Capturing the beauty & joys of island living

Fine art and illustrations inspired by the natural beauty and simple joys of life in the sun, sea, and surf.

Heyyy! I’m Ella

I’m a painter and illustrator based in Oahu, Hawai'i.

Each artwork is inspired by personal experiences of finding peace and joy in the sun, sea, and surf and the journey of self-care.

Creating art is a way for me to forever capture the feelings of joy, peace, and self-love I find when I’m in nature.

a surfer’s journal

a visual diary capturing beautiful moments in the surf

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sturdy matte 4x6 postcards for collecting and sharing

blank 4x6 greeting cards perfect for any occasion

5x7 and 8x10 made-to-order prints created in-studio on fine art paper

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made-to-order prints printed, cut, matted, and packaged in studio

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Standard matte 4x6 postcards make the perfect souvenir or gift for any island lover.

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PURE JOY. This is hands-down probably one of my top favorite pieces from the past year. The vibrancy of the colors, the quirky sun, and of course, the surfer, all remind me of what brings me joy. One of the biggest struggles I had when creating p
This old favorite, "Relief" is all about how one finds relief and healing in the sea. Although I painted it years ago, I still absolutely love it and how it makes me feel. I hope this painting finds someone who needs to feel a little peace
Something I love to do with art pieces is to display them in a wall collage. I like mixing different styles and adding photos or magazine clippings here and there to add some more diversity and inspiration. In case you haven't noticed, my art is a l