Hope at Punaluʻu Beach 10

12” x 12” The title Hope at Punaluʻu Beach was inspired by these little shimmers in the black sand. These paintings are a reminder that even in the darkest times, there’s always a glimmer of hope.  Last year, I had the incredible opportunity to visit Big Island, and I absolutely fell in love with it—especially the black sand beach at Punaluʻu. The sand there isn’t just black; it has beautiful, colorful hues that shimmer in the sunlight. Capturing this unique effect with resin and different pigments in each layer was such a joy. Each flower is uniquely detailed with gold leaf and acrylic paint. The colorful strokes of paint give a different essence to each flower.   Resin and acrylic on wood frame. This collection took an average of 5 weeks to make. To help preserve this piece, please keep away from direct sunlight. If needed, you can clean the surface of the piece with glass cleaner and a gentle cloth. Please note that the artist tries her best to make each piece as flawless as possibl