Thursday, March 8, 2012

Blog is finally UP!

Aloha!

Thank you for taking a look at my artwork and photography!  I am local-born and raised so I have an immense love for Hawaii and her beauty.  My home/studio is in Kaimuki, Hawaii so everything I create is locally made here in Hawaii.

If you love Hawaii, what better way to convey this than through greeting cards to send all over the world?   And with my small home decor items, you can always send/take a little bit of Hawaii home too!  Tea lights are sized to fit nicely into carry-on luggage, a perfect "Omiyage" gift!

But most importantly, you are supporting the local artist industry!

You can find my art at the following locations:

Pualani Swimwear in Kailua
111 Hekili Street, Suite 102
Kailua, Hawaii
(808)  262-3830
(selected greeting card scenes and tea lights)

Surf Garage
2716 S. King Street,  #A
Honolulu, Hawaii
(808)  951-1173
(entire selection of greeting card scenes and perfect "omiyage-sized" tea lights)

Sugar Cane
1137 11th Avenue,  #101
Honolulu, Hawaii  96816
(large selection of tea lights)

Accents Store
Sheraton Waikiki hotel lobby
(selected photo greeting cards)

Oasis Home Decor
Lewers Street, next to the Yardhouse Bar and Restaurant
(selected photo greeting cards)

Latest update is that I was featured in the June 6-June 12, 2012 edition of the Honolulu Weekly Newspaper!

The article entitled "Encased in Glass" and the cover of the Honolulu Weekly.


Counter-top display at Surf Garage.
Thank you, Toru!


You can view my available work here, and you can also find me on etsy.com, at

http://www.etsy.com/shop/janhayashi?ref=pr_shop_more


GREETING CARDS

They are standard 5x7 folded card size, created from my original digital photos I've taken from walks around Oahu via its beaches and anytime I see a beautiful scene.  These photos have not been retouched in any way...what you see in the photo is what I saw through my lens.  I believe these photos show the true natural beauty of Hawaii, guaranteed to make anyone smile.

The photos on the cards are printed on high-quality professional photo paper and, yes, they ARE suitable for framing, so one's love for Hawaii's beauty doesn't have to stop with "just" a card!  Frame it and keep reminding yourself of your time here in Hawaii.  A good selling point.

Cards come with envelope in a clear bag and is made of acid-free 80% recycled paper.


Beach/Seascape Collection:

"Kiteboarders, Kailua Bay"    "Mokulua Islands, Lanikai Beach"    


"Diamond Head, Waikiki Beach"                                   "Pinballs, Waimea Bay"   


"West Side Beach"   "West Side Fishing"   "Spiny Sea Star"


"Sleeping Honu"

"Sleepy Hawaiian Monk Seal"


"Waianae Coast"


Sunrise/Sunset Collection

"Diamond Head Sunrise"    "Hazy Kaneohe Bay Sunrise"    "Kaneohe Bay Morning"

"Waikiki Sunset, Summer 2010"   "Orange Sunrise, Kaneohe Bay"

"Sunrise Over the Ala Wai"


"Sunset at Publics"



Assorted Other Greeting Card Scenes

 "Hawaiian Flagpole, July 4th 2011"
"Diamond Head Salboat"
"Poolside Lanterns"


Home Decor

Home decor incorporates re-used items purchased at thrift stores and garage sales and decorated with a beach-theme using both natural and man-made materials I personally hand-pick on our shores.  These glass tea light holders come with an individual candle and give off a nice warm glow, a perfect accent for a romantic evening or while soaking in a nice warm tub while relaxing with a glass of wine!  

Because the glass holders are "reclaimed" from various sources, each tealight is an original so size, shape and design may be different.  Some are "one-of-a-kind."  I strive to keep the ocean as my major source of inspiration, so most of  my designs have wave or seaweed patterns.

Sand, shells and beach glass have been coated with a sealant but are not 100% waterproof.  Clean with gentle hand-wiping only.  I love using single-use tea light candles as they are simply discarded, creating very little waste in the trash (and landfills!) and there's no melted wax residue to scrape off.  


Standard Tealight Holders



Mosaic-Looking Patterns
L-R:  "Whitecaps," "Shells Galore," and "Seafoam"


Watercolor Originals

These are matted to a 4x6 size and are available for purchase.  They come with matting/backing card as shown,  and are in a UV-protective clear bag.

Frames are not included.
"Summer Palm Trees"
* SOLD *


"Tropical Refuge"



BUT, it's not all about the beach...I also paint plumerias, as I love their simplicity, beauty and fragrance!

 "Pink Plumeria"
* SOLD *


 "Yellow Plumeria"


"Plumerias"

Please email me at ijan808@gmail.com (there's also a direct email link at the top of the blog) with any questions you have about my pieces and for pricing.   Hope to hear from you!

MAHALO FOR LOOKING!



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