I'm on a new kind of adventure!! This morning, I woke up as a full time artist. We've been in Hawaii for a little bit now, but I'm considering these past few weeks as vacation :) My studio space is all set and ready to go (minus a few small things coming from the mainland). I'm so excited not only for myself, but also for Alex, as he had his first day as a wildlife biologist in Hawaii (his dream :)). Its a good day :) Also, I have some things in the works, so stay tuned (p.s. I'm really excited) !! Now that we are settled, I am available to take commissioned work once again!! How cool would it be to have a one of a kind painting for your home? Go to the contact tab or email me at [email protected] with commissions!! Don't forget to follow me along on instagram>>> sammieclarkart
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Silk scarves are the topic of the night... I know, a little different than my last few posts. But hey, they'd be a fun addition to any Jane of the Jungle's wardrobe or bungalow right? They can be worn for a fancy night out, they can be a feminine compliment to your grungy hiking boots, can be worn on your head, tied on a purse, OR even hung on the wall as art (maybe my favorite use) With this in mind... who wants a silk scarf with some of my original whimsical illustrations on it? I've got some new things in the works and I'm considering making silk scarves a new item available in my shop. Check out some of the designs and let me know if you want one! Sizes and Pricing: **FREE SHIPPING** 36x36 inches $75 26x26 inches $40 Aloha friends,
We ventured west a few days ago to find fields of golden grasses blowing in the winds, mountains of the most unusual shapes, and a beach made of what seemed to be black diamonds. The western coast of our island is much more arid than the lush forests we live in. It has its own sort of awe-inspiring beauty. Lava fields with electric pink flowers breaking through the surface of the black rock, framed with a backdrop of majestic golden mountains. With the open expanse of blue sky overhead and rolling white clouds in the distance, it seemed we were about to experience something amazing, and we were. I have always loved the ocean since I can remember. Family vacation albums are filled with pictures of me as a child with outstretched arms, face in the salty wind, and toes touching the ocean's bubbly edge. We made it to the black sand beach, a combination of volcanic rock, velvety smooth black sand and small pebbles. One of our main reasons in coming to this beach was to hopefully see the endangered Hawaiian green sea turtles. We were happy to find one sea turtle basking in the sun, taking a nap on the warm black sand. He was not he only creature we found at the beach however. There were black jumping crabs, snails, fish, and purple sea urchins. Behind the beach, there was a peaceful lily pond where muscovy ducks were eating coconuts! In the distance, we saw a wooden bridge crossing over the pond, and curious creatures that we are, we crossed it despite the fact that half the beams were missing or rotted. There was no turning back. This part of the pond was slightly erie as we encountered many spiders, more rotting bridges and an abandoned resort shrouded in jungle foliage... We made our way back to the beach as quickly as possible :) after climbing around on the rocks at the beach a little longer, we got in the car and continued on our journey. As we drove, we kept our eyes out for Hawaiian barn owls in the fields. They are not a native species to the land. Like the mongoose, they were brought to the islands to control rats in sugar cane fields (the rats were also brought by humans). Unfortunately, the barn owls have not had much of an effect on the rats, and instead prefer to hunt native birds, as they are an easy target for a nocturnal hunter. However upsetting the impact that these owls are having on native species, they are still a beautiful creature doing the only thing they know, on an island they were brought to by humans. As I thought about the beauty of these owls that live in the golden grasslands, I thought of the plumeria trees that seem to be slightly more prevalent on the west side of the island. I decided to do a painting of these two beauties together to add a little color to our home. Soon, you can add a print of this piece to your home! It should be in my Etsy shop soon! Enjoy the photos from our adventure and come back soon! Wow...We're finally here!! I'm sitting here in my little volcano tree house with a cozy fire (where we are it drops 40 degrees at night!) and I can hardly believe it. My house is surrounded by tree ferns and Ohia trees. The ferns are about 15 feet tall and the ohia trees tower above our cozy dwelling. Every morning we enjoy the sound of the native birds singing in the trees as they drink from the Ohia blossoms. I have been pleased to find what I call "monkey tail" ferns (false stag horn ferns) growing all around us! Just a short drive away are the lava fields and a sparse environment I have named "the bush". I am shocked at the variety of flora on this one island. Needless to say, there's so much to be inspired by! I have completed a new painting since Ive been here too! The Hawaiian goose called the Nene, which is endangered and neared extinction, but thanks to conservation efforts, its population is growing. For a peak into the magic, heres some pictures! Visit again soon for more insights into the life of an artist in Hawaii
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