In the Name of Lono
He Inoa No Lono
Champion dancer Haunani pays tribute to Lono, ancient Hawaiian god of harvest and fertility.
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To Ask a Blessing
Pule Ho`opomaikai`i
Lava rock at Makena, home of Maui's last lava flow, is the stage for Cirony's peaceful sunset hula. Our best selling image.
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Hula, The Language of the Heart
Hula-Na`Olelo o ka Pu`uwai
Drums from the past echo as Haunani dances to Kui Wailua and soothes your soul.
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Kahiki Nui
Grace in motion, Kanoe performs a hula in honor of Hawaiian homelands in southeast Maui.
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Fiery Eyes
Na Maka `A
Liana's eyes resemble those of Pele, the legendary volcano goddess.
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Avis
A beautiful portrait of a beautiful woman...
Avis's heirloom portrait caught the eye of many a customer, so we added it to our art print collection. Enjoy!
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Perfect Peace
Ku`ulei cradles an `uli`uli, or gourd rattle, in a moment of tranquility; a pair of waterfalls on Maui's North Shore accompany her dance.
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Here Comes the Eye Squinting Wind
Ku Mai Ka Makani Maka Pili
The "Maka Pili" wind comes alive as Kanoe dances. Hang this on your wall and feel the wind blow.
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My Lei of Love
Ku`u Lei Aloha
Let Dancer Ku`uleialoha weave a "lei of aloha" for you with this beautiful image, captured at sunset at Kauai's Kalapaki Bay.
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Splendid Is the Form of Mt. Ka`ala
Maika`i Ka `Oiwi O Ka`ala
Haunani was "Hula O Na Keiki" hula champion at age 16. Her ti-leaf skirt was made from 200 ti leaves.
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Humble Hearted
The title of this image is taken from a Hawaiian Proverb: "Ku`ia Ka Hele A Ka Na`au Ha`aha`a" ("Hesitant walk the humble hearted.")
Per Mary Kawena Pukui's translation, the meaning here is "A humble person walks carefully so he will not hurt those about him."
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Humble Hearted #2
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Creeping Mist
`Ohu Kolo
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 The Voice of the Wind   Ka Leo O Ka Makani
Feel the soothing whispers of the wind as dancer Babe Valero performs her hula kahiko (ancient hula). This stunning image was captured at Maui's peaceful Po'olenalena Beach.
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Flirtatious Eyes
Maka Ki`i
Liana's expression is like that of a Polynesian Mona Lisa. Caught in a moment of repose, Liana teases you with her eyes.
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 Swaying Skirt   Pa`u Kahulihuli
Kauluwehi performs a spirited hula on Polo Beach in Wailea, Maui. Her bracelets and anklets (or kupe'e) are made from kukui nuts, also known as candlenuts, which come from the kukui tree--a symbol of enlightenment.
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 Quiet Peace   Kipu `Ahe`ahe
Haunani's serene and graceful dance reveals what made her a champion dancer at age 16. Precious leis of maile vine and palapalai ferns adorn Haunani's neck. In days of old, these plants were placed on the hula altar in honor of Laka, goddess of the hula.
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 This Is the Beauty of the Land   Nani Keia `Aina
Cirony performs an 'uwehe, a difficult hula step that demonstrates the strength, balance, and grace required of a dancer. I photographed this image at sunset, on the shores of Makena, where Maui's last lava flow reaches the cooling waters of the Pacific.
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The Standing Torch of Wisdom
Ka Lama Ku O Ka No`eau
Feel the heat as Babe pays tribute to the Hawaiian fire goddess Pele in her flawless sunset hula. Maui's beautiful Po'olenalena Beach is the setting of her dance.
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Love Is a Spring that Flows Freely
He Punawai Kahe Wale Ke Aloha
--`Olelo No`eau (Hawaiian Proverb)
This couple was captured in a tranquil moment on Maui's North Shore, where many secret waterfalls such as this one abound. The title, a Hawaiian proverb, means that "Love is without bounds and exists for all." A romantic image that makes a perfect gift for the sweetheart in your life.
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Nothing More for the Eyes to Search For
`A`ohe Mea `Imi A Ka Maka
--`Olelo No'eau (Hawaiian Proverb)
The "Friendly Isle" of Moloka'i brings to us this lovely dancer, Jasmine Nani Ne. The title, a Hawaiian proverb, means that "Everything one desires is in his presence."
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Nene `Aukai
A White Bird Drifting Over the Sea
Kaua`i Dancer, Tiffany, steps gracefully in a "duck walk" across the sand.
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Red-Standing Rainbow
Ku Ka Punohu Ula
The beauty of Kanoe's dance evokes memories of a distant past. The hula was a primary means of expression for the early Hawaiians; it served to instruct, inspire, and entertain.
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 A Lone Tree, A Lehua Blossom of Moloka'i
He la'au ku ho'okahi, he lehua no Moloka'i
Per Mary Kawena Pukui's translation of this 'olelo noeau, this is said in admiration of an outstanding person, unequaled in beauty, wisdom, and skill ...The Ma'alaea sunrise warms the face of Rachael "Lahela" Kimmel, who was born in Kealakekua and grew up on the "friendly isle" of Moloka'i - birthplace of the hula. Named for auntie Rachel Naki-a traditional Hawaiian taro farmer on Moloka'i who worked in harmony with the land and people-Lahela carries on the same tradition with her true Hawaiian spirit, sharing her cultural knowledge on a daily basis with both locals and island visitors. Lahela's enchanting look is accentuated by her lei po'o (head lei) of kauna'oa, which grows along the shores of Moloka'i.
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Small is the flower, yet it scents the grasses around it
Ukuli'i ka pua, onaona i ka mau'u
Per Mary Kawena Pukui's translation of this 'olelo noeau (Hawaiian proverb), this is said of a person who gives happiness to others.
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Pu`u O Makena
Champion Dancer, Natasha, uses an `Uli`uli in her Kahiko near Pu`u `Olai, Maui
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Tahitian Twilight
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Kalapana Daybreak
Hula Teacher Shiho reflects upon the newly created lava terrain at Kalapana on the Big Island.
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