Council of the Arts and Humanities - Mini Exhibit

I am thrilled to take part in the CAHA mini- exhibit at the Personal Finance Center. It is located on Marine Corps Drive, next to Alupang Beach Tower on Guam. This exhibit will continue through Dec. 12th. This exhibit will be a roving exhibit, to be shown in a number of businesses around the island. After this, these pieces are scheduled to be in the Bank Pacific in Hagatna during February and March.

Manta diving down

acrylic on canvass board 8x10
2011
(manta series no.2)

This manta was spotted as it brushed the surface of the water and is ready to dive down again. Thanks again to Mike Cowan for the use of his great photo references taken at Gun Beach.

Manta at the surface

acrylic on canvass board 8x10
2011
(manta series no. 1)

This is a view of a manta ray from the deep, looking up to the surface of the ocean. Sunlight sparkles around his silhouette. This manta was spotted just off the shore at Gun Beach. Thanks to Mike Cowan allowing me to use his wonderful photo reference.

Postcard Art Silent Auction

On November 10th, I participated in the 8th annual postcard art silent auction at the Isla Center for the Arts at the University of Guam. It was a fund raiser for the KPRG 89.3FM public radio station. I donated a 5x7 "blue starfish" watercolor painting which sold. The event was lots of fun and I was happy to be a part of it.

Ceramic Celebration Plus V

Ceramic Celebration Plus V
October 13-28, 2011

In October, I participated in the Isla Center for the Arts fundraiser at the University of Guam. This exhibit featured works for sale by Professor Lewis Rifkowitz and local artists. Both ceramics and paintings were shown. I displayed this 11x14 watercolor painting called "Ritidian Beach".

Splash

watercolor 11x14
2011
Guam is surrounded by protective barrier and fringing reefs. This usually creates calm waters along the shore. However, during the winter months Guam can see large waves in certain areas. These waves were spotted along Cabras Island along Piti Bay.

Plumeria Trio

watercolor 11x14
2011
They have a gentle sweet fragrance that grows stronger at night. The plumeria, noted for having 5 simple teardrop shaped petals, can be found in many colors. They are beautiful when worn behind the ear. I found this one among the flower gardens in the condo where I live.

Island Girl

watercolor 11x14
2011
While looking through my photos for more starfish to paint, I came across this photo, I had taken last spring. I had shot a few photos of the starfish as seen through the water but she insisted on holding it up so I could get a better view. She had such charm and charisma, I wanted to paint her as well. We were at Gun Beach on Guam.

Peek-A-Boo

watercolor 11x14

I saw this anemone fish while scuba diving in Micronesia. He was trying to hide by concealing himself in the anemone. Suddenly, he stuck his head out to have a peek. I quickly snapped a photo of him. I used the photo to render this painting. He was so cute!

Little White Dog

watercolor 5x7

A very dear women from Japan came by to see my art exhibit, while at DFS Galleria on Guam. She asked if I could paint her little white dog. Her little dog was so cute I couldn't resist. Using the photo she had on her cell phone, I rendered this painting. This was a fun.

DFS Galleria

I am thrilled to display my current art exhibit. I will be at DFS Galleria on Guam from September 14 through October 14, 2011. I will make personal appearances to paint on location on Thursday and Saturday evenings from 7 pm - 10 pm. For those of you on Guam, stop by to check it out.

Under a Red Striped Umbrella

watercolor 11x14
2011

This is part of what I saw during my afternoon at Ritidian Beach on Guam. This is one of the beautiful beaches on Guam as it is known for its soft sugar sand and turquoise crystal clear water. These children were playing in the sand under their red striped umbrella.

Clinging to the Reef

watercolor 11x14

While diving in Yap, I came across this blue starfish clinging to the reef. The cobalt blue color of these starfish is so vivid it almost doesn't seem real. I never tire of seeing these.

Pink Hibiscus -SOLD

I am pleased that this painting has found a new home. I sold this while working at the exchange on Anderson Air Force Base, here on Guam. Thanks Eric! I hope you and your wife enjoy it as much as I enjoyed painting it.

Eric if you happen to read this, please email me. I forgot to give you the "original painting" certificate. So sorry. I can mail it or bring it next time I am at the exchange.
pope.lisa@ymail.com

A Gentle Giant (Manta Ray)

watercolor on paper 11x14
2011

(photo of me hanging onto the reef)

I saw this manta ray while scuba diving in Yap during spring of 2011. He was visiting the cleaning station where I was lingering. He was one of several that I saw that day. We were up close and personal in only 20 feet of water. This gentle giant had a ten foot wing span and was ever so graceful. They put on quite a show for us. What a treat!

Proa Setting Sail

watercolor on paper 8x10
2011

This painting renders a distant view of Two Lover's Point from the shore, as these local Guam sailors set sail on their Proa.

Yellow Hibiscus

watercolor on paper 11x14
2011

Yellow Hibiscus flowers can be seen all around Guam. Instead of using one of my own references, this flower was painted using a photo reference borrowed from my dear friend. Thanks Sandy!

SOLD

I am proud to say this "Red Hibiscus" painting was auctioned at the pray for Japan fundraiser. I received a nice message from the buyer telling me how much she loves it. I was so glad to hear from her as I didn't know who bought it. I am happy 100% of the money went toward a great cause. Thanks!

SOLD

This turtle "under the sea" painting has found a new home to a buyer in Texas. This painting was a lot of fun to paint. I hope to paint more sea turtles from the many underwater photos I have taken during this past year.

Talafofo Falls

soft pastel on paper, 11x14
2011
This waterfall is one of the many beautiful waterfalls found on Guam. There is a trolley car on a zip line to take you there. It also has two suspension bridges to cross as you tour the falls. This painting shows my husband, son and daughter admiring the falls.

http://www.guampdn.com/article/20110414/NEWS01/104140302/-1/7daysarchives/Spreading-hope-Japan

http://www.guampdn.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=M0&Dato=20110413&Kategori=NEWS01&Lopenr=104130802&Ref=PH

I will be donating one of my paintings, for auction, at this fund raising event for Japan. I invite any, on island, readers of my blog to come join us!

University of Guam Magazine, Spring 2011

I am pleased to post the spring 2011 issue of the University of Guam magazine. They have chosen an image of my "Inarajan Bay" painting for the magazine cover. This painting was displayed in the Creative Hands Pacific 2010 Exhibit at the Isla Center for the Arts from Nov. 18, 2010 through January. 14, 2011. I am very thrilled and excited as this is my first time to be on a magazine cover!! The original painting has found a home with Mr. Dan and his wife in California. Thanks Dan!

You can see the full 24 page magazine in this link.

http://www.guampdn.com/guampublishing/special-sections/uog/uog-mag-sp2011.pdf

Women's Art Show

We had a good time at the 6th Annual Women's Art Show. I submitted 5 paintings. It was interesting to see works presented by various artists on Guam. I saw paintings, photographs, pottery, scultpures, quilts and more. It was a good opportunity to mingle with other artists around the island.

Two Lovers Sunset

watercolor 11x14
2011

This painting shows another view of Guam's famous Two Lovers Point, at sunset. The outrigger canoe club can commonly be seen during this time of day, practicing for races. This painting was another commissioned piece done for Dan Bellomo, courtesy his photo. I hope these paintings serve as great momentos of his time served on Guam. I wish him well with his next tour of duty.
Thanks Dan!

Blue Lagoon Sunset

watercolor 11x14
2011

This painting shows one of the beautiful sunsets we see on Guam. This is a commissioned painting created for Dan Bellomo, courtesy his photo. Thanks Dan :-)

article in Japanese tour guidebook

http://tokuhain.arukikata.co.jp/guam/2011/01/post_298.html

Nahono Tsuruga is a writer for a famous online Jananese tour guidebook -Chikyuu no Arukikata. She has written a lovely article about my space at Chamorro Village. I sell my artwork there at the Wednesday night market. She is also a gifted photographer and had a few of her photos in the University of Guam Creative Hands Pacific 2010 Exhibit, which is where we met. To read this article, open the link. It is written in Japanese but you can translate the page with bing translator once you open it.

Curiosity

watercolor on paper
11 x 14

My son serves as a model for this painting. I painted from a photo reference taken when he was about 18 months old. I have always enjoyed this image and how it seems to capture his curiosity and fascination with world around him.

Two Lovers Point no.2

soft pastel on paper
12 x 16

This painting can be seen on my easel in the previous photo from Chamorro Village. I started this painting while selling paintings from my space at the Wednesday night market
This is a view of the famous Two Lovers Point from Ypao Beach. This is the site of an ancient Chamorro legend. It tells of two lovers that were forbidden to be together in life. They chose to leap together from the cliffside, to their deaths, so they could be tegether for all eternity.

Chamorro Village

So here I am selling some of my art, at the local open air market, called Chamorro Village. On my easel, you can see I just finished a pastel painting of a local landmark called two lovers point. I was painting from a reference photo I took from a viewpoint at Ypao Beach.

ready to rain

watercolor 2011
12 x 10

This image is from the rocky area along the northern end of Gun Beach (Guam) near the gun. I was there for the afternoon to swim with my family. The dark clouds rolled in quickly bringing rain. The rain was warm so we continued to swim, having just as much fun.