The giant milkfish, called awa in Hawaiian, is often mistaken for a shark as its dorsal fin may pierce the ocean’s surface and its large, forked tail is very distinctive. This painting was commissioned as a gift for Kingsley, who caught a large awa (awa nui) using a mole crab or “sand-turtle” for bait. In the distance an oio (bonefish) also scours the sand in search of food. 
 
MATTED PRINTS
The mat is the decorative border on the outside of the actual printed picture. Matted prints are measured by outside mat dimensions available in 8"x10", 11"x14", and 16"x20" - fitting standard-sized frames.
*Note that the actual picture size will be smaller than the mat size and may vary in shape depending on the shape of the original painting.
 
FULL-SIZE PRINTS
Full-size prints extend to the full dimensions of 8”x10”, 11x14”, or 16”x20” (or equivalent square inches in the case of narrow artwork). There is no mat border, so the picture itself is larger than that of a matted print.
 
GICLÉE
Giclée, pronounced zhee-klay, is a French word meaning “fine spray”. Giclée are the finest quality reproductions printed on canvas, then varnished with a durable protective coating. They can be stretched and framed like an original painting and need no glass covering. Mine are sent rolled and ready for framing.
 
GALLERY WRAP GICLÉE
You may inquire about gallery wrap giclée, which adds an extra 1-5/8" all around, with an image mirrored edge. Gallery wrap giclée cost 20% more than standard giclée and can be stretched at a frame shop near you, as a contemporary option to framing.
 
METAL PRINTS
A Metal Print is a modern, piece of wall decor that takes art and infuses it onto aluminum. The durable and attractive art piece is delivered ready-to hang at an affordable cost. Shipping is included in price.
 
SORRY, I DO NOT OFFER INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING OR FRAMING
I will, however, deliver your order to a shipper or framer of your choice on O‘ahu and you can deal directly with them. Contact me for further information on international shipping and framing. Mahalo
 
SHIPPING ORIGINALS
Shipping for original art is to be paid by the buyer and will be determined on a case-by-case basis.