Excerpt from MidWeek publication, November 5, 2008:

For most of October, the 49th Windward Artists Guild Member Exhibition was on view in the gallery at Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden - a setting that vice president Tamara Doehm says is inspirational for both creativity and sales: “It’s a beautiful location with lots of visitors and tourists.”
The opening reception Oct. 12 drew 150 people, who came to see 65 pieces created by 46 member artists.

What are people saying about their commissioned portraits?

“I love it, love it, love it!”

“When people come to visit us, they stop and stare at our painting. They can’t believe what you were able to do with just a snapshot.”

“I love it so much I’m going to hang it at work, not home. That way I can look at it all day.”

“Wow, it doesn’t look anything like the photo. It’s so much more than I imagined, and the kids are beautiful. Thank you.”

“Oh wow, when we hang this on our wall, we’ll have real art, not just a framed poster print.”

On September 17, 2008 there will be a fabulous offer here!  Perfect for Christmas, a gift like no other, and at an amazing discount.  What is it?  Well, here’s a hint:  find a photo of your loved one that you treasure!  Stay tuned, it’ll be here before you know it.   

The shop is online now!

Chris has been working hard to get everything just so and easy to navigate and use. When you visit the open edition gallery and click on the image, you’ll see whether it’s also available on gift items that you can link to directly. The gallery of commissioned paintings is still to come, as well as original works, so be on the lookout for that.

New items will be added to the shop often. Be sure to subscribe to receive blog updates and you’ll be in the know on this and any other exciting news happening around here.