LizCorbinArt.com

Cell: 808-255-1560

Heart of the Matter by Liz Corbin
Heart of the Matter by Liz Corbin

Heart of the Matter
Liz Corbin
Acrylic Pour
8 x 10 inches

I had finished a set of 12 small acrylic pour canvases as gifts for a special group of friends who were recovering from heart-related health issues. I had used several different color schemes, so I had a remarkably diverse palette of leftover paint to work with for a final pour.

When the red shape emerged and I tilted it to the center of the canvas, the name of the painting also emerged.

Red Ginger Explosion by Liz Corbin
Red Ginger Explosion by Liz Corbin

Red Ginger Explosion
Liz Corbin
Watercolor
8 x 10 inches

On a Christmas holiday on Maui a few years ago, we had lunch at Mama’s Fish House. As we were leaving, I saw an amazing arrangement of red ginger near the door to the garden. It shouted out “paint me, please!” and so I did.

Aloha Rooster by Liz Corbin
Aloha Rooster by Liz Corbin

Aloha Rooster
Liz Corbin
Acrylic
20 x 24 inches

I’m fascinated by all the free-range chickens we see on Oahu and have taken many photos with the thought of someday putting one on paper or canvas. This acrylic painting was inspired by a cheeky rooster who hopped the fence into our backyard for a few early morning wake-up calls.

LIZ CORBIN

Liz Corbin

I’m originally from southern Arizona, moving to Hawaii in 1971. After working at UH’s Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology for 10 years, I spent 29 years in economic development for the State of Hawaii. I happily retired in 2010.

One of the things on my retirement To Do list was to study watercolor painting. Now, I’m sorry I waited until 2015 to start taking lessons at the Honolulu Museum of Art School. Aside from appreciating the creative challenge, I’ve greatly enjoyed meeting a whole new group of interesting and talented people.

I’ve expanded to acrylics, acrylic pouring and photography. I’m a member of the Windward Artists Guild, the Association of Hawaii Artists, and the Hawaii Watercolor Society. I’ve been honored to have my work accepted into their shows.