This item is an original watercolor painting by local artist Molly McKenzie. Here, she has captured the essence of our beloved Kaua'i orchids, depicting their exuberance with her soft watercolor paints. The luscious orchids are nicely set off by the colorful background and present a view of the flowers that many have not had the opportunity to see. This piece would be a wonderful addition to anyone's art collection.

The watercolor painting is matted and measures 11" x 14" overall.

Molly McKenzie is a very talented local artist, residing in Lihue, who is also a great contributor to many of 88 Shrines activities and causes.  

Molly Mckenzie created this original painting for this auction.

Molly McKenzie studied at the Emily Carr School of Art in Vancouver, B.C. Canada in the1970’s. However, it wasn’t until she moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in 2003 that she took up painting in watercolors full time. Molly was a member of the California Watercolor Association, Art Inc. in Castro Valley and Water Color Connection in Hayward. She studied with many artists in the Bay Area and learned her craft over 11 years. Molly’s paintings have been hung in numerous galleries, restaurants and public spaces in the Bay Area. In 2013 Molly and her husband Brian moved to Kauai.

In 2016, Molly and Brian were awed by Lawai International Center and began to volunteer by nurturing the land of Lawai and setting up for events. Molly was inspired to paint a series of images of the 88 shrines and their surroundings. Many of these images are available in greeting cards available on Open House days at the center.