This original oil (alkyd) is painted on textured panel and features 3 sea turtle petroglyphs.  The Native Hawaiians call the green sea turtle "Honu" and the Hawaiian word for petroglyph is "Ki'i pohaku" which roughly translates to Stone Images.  This painting has a textured base which adds visual interest when viewing up closely.

"I couldn't be more pleased with how this painting turned out.  I revisited a color palette that I had used before in the painting Maui Ensnares the Sun but changed order and amounts of blue in the glazing (color layering) process.  The result was an amazing overall soothing tone of the piece and complex colors and textures when viewed up close.  I kept the tone towards the bottom of the painting darker and lightened and warmed up the color as your eye finds the focal point towards the top.  This is reminiscent of when you are snorkeling with the turtles and as you ascend up from the depths of the ocean, there is a warm reassuring glow from the sun as it filters through the surface."

Guy Junker

A certificate of authenticity accompanies this piece and a set of personalized raised panel note cards featuring the artwork is available as a complementary gift.  We can ship anywhere in the world so please please call (808)661-0923 or email us if you have any questions.  Mahalo.