'Art is for the Heart' at Turnbull Fine Art

Published: Tue, 05/03/22

'Art is for the Heart'

This month we are celebrating creativity in all forms, including those that nurture the creation of life itself! Yes, Mother’s Day is this month and as such we are showcasing Christine Turnbull’s bronze ‘Have a Heart’ limited edition shown above. Originally created in clay, the sculpture has been cast in bronze with each separate element treated with a different patina. There is an instant connection to the energy of her piece when held in your hands. You feel it’s warmth, weight, and beauty. We believe that art must hold significance and resonance, such as with ‘Have a Heart’.

All of our artists add unique elements of meaning to the gallery. In this newsletter, we are highlighting several. We honor underwater fine art photographer Cassie Pali on her Spiritual Art Award, as well as discuss Rachael Holton's uplifting book ‘The Humming Heart’. Our new artist, Maximillian uses multiple media to create textured layers on canvas to convey the underlying energy of life is introduced below.

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Welcoming New Artist Maximillian

Recently relocated from California, we are excited to welcome our new amazing artist Maximillian! His background creating innovative immersive art experiences within the film and music industry transcends to the canvas. His artwork simply vibrates with energy and color. He utilizes a wide range of materials such as acrylics, spray paint, inks, and metallic leaf applied with unique tools from broken plastic to palm leafs. Layers and textures evoke different aspects of human existence and experiences. You feel and see new elements with each viewing. Currently he is embracing the island way of life with it's inspiring environment. To see more of Maximillian’s art please follow the link below.

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Cassie Pali - Winner of the Spiritual Art Award Several Years Running

Cassie Pali's powerful underwater portraiture has been recognized several times by the International Spiritual Art Awards in the past few years. Most recently she has won the category of Photographic Fine Art with the piece ‘Rise Up’ shown above. This month we celebrate the strength and love of mothers everywhere and this piece holds specific resonance. ‘Rise Up’ and its accompanying poem was inspired by the trials of facing breast cancer for both herself and her daughter. It focuses on moving upward from initial fear and uncertainty to finding the strength within to confront and overcome adversity.

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Cassie Pali - Fine Art Photography

The Humming Heart -

Rachael Holton

In many cultures the hummingbird is seen as an important symbol of joy, healing, and spiritual connection to those who have passed on. For our artist Rachael Holton, the hummingbird is particularly significant. After the passing of her brother, she felt a strong connection to the hummingbird. Over several years she created a series of images accompanied by messages of healing, which are compiled in her book ‘The Humming Heart’. This beautiful book offers uplifting comfort and inspiration for all who have experienced strife or loss. She has also created these images on aluminum mounted on a gilded box frame, featured in our gallery.

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A Mother & Son Art Moment:

When plein air artist Jan Shaner’s non-artist son was visiting Maui from the mainland and said he wanted to paint with her she was ecstatic! They got the materials together and off they went to the Waiehu beach park below the public golf course. ‘Painting with him was so much fun and made me more aware of the play of shadows of the trees lining the driving range.’ The finished piece is available at our gallery along with ‘Iao Cottage’ to the left and ‘End of the Day’ below right.

Jan is a Maui award winning artist, an active member of Plein Air Painters of Maui and a signature member of Plein Air Painters of Hawai’i. Her paintings capture the beautiful vibrant color and mood of the islands and we are so happy to have represented her in our studio for over 25 years!