate all others, not willing to be disheartened by it.

Of course, there arent merely the paintings or so called fine arts. This state is rich in other art forms too, whether theyre indigenous or adopted. For instance, you have petroglyphs, kapa fabrics, feather work, wood carvings, and even tattooing, which is a legit form of art. Kapa, in particular, is quite versatile, since it can be used as clothing, banners, robes, bedspreads, et cetera, et cetera.

Of course, you have certain key points to keep in mind. Some scholars have taken it upon themselves to really delineate the Hawaiian enterprise. In the broadest category, you have pre European, modernist, post modernist, and non native art. As you can perhaps guess, the first is attributed to the Polynesians who have long peopled the islands, from about 1000 to 2000 years ago. Theres also the European era, which was around the time when Captain Cook arrived with his crew.

Although no hard and fast rules define what constitutes the art of Hawaii, that only applies in the de facto way. In the greater scheme of things, there are objet d arts and some such curios that scream Hawaiian without you even asking. There is no limit to the beauty and promise of this place.




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