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  • 10/19/2026 - Waikiki Art Collection - Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
    Waikiki has plenty of picturesque locations worthy of being immortalized in paintings. Mark N. Brown, Hawaii's premier Plein Air artist, has done just that. From the Queen's Beach to various Waikiki beach and surf paintings, Mark captures the beauty of Waikiki in his Waikiki Artwork Collection. Here you can see all of Mark N. Brown's artwork featuring scenes from the Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii area 96815
  • 10/12/2026 - Kakaako Art Collection - Honolulu, Hawaii
    Inspired by the beautiful landscape within and around Kakaako, Honolulu, Hawaii and beyond, here is Mark N. Brown's Kakaako artwork collection. Here you can see all of Mark N. Brown's artwork featuring scenes from the Kakaako, Honolulu, Hawaii area 96814.
  • 10/5/2026 - Punahou Paddlers- Jan 2016
    Ref. No.: 27794 ** Price: $3000 ** Size: 36" x 48" **
  • 10/1/2026 - Hawaii Artist Mark N Brown Newsletter October 2026
    This issue features art tip, special events, murals, special offers, new art, photos and much more...
  • 9/28/2026 - Woman of Hula in Green
    Inspiration: Woman in green gowns dancing the hula on stage.
  • 9/21/2026 - Pounders Beach
    Inspiration: Painted on Location in Laie, on the beach of Pounders with the Windward mountains in the background turbulent surf in the midground Foreground of dappled shadows on the sand flanked by Lauhala trees.
  • 9/16/2026 - Hawaii Artist, Mark N. Brown Plein Air Painting In Action - Waikiki Roughwater Swim 2026 - Kaimana Beach Photos
    Mark plein air painting in action in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii. - Waikiki Roughwater Swim 2026 - Sans Souci Beach between the Natatorium & the Kaimana Beach Hotel Waikiki, Hawai’i - More than 800 people braced kicks and the current to compete in the annual Waikiki RoughWater Swim.
  • 9/14/2026 - Men in Buff & Blu
    Inspiration: Seven Men of Hula in full gesture as they dance.
  • 9/7/2026 - Lanikai Point
    Inspiration: Painted on Location on Kailua Beach looking towards Lanikai point as the Mokulua Island sits on the horizon next seen is the hilltop house that sits above the Kailua boat harbor and bay with the Lifeguard tower looking over all activity.
  • 9/1/2026 - Hawaii Artist Mark N Brown Newsletter September 2026
    This issue features art tip, special events, murals, special offers, new art, photos and much more...
  • 8/31/2026 - Haiku Gardens
    Inspiration: Painted on Location at Haiku Gardens on the Windward side with the Ko'olau mountains in the background lush greenery as a backdrop to the foreground gazebo reflected into the moat of water
  • 8/24/2026 - Winter Surf At Three Tables
    Inspiration: "Winter Surf At Three Tables" was alive with crashing surf, spray and white foam. It wasn't surfable or rideable but it sure was paintable!
  • 8/17/2026 - Tamashiro Market
    Inspiration: Standing opposite of Tamashiro Market on King Street, I painted this painting in 2 sessions. I recorded all the information with my brush but I needed to enhance it in the studio. I also needed to unify by graying it, and as I did, it would age the painting or dumb it down (that's a good thing) because Tamashiro
  • 8/10/2026 - Kewalo Basin Surfer (Surfer's Off Kewalo Basin - Location: Kakaako Waterfront Park)
    Inspiration: All surfers have a favorite break and townee's talk about Kewalo Basin and what it was before. I enjoy listening to their stories as I paint.
  • 8/3/2026 - Canoes Of Kailua January
    Inspiration: Canoes of Kailua was inspired by the paddlers who train daily over the course of the 3 days that I spent on location at Kailua beach.
  • 8/1/2026 - Hawaii Artist Mark N Brown Newsletter August 2026
    This issue features art tip, special events, murals, special offers, new art, photos and much more...
  • 7/27/2026 - Rainbow Bridge Jumpers
    Inspiration: "Rainbow Bridge Jumpers" caught my attention and it's a good thing I was far along on my painting before they started jumping, otherwise it would have distracted me. From where I painted, it made me feel like a judge giving them scores for more daring dives. I caught a stand up paddler going by as they were timid to go by when they were jumping.
  • 7/20/2026 - Makapu'u Shorebreak
    Inspiration: Painted on Location at Makapu'u beach when the surf was big background of Makapu'u cliffs midground of roaring surf foreground of lit up rocks by waves and sun.
  • 7/13/2026 - Woman of Distinction January 2022
    Inspiration: Five Woman of Hula flanked besides each other in royal colors of as they prepare to dance.
  • 7/6/2026 - Sandy Beach / Blowhole 1
    Inspiration: On the day I painted "Sandy Beach/Blowhole", the spouting waves from the blowhole was going off and even from my distance, I could feel the ebb and flow of the tide from where I stood. It was humbling to feel its power.
  • 7/1/2026 - Hawaii Artist Mark N Brown Newsletter July 2026
    This issue features art tip, special events, murals, special offers, new art, photos and much more...
  • 6/29/2026 - Tongan Choir
    Inspiration: I witnessed the Tongan Choir performing at the Kapiolani Bandstand and the colors the singers wore matched the quality of their voices in unison. I did this painting from a photo reference I took.
  • 6/22/2026 - Kewalo Basin Shadows (Diamond Head From Kakaako Waterfront Park)
    Inspiration: I painted this right in front of the showers for the surfers as they paraded by after their surf session. Judging by their reactions, I think I did a good job. When they said my painting was "sick" or "bad" (surf language), I took it as a compliment.
  • 6/15/2026 - Looking Towards The Pali
    Inspiration: I painted "Looking Towards The Pali" during an overcast day and then left it in my studio. I just recently took it out and repainted it to satisfy myself of it's potential. I came away pleased.
  • 6/13/2026 - Mark N. Brown At Haleʻiwa Arts Festival 2026 - June 13, 2026 & June 14, 2026 - 10am - 5pm
    Visual and Performing artists. Food,fun keiki activities and its Free!

    The Hale'iwa Arts Festival event activities include approximately 125 juried visual artists with original works and limited editions, both traditional and contemporary, in oil, acrylic, ceramic, photography, sculpture, watercolor, fabric, serigraphy, jewelry and glass, as well as other media. Their art will be available for viewing, browsing and purchase directly from the artists.
  • 6/8/2026 - Wailua Pioneer Farms Sunflower Field
    Size: 36x48 ** Inspiration: Painting the Wailua Pioneer Farms Sunflowers was done in two sessions out of a need to capture the scene before the sunflowers wilted and were plowed under. The sunflowers only would bloom during a 3-week period and I thank Pioneer Farms and fellow artist Nani for coordinating our artist visit. Being the artist with the most experience, Nani and Linh Tang deferred to me. Should we paint up close or from far? I choose from afar, and did the mountains in the background with the Sunflowers in the mid ground. I later second guessed myself because I reasoned that the mountains would always be there, but not the Sunflowers. But when I returned for my 2 session, I got up close and personal to the Sunflowers and it all fell into place with this painting.
  • 6/1/2026 - Sherwood Forest Waimanalo Bay
    Inspiration: Sherwood Forest was painted on location and that day the brush felt like I was conducting a symphony. The sun was bringing out the best colors and shadows were upright and strong. A nearby resident who is always a blessing when he visits is called Captain Howie. He has a good eye as he walks the beach daily and always is uplifting to visit with him and the others who come by.
  • 6/1/2026 - Hawaii Artist Mark N Brown Newsletter June 2026
    This issue features art tip, special events, murals, special offers, new art, photos and much more...
  • 5/26/2026 - Mark N. Brown At Haleʻiwa Arts Festival 2026 - June 13, 2026 & June 14, 2026 - 10am - 5pm
    Visual and Performing artists. Food,fun keiki activities and its Free!

    The Hale'iwa Arts Festival event activities include approximately 125 juried visual artists with original works and limited editions, both traditional and contemporary, in oil, acrylic, ceramic, photography, sculpture, watercolor, fabric, serigraphy, jewelry and glass, as well as other media. Their art will be available for viewing, browsing and purchase directly from the artists.
  • 5/25/2026 - Queens Beach
    Inspiration: Queens is a favorite location of mine and as Oahu started to open up again, I felt the energy to take on a 48" x 60" on location. I got to the beach by 7am and everything fell into place. The weather was good and I painted nonstop until 6pm and it felt right. The best part was the onlookers that kept me company. I was tired and packed up to leave carrying a wet painting, a back pack and a smaller French easel to mix my paints on. I left behind my larger easel for a 2nd trip but just as i got to my van, a warm and friendly skateboarder dropped that off to me with a big smile. Right on!
  • 5/18/2026 - Stormy Day At Makapu'u Beach
    Inspiration: Stormy day at Makapu'u Beach was done during the worst storm that even body surfers wouldn't go out. But it was the perfect because of the energy it created for this painting inspired by the strong breaks overlooking Makapu'u Beach in Waimanalo.
  • 5/11/2026 - Kaiser Bowls
    Inspiration: Painted on Location at Kaiser Bowls with Diamond Head in the background midground of the Waikiki Ocean and Canoes in the foreground all done in a heavy impasto texture and bold bright colors.
  • 5/4/2026 - Hula Dancers January 2021
    Inspiration: A painting that shows the multi ethic race that make up the Hula troupe. I enjoy the figure as I have been drawing from the figure since High school. It's time to revisit this series.
  • 5/1/2026 - Hawaii Artist Mark N Brown Newsletter May 2026
    This issue features art tip, special events, murals, special offers, new art, photos and much more...
  • 4/27/2026 - Diamond Head Dreams (Diamond Head From Kakaako Waterfront Park)
    Inspiration: This view overlooking Diamond Head was painted as a class demo for the Plein Air art class of the University of Hawaii at Manoa Outreach College. I wanted to teach my students that there is beauty everywhere, even in a industrial area.
  • 4/20/2026 - Kailua Vista
    Inspiration: Painted on Location from Kailua beach looking towards Kaelepulu stream as your eyes go from foreground Canoes to the bridge and the background mountains of the Ko'olau's.
  • 4/13/2026 - Kaaawa Beach, Hawaii
    Inspiration: I painted "Kaaawa Beach" when the neighbor elementary school was having a excursion day there, so there was a lot of excitement in the air. The kids would call out, "Hi Mr. Artist!"
  • 4/6/2026 - Showtime At Baby Makapu'u January
    Inspiration: 'Showtime At Baby Makapu'u" was painted as a demo for the Plein Air Class at the University of Hawaii Outreach College. It is a non-credit class that I have been teaching since year 2000. I do a demo from 8:00 am to 9:00 am and show my fellow artists how I would tackle the scene. I have learned so much by instructing this class. I use a good saying, "When one teaches, two learn".
  • 4/1/2026 - Hawaii Artist Mark N Brown Newsletter April 2026
    This issue features art tip, special events, murals, special offers, new art, photos and much more...
  • 3/30/2026 - Waimea Bay, Hawaii
    Inspiration: "Waimea Bay" is probably the smallest version that I have done of this site. Before I used to think that the size of the painting conveyed power, but it has nothing to do with the size. It is being able to lock into the inner strength of a painting, it's mana. In the case of making sure it has strong bones (structure), value and character, I am sure big wave riders can say the same thing about the power of Waimea Bay.
  • 3/23/2026 - In The Shadows Of Diamond Head
    Inspiration: "In the Shadows of Diamond Head" was started as a demo for my Saturday Plein Air class with the University of Hawaii at Manoa Outreach College, I returned another day to finish it and it caught the eyes of surfers who would check on my progress before they went out to get wet. After their surf session, they did double takes to witness the positive progress, of course,the comments were in surf talk, "that is sick" , "that is bad, awesome", "bitching", "you get 'em!", thumbs up in their eyes.
  • 3/16/2026 - Magic Island
    Inspiration: Painted on Location at Magic Island Marina. This image had me flirting with stronger,bolder colors, and it made it pretty intense if you got up close, but when you stepped back, it seemed to work.
  • 3/9/2026 - Oahu Market - Chinatown - 2
    Inspiration: Being half Chinese in race, my mother would take me to Chinatown in Honolulu, Hawaii to sample the food and culture. Seeing it now as a artist, Oahu's Chinatown is a great buffet for the eyes and senses!
  • 3/2/2026 - Kaiser Bowls
    Inspiration: For an artist wanting to painting at Kaiser Bowls, we pray for parking. On smaller wave days, parking is easy. To pull off the 36" x 48" original, I went a day before my class on a Friday (my class was scheduled for Saturday) which gave me time to do an accurate drawing on the canoes to get the right perspective and angle. Kaisers has so many great characteristics and great energy so it's very easy to get distracted. I pride myself on how well I paint canoes so the ultimate compliment is when Anuenue steersman of 51 Molokai'i to Oahu crossings Nappy Napolean, would say, "Looking good, Bradah!" based on a good drawing, I felt good about the painting experience.
  • 3/1/2026 - Hawaii Artist Mark N Brown Newsletter March 2026
    This issue features art tip, special events, murals, special offers, new art, photos and much more...
  • 2/23/2026 - Kualoa Ranch
    Ref. No.: 18459 ** Size: 24" x 36" **
  • 2/16/2026 - Kalama Beach
    Inspiration: "Kalama Beach" is a spot where I learned to body surf. It was a time when my younger brother Kent (who is now a Lifeguard) and I would our fins, catch the bus and hope for good surf. We didn't need anything big, we were happy with a 2 feet set but it did get larger. Then we graduated to Bellows Beach.
  • 2/9/2026 - Three Tables At Pupukea
    Inspiration: "Three Tables" is an area I liken to the wild North Shore. It has a power to it, but it also has a quiet nature. It's a great place to chill when the other well-known areas are maxed out with people. A good place to paint.
  • 2/9/2026 - Mark N. Brown Hawaii Art Available at 2026 Punahou Carnival Art Gallery - Friday and Saturday, Feb. 6 and 7, 2026
    Mark is proud to have multiple Hawaii art images feature at the Punahou School Carnival Art Gallery. Punahou Carnival Art Gallery is features one-of-a-kind art pieces, exquisite jewelry and out-of-this-world sculptures. This event is one of the largest and most anticipated art shows in Hawai‘i featuring over a thousand pieces by several hundred Hawai‘i artists..INCLUDING ORIGINALS FROM HAWAII ARTIST MARK N. BROWN Click on link to see great Hawaiian art available for the community.
  • 2/2/2026 - Waikiki Beach 2014 Miniature Hawaii Art Image
    Inspiration: "Waikiki Beach" has to be viewed from a distance in order for it to come together visually. It's a lot of information to put on a small canvas but I don't want to reach for a small brush. There's a lot of energy going on at the beach and using a small brush would only diffuse that power.
  • 2/1/2026 - Hawaii Artist Mark N Brown Newsletter February 2026
    This issue features art tip, special events, murals, special offers, new art, photos and much more...
  • 1/26/2026 - Lanikuhonua / Koolina
    Inspiration: Painted on Location on the beach at Ko'olina with the Waianae mountains in the background midground of the rocky cove and incoming tide and a foreground of Mother and son at play.


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