LaRue L. Lauaki

        I was born in Hilo, the big island of Hawaii and I have had a passion for drawing and painting since childhood.  The compulsion to observe, draw and paint has been with me throughout my life.

        As I furthered my education in art, I was inspired by great professors.  I do a variety of paintings, but prefer still life and landscapes. I enjoy using oil paints it allows me to add volume through my own techniques and opens the eyes to core shadows, mid tones, and light.  These formal qualities give greater volume to my work that become the formula for a better painting.

        Painting has become a part of my life.

Stoneware with apples
Oil on Archival Paper
22"x 30"
2009

     

Goat Island

Oil on Archival Paper

14"x22"

2010

Kettle with Apple and Pear
Oil on Archival Paper
14"x20"
2010

Glass Pitcher with Pear
Oil on Archival Paper
14"x20"
2010

Breadfruit (Ulu)
Oil on Canvas
14"x18"
2012

Portrait of Rembrandt van Rijn
Oil on Canvas
16"x20"
2012 

Haleiwa Bridge
Oil on Archival Paper
14"x20"
2010


Fruits and Vegetables
Oil on Archival Paper
12"x16"
2009