Art Project Paia will be debuting their holiday art show called "In Between Lines"...
Friday, December 8th from 5:00-9:00... Kim's work will be featured along with various local artists. Come see the collaboration of artwork come together. Sculptures, Painters, Contemporary work, Photography and more! There will be a live band, food and pups... Get in on the fun and meet Kim McDonald herself!
"Mystic Waters" & Snake Dance" Surfboards both in size 6'10"
Sharks have been a big theme in these two new boards Kim just finished! Straight out of the glassing room... Available for purchase. The holidays are right around the corner so get yours today!
Underwater Photography by Cesere Brothers
"Menace Of
The Sea"
Hawaii's revered shark god, Kamohoali'li, was not one to be trifled with, and neither is this board. The elemental blues and greens emphasize the sleek beauty and power of the island's protector of the seas.
"Mana Shark"
"Mana" - In Hawaiian symbolizes a pervasive supernatural or magical power. Sharks are thought to be the Aumakua of the Hawaiian culture. A family god, often an ancestor who has died and come back in another form.
Need Ideas on how to display your Surfboard? Click the link to a blog post we wrote to give you more ideas!
Kim McDonald has been as busy as ever painting away in her studio in Paia, Maui. See the latest creations below. She has been pulling inspiration from the native tropical flowers. All the vibrant colors come together so nicely.
"Pua Power" 7'10" Longboard ~ "Pua" in Hawaiian means "flower"
"Hale Sweet Hale' Original Oil in Size 34"x22" $6800
A Hawaiian lei can be constructed of leaves, flowers, seashells, feathers, seeds, nuts, and even bone and teeth from various animals. It is a custom that still lives on in Hawai'i today. Below is a Plumeria Lei. These flowers are some of the most fragrant, and come in a wide variety of colors. They don't last long once picked from a tree, so the time spent with them are special.
A Lei can be worn at anytime for any occasion. They are a nice gesture for arriving guests, life celebrations, special occasions and holidays. There are few "rules" when it comes to wearing or giving a Lei.
Have you ever dreamed of owning a surfboard hand painted by world renown artist Kim McDonald? Don't know where to start or where to display it? The possibilities are endless! Anything you dream can become a reality. Here are a few examples of ways they can be displayed.
Kim is taking a much needed trip back home to see her family in Lake Tahoe. She has been a busy bee working all summer at the Four Season's Resort on Maui, and painting every chance she gets in her Paia Studio. We are happy to see her back home for a little rest and relaxation.
Featured above: Kim with her niece and sister
Kim with her gorgeous niece Justine
Exciting NEWS! Kim McDonald's artwork is back in the Beach House Restaurant on Kauai. Within the restaurant you will find an abundance of her work. You are sure to find something you love and bring a little piece of paradise home with you.
The Beach House Restaurant on the Island of Kauai
"Black Pearl Gallery" is located in the Beach House Restaurant, Poipu, Kauai. You can find her latest work there. Add to your collection or become a new collector!
Gallery - 5-5016 Kuhio Hwy # C, Hanalei, HI 96714
P: (808) 742-8822 Open Everyday 2:00-9:00PM
"Shark Haven"
Is now available at Black Pearl Gallery
"Mahina Nightwatch"
"Sunset Serenity"
Kim's latest work for a client here on Maui. The whimsical hues are really coming together!
Looks like she saved the Canoe as the final step!
Original Oil on Canvas
This past weekend Maui Hands Gallery celebrated their 25 year anniversary! Kim McDonald has had her work featured in Maui Hands for many years. We are so thankful for the hospitality and relationships created. Cheers to another 25!
Saturday I took a beautiful drive to Hana to one of my favorite representing galleries, Hana Coast Gallery. My mission was deliver all new art to freshen up the spring collection! Always a joy to see gallery Director Alesiamae (photographed below) Next time you're in Hana, be sure to stop by the Hana Coast Gallery to check out all the amazing local artists.
Kim celebrates the sea in her artwork, and defends it in the many environmental organizations she actively participates in. She has donated some of her finest work for to help these groups raise funds through silent (and not-so-silent) auctions and other art-related activities.
Some of her current beneficiaries are The Waterkeeper Alliance, Surf Riders, and (pictured here) the first Annual “Water/Wo/Men” Event In Support of Global Water Conservation at Six Senses Laamu . At their gathering in the Maldives, Kim created an art surfboard which was signed onsite by the well-known attendees and then auctioned off, fetching a handsome donation for Water/Wo/Men's mission. The art of giving, personified!
Helena Christensen
Bethany Hamilton
Layne Beachley and Kate Bosworth
Kim getting artsy with the Maldives children
Phillipe Cousteau and Daryl Hannah
Julia and Kim_ Mama's
Kim and Liz _ Mamas
Trey and Patrick
I love going to Mama's Fish House with my cherished collectors after visiting my studio showroom in Sprecklesville. Mama's is an iconic restaurant on the North shore of Maui with fabulous food and even more fabulous staff. I highly suggest dining at Mama's while visiting Maui, you won't be disappointed.
I had the honor of painting a couple surfboards for professional waterman Kai Lenny. Photographed below is Kai with his gun board with his custom red shark I designed, this board he rode while surfing JAWS at Peahi, one of the biggest breaks in the world.
Ever since my first visit to Tahiti I have been in love and infatuated with black Tahitian pearls. My favorite pearl designer is Jess from St. Bart's who sells her beautiful designs all over the world and at the cute Paia boutique called Imrie.
Some of you may remember a few years ago when I brought my tribal surfboard art onto towels and other beach lifestyle products, starting the launch of KAIKIMBA. One of the most exciting parts of that whole new venture was the photoshoot. Seeing artists work with one another and collaborate with each other is exhilarating, and leaves you with beautiful visuals. Now I take you back to Paia Bay via 2013 with the stunningly talented Maui girl- Callie Mahoney and the absolutely brilliant photographer Peter Augustin! Enjoy!
There are several ways to display a surfboard when hanging as art. I have tried several hanging techniques and props and as of the last few years my favorite stand has been these lightweight, simple and sleek V- Stands from SurfWorks USA . The owner Frank is a super nice and helpful. The prices are good and the stands are quality! SurfWorks has a variety of board stands but pictured below are the surfboard V-Stands. Check them out!
Wow! Last nights event for the Bodie Miller Fundraiser for the Aspen Valley Ski Club was amazing. There was an incredible turnout of over 100 people to meet Bodie Miller and listen to his inspiring speech about his career. 10% of the proceeds of sales last evening with to AVSC (Aspen Valley Ski Club). Many of my long-term collectors visited the event. I had the honor of presenting my surfboards and working with collectors. There was an incredible interest in the 'Black Menace' board, which happens to be the first surfboard of its kind with a black background, so the positive feedback was greatly appreciated and inspiring!
Aloha Aspen,
Stop into Performance Ski anytime this month to check out my new Oceanic Series Surfboards!
Aloha everyone! I am back in one of my favorite places in the world and my second home; Aspen, Colorado. This time I brought some boards with me, surfboards that is. I am beyond thrilled to be showing my new Oceanic Series Surfboards at my favorite ski shop, Performance Ski, for the month of March!
All of the surfboards are shaped and glassed by world-class shaper David Gott in Maui, Hawaii. I hand-paint each surfboard making it an original piece of art where no two are alike. These one-of-a-kind surfboards are surely a cool, fun, and sleek addition to any room.
If you are in Aspen during March, stop by Performance Ski! I look forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones.
A hui hou!
