Thursday, August 12, 2010

Haliewa Surfing Town


Haliewa Surfing Town, originally uploaded by mrmelrae.

Getting ready for the upcoming winter surf season at Haliewa

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Wo Fat


Wo Fat, originally uploaded by mrmelrae.

Famous "old" chinese restaurant in Chinatown Honolulu

Monday, July 19, 2010

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Sue and our Grandkids


My wife Sue just spent her birthday in Salem, MA with our kids and grandkids Alexis and Ian.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Salem Church


Salem Church, originally uploaded by mrmelrae.

Beautiful church in downtown Salem, MA

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Salem Russian Orthodox Church


Salem Russian Orthodox Church, originally uploaded by mrmelrae.

I see this scene all the time when I visit my kids in Salem, MA. It was about time to paint it

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Old Burying Point


Old Burying Point, originally uploaded by mrmelrae.

Oldest cemetery in Salem MA 1637

Salem Commons


Salem Commons, originally uploaded by mrmelrae.

Visiting Salem, beautiful spot to relax and paint. It was really hot out so I found a nice park bench to paint this scene

Monday, May 24, 2010

Salem MA Neighborhood


Salem MA Neighborhood, originally uploaded by mrmelrae.

My daughter just delivered our second grandchild, Alexis, and I'm visiting them in Salem, MA. Painted this from their back porch

Monday, May 10, 2010

Haleiwa HI


Haleiwa HI, originally uploaded by mrmelrae.

Surf town on north shore of Oahu

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Walking Kailua


Walking Kailua, originally uploaded by mrmelrae.

Beautiful day in Kailua

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Kalapawai Market and Deli


Kalapawai Market and Deli, originally uploaded by mrmelrae.

At the entrance to Kailua, this market is a great place for coffee, food and a glass of wine. They have their original store at the entrance to Kailua Beach Park.

Friday, April 30, 2010

Liliha Street Home


Liliha Street Home, originally uploaded by mrmelrae.

Drive up Liliha St, turn right on Judd and make the first left turn and you find this scenic little spot. A quaint cemetery on the right.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Chinatown


Chinatown, originally uploaded by mrmelrae.

Downtown Honolulu

Monday, April 26, 2010

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Dreaming in Hawaii Part 2


Dreaming in Hawaii Part 2, originally uploaded by mrmelrae.

A little different take on another picture I did

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Manchester By the Sea


Manchester By the Sea, originally uploaded by mrmelrae.

I take a trip to this beautiful little town with my daughter whenever I'm in MA.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Dreaming in paradise


Dreaming in paradise, originally uploaded by mrmelrae.

Serenity on the Lake


Serenity on the Lake, originally uploaded by mrmelrae.

Kailua Beach


Kailua Beach, originally uploaded by mrmelrae.

Got into a whimsical mood and painted this scene of Kailua Beach. If you haven't visited Hawaii, you have to come to Kailua. Best windsurfing and kite surfing beach in the world, and a great place to sit and paint.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Lanikai Kayaks


Lanikai Kayaks , originally uploaded by mrmelrae.

Outrigger kayaking is such a popular activity in Kailua

Waimanalo Coast


Waimanalo Coast, originally uploaded by mrmelrae.

Painted at this beautiful spot on the east coastline of Oahu

Manor House B&B


Manor House B&B, originally uploaded by mrmelrae.

We stayed at this B&B while vacationing in Vancouver. Great location, and fabulous breakfasts

Gloucester Boats


Gloucester Boats, originally uploaded by mrmelrae.

Rabbit Island


Rabbit Island, originally uploaded by mrmelrae.

Serenity on the Lake


Serenity on the Lake, originally uploaded by mrmelrae.

I got into a whimsical mood, and painted this scene

Thursday, February 11, 2010