David Fowkes Fine Art

Hanakapi'ai Trail

2010-10-24T00:02:00.000-07:00

This is a view from my recent hike to Hanakapi'ai Falls on the Na Pali coast of Kauai. The hike took 7 hours and completely wiped us out, but the views, scenery and falls were well worth the exhaustion. This drawing is donewith colored pencil on Pastelbord and is 11 x 14.

Sleeping Giant

2010-10-23T23:58:00.000-07:00

This is a view of Sleeping Giant on Kauai from the mouth of the Wailua River. This is done with colored pencil on Pastelbord. It is 11 x 14

Secret Falls

2010-09-01T21:22:00.000-07:00

This is a place called Secret Falls on the island of Kauai. It is a very beautiful place. To get here we paddled an outrigger canoe a few miles up the Wailua River then hiked through the rainforest a few miles. This drawing is done with Prismacolor pencils with a Neocolor underpainting. It is drawn on a 16 x 20 white Pastelbord.

Makaukau

2010-08-22T11:45:00.000-07:00

This is called Makaukau. Translated means "Ready..." It is a call from the chanter or leader to begin a certain type of Hula. It is always met with the response "Ay" from the dancers indicating that they are ready. My drawing captures that moment before the Hula begins.

This drawing is 11x14 done on gray Pastelbord with Prismacolor pencils and a Neocolor underpainting.

Tahitian Dawn

2009-11-26T19:10:00.000-08:00

This painting is still untitled, but it represents three Tahitian dancers on a south seas island during the break of dawn. The three dancers are Kanani, Leilani and Candace from the Tahitian Dance group Otea Api based in Freemont, CA. The size of this painting is 18 x 24. It is created with prismacolor pencils on olive colored La Carte sanded paper.

Tane Aparima

2009-03-19T22:57:00.000-07:00

This is a study done on 8 x 10 gray pastel board and prismacolor pencils. This is a warm up piece to get me ready to start a few new paintings.

Portrait of Kalena

2008-02-07T10:20:00.000-08:00

This is a portrait of my niece Kalena that also dances with the same halau as Calla in Hawaii. She also came to San Francisco for the annual hula celebration with her group. This portrait is 8 x 10 done with Prismacolor pencil on Pastelbord.

Portrait of Calla

2008-01-08T23:43:00.000-08:00

This is a portrait of my niece Calla that dances with a halau in Hawaii. She came to San Francisco for the annual hula celebration with her group. I was able to get a backstage pass and take many photos for reference. This portrait is 8 x 10 done with Prismacolor pencils on Ampersand Pastelbord. This was my first attempt on the pastelbord and I really like it alot. I will be working on the pastelbord alot more in the future.

Heiti Vaihi

2008-01-08T23:41:00.000-08:00

These three dancers are from the group Makamae Melia O' Polynesia. I attended their Annual Luau where I shot the reference photos for this painting. The dance is an Aparima, titled "Heiti Vaihi" which means "Little Hawaiian Lei". The aparima is a slow Tahitian dance which in many ways is similar to the hula. This painting is 23 x 12 done with Prismacolor pencils on orange tinted La Carte paper.

Ra'atira

2008-01-08T23:40:00.000-08:00

Ra'atira translates to "Dance Chief" in the Tahitian language. This painting is done with Prismacolor colored pencils on olive tinted La Carte sanded paper. The size of the original is 18 x 24.5"

Stefan is the Ra'atira for the award winning Tahitian Dance Group Otea Api from Freemont, CA. I shot the reference photos for this painting while we were in Kauai practicing for the annual Kauai Tahiti Fete. We won first place awards in several categories.

Hawaiian Implements

2008-01-07T14:01:00.000-08:00

These objects are used by Hawaiian Dancers for various types of dance. This painting is done with Prismacolor pencils on black La Carte sanded paper. The original size is 16 x 20"

Tahitian Youth

2007-08-14T23:50:00.000-07:00

Here is yet another ATC sized portrait. This is done with Prismacolor pencils on Stonehenge paper. This is a study for a portrait that I hope to do soon.

Ku'u Aloha

2007-07-22T23:15:00.000-07:00

This is another ATC size drawing. Ku'u Aloha translated means My Love. It is done with Prismacolor pencils on Stonehenge paper.

Tahitian Tamari'i

2007-07-21T22:55:00.000-07:00

This young Tahitian tamari'i (child) is named Trevor. He stands proudly and undaunted in front of two hawaiian ki'i (tikis) in a union of the two closely related cultures. This painting is done with Prismacolor pencils on white Stonehenge paper. The size is 11 x 14.5"

Plumeria

2007-07-21T13:46:00.000-07:00

This is another ATC. It is the popular Hawaiian Plumeria. It is very fragrant and it is widley used for Hawaiian leis. This is one of my favorites. This is done with Prismacolor pencils on Stonehenge paper.

3 Tikis

2007-07-21T12:18:00.000-07:00

Here is another ATC card. These are fun and quick to do. The tikis are just little souveniers that I picked up at an ABC Store. If you've ever been to Waikiki then you will have seen these stores on every corner. I think there are more ABC stores than Starbucks. This is done with Prismacolor pencils on Stonehenge paper.

Juene Italienne Puisant de L'eau

2007-06-24T22:52:00.000-07:00

This is my latest artwork. It is an ATC card which means it is only 2.5"x 3.5". It is a detail done of William Bouguereau's painting of the same name. This is done with Prismacolor pencils on Stonehenge paper.

Lei Makers

2007-05-01T20:00:00.000-07:00

This is an image of three sisters making flower leis. This is done with Prismacolor pencils on bristol board. The size is 11 x 14.

Portrait of Leilani

2007-04-25T17:24:00.000-07:00

I really enjoy painting and drawing portraits. This is a portrait of Leilani, a beautiful young Hawaiian woman in traditional pre-contact attire. She has modeled professionally for Randy Jay Braun who is one of Hawaii's premier photographers. Check out his website at www.randyjaybraun.com He does beautiful work. Leilani will be featured in more of my paintings in the future. This drawing is done with graphite on paper. The size is 8 x 10".

Hula Kahiko

2007-04-25T14:13:00.000-07:00

This painting depicts the dancer in the ancient traditional style of dance called Hula Kahiko. This style of dance is more serious than the typical Hollywood or Nightclub style of dance. This is a small painting. It is 5 x 7" done with oil paint on panel.

Ori Tahiti

2007-04-24T23:32:00.000-07:00

This is a sketch of a solo dancer which showcases the the motion of the shaking hips which is a trademark of Tahitian dancing. This drawing is 8 x 10" done with graphite on paper.

Ori Tahiti

2007-04-24T23:14:00.000-07:00

This is a classic pose from a Tahitian Ori (solo dance). The size is 8 x 10" prismacolor pencil on paper.

Still Life with Pineapple

2007-04-24T18:56:00.000-07:00

This is a still life featuring some of the tropical fruits that I enjoy eating. After I finished drawing this picture I ate most of the fruit. The size of this one is 11 x 14" done with Prismacolor pencils on white Stonehenge paper.