When I saw this little girl on a beach in Maui, I knew I had to paint her. Something about her just resonated with me. While the other kids were running and squealing when the waves splashed their feet, she stood resolute, ready to face the mighty Pacific, armed with nothing but her trusty penguin. We could all take a leaf from her book. Life can be daunting and turbulent, with dangers both real and imagined. We must face the challenges of tomorrow like this brave girl who faced the ocean, back straight and eyes on the horizon. With the support of trusted friends to keep us buoyant, the stories of our ancestors to give us courage, a healthy dose of aloha and the excitement of a child, we can all face the future “Wiwo’ole - Fearless.” - $2950