1Photo credit: Paul Hartwig

Welcome

This website features some of the art of Rebecca Woodland, a contemporary artist who makes her home in Hawaii. Painting in a variety of styles using an assortment of media, she creates art that inspires, uplifts, engages the senses, and offers the viewer a fresh perspective. Rebecca's art will enhance the environment of your home or business. She is open to commissions and often paints series which can be grouped together to form a unique aesthetic for any space.
Rebecca also offers unique art experiences in Vietnam and Mexico, where participants have the opportunity to explore the fascinating art and culture unique to these regions.

"The art of living
is to make your life
a work of art."

Rebecca Woodland

Original Art

Below is a small sample of my art. Click on an image to enlarge and see details about the image ~ medium, size, price, shipping, and the story behind the painting.

Water

Shorebreak at Daybreak
$200

Dolphin Dance
$150

Surfer SOLD

Sailing SOLD

Morning Walk on Kailua Beach
$300

Lighthouse in the Storm
$150

Ghost Rider
$150

Morning Beach Walk
$250

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Rainbow at Rabbit Island
$150

The Eddie
$150

Celestial Fireworks
$150

Wetlands
$200

Glass Beach
$150

Spring Thaw
$300

Solitude SOLD

Pastel Morning
$175

Golden Hour SOLD

My Process

My inspiration comes from photographs I have taken, things I have seen, places I have been, photos taken by friends, and my wild imagination. I have never sketched out anything on the canvas or paper before painting it; I like to let the underpainting of the inks and paints inform the shapes, colors, and direction of each piece. For more complex pieces, I sometimes do a rough charcoal sketch in my sketchbook in order to get the kinesthetic feel of what I am about to paint. My themes often depict my moods, memories, emotions, places that hold significance for me, or scenes from my imagination.

She Walks Alone

Autumn in the Rain
$400

Urban Thaw
$200

Woman with Basket of Lilies
$300

No Looking Back
$200

Why do I paint?

Simply stated, I knew that I needed to learn to look for, recognize, and embrace the beauty in the world. The more I studied history and current events, the more I was focusing on the negative. A negative, hopeless mind-set has a paralyzing effect, creates toxicity, and accomplishes nothing. So I enrolled in the Mastery Program of Milan Art Institute as a total beginner and started painting ~ in my 70's! I had never before painted and I never liked coloring (I couldn't stay within the lines). I did not consider myself "talented" or "artistic," but I was determined to learn. In the process, I began to change my focus and look for the glimmers, the beauty and detail in the natural world and also the urban environment. I paint only what brings me joy ~ things I want to look at, art I want to be surrounded with, and art that can speak to the heart of the viewers. The result? Art calmed my spirit, taught me to notice and appreciate what I had previously ignored, and ignited joy. Art became my therapy. As I continue painting, I am learning a lot about myself. I look forward to sharing my art and my art journey with you!