Welcome to the website of Carmen Gardner, Maui Artist
Online Studio/Gallery and Home of Maui Art Workshops, Classes and Retreats
••••• "Chiiko" Art Maui Image Award 2009 ••••• "It has been said that art is a tryst, for in the joy of it maker and beholder meet." ~Kojiro Tomita
"I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way - things I had no words for." ~Georgia O'Keeffe
When folks ask me why I paint, I've wondered myself at the answer . . . what should I say? Because it brings me joy? Because I want to share that joy with others? The answer comes
to me every time I pick up a brush. Every time I mix a color or watch pigment mingle on the canvas . . . I realize then, it is about the process.
For me, the deeper meaning in what I paint, lies in my passion to preserve the Maui I discovered when I came "home" in 1981. The greens are greener here, the ocean bluer, the skies full of
drama and light . . . but the true Maui is in the kama'aina, the kupuna who are leaving us. They are the spirit behind the word "aloha," they are teaching me to see. I hope to
continue learning to view Maui not only through the eyes of an artist, but through the aging eyes of her beautiful people, and that I may one day come close to adequately saying with color and shapes
that which I have "no words for."
E komo mai.
I hope you will get a positive impression of my artwork and maybe even take some home with you.
Call me to make an appointment to stop by my Haiku, Maui studio - visitors are always welcome!
With fond aloha,
Carmen
"On the Rocks" Transparent WatercolorIntermediate Watercolor
With Carmen Gardner
5 Fridays, May 18 – June 15
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Carmen’s watercolor classes are intended for intermediate students who have some experience with the medium. Develop and hone your skills by exploring various techniques beyond the basics. A supply list is available at the front desk.
Cost of $37 is payable by May 4. Sign up begins April 10. Space is limited so call today to reserve yours! 808
270-7308.
"Lotus" OilLuminous Oils
With Carmen Gardner
5 Fridays, May 18 – June 15
1:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Continuing oil students who want to apply what they have learned so far and discover new techniques. Prior oil painting experience helpful.
A supply list is available at the front desk. Cost of $37 is payable by May 4. Sign up begins April 10.
Space is limited so call to reserve yours today: 808 270-7308.
"Double Take" Watercolor 29.5" X 19.5"
Carmen is, once again, proud to have both submissions chosen for Art Maui! This year, two watercolors were selected from among 513 entries! Esteemed juror, Tom Klobe, chose a total of 144 works by 128 artists to be featured in Maui's premier annual juried exhibition.
Both works are available for purchase at Art Maui, Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts and Cultural Center thru April 20th.
"Shave Ice with Tutu" Watercolor 18.75 X 28.5"
I hope to see you at Viewpoints . . .
Art … in View
March 15, 2012
Viewpoints Gallery in Makawao will unveil new works by five Hawaii artists during an exhibition opening this week and continuing through April 19.
Meet the artists - painters Joseph Fletcher, Michael Clements and Carmen Gardner, and sculptors Jazz Glickenhaus and Vince Hogan - during the opening reception at 5 p.m. Friday.
Fletcher "honors the moment and dedicates the craft to recording the living history of Maui in a strong and vibrant manner"; Clements catches "light and color in its constantly changing states"; Gardner's "watercolor celebration of Maui is a luminious tribute to the people, special moments and natural beauty"; Glickenhaus focuses on "abstract and realism, finding a point in the middle where these two styles can come together"; and Hogan, who has been turning Maui hardwoods for decades, creates "spectacular traditional and contemporary pieces," according to a gallery release.
Viewpoints is located at 3620 Baldwin Ave. For details, call the gallery at 572-5979.
"Waianapanapa White"Cheap Joe's Spring Catalog features one of Carmen's watercolors.
"Waianapanapa White" (transparent watercolor) 22X30"
is available for purchase at Viewpoints Gallery, Makawao, Maui.
"Summer Solstice" Watercolor by Mary WhyteJoin Mary Whyte in Tuscany . . . May 2013!
Seven unforgettable days of
painting and touring the Italian landscape
and figure for artists and travel enthusiasts of all levels. Explore the towns, museums
and vineyards of Tuscany, as you paint side by side with nationally acclaimed watercolorist Mary
Whyte. We will stay at the Tuscan Renaissance Center with stunning views of the Tuscan hills, while enjoying first class meals and wine, all within a short distance to historic cities like Florence and Sienna. Enjoy a full morning of one-on-one instruction, then choose to spend your afternoons painting on your own, or exploring with Mary Whyte on fully guided tours. Interested in a regional cooking class or wine tasting? We will do it all! Register early, as Whyte's classes always fill quickly. Don't miss this trip
and class of a lifetime!
Carmen will be attending this once in a lifetime art adventure and she invites you to join her and the other participants with
Mary Whyte in Tuscany!
For further info and to register: Contact Tracy at Art in the Mountains http://www.artinthemountains.com/marywhyteitaly.html
Are you looking for a great piece of artwork for your home or work place? This online gallery presents you with an overview of Carmen's artwork, and you can also contact her directly. We're sure you'll find something that suits your taste and artistic needs... if not, commissions are glady accepted.
Opening Reception and BlessingCelebration of Hawai'i 2012: The Art of Hula
Check out the February 2012 issue of
Maui No Ka 'Oi magazine!
Carmen's painting of Kumu Hula, Hokulani Holt, is featured on page 39!
"Na wiliwili o ka aina"Malama Wao Akua Juried Exhibition 2011
Carmen is proud to have two works accepted into this year's juried show at Viewpoints Gallery in Makawao . . . now thru December 2, 2011. Don't miss this exceptional exhibition. A partnership with East Maui Watershed, partial proceeds to benefit and protect our native species . . .
"Kaleidoscopic Caldera" Oil 24X36ART MAUI JURIED EXHIBITION 2011--
Carmen had TWO paintings in the show!
"Kaleidoscopic Caldera" Oil, and "The Lei Ladies of Paradise Flower Farm", a watercolor, were both chosen by juror Hiroki Morinoue for inclusion in the 2011 Art Maui annual juried exhibition.
- 126 artists were represented
- 139 pieces were exhibited
- 22 pieces were sold
6 during the Purchase Pledge Preview event
13 were purchased by other patrons
3 were purchased by the state - 377 artists submitted work
- 592 pieces were entered
- 4854 people attended the show
"Lei Ladies Of Paradise Flower Farm" Watercolor 24X36"
Read the article, pubished in the Daniel Smith catalog . . . "The Four Basic Watercolor Washes"
by Carmen Gardner
Whether in a classroom setting, private lessons, or with a group of your friends, Carmen can provide you with expert instruction either out in the community or
at her studio. One of the best instructors anywhere, Carmen's students come back again and again and are always pleased with their growth as artists and with their new understanding of the
medium.
Looking for a unique and inspiring "artsy vacation?" Why not plan an "art retreat" with a group of your friends? Maui has long been known as the #1 island destination by Conde Nast Traveler, and with good reason. Colors are brighter, people are warmer, and the climate perfect . . .
We can set up a custom "retreat" in one of the most beautiful locations on the island, away from the crowds and resorts, and full of inspiration!
For more info on workshops now being offered and for info on custom packages: Click here
"Maui Christmas" holiday cards
Blank inside so you can personalize your greeting
5.5" X 8/5"
Say "Mele Kalikimaka" with an "island flair!" Click here
Carmen and her painting "Kalapana" Oil 24X36Viewpoints, Maui's Premier Art Gallery, Presents
"A Celebration of Hawaii 2011"
This exhibition features new work by some of Maui's most well-respected artists. The show runs January 21, thru March
1st. Don't miss it!
Carmen is honored to have five works in this wonderful exhibition.
Viewpoints Gallery is located at 3620 Baldwin Ave., Suite 101, Makawao, HI 96768
American Artist Magazine "Studios" IssueAmerican Artist Magazine's "Studios" Issue features Carmen Gardner's Maui Studio!
Carmen's life is all about art. Learn about her career and artistic accomplishments.
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