Hawai`i Watercolor Society

335 Hahani Street Kailua, HI, 96734 United States

 

The Hawai`i Watercolor Society was founded in 1962 by Hawai`i Artist Hon Chew Hee. Our aim as an organization is to nurture and stimulate interest in water media through education, exhibits, and collaboration with other organizations, associations and individuals.

The Hawai`i Watercolor Society sponsors two juried exhibits every year as well as a biennial curated show highlighting the work of our signature members. In addition, we host periodic sales, themed shows and community events.

In conjunction with our exhibits we offer two week long workshops each year featuring nationally recognized teaching artists. On an intermittent basis we sponsor shorter duration workshops on a variety of art-related topics.

 

Patti Vrabel 

 

https://www.brushwithgreatness.me/

At an early age, I began to draw and paint for fun. I was lucky enough to have my great uncle, a talented artist, live with my family. He was very private, so my brother and sister and I would sneak into his studio and marvel at the many sketches and studies he had lying around. We’d take some of it back to our rooms to try to duplicate them. He didn’t teach me per se, but he definitely stirred up my desire to create. Until recently, my art was mainly for the enjoyment of myself and those in my immediate circle.

Moving to Hawaii from Arizona, the explosion of colorful flora and fauna of the islands has inspired me to create once again. Encouraged by friends and family, and wanting to create from a place of Spirit-led connection in order to glorify God, I began to offer my work outside of my comfort zone. Thus, began my art career. Watercolor is my preferred medium, but I dabble in acrylic and oil, pen and ink, and pencil as well. I also enjoy doing portraits. I hope you enjoy what you see as much as I enjoyed creating it.