There are some places that stay with you long after you leave them. For me, Bali Hai on Kauai is one of those places. There’s a kind of magic that settles over the landscape when the moon rises—the way the light spills across the peaks, the way the air feels heavier, quieter, more full of meaning.
I wanted to capture that feeling in Moonrise Over Bali Hai, a piece that’s as much about stillness as it is about light.
There’s a timelessness to Bali Hai that draws me in every time I visit. Maybe it’s the way the cliffs rise so sharply against the sky or how the moon’s glow makes everything feel softer, almost dreamlike. In this painting, I wanted to hold that moment—the one just before night fully takes over, when the world is bathed in that silvery light.
The piece is built with layers of rich, deep blues and soft, luminous whites, each brushstroke meant to evoke the way moonlight dances across the water. You can almost feel the air, thick with salt and mist, and the quiet hum of the island settling in for the night.
In Moonrise Over Bali Hai, color is everything. The deep indigo tones pull you into the night, while the moon’s glow brings just enough warmth to remind you that the world is still alive, still breathing.
The clouds hang heavy over the peaks, reflecting hints of silver and gold—echoing the light that spills across the water. It’s a moment that feels like it could last forever, a pause in time that holds all the beauty and stillness of Kauai.
For those who feel drawn to the quiet, reflective moments of nature, Moonrise Over Bali Hai is a piece meant to be lived with. It’s a reminder to pause, breathe, and let the world unfold around you.
This painting is available as a limited edition print, hand embellished and gallery wrapped to maintain the rich, textured feel of the original. Each print is created with the same care and attention to detail as the original work, ensuring that the feeling of that moonlit night is carried through every brushstroke.
If you’ve ever stood in front of Bali Hai and felt a pull—a sense that the place was speaking to you in its own quiet way—I hope this piece brings you back to that moment. I hope it reminds you to pause, to feel the light, to hold onto the stillness, even just for a moment..
Ordering and Custom Sizing
We ship these prints with great care, and we kindly ask that you allow up to four weeks for printing. Custom sizing is also available—just give us a call at 808-281-3108 , and we’d be happy to create something just right for your space.
With Aloha,
Kim
