Oil on canvas, 20”x20”x1.5”.
The painting “Monk Seal Sunrise” is a stunning work of art that captures the beauty and serenity of a Hawaiian morning. In the foreground of the painting, the head of a cute Hawaiian monk seal is shown just above the surface of the ocean, with its large eyes gazing directly at the viewer. The seal’s features are rendered in exquisite detail, from the curve of its whiskers to the texture of its fur.
The ocean is depicted in a stunning array of colors, with warm oranges, pinks, and purples of a tropical sunrise reflecting off the surface of the water. The colors are so vibrant that they seem to dance and shimmer as the viewer looks at them, adding a sense of movement and life to the painting.
In the background of the painting, Na Mokulua, or just Mokulua (meaning, in Hawaiian, “the two islands) are two islands off the windward coast of Oahu. Islands can be seen rising up out of the ocean.
The overall effect of the painting is one of peace and tranquility, capturing the natural beauty of Hawaii in all its glory. The cute monk seal gazing up at the viewer creates a sense of connection, as if the seal is inviting the viewer to join it in enjoying the peaceful serenity of the moment.