Florence L. Parkhurst
(Click on the painting above for a larger view)
All Artwork is Copyrighted ( C ), No Reproduction
Without Permission
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| (1.) Ka Uhana `O Ka Hula |
(2.) E Hula I Ka Hoku | ||
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| (3.) Spirit Of The Hula |
(4.) Looking Makai |
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| (6.) Kanikapila | (7.) Kane And Wahine Hula |
(8.) Anthiriums
(9.) Another Secret Place
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| 3 Hula dancers 23x28 |
A Plumaria for Tutu 22x28 |
Aechmea Faciata 20x24 |
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| Ka U hane O Ka Hula IX 22x28 |
Awapuhi 22x28 |
Day dreaming 22x28 |
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| E Hana Lei Ana IV 22x28 |
Guzmania Puna Gold 22x28 |
Heliconia 20x24 |
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| Picnic III 28x22 |
Wave destination Maui II 22x24 |
Pau Hana 40x30 |
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| Kama'aina 4 28x24 |
Keiki Hula 24x20 |
Orchids 22x20 |
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Kane Ka Pila IV 22x28 |
Kamaiki II 22x28 |
Kamaiki Hanalei 22x28 |
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| Lei Greeters 22x28 |
Lei Maker 20x22 |
Looking Makai 22x28 |
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| Members of the Halau II 22x28 |
Ohana Kane Kani Kapila 22x28 |
Still life with Tulips 20x24 |
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| Pua Waihines 22x28 |
Rainbow Eucalyptist 20x24 |
Red Antheriums 20x24 |
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| White Anthurims and Bird of Paradise 20x24 |
Waterfall on the way to Hana 2 |
Vriesca Zamorensis 20x24 |
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| Tutu in her garden 22x28 |
Two Plants 20x24 |
Vriesca Poelmanii 20x24 |
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| Tillandsia Hybrid II 20x24 |
Tillandsia Hybrid 20x24 |
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| Sunworshippers IV 28x22 |
Zinnias 24x20 |
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Florence L. Parkhurst
Born in Gloucester, Massachusetts, the year 1917
Media: Oil on Canvas
Style: Portraits and creator of her own painting style
Years of Experience: Over 75 years
Organizations: Rockport Art Association, Lahaina Arts Society, Kihei Arts
Council (past president) & Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center
Florence first had an interest in art while attending grammar school and was
singled out by her teacher and encouraged to take outside art lessons. She
studied under the late Charles Allen & Alice Beach Winter, both famous
commercial artists specializing in portraits and landscapes. She was encouraged
by both teachers to study full time as an art student, but because of the
depression, Florence’s mother encouraged her into a profession as an
Occupational Therapist.
Florence first attended the Boston Museum’s School of Art Institute and later
attended the Chicago Art Institute, while being Executive Director at the DuPage
Easter Seal Treatment Center. Honing her gift as an artist, she continued to
paint portraits and was searching for a style of painting all her own. It wasn’t
until she moved to Maui in 1969 and became the Director of the Occupational
Therapy Department at Hale Makua, where she still volunteers, that she found her
own style of painting in late 1969 and early 1970. She took many classes on Maui
from Tadashi Sato, Dick Nelson, Parashacti Gilchrist and Gloria Foss. Florence
paints the local people of Hawaii through dancing, talking story, celebrating,
playing music and being themselves as well as Hawaiian scenery. This style has
been used by other artists over the years and continues to be very popular. Not
only is her style unique and simple, but also has the special gift of the
painting communicating a message to you. She credit’s God for her art’s
inspiration.
Florence’s art has sold all over the United States and especially in Hawaii. Her
artwork has been displayed at the Maui County mayor’s art show, all three-art
societies on Maui, art galleries, banks and restaurants across Maui. She has
taken first place with her art at ‘The World Bromeliad Conference’ in Orlando
Florida. Her art has also been featured on the book cover of ‘Maui Art &
Creative People’. A poster of her ‘Spirit of the Hula’ artwork has been produced
and distributed, along with four different art paintings for greeting cards.
T-Shirt designs by Florence have also been printed and produced.
Pricing on "Giclee" reproductions:
1) 20" x 24" reproduction painting stretched on
canvas frame $325.00.
2) 22" x 28" reproduction painting stretched on canvas frame $450.00.
3) 30" x 40" reproduction painting stretched on canvas frame $675.00
Shipping by C.O.D., plus $50.00 for plywood shipping crate.
Payment by US Postal Money Order, sent to PO Box 827, Makawao, Hawaii
96768.
All paintings can be reproduced at 20" x 24", 22" x 28" or 30" x 40".
Other sizes available by special order.
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Green Emerald 6 carats 1 carat of diamonds |
Blue Tanzanite 1.4 carats 1 carat diamonds |