Marcia's Blog
Yellow Plumeria
by Marcia Minnichhofer on 05/23/20I have completed another plumeria painting. This one is 22x30". The background leaves were a bit more challenging but I am happy with the outcome. You can watch progress of my paintings at my Instagram account, paintingsbymarcia, or at my Facebook page, Plumeria Painntings by Marcia.
Na Pali Coast at Sunset
by Marcia Minnichhofer on 05/01/20I added a lot of orange everywhere to show the glow from the sunset. The cliffs on the left are in shadow so were darkened.
Na Pali Coast Sunset 16x20"
by Marcia Minnichhofer on 04/30/20I am on the homestretch with the Na Pali Coast watercolor.
Next Project - Na Pali Coast
by Marcia Minnichhofer on 04/24/20This wonderful photo of the Na Pali Coast was photographed by Wilson Barrett who has also provided me with turtle photos for paintings.
Double Ruffled Hibiscus is Done!
by Marcia Minnichhofer on 04/24/20I managed to keep from getting heavy-handed with this one and I like the look. It has two sets of stamens.
Double Yellow Hibiscus
by Marcia Minnichhofer on 04/16/20This painting is taking shape nicely.
Double Yellow Hibiscus in Progress
by Marcia Minnichhofer on 04/12/20Giving this one a light, more transparent touch. Working on the shadows first.
Double Yellow Hibiscus
by Marcia Minnichhofer on 04/12/20This is the reference photo for my next watercolor project. I plan to do some experimenting with a more transparent technique.
Singapore Plumeria is Done
by Marcia Minnichhofer on 04/12/20My reference photo had only the blossoms. I added the leaves one by one as I worked on the background.
Singapore Plumeria
by Marcia Minnichhofer on 04/07/20This variety is my favorite plumeria to paint. I have a photo reference with only flowers and am adding leaves as I move around in the background.
Nene with a View is Done
by Marcia Minnichhofer on 04/07/20This was a fun one with lots of detail. The Kilauea Lighthouse is on the bluff beyond. The nene geese are still protected although they came off the endangered list.
Another Wave 22x30"
by Marcia Minnichhofer on 03/30/20I have not named this wave watercolor painting but it has my favorite ocean colors and feels refreshing.
"The Light Beyond" 22x30
by Marcia Minnichhofer on 03/30/20I love painting large waves! This one is called "Light Beyond."
Nene With a View
by Marcia Minnichhofer on 03/30/20I combined a few reference photos to paint some requests for the Kilauea Lighthouse and the Hawaiian Goose, Nene, the State bird. This has so much detail that I have painted some large waves at the same time.
Craft Fairs Cancelled Until Further Notice
by Marcia Minnichhofer on 03/12/20Because of the Coronavirus, the crafts fairs I participate in have been cancelled until further notice. I will continue to sell the small prints at my paintingsbymarcia.etsy.com shop. I will also begin to market some larger prints and original watercolor paintings there.
Two Honu 18x24"
by Marcia Minnichhofer on 03/08/20Finished painting two sea turtles in a different style. It was fun blowing paint around in lots of water. Simple, loose background with detailed honu.
Grumpy Honu is Done!
by Marcia Minnichhofer on 02/20/20I am keeping the blue water similar in my turtle paintings because buyers are purchasing color coordinated prints. The aqua, teal, and turquoise colors are my favorites and are happy colors! Photo credit is given to Wilson Barrett for his inspirational capture of this cute guy!
Grumpy Turtle in Progress
by Marcia Minnichhofer on 02/18/20This one is 16 x 20."
Grumpy Turtle
by Marcia Minnichhofer on 02/17/20The colors will be similar to my 'Happy Honu' painting. Even this grumpy guy will have you smiling! I find that people at the fairs like a matched set and choose prints of similar colors. Also, my favorite blues are happy colors.
Another Tunnel of Trees Watercolor
by Marcia Minnichhofer on 02/10/20Maluhia Road on Kauai, also known as the "Tunnel of Trees," is a favorite subject of mine. This is the 5th I have painted. Small prints are also the best seller at the local craft fairs I do.
