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In \u003cem\u003eAloha Spirit\u003c\/em\u003e, I wanted to capture that peaceful underwater moment when sunlight becomes visible in the water and everything seems to move together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt through multiple layers of transparent watercolor glazing, the colors develop remarkable depth and complexity, allowing traces of underlying pigments to subtly influence the finished surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting also incorporates \u003cstrong\u003eDaniel Smith mineral and semi-precious gemstone pigments\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout areas of the water, turtle, and shell. As the light changes, these reflective pigments catch subtle flashes of shimmer and luminosity that photographs can only hint at. \u003cstrong\u003eIn person, the piece seems to dance with light.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAloha Spirit\u003c\/em\u003e is professionally presented in a beautiful \u003cstrong\u003ecurly koa wood frame with a white textured silk liner and inner koa accent\u003c\/strong\u003e, selected to complement the warm tones of the honu against the luminous blues of the ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23\" H × 30\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28¾\" H × 38¾\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watercolor with mineral and semi-precious gemstone pigments\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFraming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Curly koa wood, white textured silk liner and inner koa accent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professionally framed and ready to hang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eArtist Signature \u0026amp; Documentation\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed by Christie Marie Elder on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal artwork includes a \u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity (COA)\u003c\/strong\u003e along with an artist biography for provenance and collector records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCopyright\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e© Christie Marie Elder. All rights reserved.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePurchase of the original artwork transfers ownership of the physical artwork only. 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At the time, Maui lived strongly in my imagination. I dreamed from a young age of someday moving to the islands and opening an art gallery on Front Street in Lahaina—then one of Hawaiʻi’s most celebrated art destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting was created from that dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have always felt a deep fascination with the creatures of the ocean and with the enormous world that exists beneath its surface. There is something humbling about sharing this planet with animals whose lives unfold largely beyond our view. Through my art, I find myself continually reaching toward that connection—wanting to know the ocean more deeply, to feel a relationship with the life within it, and to become a better steward of the natural world wherever I can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears after \u003cem\u003eSanctuary\u003c\/em\u003e was painted, the devastating Lahaina fire changed the meaning of this piece for me in a way I could never have anticipated. What began as a painting inspired by a place I dreamed of someday becoming part of now also holds a memory of Lahaina as I knew and imagined it then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor me, \u003cem\u003eSanctuary\u003c\/em\u003e remains a painting about reverence, hope, belonging, and the pull toward Hawaiʻi that began long before I knew where that dream would eventually lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Watercolor — With an Unexpected Luminosity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSanctuary\u003c\/em\u003e is grounded in the traditions of transparent watercolor painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo white paint was used anywhere in the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The luminous whites seen in the whale, cascading water, reflections, and spray come from the watercolor paper itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of these areas were carefully preserved throughout the painting process, including passages protected while transparent layers of color were built around them. 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Copyright and reproduction rights remain with the artist and do not transfer with the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKauaʻi:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary gallery pickup or local delivery is available for original artwork purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOff-Island \u0026amp; International Collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because each original artwork requires specialized packing and fully insured transport, shipping is quoted individually based on the artwork and destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore purchasing, please click the “Request a Shipping Quote” button on this page and complete the short form with your delivery address.\u003c\/strong\u003e We’ll arrange the appropriate professional packing and insured transport, then contact you with the complete shipping quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you approve the quote, we’ll send you a secure invoice through our online gallery for the artwork and shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kauai Christie's Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48348145221819,"sku":null,"price":12500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1531\/1583\/files\/PeaceoftheTropics_copy.jpg?v=1789072284"},{"product_id":"la-a-kea-o-kekaha-original-watercolor","title":"Laʻa Kea o Kekaha — Original Watercolor","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eLaʻa Kea o Kekaha\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm-toned plumeria blossoms unfold against a luminous blue sky\u003c\/span\u003e, surrounded by deep crimson buds and tropical foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLaʻa Kea o Kekaha\u003c\/em\u003e was painted in 2012 and inspired by the large, beautiful plumeria trees I came to know in Kekaha on Kauaʻi’s west side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir blossoms seemed to hold light within them—creamy whites shifting into yellow, coral, pink, and warm red as the petals turned toward the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title, \u003cstrong\u003eLaʻa Kea o Kekaha\u003c\/strong\u003e, carries the meaning \u003cstrong\u003e“Sacred Light of Kekaha.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor me, the painting became less about depicting a single flower and more about capturing the feeling those trees created: color, warmth, abundance, and the sense that beauty can make an ordinary place feel sacred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSacred Light\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlumeria can appear deceptively simple from a distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp close, each blossom contains an extraordinary range of color. 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After catching their dinner, they climbed the seaside cliffs to cook their fish and noticed something moving through the clear shallows below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was an enormous moray eel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat stayed with me most was not simply the eel, but the \u003cstrong\u003ebird’s-eye perspective\u003c\/strong\u003e — looking through the moving surface of the ocean and being able to see another world beneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat perspective sparked the idea that eventually became \u003cem\u003eMano Niho\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Stronger Language Inside Watercolor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround the time I created this painting, I had recently seen how meaningful ʻaumakua symbolism could be to someone close to me as I did a forearm tattoo for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat experience had me thinking about ancestry, family connection, the natural world, and the power that a strong symbol can carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtistically, I became curious about something else too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCould I bring the bold, graphic language I knew from years of tattooing into a medium I usually experienced as soft, transparent, and fluid?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat felt a little risky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhich, of course, made me want to try it. 😉\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tiger shark moves quietly beneath luminous tropical water while the bold geometric pattern along the side introduces a completely different visual energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne is fluid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne is structured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne feels almost weightless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other has strength and rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI loved discovering that they could live together without either one having to disappear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWater Made From Stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch of the water in \u003cem\u003eMano Niho\u003c\/em\u003e was created with shimmering mineral and gemstone watercolor pigments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn softer light, the water reads as layers of turquoise, aqua, blue, and green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen stronger light reaches the original, those mineral pigments begin to respond differently — catching and reflecting light through parts of the surface and giving the water another dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat quality is especially difficult to reproduce in a photograph or print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is something the original reveals more fully when viewed in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have always loved materials that allow light itself to become part of the artwork, and \u003cem\u003eMano Niho\u003c\/em\u003e became another opportunity to experiment with that relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLooking Beneath the Surface\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the shark is a powerful presence in the painting, I did not want it to dominate the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perspective asks the viewer to look through the surface first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight, submerged rock, changing depth, movement, and the shark all exist within the same body of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a distance, the piece reads graphically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMove closer and the softer watercolor layers and shimmering pigments begin to reveal themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat contrast became one of the things I loved most about the finished work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Beginning of Another Painting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMano Niho\u003c\/em\u003e also became important in a way I could not have known when I painted it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bird’s-eye ocean perspective stayed with me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI knew I wanted to return to it on a much larger scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat fascination eventually became the starting point for my 2026 oil painting \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kauaichristiesart.com\/products\/nalu-me-na-nalu-original-oil-painting\" title=\"Nalu me nā Nalu\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNalu me nā Nalu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the later work, the animal and graphic symbolism gradually gave way to the water itself as I began learning to surf and developing a different relationship with the ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the original spark — looking down through moving water into the layers beneath it — began here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn that way, \u003cem\u003eMano Niho\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eNalu me nā Nalu\u003c\/em\u003e share the same muse while telling two very different 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Niho\u003c\/em\u003e is professionally presented in a beautiful \u003cstrong\u003esolid burl wood frame\u003c\/strong\u003e that I carefully sourced and repurposed for the artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI occasionally seek out exceptional older solid-wood frames because the quality and character of these materials can be difficult to find in new framing today. Once selected, the artwork is professionally fitted and finished for presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warmth and movement of the burl wood complement the organic colors of the ocean while the dark matting creates a strong visual transition between the frame and the watercolor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramed dimensions: 20\" H × 17\" W × 1\" D.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessionally framed with protective glazing\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eand ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArtist Signature \u0026amp; Documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMano Niho\u003c\/em\u003e is signed by \u003cstrong\u003eChristie Marie Elder\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original includes a \u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity (COA)\u003c\/strong\u003e together with an artist biography for provenance and collector records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCopyright\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e© Christie Marie Elder. All rights reserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchase of the original artwork transfers ownership of the physical artwork only. Copyright and reproduction rights remain with the artist and do not transfer with the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKauaʻi:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary gallery pickup or local delivery is available for original artwork purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOff-Island \u0026amp; International Collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because each original requires specialized packing and insured transport, shipping is quoted individually according to the artwork and destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore purchasing, please use the \u003cstrong\u003eRequest a Shipping Quote\u003c\/strong\u003e button and provide the delivery address.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the appropriate packing and transportation have been arranged, the gallery will provide the complete shipping quote and a secure invoice for the artwork and shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kauai Christie's Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48361997533371,"sku":null,"price":8000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1531\/1583\/files\/IMG_4850.jpg?v=1789432823"},{"product_id":"blue-hawaii-original-mixed-media","title":"Blue Hawaii - Original Mixed Media","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Hawaii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Lining Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixed Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23\" × 30\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$8,800\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese finger waves move through a field of tropical plumeria in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Hawaii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an early work from my ongoing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Lining Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe imagery in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Hawaii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings together several influences that have followed me through different chapters of my life. My love of Japanese finger waves first grew through tattooing, where they often appear alongside imagery such as cherry blossoms and dragons. 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I’ve long loved the philosophy of looking for the silver lining—finding something meaningful, beautiful, or useful even when things don’t go as planned. 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In a way, that is exactly how this series began: an unexpected problem with watercolor paper led me to experiment, adapt, and create an entirely new visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eArtwork Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver Lining Series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed Media\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transparent watercolor, metallic silver ink, and gemstone watercolor accents\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\" × 16\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramed Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34.5\" × 24.5\" × 1.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e $9,000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFraming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professionally framed; frame included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFraming\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMana is professionally framed with a rich dark teal silk liner that echoes the deep nighttime tones within the painting. The substantial frame gives this original a strong architectural presence, while the silk adds a softer layer of luxury and texture around the work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramed dimensions: 34.5\" H × 24.5\" W × 1.5\" D.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessionally framed with protective glazing\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eand ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArtist Signature \u0026amp; Documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed by Christie Marie Elder on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach original artwork includes a \u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity (COA)\u003c\/strong\u003e together with an artist biography for provenance and collector records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCopyright\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e© Christie Marie Elder. All rights reserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchase of the original artwork transfers ownership of the physical artwork only. Copyright and reproduction rights remain with the artist and do not transfer with the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKauaʻi:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary gallery pickup or local delivery is available for original artwork purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOff-Island \u0026amp; International Collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because each original artwork requires specialized packing and fully insured transport, shipping is quoted individually based on the artwork and destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore purchasing, please click the “Request a Shipping Quote” button on this page and complete the short form with your delivery address.\u003c\/strong\u003e We’ll arrange the appropriate professional packing and insured transport, then contact you with the complete shipping quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you approve the quote, we’ll send you a secure invoice through our online gallery for the artwork and shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kauai Christie's Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48366381039803,"sku":null,"price":9000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1531\/1583\/files\/IMG_6893.jpg?v=1789519779"},{"product_id":"wedding-lei-silver-lining-series-mixed-media","title":"Wedding Lei - Silver Lining Series - Mixed Media","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWedding Lei\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSilver Lining Series\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMixed Media\u003cbr\u003e7\" × 14\"\u003cbr\u003e2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$4,200 — professionally framed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTropical blossoms gather against a deep blue background in \u003cem\u003eWedding Lei\u003c\/em\u003e, an intimate original from my \u003cstrong\u003eSilver Lining Series\u003c\/strong\u003e inspired by the beauty, fragrance, and emotion of lei shared in celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt weddings in Hawai‘i, lei are often given by family and loved ones as expressions of affection, celebration, and aloha. As each person places another lei around the bride, the flowers can begin to stack so high that they nearly hide her dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere is something wonderful about being surrounded by that much love and beauty at once—but just as memorable is the fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe mingled scents of \u003cstrong\u003emaile, pikake, plumeria, and other tropical flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e can create an atmosphere that is almost impossible to describe: lush, romantic, celebratory, and unmistakably Hawai‘i.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWedding Lei\u003c\/em\u003e was inspired by that feeling of being surrounded by flowers, family, beauty, and love. The blossoms overlap and gather together much like lei themselves, glowing against the rich blue background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor me, the painting honors one of those rare moments\u003c\/span\u003e when \u003cstrong\u003enature, fragrance, tradition, celebration, and affection all seem to come together at once.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAbout the Silver Lining Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWedding Lei\u003c\/em\u003e is an original mixed-media work created with \u003cstrong\u003etraditional transparent watercolor and metallic silver ink\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe watercolor creates the soft, luminous shifts of color throughout the flowers, while the metallic silver linework introduces the graphic structure characteristic of my Silver Lining work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUnlike some works in the series, \u003cem\u003eWedding Lei\u003c\/em\u003e contains \u003cstrong\u003eno gemstone pigments\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its luminosity comes entirely from transparent watercolor, the depth of the dark background, and the way the metallic silver responds to changing light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe technique brings together two chapters of my artistic life—traditional watercolor painting and tattoo-influenced linework—into one visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNo reproduction can fully capture the way the metallic silver changes as the original is viewed from different angles and under different light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe name \u003cem\u003eSilver Lining Art\u003c\/em\u003e has always meant more to me than the silver linework itself. I’ve long loved the philosophy of looking for the silver lining—finding something meaningful, beautiful, or useful even when things don’t go as planned. In a way, that is exactly how this series began: an unexpected problem with watercolor paper led me to experiment, adapt, and create an entirely new visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFraming \u0026amp; Presentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWedding Lei\u003c\/em\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003eprofessionally custom framed\u003c\/strong\u003e with a rich blue silk liner and substantial dark wood molding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe generous framing around this intimate 7\" × 14\" original was an intentional choice. 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All rights reserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchase of the original artwork transfers ownership of the physical artwork only. Copyright and reproduction rights remain with the artist and do not transfer with the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKauaʻi:\u003c\/b\u003e Complimentary gallery pickup or local delivery is available for original artwork purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOff-Island \u0026amp; International Collectors:\u003c\/b\u003e Because each original artwork requires specialized packing and insured transport, shipping is quoted individually based on the artwork and destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBefore purchasing, please click the “Request a Shipping Quote” button on this page and complete the short form with your delivery address.\u003c\/b\u003e We’ll arrange the appropriate professional packing and transport, then contact you with the complete shipping quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you approve the quote, we’ll send you a secure invoice through our online gallery for the artwork and shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kauai Christie's Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48367320137915,"sku":null,"price":4200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1531\/1583\/files\/Wedding_Lei_-_mixed_media.jpg?v=1789545329"},{"product_id":"sweet-welcome-original-silver-lining-watercolor","title":"Sweet Welcome — Original Silver Lining Watercolor","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet Welcome — Original Silver Lining Watercolor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA celebration of hospitality, abundance, and the simple act of making another person feel valued, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSweet Welcome \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003etransforms one of the tropics' most recognizable fruits into a glowing symbol of welcome. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSweet Welcome\u003c\/em\u003e is an original watercolor from Christie Marie Elder’s \u003cem\u003eSilver Lining Series\u003c\/em\u003e. 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Difficult to transport and expensive to cultivate, a pineapple could become the centerpiece of a gathering—a visible expression of abundance and the importance of one's guests. Over time, its distinctive shape became an enduring symbol of hospitality, appearing on entrances, gateposts, architectural details, and objects created for the home. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePineapple would later become deeply connected with Hawai‘i's own modern history. 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Warm golds, oranges, and reds glow through the pineapple while deep tropical greens rise into a brilliant blue landscape. Metallic silver linework traces its remarkable natural geometry, transforming the fruit's familiar pattern into dozens of small bursts of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAbout the Silver Lining Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDrawing upon years of tattooing experience, she began combining transparent watercolor with \u003cstrong\u003emetallic silver ink\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing precise linework to interact with the spontaneous movement of watercolor. 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The warm frame picks up the gold and amber tones of the pineapple, while the darker liner echoes the deep blues and greens throughout the painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe completed framed artwork with acrylic glazing measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e27\" × 23\" × 1.2\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and arrives ready to display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eArtwork Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSweet Welcome\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christie Marie Elder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreated:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver Lining Series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transparent watercolor with metallic silver ink\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\" × 16\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramed Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27\" × 23\" × 1.2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professionally framed and ready to hang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of One\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e$7,000.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArtist Signature \u0026amp; Documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed by Christie Marie Elder on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach original artwork includes a \u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity (COA)\u003c\/strong\u003e together with an artist biography for provenance and collector records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCopyright\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e© Christie Marie Elder. 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Up close, all of the smaller patterns, flowers, lines, and details begin to reveal themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNani Honu\u003c\/em\u003e grew out of an earlier turtle painting I had created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat first piece was a somewhat more realistic tattoo \u0026amp; tribal-inspired honu surrounded by watery blues and stylized fish. I loved the direction it was taking me, and the painting sold almost immediately while it was hanging at the CrossFit gym where I was coaching at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eInstead of simply recreating it, I wanted to see how much further I could take the idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI painted the honu with transparent watercolor, filling her with tropical florals, curling wave forms, and brilliant washes of orange, red, green, and blue. I then surrounded her with a luminous field of stylized water created with reflective blue gemstone watercolors and patterns inspired by Pacific Island art and design. Metallic silver linework travels throughout the composition, defining the intricate shapes while catching and reflecting the light as you move around the painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eI enjoyed bringing these elements and joyful colors together with the Honu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAnd apparently I’m not the only one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the past year at my gallery, Kaua'i Christie's Art, \u003cem\u003eNani Honu\u003c\/em\u003e has become one of my three best-selling images in the cards and prints and, by far, the most purchased image from my \u003cem\u003eSilver Lining Series\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat surprised me—and I love discovering which paintings people form their own connection with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAbout My Silver Lining Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMy \u003cstrong\u003eSilver Lining Series\u003c\/strong\u003e began with an unexpected challenge in watercolor that ultimately pushed me toward something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDrawing from my years of tattooing, I began combining transparent watercolor with \u003cstrong\u003emetallic silver ink\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing precise linework into the loose and sometimes unpredictable movement of watercolor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe silver gives me another visual language to work with. 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