My friend and fellow artist, Lynne Boyer, is unfortunately injured and unable to surf. As a two time world surf champion, I can't imagine how bummed she must be right now. She has asked me to catch a few waves for her. Although Bertha (aka Sashimi Rock) has been pretty moody lately, as I paddled out past her, I sang to her. She loves when you sing her favorite song (can you guess what it is?), and if you sing it with all your heart, she will occasionally dish you out a decent wave. Here's the best I could get for you, Lynne. Bertha was feeling extra chipper today and gave me a Lemonade Truck Driver for you too!
Bertha and I both hope you get well soon, so you can be back out there shredding the waves once more!
Many years ago, we met Sweet Lil' Ms. Hennykins, happily managing the Chic Chick Beach Condos. She had a beautiful ocean view penthouse overlooking Sandy Beach.
Sadly, the Chic Chick Condos were recently demolished to make way for a 50 story high rise roost. Lil' Ms. Hennykins had no other choice but to relocate.
We were able to catch up with her, and found that she is now managing the Sweet Beaks Shed out in the countryside. Although she does miss the ocean, she claims country life is more for her. She has found pure happiness and never wants to leave. Good for you, Sweet Lil' Ms. Hennykins!
Watch how Ulu comes to life! With the help of Bry's Magic Paw, I share with you the creation of my palette knife painting "Ulu & Da Funky Chicks Of Hibiscus Valley".
Enjoy~
This is heavenly Hibiscus Valley. It's where Ulu and his flock of Funky Chicks love to spend their days, doing whatever chickens like to do!
"Ulu & Da Funky Chicks Of Hibiscus Valley" 14x11 Palette Knife Painting
Ulu is our neighborhood Rogue Rooster, and was the inspiration for this painting. I gave him the name "Ulu" because when he first started hanging around, our "Uluru Ochre" tomato plants were loaded with fruit and we were hoping he wouldn't take a liking to them. So far, Ulu has been behaving, leaving our garden alone, and luckily, only letting out an occasional mild cock-a-doodle-do. He's quite the character, and you will be seeing more of him and the Funky Chicks of Hibiscus Valley in the future!
Ulu, the star of Hibiscus Valley.
Some close-ups.
Ulu hangin' out in da Hood.
This is my third painting in the land of Hibiscus Valley. One of my favorite places to paint!
When the waves give you nothing but total lemons, you can either (a) go back home feeling miserable, or (b) become a lemonade truck driver................. I choose (b).
A colorful little rural country cottage with no neighbors but the friendly chickens. Does not include "open floor plan, space for friends and family, granite countertops, stainless steel", but those are all highly overrated and not needed here for happiness. Peace and tranquility are the valuable amenities you will receive in Line Dry Country. And no HOA's.
Heading back to The Land Of Make Believe with my knife. With the help of Bry's Magic Paw, I share with you the creation of my palette knife painting "Hermit's Heaven".
Enjoy~
I love to paint tropical island paradise scenes. My paintings are created
using a palette knife. They are all original, and completely one-of-a-kind.
I do not make prints or reproductions of my work, so you can be sure if you purchase one of my paintings, no one else will have the exact same one!
My originals can be found through my online shop - Lisabongzee's Island Dream Life
and also at these galleries on Maui and Oahu.
Maui~
"Maui Hands Galleries" In four convenient locations:
Ka'anapali ~ Hyatt Regency
Lahaina Paia Makawao
Oahu~
"Sunshine Arts Galleries" in Kaneohe and at the Waikiki Beach Marriott
When I'm not painting, I enjoy surfing, snowboarding, skating, traveling, playin' da uke, and working outdoors in my tropical garden.
But most of all, just having fun in my
Island Dream Life!
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