Saturday, August 25, 2012

Maui Magazine Spread



Remember I told you guys one of my illustrations was going to be on a magazine? Well, the magazine arrived hot from the oven in my mail box today.

As I fumbled through the pages to find that one little image of my illustration of the Hawaiian Mo'o, I encounter this:



I full spread of my Mo'o (named Oscar)!!!!!

It is amazing that I sketched the little guy above while vacationing in Maui, this piece of paradise on Earth. The islands are rich in legend, folklore, culture and History.

I guess I am just very excited to be a part of it.

Maui Magazine

33 comments:

turquoisemoon said...

OOh you should be so very proud of this!!! It's amazing... geez..you're published!!!

CraveCute said...

Congratulations Ana! Your little dragon is amazing! Wow...and a full page!!

Ileana said...

Your use of color and shading is unique...so beautifully done. Congratulations. I love him!!

Robin Larkspur said...

You should be excited and proud and very happy. Fab painting. The story looks very fascinating too. I lived in Hawaii for four years with my husband (we were married there too). The spiritual energy is amazing, and there is much deep history of mystical happenings there.

Debra She Who Seeks said...

It's a wonderful illustration! How exciting to see your work published so prominently! We love Maui and go once every 5 years on holiday. I must check out that magazine!

Jeanne said...

WoW! Congratulations! A great piece of artwork with what appears to be a very intriguing story.

p.s. The post you left a comment on about 'the first book' was an OOPS! Kitty walked across the keyboard while I was working on some drafts for the future.

M. D. Jackson said...

Congratulations Ana. It looks amazing.

The Cranky said...

Ana, that is simply gorgeous! Congratulations; I am so happy for you...can't think of anyone who deserves it more.

JerseyLil said...

Big congrats Ana!! Full spread, excellent! I love your Oscar, such rich colors. :)

S said...

First of all , Congratulations Ana for making it ! It is indeed a great feeling to see one's own creation being featured in a publication ! This feeling cannot be expressed in words and gives enormous encouragement to the artist to go on.
I am also glad to know the story behind the painting.
All the best !

Jenny said...

Ooooh how wonderful Ana... BIG congrats... I love Oscar... and he just looks fabulous in this magazine spread... how exciting...

Hugs
Jenny x

Ola said...

congratulations! It looks really pretty


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BIKBIK AND RORO said...

O gorgeous... congratulations!! The colouring is brilliant.

foxysue said...

Just fantastic, savour the moments, now and forever etched in your memory! LOVE :)xxxx

Danielle said...

How very exciting!! Congratulations! I would be celebrating for several weeks to come ;)....Also, thank you for your kind words over at my place...the aging process is quite the journey and definitely an adventure...learning new things about who I am everyday ;) Again, wonderful sketch in the magazine!

Buttons Thoughts said...

Oh Ana fantastic I love it. You are so talented and I do think you should be very proud of yourself. What an amazing thing to see your talent displayed for the world to see in print.Congratulations. B

Sulky Kitten said...

Congratulations Ana! Your illustration is beautiful and vibrant - I'm not surprised they wanted it! You must be delighted, you're one very talented gal!

Lois said...

So wonderful!!!! You must be bursting with excitement!

Plowing Through Life (Martha) said...

Wow, Ana, really? This is wonderful! Congratulations. You are published. That is amazing! And your illustration is beautiful. You must be jumping up and down with joy :)

Zena said...

Oh... Congrats!, my friend, you must be so proud. Beautiful illustration. I have enjoyed readind your posts so much, have a blessed Sunday xx

Red Shoes said...

Wow! Congratulations!!

There is no better affirmation for one's self than to see something like this!!

:oD

~shoes~

Sherri B. said...

This is so fantastic, Ana - congratulations to you!! What an adorable, gorgeous lizard... :)

Jo said...

so amazing! So excited for you Ana!! :)

ArtSings1946 said...

Just checking Ana, how's it there in Miami right now? I live in central Florida and am watching the weather channel all the time. Hope you are ok and sending positive energy your way, sweet friend.

Love Always,
Jan

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

What a wonderful accomplishment! I love your painting and the magazine really did a great job with the article! KUDOS to YOU!

AntiquityTravelers said...

That's awesome! congrats!

Kathryn Zbrzezny said...

Congratulations, Ana! I hope you celebrated! What a wonderful honor to be recognized and published. Wow! I am excited for you! Your mo'o is fantastic!!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations, Ana! You must be very proud!

Kay Ra said...

amazing! congrats again!
I just returned from Oahu few days ago and the nature there is just stunning. No words can do justice.

alteredstatesstudio said...

OMG!! that is so totally cool! how amazing is that to open a magazine and see your art work published? i can't even imagine...your painting is awesome- the colors are beautiful! and i think that it is even cooler that it isn't an art magazine- almost makes it more special. congrats Ana! this is fabulous!!

Annette said...

Congratulations young lady I can see why it has been chosen for the magazine. xoxo

Elena said...

OH HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!! It is beautiful. You should be soooooo proud!

Shaharoh said...

Congratulations! Such a lovely moment to share with us! You are such an inspiration. Cheers!