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Fresh Off The Easel! My most sought after work featuring the MOON...

My newest moon paintings capture the shimmering, reflective quality of the night sky in the tropics. A focus on the soft, dreamy texture of the clouds being a pleasant reminder of the beauty and power of nature.

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I had a blast painting this piece while really being able to express myself. The exuberant brushstrokes and exaggerating the size of the images was so much fun! Although the subject matter is so familiar to me, I was able to get into the nitty-gritty of some of the details such as the fish, lemons and the banana stock hanging from the hut. The full moon is seen glowing through the palm trees while enhancing the water’s edge.

This painting is an incredibly impactful statement piece featuring the drama and subject matter of Maui’s full moon.

I hope you enjoy this piece as much as I enjoyed painting it.

-Kim

Is there anything more beautiful than the glow emanating from a tropical moon? When I first arrived in Maui 30 years ago, among all of the island’s beautiful features, the thing that struck me with singularity were the magical night skies. It might have been the atmospheric moisture magnifying the light, but something made the stars move and dance in front of your eyes. When the moon rose, it was so luminous and huge, it lit up the landscape (and seascape) like firelight transforming our familiar island into a magical sanctuary for the 'Aumakua — the ancestral spirits of the Islands. In my moon paintings I attempt to conjure up the otherworldly luminosity that only a moonlit Maui night sky possesses.

Color Me Beautiful

Size 24”x36”

Original Oil Painting

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Kim McDonald Art Gallery POP UP 2022 | "Moonrise Over Maui"

We are excited to announce the second annual Kim McDonald Art Gallery POP UP, through all of December. We welcome you to join us as we ring in the holidays. Stop by or schedule a private showing. We will be featuring fresh new originals, best-selling prints and giveaways! A select amount of limited-edition designer beach towels will be available, along with puzzles and coffee mugs for the perfect stocking stuffer.

Discover the colorful, lush essence of Hawai’i at our pop-up Gallery, and then take it home with you!

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Over The Moon For You

Size 40”x60”

Original Oil Painting

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Supersize Painting Fresh Off The Easel! "Over The Moon For You"

A Maui moonscape, one of my most sought after subject matters…

This is a large scale painting

Size 40” x 60”

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I had a blast painting this piece while really being able to express myself. The exuberant brushstrokes and exaggerating the size of the images was so much fun! Although the subject matter is so familiar to me, I was able to get into the nitty-gritty of some of the details such as the fish, lemons and the banana stock hanging from the hut. The full moon is seen glowing through the palm trees while enhancing the water’s edge.

Because of the large size, this painting is an incredibly impactful statement piece featuring the drama and subject matter of Maui’s full moon.

“Over The Moon For You” warms my heart and I hope you enjoy this piece as much as I enjoyed painting it.

-Kim

Is there anything more beautiful than the glow emanating from a tropical moon? When I first arrived in Maui 30 years ago, among all of the island’s beautiful features, the thing that struck me with singularity were the magical night skies. It might have been the atmospheric moisture magnifying the light, but something made the stars move and dance in front of your eyes. When the moon rose, it was so luminous and huge, it lit up the landscape (and seascape) like firelight transforming our familiar island into a magical sanctuary for the 'Aumakua — the ancestral spirits of the Islands. In my moon paintings I attempt to conjure up the otherworldly luminosity that only a moonlit Maui night sky possesses.

Both paintings includes a solid wood floating frame, adding a rich element to bring out the skin tones of the wahine. You can also see what the painting would look like without a frame should you prefer that look.

For me, this painting has everything to do with being a wahine. It’s about two Polynesian women in the tropical rainforest having a heart to heart. One woman listening and the other woman giving advice. I love the leafy patterned background with the Matisse like cut-out influence. The plush ground they relax on allows the women a comfortable place to lie while connecting through conversation.

Color Me Beautiful

Size 24”x36”

Original Oil Painting

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Kim McDonald's work has been praised for its ability to embrace the lushness and dreamlike quality of the islands while being perfectly at home in a modern setting. Kim's pieces add movement and color to any environment.

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NEW Originals - Fresh off the easel featuring "Coconut Grove"

When I first traveled to Kauai 45 years ago, I remember being awestruck by the coconut groves, each one of them seemed to be its own secret garden of chaos and order, sturdiness and fluidity, with arching trees, flowing palm fronds and coconuts scattered like jewels on the ground. “So, this is what tropical paradise looks like”, I thought. 

I return to the coconut groves whenever I want to experience wonder and solitude in my own secret garden. I am never disappointed. - Kim

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Coconut

A coconut inside is brown
and sometimes I frawn
Cause the coconut is hard to open
It's very unbreakable and cant be broken
Inside there is milk and meat
Both are white and both are neat
I feel the liquid down my throat
Like a wave that hits the coast
The meat I take and eat like candy
Its sweet an yet not brandy

Josephine Mansing-Barfod | May 2014

Color Me Beautiful

Size 24”x36”

Original Oil Painting

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Figurative paintings from the archives, now available!

Delighted!

I’m thoroughly delighted to have one of my favorite figurative paintings of all time back in the Kim McDonald Art Gallery in Paia.

The gorgeous MAILE, size 24”x36” is now available. She is from a figurative series titled, “Forever In My Dreams”.

One of Maile’s unique attributes features a color palette that is more subdued than my usual brighter color palettes of late. The oil paints I chose feature earth-tone pigments enhancing glowing golden skin tones. This painting captures the essence of a Polynesian woman leisurely laying on her lauhala mat enjoying her solitary evening with a bowl of ripe mangoes by her side representing abundance.

MAILE is truly a jewel from my past.

If she speaks to you, please reach out to me.

808-757-8211 or email Kim@KimMcDonald.com

Both paintings includes a solid wood floating frame, adding a rich element to bring out the skin tones of the wahine. You can also see what the painting would look like without a frame should you prefer that look.

For me, this painting has everything to do with being a wahine. It’s about two Polynesian women in the tropical rainforest having a heart to heart. One woman listening and the other woman giving advice. I love the leafy patterned background with the Matisse like cut-out influence. The plush ground they relax on allows the women a comfortable place to lie while connecting through conversation.

Color Me Beautiful

Size 24”x36”

Original Oil Painting

Treat yourself to these rare, limited-edition designer beach towels by Kim Mcdonald.

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Visit the NEW Kim McDonald Art Gallery in Paia

We invite you to schedule an appointment by calling 808-757-8211 or email Kim@KimMcDonald.com

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Color Me Beautiful

Size 24”x36”

Original Oil Painting

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"Kāne Returns" | Fresh Off The Easel

Kāne returning from a fishing voyage, bringing back treasures of the SEA for their Ohana.

Fish is what’s for dinner!


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Original Oil on Canvas

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Size: 24”X36”

Wahine await their arrival with open arms and welcoming leis.

Interior design inspiration featuring, “Kāne Returns”.

“My mother bought me this painters smock when I was 4 years old knowing I was a budding artist, as I started painting and drawing when I was just 2 years old. My mother is who encouraged me throughout my life and worked hard to send me to a private art school. Without her support, I would have never become the professional artist I am today. Much of my work from preschool and kindergarten looks faintly similar to my work today. It’s fascinating that I found my own personal style stemming from when I was so young.” -Kim

Original Oil on Canvas

Gallery Wrapped

Size: 24”X48”

Below is an example of what I will be doing in the upcoming months—transforming my real-time compositional sketches into fully-realized, large, colorful oil paintings which hopefully evoke the magic and beauty of these mystical islands.

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Paradise Found in Tahiti

I have found PARADISE!

Where do I begin?

One of my biggest loves in life is visiting Tahiti, French Polynesia! I just returned home last night from my seventh trip to the islands. And I’m so excited about sharing some of my inspiration and adventures through my upcoming collection.

As you can tell from my past 30 years of art work, I’ve been heavily influenced and artistically energized by the Polynesian culture-and nothing goes deeper to stimulate my passion than having new experiences in French Polynesia.

I started off my trip on the sacred island of Moorea , staying in a beautiful house for two weeks with the most spectacular panoramic view of Oponomu bay. I was so taken by this memorable view, I will be creating a large-format painting of Oponomu Bay, surrounded by the lush landscape and its iconic mountain range- Shark Tooth. Stay tuned!

I also had the wonderful opportunity to travel around Mo’orea for five hours with Tearanui, a young native Polynesian guide. Tearauni shared many captivating stories about the Polynesian origin myths about Mo’orea and the outer islands. The mythology was so transporting, I will never look at the islands the same way again. The mountains, the ocean and the reef, plus the starry nights and the myths about the moon, will forever impact me and my art. You will no doubt see the effect of those legends in my upcoming work—and I have a strong feeling they will resonate through my paintings for years to come.

An opinionated guide to a couple of weeks in French Polynesia

With your indulgence, come along for the ride with me, and we'll explore the Tahitian Islands of French Polynesia!

Best diving and snorkeling in Tahiti,  French Polynesia

I was traveling with my friend Teri, a real traveller and citizen of the world. While we were on Moorea, we decided to take a Side adventure —a snorkeling/diving trip to the island of Fakarava.

What an amazing experience this was! The water had a hallucinatory clarity, and we were surrounded by every species of fish I had ever seen. It was as if we were suspended in a gigantic aquarium, in the middle of a fireworks display. I was overwhelmed by the most vivid intense bursts of patterns and colors everywhere I looked—“This is it”, I thought, “The bright confetti of Paradise."  I can’t wait to make those dazzling colors come to life in my paintings (this will be new for me—I have never painted our finny friends— but I am determined to do them justice!)

Tahitian Black Pearls 

Black pearls cannot be found anywhere else in the world. They look amazing and are said to have magical qualities. Who am I to argue?  My girlfriend and I were obsessed with searching for and learning all about the creation of the Tahitian black pearl.  After visiting probably two dozen pearl stores, I can confidently say that Pearl Romance was my favorite. I met the owner Caroline. She was a pleasure to work with, and a wealth of knowledge about pearls. Best Pearl Store on Mo’orea!

Polynesian figurative Artwork:  The islands didn’t disappoint. I was pleasantly reminded how passionate and kind the Polynesian people are. I love to celebrate their sensuality, strength and their vulnerability in my paintings by telling their story in my own illustrative narrative way, highlighting their Beautiful expressions and innate charms. I will be Depicting the Polynesian people in their habitat  with their exotic tropical Island life. I will also be using vintage photographs 1940s and 1950s of Polynesian life  to give me clues about the time that’s passed.  

I am looking forward to collaborating on all fronts. This will be the most cohesive collection of Polynesian-inspired art work I have ever embarked  upon . 

Original Oil on Canvas

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Size: 24”X30”

Below is an example of what I will be doing in the upcoming months—transforming my real-time compositional sketches into fully-realized, large, colorful oil paintings which hopefully evoke the magic and beauty of these mystical islands.

Early morning sketches, sitting on the waters edge.

Original Oil on Canvas

Gallery Wrapped

Size: 24”X48”

Sneak peek at some of my favorite dining experiences.

Photo Credit - @Terilarronde

Lunch with a view…

Snack Mahana has amazing food-- best on the island! The reviews are justifiably raves. You should get there by 11:30-- they only have one seating, and it fills up fast. Mostly full of locals. 

Another great place for lunch is on a Motu (mini-island).The restaurant is called Cocoa Beach, and it is delicious!  You can paddle-board or canoe over to the motu, or they have a boat that will pick you up on the beach. It’s exquisite fresh fish along with barbecue items. Again, you’re right on the water overlooking the beautiful aqua blue coastline.

The local staple in Hawai is poke. In Tahiti, it is poisson cru. Whether you’re talking about poke, or ceviche, or poisson cru, you are talking about fresh raw fish marinated in lime to “cook” it. With Poisson cru, they add a divine smooth coconut juice marinade that makes it irresistible. Be sure to try it!

Dinner

My favorite place to have dinner was Mo’orea Beach Café, right on the water with spectacular sunset views. They featured mouth-watering sushi dishes, along with traditional French Polynesian food.

Gorgeous color palette of pareos at the local market.

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TAHITI Dreaming... NEW release featuring "Mount Mau'aroa"

I just returned from a wonderful, life-changing trip to Tahiti, French Polynesia. This trip was exceptionally inspiring for me. Following the processes of my post-impressionistic idols (Matisse,Gaugin etc.) I tried to capture the essence of scenes in black and white sketches, which I will rely upon later to create full-scale color paintings.

My intentions were to capture the island and the people that live on it… The amazing colors of the ocean, the white sandy beaches with brightly-colored Tahitian canoes.

I love the quaint little houses and the simple dirt roads surrounded by the sky-high jagged mountain ranges. And, as during my previous trip, the gorgeous, kind-hearted Tahitian people always inspire me with my figurative work.


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Kim@KimMcDonald.com

Original Oil on Canvas

Gallery Wrapped

Size: 24”X36”

Original Oil on Canvas

Gallery Wrapped

Size: 24”X30”


Below is an example of what I will be doing in the upcoming months—transforming my real-time compositional sketches into fully-realized, large, colorful oil paintings which hopefully evoke the magic and beauty of these mystical islands.

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Just released! My first painting of the year - By MAUI artist Kim McDonald

I am excited to release the first completed painting of 2022. My effervescent moonscapes are one of the most sought-after subject matter. This shape works well over a bed, sofa or entry way table. Stay tuned for more from this series!

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Original Oil on Canvas

Gallery Wrapped

Size: 20”X40”

Original Oil on Canvas

Gallery Wrapped

Size: 20”X40”


What’s the difference between a full moon and a crescent moon?
The first quarter moon (or a half moon) is when half of the lit portion of the moon is visible after the waxing crescent phase. A full moon is when we can see the entire lit portion of the moon. The full moon phase occurs when the moon is on the opposite side of the earth from the sun, called opposition.

Do you prefer a frame or no frame?

Kim McDonald paints around the edges of the canvas to give collectors the option to display the artwork without a frame. It's a design choice based on what you prefer. Your local framer will have many choices to choose from.

Kim McDonald Art Gallery

71 Baldwin Ave Suite B5

Paia, MAUI, Hawai’i


There is a lot we have in store for our collectors, fans and friends this year, 2022! New art, fresh color palettes and dreamy hues. I will be traveling to TAHITI and plan to create a collection of originals and prints. Make sure to sign up for our e-mail newsletter to stay up to date on what’s NEW!

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A big MAHALO from the Kim McDonald Art POP-UP Gallery

A big MAHALO to all of you who participated in my Pop-Up Gallery in Pa’ia!

It’s been a lifelong dream of mine to have a gallery of my own! This has been an incredible experience of abundance and connection with my collectors and friends. I’ve enjoyed cultivating new relationships and bonding with my Maui Ohana.

It’s hard to believe it has come to an end, but here we are 30 days later. I would like to give a big shout-out to my team, Angelynn Bair and Brittany Bivens who helped create the beautiful space and work environment. We hope our efforts brought you joy along with a celebratory climate to enjoy my artwork. I look forward to hosting another Pop-Up Gallery in the future. 

For those of you that didn’t get a chance to come to our Pop-Up Gallery, not to worry! We have a showroom in Paia that is open year round by appointment. We would love to have you visit! 

Contact us at 808-757-8211.

Or email Kim@KimMcDonald.com

@KimMcDonaldArt

Gallery Showroom - By Appointment

71 Baldwin Ave Suite B5

Paia, Hawaii 96779

My fabulous rockstar team! Angelynn Bair & Brittany Bivens.

The winner of our print giveaway is Tyerell Baldonado-kaleiopu! Mahalo to everyone who participated.

My assistant, Angelynn Bair and I celebrating the last few days of our Pop-Up Gallery!

“Edge of Paradise”

Original Oil on Canvas

Size 36”x24”

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The famous Flatbread Company in Paia... A favorite among many!

The cool, eclectic town of Pa’ia has several interesting restaurants. The best one, in my opinion is Flatbread! It is a must experience while on Maui. I have lived near Pa’ia for over 28 years and know the town well. When Flatbread first opened their doors it had a big impact on the community. It immediately became a central location on the North Shore as the gathering place for friends and families to get together. This authentic flatbread pizzeria is loved by many.  

The menu is quite simple. They feature delicious array of flatbread pizzas and organic salads, along with scrumptious desserts. My favorites are, “organic goat cheese salad” and the  ”Pele Pesto” flatbread. For dessert, don’t miss out on the “little beach bakery brownie sundae,” served warm! They have daily specials with unique creative toppings on various flatbreads. It is amazing!

Another thing that draws me there is that someone who loves art owns Flatbread, Pa’ia! One of the first things you’ll notice when you walk in is all of the unique Hawaiian surf motif art decorating the walls throughout the restaurant. Flatbread’s founder is a dear friend of mine, Jay Gould from the East Coast. He is a huge art lover and collector. He owns several Flatbread restaurants throughout the United States, and each one is focused on local artists who embellish the walls.

I’m honored to be one of the artists presented throughout the restaurant. Jay has collected my work over many years for his personal collection, in addition to purchasing seven pieces of art for Flatbread in Pa’ia. Take a look around and see if you can’t spot my colorful Hawaiian surf paintings and Polynesian figurative work. “Night Shift” is one of my most popular prints ever! This piece has a place honor right above the bar and I couldn’t be more proud!

What to wear when dining at Flatbread?

This restaurant is super casual. Flip-flops, casual beach wear or island attire is the standard.

Reservations are encouraged for parties of eight or more, otherwise it’s first come first serve. I would suggest getting there a little early for dinner--sometimes there can be a wait out the door. 

Enjoy your dining at Flatbread when you’re in Paia Town!

Flatbread Company Pa’ia

89 Hana Hwy, Paia, HI 96779

808-579-8989

Below are a few of the pieces of art you will find at Flatbread Company in Pa’ia!

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Moonshadows Over Mama’s

Size 30”x40”

Original Oil Painting


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Kim McDonald Art Gallery POP UP!

We are excited to announce the first annual Kim McDonald Art Gallery POP UP, through all of December. We welcome you to join us as we ring in the holidays. Stop by or schedule a private showing. We will be featuring fresh new originals, best-selling prints and giveaways! A select amount of limited-edition designer beach towels will be available mid December, fresh off the press!

Discover the colorful, lush essence of Hawai’i at our pop-up Gallery, and then take it home with you!

Follow us on social media for all the latest announcements or subscribe to our newsletter!

You don’t want to miss this.

@KimMcDonaldArt

Don't hesitate to contact us!
808-757-8211 or email
Kim@KimMcDonald.com

Treat yourself to these rare, limited-edition designer beach towels by Kim Mcdonald.

Moonshadows Over Mama’s

Size 30”x40”

Original Oil Painting


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It Comes in WAVES...

Ho'olio in Hawai'i is here!

Winter in Hawai'i is here and we're excited for the big waves, salty air and trade winds.

What does winter mean to me, living in Hawaii?  

Big waves and moody skies.

That’s exactly what I wanted to depict in my new wave series. In the winter months, at certain times of day, the sky can become dark and moody while the water glows turquoise. It is an otherworldly color palette that evokes strong emotions. I tried to capture this mood of nature in my latest series. I hope you like it.

Stay tuned for more from this series!

Don't hesitate to contact us!
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Kim@KimMcDonald.com

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Winter in Hawai'i is always such a magical time of year. The big winter swells bring in professional surfers from all over the world. Some of my favorite things to enjoy are the atmospheric night skies, gorgeous sunsets and the humpback whales sometimes making their appearance as early as November.

Kim McDonald Art Gallery

71 Baldwin Ave Suite B5

Paia, MAUI, Hawai’i


We can’t talk about waves without talking about our favorite professional surfer on Maui, Kai Lenny!

Kai Lenny is one of the world’s most complete watermen.

He grew up on the big waves of Maui, and with supportive parents and world-class mentors, has had a meteoric rise.  He is now at the apex of the surfing world: His accomplishments are astonishing: he's won the gruelling 50km Molokai-to-Oahu Paddleboard World Champion race three times (once in the unlimited, once in the stock stand-up division) and he shattered the across the channel record on his foil board. He was on the Professional Windsurfing Association World Wave Tour, has been runner-up at the Kite Surf Pro World Championships, and he’s won the SUP world title eight times and counting. Last year he was runner up in the Big Wave World Tour. Yet through it all, he remains modest and humble. “My favorite thing in the world is riding a wave, so as long as I’m riding a wave, I’m happy.”

Photo by Richard Hallman

Maui’s north shore break known as JAWS, Peʻahi. Featuring some of the biggest waves in the world.

Kai Lenny and Kim McDonald in the creative process of designing a surfboard featuring a red shark.

Culturally, sharks have been held in high reverence by generations of Hawaiians as aumakua (family guardians)—ancestors reincarnated as animals and sent to protect family members.

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"The Solace of Open Spaces" HEXTON | modern & contemporary

HEXTON | modern & contemporary

Above from left to rightKim McDonald, Dick Carter & Tania Dibbs

Above from left to right

Kim McDonald, Dick Carter & Tania Dibbs

The Solace of Open Spaces takes its title from Gretel Ehrlich’s seminal book on the Mountain West, referencing both the physical and emotional qualities of life among the jagged landscapes and endless wilderness of the region. Ehrlich writes of the northern territory as “the doing of a mad architect – tumbled and twisted, ribboned with faded, deathbed colors, thrust up and pulled down as if the place had been startled out of a deep sleep and thrown into pure light.”The two artists exhibited in our debut collective, Tania Dibbs and Dick Carter, both take great inspiration from the landscape around them. Each artist has lived and worked in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley for over 30 years. Their deep exploration of the valley via painting and drawing parallels that of Ehrlich’s sentiment, at once highlighting the physical and emotional spirit of the region.

The Solace of Open Spaces takes its title from Gretel Ehrlich’s seminal book on the Mountain West, referencing both the physical and emotional qualities of life among the jagged landscapes and endless wilderness of the region. Ehrlich writes of the northern territory as “the doing of a mad architect – tumbled and twisted, ribboned with faded, deathbed colors, thrust up and pulled down as if the place had been startled out of a deep sleep and thrown into pure light.”

The two artists exhibited in our debut collective, Tania Dibbs and Dick Carter, both take great inspiration from the landscape around them. Each artist has lived and worked in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley for over 30 years. Their deep exploration of the valley via painting and drawing parallels that of Ehrlich’s sentiment, at once highlighting the physical and emotional spirit of the region.

Hexton Gallery was founded by Robert Chase in 1995 and expanded upon the Chase family’s long-standing role in gallery development, artist representation, and extensive work in 20th century master prints and figurative sculpture. The galler…

Hexton Gallery was founded by Robert Chase in 1995 and expanded upon the Chase family’s long-standing role in gallery development, artist representation, and extensive work in 20th century master prints and figurative sculpture. The gallery originated at 78th and Madison on New York’s Upper East Side, and relocated to Chicago several years later. The gallery’s archive, art production, and marketing teams reside in Chicago, while the main gallery now operates at its Cooper Avenue location in Aspen, Colorado.

Hexton’s contemporary program includes a select range of paintings, drawings, and sculpture from today’s leading mid-career and established contemporary talent. The gallery also publishes and represents artists and institutional projects in the areas of editioned printmaking, sculpture, and artist books. The Aspen location mounts eight exhibitions per year, including its Colorado Collective seriesthe gallery’s local arts development program.

Hexton has produced over two hundred exhibitions internationally in the last twenty-five years, both solo and in collaboration with other gallery partners. Hexton also develops and supports institutional exhibitions for its artists, having recently provided sponsorship for Eric Fischl’s If Art Could Talk at the Dallas Contemporary, Carlos Rolon’s Inside Out at the New Orleans Museum of Art, and Scott Avett’s Invisible at the North Carolina Museum of Art. The gallery continues to participate extensively in domestic and international art fairs in support of its mid-career and established artists.

Hexton’s Private Sales and Auction Services assist collectors in both the acquisition and sale of major secondary market paintings and sculpture. The gallery mounts historic exhibitions in connection with these activities, such as 2021’s Gravity’s Pull, featuring paintings and drawings from Philip Guston, Ellsworth Kelly, Agnes Martin, John Baldessari and other 20th century luminaries.

Hexton Gallery, Aspen

447 E Cooper Avenue

Aspen, Colorado

Thank you Artist Dick Carter and Tania Dibbs for the wonderful exhibition of, “The Solace of Open Spaces.” I highly recommend checking out the gallery if you’re n Aspen, Colorado. I loved reconnecting with old friends and meeting new people involved in the art world here in Aspen. - Kim

Thank you Artist Dick Carter and Tania Dibbs for the wonderful exhibition of, “The Solace of Open Spaces.” I highly recommend checking out the gallery if you’re n Aspen, Colorado. I loved reconnecting with old friends and meeting new people involved in the art world here in Aspen. - Kim


The joy of creating these pieces is giving me great freedom to work on line quality, glowing colors, related palettes, and organic shapes that speak to one another.

A whole new creative process in which I am simplifying shapes and coming up with abstract forms that relate to each other within the positive and negative space. The patterns are influenced by Matisse and the color sensibility is inspired by Mark Rothko.

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NEW Abstract Series

Let’s get Abstract…

I’ve been having a wonderful time in my studio lately, focusing on the inspiring primal geometry of Polynesian tapas and Hawaiian quilts. They are opening a whole new creative process —I am simplifying the shapes into abstract forms that relate to each other in the positive and negative space. The patterns are influenced by Matisse‘s late period  cut-outs and the color sensibility has been inspired by Mark Rothko.

My intention for this work is to group the elements in an array of 4 to 6  at a time, with the “flock” creating an exciting composition in its own right, each piece relating to the others as part of a vibrant whole. (Again, like Matisse’s cut-outs).

These colorful abstracts, viewed individually or as a whole, invite the visitor to play an active role in realizing the final “work of art”.

I believe these creations offer something new and fresh for your home or place of business. I have been trying to capture the colors and soul of the islands for decades through post impressionist art. It is exhilarating to step into modern abstraction while keeping the ALOHA heart beating!

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The joy in creating these pieces is that they are giving me great freedom to work on line quality, glowing colors, related palettes, and organic shapes that speak to one another.
— Kim
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Star Light, Star Bright... NEW series fresh off the easel!

You heard that right! NEW artwork available now…

In my opinion, the most enchanting part of the day in Hawaiʻi is, “Hawaiʻi by night.” I find it to be the most impactful experience of the day. With a full moon, the atmospheric qualities of the beautiful South Pacific night skies become a spectacle for the soul. You can almost see the moisture in the air along with billowing cloud formations and dancing stars. An ensemble for the eye to see and the body to feel. 

This brings me to my most collectible subject matter featuring my MOON paintings. 

“By The Sea” reminds me of “old Hawaiʻi”. The tones and color palette are a little more subdued compared to what you may be used to me painting. The subject matter of the simplistic lifestyle featuring the Polynesian manmade hut along the shoreline of the sea. The scene is lit under the full moon, highlighting the movement of the palm trees and the “hale” as you take a stroll down the pathway to the waters edge. 

Simplicity at its very best!

“By The Sea”

Original Oil on Canvas

Size 30”x40”

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“Night Night Moon”Original Oil on CanvasSize24”x36”

“Night Night Moon”

Original Oil on Canvas

Size24”x36”

“Evening Blues”Original Oil on CanvasSize 30”x20”

“Evening Blues”

Original Oil on Canvas

Size 30”x20”

I love the atmospheric qualities of the gorgeous night skies. My favorite part of the day in the islands is Hawaiʻi by night.
— Kim
Work in progress… “It Takes a Village.”

Work in progress… “It Takes a Village.”

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Fun in the air: Hawaiian Airlines Hana Hou Magazine!

Are you headed to Hawaiʻi soon?

Well, keep your eyes open in-flight! I have just launched a 2-ad campaign in Hana Hou Magazine—Hawaiian Airlines in-flight publication. I am very excited about this venture, and wanted to share it with all of you. 

I have a long history of being associated with Hawaiian Airlines. In fact, it goes back 28 years. Back then, I was honored to have been chosen as the featured Hawaiian artist on the in-flight video, magazine and menu covers. 

The ads feature my Kim McDonald Art Gallery in Paia and highlight the 5 locations of the Martin and MacArthur Galleries, which showcase my work on four islands.

Hana Hou Magazine is the most-read magazine in the state of Hawaiʻi, despite the fact that one can only find it on Hawaiian Airlines flights!  People often take the magazine with them as a souvenir or a way to access some of the beautiful profiles in the ads and all the insightful magazine articles. It is a great read!

I thought it would be fun to share this with you —keep an eye out for the magazine on your next Hawaiian Airlines flight!

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Do you know what “Hana Hou” means in Hawaiian?

It means “one more time!” or "Encore!" It's a cheer you often hear after a concert, a hula performance — or a visit to our Islands.

Featured Artwork

“Wind & Waves”Small 15"X20" ~ Medium 20"x26" - Large 29"X39"Limited Edition Archival PrintsHand EmbelishedGallery WrappedPrinted on Museum-Quality CanvasReady to Hang

“Wind & Waves”

Small 15"X20" ~ Medium 20"x26" - Large 29"X39"

Limited Edition Archival Prints

Hand Embelished

Gallery Wrapped

Printed on Museum-Quality Canvas

Ready to Hang

Featured Art above “Banana Hut”Medium 17”x34” & Large 24”x48”Limited Edition Archival PrintsHand EmbellishedGallery WrappedPrinted on Museum-Quality CanvasReady to Hang

Featured Art above “Banana Hut”

Medium 17”x34” & Large 24”x48”

Limited Edition Archival Prints

Hand Embellished

Gallery Wrapped

Printed on Museum-Quality Canvas

Ready to Hang

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My favorite subject matter, WAHINE

Celebrating Hawaiian, Polynesian women…

I have always been inspired to paint figurative work since I can remember--and that’s a long time! I started painting when I was 11, and drawing since I was two. I am passionate about the female figure and what it represents to me as an artist--beautiful shapes, sinuous curves, and powerful compositions. My intention is always to capture the vitality and sensibility of my models.
I was drawn to Hawaii over 42 years ago. My first trip to the islands was a trip to Kauai, which had a profound impact on my life! I was fascinated by the extraordinary beauty, vibrant colors, captivating landscapes--and of course, the spellbinding night moon! This lush atmosphere suited me perfectly as an athlete and an artist. I had found the place to live my life.
As I explored my new home, it did not take long for me to develop a deep fascination with the Hawaiian, Polynesian women. Not only was I struck by their extraordinary beauty, (which was there in abundance) but also of their proud embodiment of Island culture.
When I first arrived on the islands , I soon learned that our perception of the Hawaiian woman on the mainland was, for the most part, a myth. My observation and experience of native women was quite different. What struck me the most was their strength! And their knowingness. And their ability to be the powerful grounding force in each Polynesian family unit. It became evident to me that here, there was an evolved atmosphere of a Matriarchal Society.
This realization soon informed my portraits. I wanted to portray these women as not only as sensual, radiant beings, but to also celebrate their essential roles as the self-assured guardians of the Polynesian culture In Hawaii.
Gauguin depicted the Polynesian woman as a source of voyeurism and vulnerable beauty to be desired. My aim is to depict the Island Polynesian women as the beautiful, strong, indomitable figures of the culture that they embody.

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Wahine In The Midday SunOriginal Oil PaintingSize 40”x30”

Wahine In The Midday Sun

Original Oil Painting

Size 40”x30”

Sweet Dreams MahinaOriginal Oil PaintingSize 36”x24”“Sweet Dreams Mahina” is my latest figurative painting in my new collection of Polynesian women. I love this subject matter, which for me depicts the Hawaiian Polynesian woman as strong and sensual. In my experience of living in Hawaii for 30 years, the Polynesian women are the powerhouse of the family unit. I’m super excited about this series as it’s a great opportunity for those of you who love my work to collect a softer color palette. I am working with the positive and negative shapes, complementary and secondary complementary colors. Here I focus on simplifying shapes and using an outline quality that you can find in some of my heroes such as Matisse, Cézanne and Gauguin. I am loving this new series, and I hope you do as well. 

Sweet Dreams Mahina

Original Oil Painting

Size 36”x24”

“Sweet Dreams Mahina” is my latest figurative painting in my new collection of Polynesian women. I love this subject matter, which for me depicts the Hawaiian Polynesian woman as strong and sensual. In my experience of living in Hawaii for 30 years, the Polynesian women are the powerhouse of the family unit.

I’m super excited about this series as it’s a great opportunity for those of you who love my work to collect a softer color palette. I am working with the positive and negative shapes, complementary and secondary complementary colors. Here I focus on simplifying shapes and using an outline quality that you can find in some of my heroes such as Matisse, Cézanne and Gauguin. 

I am loving this new series, and I hope you do as well. 

Alaina’s Cat NapOriginal Oil PaintingSize 24”x30”

Alaina’s Cat Nap

Original Oil Painting

Size 24”x30”

LeilaniOriginal Oil PaintingSize 24”x20”

Leilani

Original Oil Painting

Size 24”x20”

Kealani Night FallsOriginal Oil Painting30”x24”

Kealani Night Falls

Original Oil Painting

30”x24”

Where does my inspiration come from?

A composition inspired by the world famous, Henri Matisse. I few of my paintings in this series are highly influenced by Matisse and his early works, “The Harem of the Odalisques.”

The Odalisques was Matisse’s own way of extending Fauvism, giving it a more tranquil appearance by the careful use of line.

Nude on a Chaise-Longue against Pierced Screen, 1922

Nu sur chaise de repos sur fond moucharabieh

Lithograph, 49.2 X 40 cm

Bibliothèque Nationale, Paris

Night, 1922La nuitLithograph, 25 x 29.6 cmBibliothèque Nationale, ParisMatisse with Decorative Figure on an Ornamental Background, 1926-1927Photo: Keystone

Night, 1922

La nuit

Lithograph, 25 x 29.6 cm

Bibliothèque Nationale, Paris

Matisse with Decorative Figure on an Ornamental Background, 1926-1927

Photo: Keystone

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Learn more about the oil paints I use…

SENNELIER SINCE 1887

IN 1887, GUSTAVE SENNELIER, A DEVOTED CHEMIST, ESTABLISHED HIMSELF AS A PURVEYOR OF FINE-ARTISTS’ PAINTS AT 3 QUAI VOLTAIRE FACING THE LOUVRE AND STEPS AWAY FROM L’ECOLE DES BEAUX-ARTS.

HAVING THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED THE HISTORY AND USAGE OF PIGMENTS, HE DEVELOPED A DISTINCTIVE PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING OIL COLOURS, FORMULATING PRECISE METHODS FOR MIXING TONES AND FOR CONTROLLING THEIR OPACITY AND TRANSPARENCY. HIS WORK WAS SO METICULOUS AND HIS EYE FOR COLOUR SO ACCURATE THAT ARTISTS SOON BEGAN TO REGARD THE SENNELIER PALETTE AS THE ULTIMATE STANDARD OF QUALITY.

Sennelier paints can be found at Blick Art Supply. Read more about the history below.

http://www.dickblick.com

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