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"Peaceful Day in the Sun" -5"x 7" oil on wood with texture & foot floaters.

"Rest is always welcome when lying in the sun."

*Available in JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa
"A Mother's Heart" - 5" x 7" oil on Koa plywood

"A mother honu gets ready for a long night of nesting."
"Made for Love" - 5"x 7" oil on Koa plywood


"A Familiar Homecoming" - 9"x 12" original oil on Koa, *Available at Genesis Gallery in Waikoloa, Queens Marketplace. 

"Mother turtles can travel over a thousand miles just to lay their eggs in the exact place they were born."
Custom mailboxes are $275.00 including shipping and handling. 
"Searching High" - 10x8 oil on canvas board

IN private collection
"Strength in Light" - 5x7 oil on canvas board

In private collection
"Wings of an Angel" - 16x20 oil on canvas

In private collection
"With Light" - 16x20 oil on canvas

IN Private collection
"Strong Fortitude" - 5" x 7" oil on wooden gallery wrap

"It takes determination, perseverance, and a persistent nature to survive the first few years of a baby turtle's life."

"Storm Session" - 5" x 7" oil on wood gallery wrap

Available in Waikiki Island Treasures
"Born From Love" - 5" x 7" oil on wood gallery wrap
In private collection


"Sun Lover" - 9" x 12" oil on Koa


"As the day fades away, a honu finds its way back to the sea."
"Angel of Light" - 5" x 7" oil on canvas board

"We all need angels in our life."
"Guardian of the Light" - 5" x 7" oil on canvas board

"Angels are guardians who help us when we are in dire need."
"Butterfly Kisses" - 8x10 oil on gallery wrap canvas
"Loving of Light" - 9"x 12" oil on Koa panel

"Love the light and reflect its love upon others."
"Peacefully Adrift" - 9"x 12" oil on Koa panel

"Sometimes it's just nice to float on top of the water and let the ocean take you as it pleases."

"Happily in the Sun" - oil on canvas

Available in Paniolo Greens Resort in Waikoloa

*NEW* "Hawaiians & Friends" - approx. 10" x 14' Original oil on mango plywood. Framed in Hawaiian Ash.

"The Hawaiian Islands are home to many life forms."

Available in JW Marriott Ihilani
"Aloha Morning" - 8" x 10 original oil on Koa; *Available in Kailua Island Treasures

"Morning in Kailua finds a honu getting ready to enjoy the day."

"Joy and Smiles" Cordoba Tenor Ukulele - Abalone rosette, painted in oil, comes with gig bag.

*Available in Kailua Island Treasures
"Swimming With Friends" Solid Koa Paddle - 33" x 11"; *Available in Kailua Island Treasures



"Starry Eyed Honu Mailbox" - standard size
"Happy Honu" Mailbox

"Return to the Light" - 12x48 Published original oil on canvas. *NEW* for 2013.  Coming soon as LTD. Edition Giclee on canvas.  Please inquire.

"In the end, when all things are said and done, we're all meant to go back to the light that gave us life."
"Honu Delight" - 5x7 original oil on canvas

"A north shore local enjoys the ending of the day."

Available at Genesis Gallery in Waikoloa

"Let the Light Shine Through" - 10x20 original oil on canvas

"Once you let the light shine through, new friends await to embrace you into a loving life."

*Available in Hanalei Gifts & Gallery
"Family of Friends" - 12x16 original oil on canvas with texture on turtle

"Although not everyone may be fortunate enough to have immediate family, everyone has the opportunity to make great friends through out their lives that hopefully they become their family."
IN PRIVATE COLLECTION
"Welcoming" - 12x16 original oil on canvas

"Join this honu for a cool refreshing dip in the ocean."

"Friends Indeed" - 9" x 12" oil on canvas

Available in Waikiki Island Treasures
"Lighten Up" - 16x20 oil on canvas


In private collection
"Drawn to Light" - 16x20 oil on canvas
"Widespread" - 12"x 48" oil on canvas

In private collection
"Honu Spirit" - 24x36 Ltd. Edition Giclee on canvas 24x36 and 12x18

"Years before man step foot on Hawaii, the Honu made the Hawaiian Islands as their home.  Their importance in the balance of nature and life have left an impression on the people who would later call Hawaii home."
"Peace and Serenity" - 30x40 Published original oil  *Available in Ltd. Edition Giclee on canvas      *New for 2013!

"With peace you will find serenity."

*Available at Kailua Island Treasures

"Warm Greeting" - 5x7 original oil on canvas board with texture

"Curious honu will come and see you if you jump in the water with them."
"Warmth of Sunshine" - 5x7 original oil on canvas board with texture

In private collection

"Sparkles" - 5x7 original oil on canvas board.

"Honu take a breath of air every so often but if necessary, they can hold their breath for over an hour."
Available at Kailua Island Treasures
"A Lovely Chat" - 8x10 original oil on canvas with texture on turtle

"Friendships grow strong through friendly conversations and getting to know the other person."


"Through Thick and Thin" - 24 x 48 Ltd. Edition Giclee on canvas.  Original available in Banjy's Paradise Bar & Grill in Waikoloa Village on the Big Island

"The most successful relationships are ones that work together through the most troubling times as well as playing in the best of times."
"Heralds of the Light" - 24x36 published original oil on canvas, to be available in Ltd. Edition Giclee on canvas 18x12 and 36x24 sizes.  Please inquire.

"The Light sends out messengers and heralds warning us to stay on the straight and narrow or we shall pay for it in the future."

Habilitat Donation - 16x20 oil on canvas

IN PRIVATE COLLECTION
"Moment to Ponder" - 12"x 24" oil on canvas

In private collection

"Breathless" - 16x24  original oil on canvas

"Love can leave us breathless when it's new."
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"With the Light" - 5x7 original oil on canvas with texture on turtle

"Swim with the light and enjoy freedom of the seas and sky."

In private collection
"Blue Moon Honu" - 16x24 original oil on canvas


Available at Genesis Gallery in Queens Village on the Big Island

"Around the World"  - 16x20 original oil on canvas

"Turtles travel thousands of miles to get to their nesting sites and back."
"With All My Heart" - 16x8 original oil on canvas with texture on turtle

"I will love you with all my heart is a promise that should never be taken lightly."

"Happy to Meet You" - 10 x 14 original oil on gallery wrap canvas

In Private collection
"Golden Child" - 9x12 original oil on canvas with texture on middle turtle

"With any good parent, every child is golden."

In private collection

"Witness to Light" - 12 x 18 original oil on canvas with texture on turtle

"We are to be like Christ and be witnesses to His love."

Available at Island Keepsakes
"Sea Green" - 5x7 original oil on canvas board with texture on turtle

"With friends by your side, you're ready for some new adventures."
"NaPali Dream" - 10x8 original oil on canvas, Dreamscape Series

IN private collection

"Paradise Cruise" - 10x20 original oil on canvas

"Turtles like to hang around the coastline searching for their next meal."
"Lightspeed" - 10x20 oil on canvas

In private collection
Takata commission - 30x40 oil on canvas

"Our Time in the Light" - 5x7 original oil on canvas board with texture on turtle

In private collection
"My Love" - 5x7 original oil on canvas board with texture on turtle

"Babies are easy to love, even when they are even your own."

In private collection

"Laughing with Friends" - 5.25 x 7.25 original oil on wooden panel with texture on turtle

In private collection
"In Good Company" - 5.25 x 7.25 original oil on wooden panel with texture on turtle

"Life is much better when there's others o enjoy it with."

"Welcomed Friend" - 24x48 original oil on gallery wrap canvas. 

In private collection
"Bathed in Peace and Light" - 16x20 original oil on canvas with texture on turtles

Available in Genesis Gallery on the Big Island

"Friendly Encounter" - 5x7 original oil on canvas board

Available in Island Keepsakes
"Fun Time With Friends" - 5.25 x 7.25 original oil on wooden panel

"Angel's Wings" Koa veneer Ukulele with mother of pearl inlay.

In private collection
"Honu on the Beach" detail on Koa ukulele

In private collection

"Happy Honu Mailbox" - Order a custom mailbox for $275.00 and receive a free 16x20 print of your choice! 
"Curious Honu" mailbox
"Friendly Visitor" - 10"x20 oil on canvas
"Engaging" - 8x10 original oil on canvas

In private collection

"Glass Baby" - 10x20 original oil on canvas.

"My attempt at a stained glass turtle.  I like the effect and will do more of them. "
"First Dip" - 5.25 x7.25 original oil on wooden panel

"Scary at first but once the baby honu touches the water, it will become its home for the majority of its life."

In private collection
"Flowing" - 24x30 original oil on canvas

In private collection



"Love Returns" - 16x20 original oil on canvas

"A mother honu returns to where she was first born, ready to give the next generation a chance at life."

In private collection
"New Arrivals" - 16x20 original oil on canvas

"A brand new day on a brand new life.  Live every day as if it were your first."



"Sun Baked" - 5x7 original oil on masonite

"Sitting in the sun all day may be just what the doctor ordered."

In private collection
"Place in the Sun" - 10x12 original oil on canvas with texture on turtle and cave.

"Everyone's looking for just their place in the sun.  This honu has found safety in a sea cave."

In private collection
"From Heaven" - 10x14 original oil on canvas. 

In Private collection

"Warmth of Love"-  9x12 original oil on Koa panel.

"Feel the heat of love as the sun slowly sets on a mother turtle on her way to nest."

In private collection
"The Cover of Darkness" - 8x10 original oil on canvas. 

"Baby turtle making an early run at it before the sea birds get them.  I painted 3 turtles symbolizing the 3 wise men."

In Private collection
"Shining Grace" - 5x7 oil on canvas board

In private collection

"Motherly Joy" - 16x20 original pallet knife oil on canvas. 

"My second pallet knife oil of a honu and I got to do it in front of the camera.  It was filmed for my brother's tv show "Art Made Easy" and the kicker was I did it using only my left hand (I'm right handed)."


"Honu's Embrace" - 10x30 oil on gallery wrap canvas


In private collection
"Sea Shells" - 12x9 original oil on Koa

In private collection

"Come Down" - 10 x 18 original oil on canvas

"A honu coming down to meet you."

In private collection
"Carrying Life" - 12x24 original oil on canvas

"To carry a multitude of life within you must be a special feeling.  It must be heartbreaking not to even see a single one grow up."
"Surface to Air" - 12x24 original oil on canvas


In Private Collection

10"x 14" oil on canvas

"Free Falling" - 36x54 Original oil on gallery wrap canvas


On display at Roy's Ko Olina
"Forever Yours" - 36x54 Published original oil on gallery wrap canvas.  Available in Ltd. Edition Giclee on canvas 36x54 size. 

"Love is infinite, if it's true."
"Answer the Light" - 8x16 original oil on canvas

"Where the light leads is where heaven awaits."

In private collection

"Enter the Blue" - 12"x 48" original oil on canvas

In private collection

"A Kiss From An Angel" - 9x12 Original oil on Koa panel


"A kiss from a bandit angel fish on the nose of a honu passes on the grace of Light."

"From the Earth" - 6x9 original oil on Koa panel

"Emerging from the Koa wood come a friendly honu and clown fish."

In private collection
"Honu Impression" - 10" x 14" original oil on canvas

"MY FIRST TURTLE IN PALLET KNIFE."

In private collection
"Free to Fly" - 24x36 In The Raw Series

This is my first turtle done In The Raw at this size.  It's fun to go back to a simple style and not complicate things with the background. 


"In the Company of Friends" - 9" x 12" OIL ON KOA

In private collection
"Bending Light" - Oil on canvas

In private collection

"Sun Lover" - 9x12 Original oil on Koa veneer panel

"Love the sun or the Son of God, either way it's the Light of the world."


"Persevere" - 11x14 framed original graphite on bristol board.

"We must tread on towards the goal, one step at a time."

"Island Playground" - by Walfrido and Edgardo Garcia II.  Available at Walfrido.com.  Please inquire.

"A place where whales rejoice their newborn young by jumping for joy and turtles find love as the sun slowly sets in this island playground."
"Home is Where the Heart Is" - Ltd. Ed. Giclee on canvas available at Walfrido.com.  Please inquire.

"Humpback whales travel thousands of miles to Hawaii to give birth and raise their calves.  Honu travel over a thousand miles to lay nests and make their trip back to the main Hawaiian Islands.  Home is truly anywhere you call it."
"Hope Endures" - 10x20 Original oil on canvas, framed in Koa veneer

The popularity of my image "Hope" inspires an entire series on the baby honu.

In private collection
"Love We Found" - 36x54 Original oil on canvas.  Sold.

"We search and search and search and search.  When the timing is right, our search comes to an end and a new beginning."

In Private Collection
"Mana 'Olana" ('Hope' in Hawaiian) - Original oil to be published in Ltd. Ed. Giclee on canvas. 

"Hope in numbers can be like prayers in the multitudes." 
"Isle of Creation - Big Island" - collaboration with Walfrido and Edgardo II.

"New life and land are born on the Big Island of Hawaii."

Available in Ltd. Edition Giclee on canvas at Genesis Gallery, Big Island

"Happy Birthday" - 18x24 Original oil on canvas

"There's much to celebrate when babies are born."
"Dinner and a Sunset" - Original oil 10x14 size. 

"Eating during sunset can make any place into a 5-star restaurant. "

In private collection
"Warmth of Love" - 16x20 Original oil on canvas

Available at Genesis Gallery in Waikoloa on the Big Island of Hawaii.

"When love is on the mind, nothing can stop us."
"New Found Friend" - 16x20 original oil on canvas

In private collection

"New friends can cause a sense of excitement and wonder."
"An Angel's Friend" - 5" x 7" oil on canvas board

"We all need angels as friends."
"Fire Diamond" - 10" x 14" oil on canvas, Dreamscape Series


"Through a honu/lava dreamscape can be viewed Diamondhead Crater during a magnificent sunrise."

"Love at First Sight" - 16" x 20" original oil on canvas with textured turtles. 

Immediately you know, your heart  races and you hope the look back is mutual.

In private collection
"Happily on the Way" - 12 x 48 Original oil on canvas with texture on turtle

Turtles crawl up on the beach to relax, rest and just bask in the sun.

In private collection

"Love in My Heart" - Brand New!  30x72 & 12x 30 Limited Edition Giclee on canvas

"Where the Light shines reveals the love that it brings.  A mating pair of turtles are witness to the life in the deep blue, beneath the shelter of an underwater cave."
"First Love" - Available in 24x48 Ltd. Edition Giclee on canvas

"When you find the one, give your all and see what blossoms forth."

"Cruising Speed" - Original oil on canvas 12x16

"This turtle is cruising by investigating the scene."
"Guided by Light" - Original oil on canvs with texture on turtle, 10x14 size.

"I painted this while on my trip to the Big Island."
"As  I Lay Pondering..." - 12 x 24 Original oil on canvas with texture on turtle. 

"I often wonder what turtles think as they lay on the beach." 
"Mother's Day" - Original oil on canvas 12x48

"This painting commemorates the day for all mothers."
"As Light is Witness..." - 12" x 24" Oil on canvas with texture on honu

In private collection
"Innocent Love" - 5" x 7" oil on canvas board, Baby Love Series


"Baby love is innocent love."


In private collection

"Talking Story" - 12 x 48 Ltd. Edition Giclee on canvas

"Gather around to talk with friends and catch up on time lost."


"Watchful Eyes"  -Original oil on canvas 12 x 24

Available at Genesis Gallery in Queens Village Waikoloa on the Big Island.

"Some people have guardian angels.  Some have the ocean's angels keeping watch."

"A Friendly Meeting" - Available in Limited Edition Giclee on canvas 10x48 size. 

"This friendly Honu is diving down towards the viewer to greet them."


"Cleansing" - available in Limited Edition Giclee on canvas size 12 x 24 and 20 x 40. 

"Sometimes we must let nature take it's course and we must let other into our lives and help heal us.  We need to surround ourselves with good people so we begin to inspire each to greater things."
"A Safe Haven" - available in Limited Edition Giclee on canvas sizes 16x20 and 12x16.  Collaboration with brother Walfrido Garcia.  Also available in open edition giclee on paper sizes 16x20 and 11x14 sizes (outer border, actual image size is smaller). 

"The turbulent ocean and erupting volcano represent the pitfalls and challenges one must overcome in their lives.  It's always nice to know that the Light will lead us to shelter and security."

"Infinite Possibilities" - Available in Limited Edition Giclee on canvas 36 x 48 size.  Also available in open edition giclee on paper 16x20 and 11x14 sizes (actual image size is smaller).

"With His love, all things are possible.  The heart shaped light represents His love stretching out and guiding our paths."
"Love Calling" - Available in Limited Edition Giclee on canvas 16x20.  Also available in open edition giclee on paper 11x14 and 16x20 sizes (outer edge, actual image size is smaller).

"This represents a mating couple deciding to go to deeper waters of their relationship where love is calling them.  Painted for Valentine's Day, there are 14 hearts in the water that glow."

Published original in private collection

"Light Beckoning" - Available in Limited Edition Giclee on canvas 16x20 size.  Also available in open edition giclee on paper 16x20 and 11x14 sizes (actual image size is smaller).

"This is my second collaboration with my father.  This piece symbolizes one's search for the true meaning of life.  Somewhere deep down inside we feel a certain calling to goodness or to the path of righteousness."
"Hope" - Available in Limited Edition Giclee on canvas 10x20 and 8x16 sizes.  Also available in open edition giclee on paper 16x20 and 11x14 sizes (actual image size is smaller).

"We base our beliefs on Faith and with Faith we have Hope.  This baby turtle represents the infant child within us fighting for a chance to live and showing us all that it's one step at a time, even if we have to crawl."

"To Soar Like an Angel" - Available in Limited Edition Giclee on canvas 18x24 and 10x14 sizes.  Also available in open edition giclee on paper 16x20 and 11x14 sizes (actual image size is smaller).

"Swimming with the turtles is like flying with the angels.  There's a certain peace you feel out in the ocean swimming with large peaceful creatures."
"Mother's Love" - Available in Limited Edition Giclee on canvas 10x14 size.  Also available in open edition giclee on paper 16x20 and 11x14 sizes. 

"Mother turtles spend hours on the beach building a nest and laying eggs only to never see them again."
"Race for the Reef" - Available in Limited Edition Giclee on canvas 18x24 and 10x14 sizes.  Also available in open edition giclee on paper 11x14 and 16x20 sizes.

"Once they're born, it's a race to the ocean for baby turtles, where they will live the majority of their lives.  Safety in numbers is their best bet from predators like sea birds, who pick them off the beach like diners at a buffet line."
"Welcoming Arms" - 12x48 original oil, AVAILABLE IN LTD. EDITION GICLEE ON CANVAS
"Honu Dreamscape" - 16x20 original oil

This special view through a turtle shaped window finds one staring at a sunset with a humpback whale in the distance breaching. 
"Colors of Aloha" - 10x14 original oil on canvas, In The Raw Series.  Not available. 

I painted this on the Big Island and was asked to add 3 baby turtles to represent the collector's family. 

In private collection

"Majestic Flight" - 16x20 Ltd. Ed. Giclee on canvas

"Whenever I swim with the turtles they remind me of a bird gliding in the air.  I wanted this turtle to feel as if it were flying through the water as the light rays were highlighting it."
"Precious Youth" - Available in Limited Edition Giclee on canvas sizes 18x24 and 11x14.  Also available in open edition giclee on paper sizes 16x20 and 11x14. 

"This painting represents our most precious commodity:  our youth.  Through our youth we see a reflection of ourselves and an opportunity to raise responsible and productive children."

"Gesture of Aloha" - Available in Limited Edition Giclee on canvas 18x24 and 10x14 sizes.  Also available in open edition giclee on paper 16x20 and 11x14 sizes. 

"This turtle in waving 'Aloha' as it passes peacefully by."
"To Shine Upon" - Original oil 12x24.  Available in3 sizes in Ltd. Ed. Giclee on canvas from Heart Rock Productions at Walfrido.com

"The Light shines upon us giving us grace and life."

"Guiding Light" - Available in Limited Edition Giclee on canvas 16x20 size and 11x14 sizes in Open Edition matted print. 

"In the path of life we are all called to stray in many directions.  Some are enticed by the darkness and its lure of false promises. But for those who choose to, there is one who accompanies and guides us on our journey.  He is the Light..."

"Curious Observer" - 14x22 Original not available.  Available in Open Edition Matted Prints 11x14 size.

"Honu can often be seen popping their heads above water for air or just to take a look around."
"Close Encounters" - Available in Limited Edition Giclee on canvas 16"x 20" size and open edition prints. 

"This is a close up of a Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle which few get to see."
"Honu Surf" - 16x20 Original Oil on canvas. 

"I wanted to convey a feeling of movement as if you were inside the wave with the turtle surfing it. "

Contact:  Deenoze@hotmail.com


 
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