Hope at Punaluʻu Beach 10

12” x 12”

The title Hope at Punaluʻu Beach was inspired by these little shimmers in the black sand. These paintings are a reminder that even in the darkest times, there’s always a glimmer of hope. 

Last year, I had the incredible opportunity to visit Big Island, and I absolutely fell in love with it—especially the black sand beach at Punaluʻu. The sand there isn’t just black; it has beautiful, colorful hues that shimmer in the sunlight. Capturing this unique effect with resin and different pigments in each layer was such a joy. Each flower is uniquely detailed with gold leaf and acrylic paint. The colorful strokes of paint give a different essence to each flower.

Resin and acrylic on wood frame.

This collection took an average of 5 weeks to make. To help preserve this piece, please keep away from direct sunlight. If needed, you can clean the surface of the piece with glass cleaner and a gentle cloth. Please note that the artist tries her best to make each piece as flawless as possible but resin is a medium that makes this very difficult. This piece might have dust particles but it does not take away from the beauty of the piece. Embracing imperfections, this piece was made with love and aloha.