A feeling of serene introspection emanates from Contemplation. Here our Dancer is found deep in thought and surrounded in tranquillity as she daydreams between dances. The dreamy, reflective aura of Contemplation makes it the perfect fit for a study, den, garden room or bedroom.

Her most famous work, the award winning Far Away delineates the dreamy beauty of the Islands and her people. Inspired by, and selected from one of hundreds of photos shot, Kristine gives us, the Dancer between songs, in an ethereal moment of stillness. She shows us how the Dancer is feeling, contemplative quietness. Painted in the absence of white, this intricately planned piece seems to shine from within, emanating warmth and serenity into the room.

Fire and Earth is from Kristine's Hula Kahiko Pele Series. As with all Hula, the dance tells a story, and the Art depicts a moment in the story. In this interpretation we see Pele at the end of her journey from her homeland in Tahiti. Once in Hawaii she has found a cave in which to seek refuge, and lays her head down to sleep. Kristine is honored that the original watercolor of Fire and Earth, hangs in the home of one of Oahu's respected Kumu Hula (a teacher of Hula).

Malie, in Hawaii is usually a woman's name but it Kristine chose the word for this painting because of its literal translation of tranquil. Malie, Samoan for agreeable, pleased or satisfied seems to name how are our dancer is feeling as we find her in a quiet moment of solitude.

The people of Hawaii see the wind as an element with many faces. In Bliss the Dancer stands at the edge of the stage, his performance complete. He is captured in that quiet moment, simply enjoying the sun, the wind blowing gently in his face.

I ka makani, to stand in the wind, is thought to bring good fortune and luck.

In ancient times, the 'Pu' was used to accompany chants. It's bellowing call was often used to announce the beginning of a ceremony. Today the Pu reverently opens traditional ceremonies, The Hawaii State Legislature and announces the presentation of The Royal Court at Hula Festivals.

The Hawaiian people also use it to commence traditional weddings and luaus and sometimes to herald the presence of famous people or dignitaries. Pu'ole'ole represents a little piece of Hawaiian culture.

Little Princess is one of Kristine's personal favorites because of the emotions between the girls. Many of her works are painted from photos she has taken. She will likely take hundreds of shots before she finds one that captures a special moment. In this, Kristine was drawn to the dynamics between the keiki (children) dancers. Their faces tell us so much of who these little girls are and about a moment shared. It is left to the viewer to decide if the littler girl is looking to The Little Princess with idolization or something else.

Her most famous work, the award winning Far Away delineates the dreamy beauty of the Islands and her people. Inspired by, and selected from one of hundreds of photos shot, Kristine gives us, the Dancer between songs, in an ethereal moment of stillness. She shows us how the Dancer is feeling, contemplative quietness. Painted in the absence of white, this intricately planned piece seems to shine from within, emanating warmth and serenity into the room.

Malie, in Hawaii is usually a woman's name but it Kristine chose the word for this painting because of its literal translation of tranquil. Malie, Samoan for agreeable, pleased or satisfied seems to name how are our dancer is feeling as we find her in a quiet moment of solitude.

“Contemplation” is one of Kristine’s signature pieces and “Bliss” was painted in exactly the same limited palette to compliment her.

Waiho’olu’u means colors in Hawaiian. In Hawaii you can not help being amazed by the incredible colors of the ocean. This beautiful wahine engages the viewer with an intense gaze which matches the beauty of the islands.

In Hawaii Kimo is a popular mans name and a form of the name James The name Lehua, like many Hawaiian women's names, comes from the word for a flower, in this case the Lehua. The Lehua a species of flowering evergreen from the Myrtaceae family. Shown here Kimo, magnificent in his ceremonial garb and tea leaf headress performs to the beat of a mele ipo (a love chant). The power (mana) of a particular chant, lies in the songs hidden meaning. Kaona or rain for example may be a metaphor for love. The meaning of a mele, much as the meaning of Art is left to the interpretation of the audience. While performing a dance in the ancient art of Kahiko Hula, Kimo is depicted here beckoning to his partner the beautiful Wahine Lehua while she in turn reaches towards him.

Laka is a Kino Lau (manifestation) of Lono (God of Rain who presides over the forest). Laka is also known as the Goddess of Hula, the Goddess of fertility and the Goddess of the forest. The more powerful the God the more forms they may take, the most powerful could take the form of human, animal, mineral or element. Laka is also known as the Goddess of love or fruitfulness and is synonymous with attracting not only love but wealth.

Inspiration for many Hula dances grows from the influence of plant-life and for this reason adorns the dance. As the Goddess of Hula many dances have an offering or alter to Laka. For Lakais plants and they are her.

Pele, perhaps the most enigmatic of the Hawaiian Gods is many things, and has been described as passionate, creative, and capricious; volatile, yet fiercely protective. She protects both the land and the children of the Islands of Hawaii, evoking change and tradition. She is known as the Goddess of the Volcano as well as being called the Goddess of Rebirth because of the rebuilding of the earth that evolves in the aftermath of a volcanic eruption.

Pele represents all of the cycles of life, a powerful force storming through, and then passionately transforming the landscapes of our lives.

The award winning Pele's Fire captures everything that Pele represents.