The Now Normal Calls Series

The Now Normal Calls - PROTECTION

10" x 10"x 1/5" acrylic wrap on birch box SOLD “I have come to describe this pandemic as 'The Now Normal,' forcing me to stay in the present moment - a gift through this challenging time we are living in together. The Hawaiian Ti Leaves remind me that I am protected and safe, and that I need to stay focussed on hope, compassion, trust, peace, my nest, intention and voice, the sacred, acceptance, creativity, connection and love.”

The Now Normal Calls - SUSTENANCE

10" x 10"x 1/5" acrylic wrap on birch box SOLD “I have come to describe this pandemic as 'The Now Normal,' forcing me to stay in the present moment - a gift through this challenging time we are living in together. The local Apple Bananas remind me that I am not just fed, but full. They reassure me that I am getting more than my basic needs met during this pandemic. And they remind me to live with an intention of courage, abundance, humanity, opportunity, light, growth, purpose, freedom, optimism, and to embrace life and that which is new to us on this Earth.”

The Now Normal Calls - RESILIENCE

10"x10" x 1.5" acrylic relief wrap on birch box canvas “I have come to describe this pandemic as 'The Now Normal,' forcing me to stay in the present moment - a gift through this challenging time we are living in together. Palm trees remind me that I can weather any storm with flexibility, tenacity, determination and grace. Rhythmically blowing in our gusty Maui trade winds, palm trees guide me to live with an intention of fortitude, strength, positivity, perseverance, elasticity, determination, open to change, possibilities and alternatives, forgiveness and responsibility, and an even greater appreciation for the gift of wisdom."

The Now Normal Calls - GRACE

10" x 10" x 1/5" acrylic mask printing and chalk pastel wrap on birch box panel “I have come to describe this pandemic as 'The Now Normal,' forcing me to stay in the present moment - a gift through this challenging time we are living in together. The Nene, a goose endemic to the Hawaiian Islands, arrived about 500,000 years ago just after the islands’ formation. The Nene is one of nature’s magical forms of beauty with its head held up high. The Nene reminds me that I too can live in simplicity, and enrich my life with virtuous charity, poise, dignity, ease, elegance, and a willingness to live in grace, just like the Hawaiian Nene.”

The Now Normal Calls - AS IS

10" x 10" x 1/5" acrylic mask printing and chalk pastel wrap on birch box panel SOLD "I have come to describe this pandemic as 'The Now Normal,' forcing me to stay in the present moment - a gift through this challenging time we are living in together. The Pacific Ocean that we are surrounded by, is a constant teacher to pay attention, and life is ever-changing. Just like the ocean and through these uncertain, rough times, I too must learn to roll with what life deals me. Regularly connecting with the water around our beautiful island of Maui builds an intention in my soul to allow, appreciate and be in the moment with joy, oneness, as well as remain open, present and steadfast as I welcome in the unknown, knowing in my heart that everything will be okay."

The Now Normal Calls – GRATITUDE

10" x 10" x 1/5" acrylic mask printing wrap on birch box panel SOLD “I have come to describe this pandemic as 'The Now Normal,' forcing me to stay in the present moment - a gift through this challenging time we are living in together. The Aina, the Hawaiian word for land, keeps me in continual gratitude. Living on Maui, I am compelled to “stop and smell the roses” every single day. The Aina delights all my senses – seeing a beautiful rainbow, smelling a fragrant plumeria, tasting a delicious mango, hearing the birds sing, and touching the soles of my feet on the sand. My intentions of gratitude in this painting are conveyed through conscious living intending to acknowledge, answer, express, listen, praise, prosper, recognize, relish, respond, sanctify, surrender and be thankful for all of its beauty.”

The Now Normal Calls - SIMPLIFY

12" X 12" acrylic and soft pastel wrap on birch box canvas “I have come to describe this pandemic as 'The Now Normal,' forcing me to stay in the present moment - a gift through this challenging time we are living in together. The simplicity of how our local banana plants grow remind me of our basic important need for community, and that which brings humanity serenity. Banana plants are like friends who root us in reality. They are designed to focus on the immediacy of our basic and primary needs, and reduce each other banana tree’s collective stress by how they facilitate shelter, one plant to another from current conditions and daily details of life. They have a plan to live this complicated life, which could serve us all well too -- that is to simplify!”

The Now Normal Call - LIFE

12" X 12" acrylic and soft pastel wrap on birch box canvas “I have come to describe this pandemic as 'The Now Normal,' forcing me to stay in the present moment – a gift through this challenging time we are living in together. The #2 State bird of Hawaii, the chicken, is the definition of life itself, representing all our most basic senses and needs – breath, eat, feel, fertilization, hear, rest, see, smell, taste, think and touch. These fundamental life behaviors, especially living in the here and now, remind me that I can always begin again, even when things get tough. And, chickens are a little silly too, so they always cheer me up and easily allow me to be in gratitude in any given moment, which is a huge gift.”

The Now Normal Calls - CLARIFY

12" X 12" acrylic wrap on birch box canvas “I have come to describe this pandemic as 'The Now Normal,' forcing me to stay in the present moment – a gift through this challenging time we are living in together. It is with awareness, I can be calm about where I am headed. The Hawaiian Hibiscus flower is a metaphor for that path to peace leading me to be clear and stand with patience on my journey when seas get rough. The ease and order of its five line petal structure embodies confidence, structure and effortless knowing. The flower represents a visual ecosystem of being clear on who I am, a reminder of how everything is interconnected, and the integrity to stay organized and steady on my path through this challenging time, especially when I feel somewhat out of control of what lies ahead.“

The Now Normal Calls - BAMBOOZLED

10" x10" mixed media on 3 birch box panels “I have come to describe this pandemic as 'The Now Normal,' forcing me to stay in the present moment – a gift through this challenging time we are living in together. My intention represented in this piece is through bamboo, because of its chaotic growth pattern, reflecting the fact that so many US citizens feel like we have been truly bamboozled, sideswiped, deceived and left in a state of utter uncertainty regarding our health and so many other fundamental issues. Our whole world did a flipflop, which created much anxiety and depression, leaving so many of us feeling out of control of our lives and livelihood. Not putting consideration of others and humankind first, I have found it difficult to deal with anarchist friends who believe this is all a hoax. As an artist, I was paralyzed and unmotivated at the beginning, but as time has gone by and through the creative process, I have gained hope for unity and humankind. We have all been forced to be honest with ourselves with respect to what is most important, and reopen our hearts to care for one another. We have free will to choose the path of light over darkness. This is the gift of Covid-19."