Icons of the Great Tradition

Giclée prints of original paintings are limited to 54 reproductions.

Giclées are printed on Cold Press Bright White paper; 310g, water-resistant, and made from 100% cotton fiber, acid and lignin free.

Giclées are sold unframed, but I am happy to frame your giclées for you if you like. Check out my Framing Methods and Materials page to get a sense of my approach to framing. Please contact me if you have further questions.

Purchases are processed through PayPal. If you prefer another payment method please contact me to make arrangements.

8.25% sales tax is applied to all sales originating in California.

Shipping charges for giclées are added during PayPal checkout and are $15 for the contiguous 48. If you live in Hawaii or Alaska, or anywhere else on earth please contact me before making a purchase so that your preferred shipping arrangements can be made.

Shipping charges for framed originals and giclées vary widely. Please contact me before purchasing so that we can discuss packing and shipping to your location.

In my mind I was seeing the image of a sculpture of the Buddha seen from an unusual angle. I was picturing the ear of the Buddha being prominent, with the face obscured by vegetation. I liked the idea of seeing this Buddha as if you were walking through the jungle and came upon it unexpectedly. Soon after this idea formed I went to a family reunion on the island of Kauai. There I spent time walking the island, swimming, paddle boarding, and participating in a traditional luau complete with hula and fire dancers. I reconnected with the place and the people. On the plane ride back to California I started sketching this image of the Buddha, and something of the feeling of old Hawaii came through. When the painting was complete I showed it to an old friend who had lived on Kauai for many years. He suggested the name "Menehune" for the painting. It seemed perfect.

"Hawaiian legend has it that many centuries ago, the Menehune were a mischievous group of small people, or dwarfs, who lived in the forests and valleys of the islands before the first settlers arrived from Polynesia. These Menehune, who roamed the deep forests at night, were said to be about two feet (60cm) tall, though some were as tiny as six inches (15cm), small enough to fit in the palm of a hand. The Menehune have been known to use magic arrows to pierce the heart of angry people, igniting feelings of love instead. They also enjoy cliff diving, and according to local lore, they were smart, extremely strong and excellent craftsmen. They were rarely seen by human eyes, and they are credited with mighty feats of engineering and overnight construction."

Giclée prints of original paintings are limited to 54 reproductions.

Giclées are printed on Cold Press Bright White paper; 310g, water-resistant, and made from 100% cotton fiber, acid and lignin free.

Giclées are sold unframed, but I am happy to frame your giclées for you if you like. Check out my Framing Methods and Materials page to get a sense of my approach to framing. Please contact me if you have further questions.

Purchases are processed through PayPal. If you prefer another payment method please contact me to make arrangements.

8.25% sales tax is applied to all sales originating in California.

Shipping charges for giclées are added during PayPal checkout and are $15 for the contiguous 48. If you live in Hawaii or Alaska, or anywhere else on earth please contact me before making a purchase so that your preferred shipping arrangements can be made.

Shipping charges for framed originals and giclées vary widely. Please contact me before purchasing so that we can discuss packing and shipping to your location.