oil on panel $400
Cinder cone in Haleakala Crater, closest to Kapala’oa Cabin.
She stands at 7,401 feet above sea level. One of my favorite places in the crater.
I love riding horses into the crater and around the cinder cone closest to Paliku, called O’ili Pu’u.
“In these pandemic times of 2020, a year to go down in history,
I find it so comforting to paint and recall my adventures in beloved Haleakala Crater.
It is a place that inspires the mind, body and spirit by its majestic beauty.
The colors and atmosphere is what it’s all about to me. Standing next to
cinder cones where my ancestors have stood, gives me a sense of belonging.
They rode horses up from Makawao, thru the Crater and down the Gap to get to Kaupo.
Pu’u o Pele, Pu’u o Maui, Ka Lua o ka O’o and Pu’u Maile are all so amazing,
but O’ili Pu’u , something about the purple and grays that make that one my favorite.
It is a blessing to be able to appreciate Maui during these times of emotional stress for many,
Maui is a place for renewal and rebirth along with giving strength with each sunrise.”
