Wearing a green grass skirt and holding an ‘uli ‘uli, a traditional Hawaiian percussion instrument made from a hollowed-out gourd, filled with seeds, and decorated with feathers, this evocative illustration by John Kelly reflects the romanticized imagery of a Hawaiian hula dancer. Kelly’s technique blends stylization and naturalism: the dancer’s features are gracefully simplified, while the plant detail and delicate shading reflect carefully observed form. Kelly was known for art depicting the daily lives of Hawaiian people, hula dancers, and island scenes. Matson Lines and Hawaii-based hotels commissioned him to design menu covers, promotional art, and prints.
Print Types
Enhanced MatteArtwork prints onto a premium, bright white matte paper that yields vibrant images with excellent highlight and shadow detail. Print includes a 1" white border on all sides of the image. |
Canvas Wrap White SidesArtwork prints onto museum-grade canvas, then stretched on a wooden frame of 1.5" depth stretcher bars. Canvas is delivered to you with wire hardware, so it is ready to hang. |
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Rolled CanvasArtwork prints onto museum-grade canvas with 2-inch white borders on all sides for stretching or framing at your convenience.
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All prints require 7 - 14 business days to print, assemble, and package your order prior to shipping. Everything is printed and manufactured "on demand".