Our plein aire group went to Kula Botanical Garden to paint yesterday. I've wanted to get back up there since visiting last December where I took these shots.
There were painters everywhere when I first got there. I walked up to the top where there was a small waterfall, the sound of the fall was so pleasant and also the smell of Eucalyptus.
Finishing my first painting I found a couple more artist friends, chatted and then went up to the orchid green house. Here's Anna working on her watercolor and I thought she matched these incredible corkscrew anthuriums perfectly. She went to the restroom while I was painting and I decided it was easier not to paint her in anyway.
I was unable to really portray the intricacies of the orchids and anthuriums but caught the interesting shadows instead. When Anna and I finished we remembered everyone was going to meet at a different location for lunch. I had decided earlier that I would forgo lunch and instead visit my favorite Kula Country Farm. They were setting up an Easter Egg hunt in the strawberry patch. While I clicked this photo the Sales Gal, called out that warm fresh cinnamon rolls had just been delivered. I went in and found this wonderful 'sales person' had her art displayed for sale in this wonderful little roadside stand. A triple blessing for me, fresh strawberries, cinnamon roll and a visit with a new artist friend. I told her to join our plein aire group but she has it made right where she is! Though this is over an hour away from Lahaina, I must return soon.
I found my other 2 friends pulled into a parking lot painting the Jacaranda trees. I shot a few reference photos to share here. I love the scenic Upcountry houses, pastures and vistas. What a terrific day, I can't wait to return again soon.
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