The NaPali coast stretches for 17 miles along Kauai’s Northwest shores. The word NaPali means “Cliffs”. Its beauty above and below the aqua blue waters, make it a must see, when visiting Kauai.
The NaPali coast stretches 17 miles along the Northwest side of Kauai, Hawaii
Arches and falls
await the NaPali traveler.
The cliffs of NaPali, rise high above Kalalau beach
Ke’e Winter
Honu, Kalalau Beach
Curious dolphins
Spinners on the move, NaPali Coast
Robert’s newly remodeled bathroom showcasing 4, 36″x24″ images: “Green Sea Turtle”, “Spinner Dolphins”, “Mr. Lucky”, and “Wave Jumping”.
We are blessed with some of the most wonderful customers in the world. Art is about surrounding yourself with what you love, and we get to help make that happen every day! One of our very favorite customers was Robert Tully. He passed away earlier this year and we wanted to pay tribute to what he called “The Camarillo Latitudes”.
48″x72″ “Island Drifter” Wrapped Canvas Print
One of my favorite memories of Robert, was when we were sizing art. I would tape out the size I thought was a good starting point. He would stare at the wall with a contemplative look, which was my cue to go bigger. So, I would tape out the next size up and watch his face light up. He wanted to feel as though he was in the water– every moment of every day.
“Flying in Formation” 40″x120″ Wrapped Canvas
In February, we finally completed placing a maximum-sized image in every room of his house, including the laundry room, with his total Latitudes images totaling 14. His walls were filled only with treasured family photos and our photography. We planned a party to show off his “gallery” and celebrate.
“Inspiration Point” 30″x60″ and “Arch Rock” 48″x72″ Wrapped Canvas Triptychs.
When I checked in a couple weeks later and asked how he liked his pieces, this was his reply:
Late at night, if you are quiet, you can hear the sounds of dolphins surfacing for a breath of air, and sea waves colliding with surf, and sea birds squawk as they land at distant locations. The sound of massive sea turtle flippers, as they swish through ever changing shades of blue-green waters… Gentle giants…
Then you awake, and think, “Oh my, I was dreaming…”
You walk the hallway, and discover the carpet is damp with sea salt, with the scent of ocean air….
Then you well know….You have been in the “The Twilight Zone”, in the sea world of King Neptune…
You have been blessed….
Robert
We are blessed, Robert. Thanks for showing us what it truly means to surround yourself with what you love, every day.
Robert & Steve, in front of his favorite image, a 48″x72″ “Stormy Pier”, December 2016
As I was flying into The Kona, my excitement grew at the chance to see flowing lava from the Kilauea Volcano. It didn’t take long until I was on the foot trail to the point of entry, where the lava was rumored to be flowing heavy.
Within minutes I was in the presence of actively flowing lava and standing on the edge marveling at the power and beauty of what is the ongoing creation of an Island. I spent the next few hours observing, enjoying, and appreciating the opportunity to be this close to nature’s most powerful force.
Latitudes Kauai is proud to announce the addition of Dennis Mathewson to the gallery! We are so excited to welcome one of the hottest artists in Hawaii to the Latitudes Family. While experiencing Dennis Mathewson’s artwork for the first time, you will find yourself embracing and sharing his passion for the true island lifestyle in Hawaii. Mathewson’s fun and whimsical storytelling tiki pieces are sure to bring a smile to local kama’aina folks and malahini visitors alike.
Hawaii Artist Dennis Mathewson with his commission “Metal Mania”
His work is distinguished by his unique and exotic underwater sea-life pieces that come alive through his exclusive color combinations. Mathewson showcases the realistic, liquid style of the ocean,that include his signature bubbles which blend seamlessly into the skillfully hand carved images he creates on aluminum panels. His work is a culmination of diversity derived from years of past experience. In addition to being an acclaimed artist in the fine arts, Mathewson has decades of experience in award-winning motorcycle,automotive and industrial custom painting.
Stop by the gallery to see his amazing work in person. It truly comes alive under the lights.
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The metal artworks of Dennis Mathewson in the Poipu, Kauai, location of Latitudes Fine Art Gallery.
Royal Surf
We think about the earth every day around here! Sharing it’s wonder and beauty is what we are all about. I recently went to Santa Barbara’s Natural History Museum and saw a little acrylic box with jellyfish swimming around. On closer inspection I realized it was a display showing how plastic shopping bags look in the ocean. I was truly shocked at how bad of a problem this is for our sea life and for us.
The simple box of water with bags in it at the museum, really made me realize that even my occasional plastic shopping bag can end up in the ocean and harm our sea life. So when it was time to re-order plastic bags for the gallery, I set out on a quest to find something better. We are thrilled with our new reusable cloth bags and by the response so far, our Latitudes Family is too.
Tasha Cleaveland is Latitudes Fine Art Gallery’s Manager and Design Consultant. She has been working with Stephanie and Steve since 2014 and is always excited to help Latitudes customers find the perfect piece to transform their space.
Learn more at http://www.seeturtles.org/ocean-plastic/ and https://www.norwexmovement.com/the-trashy-12/
