In celebration of its seventh anniversary, the Mike Carroll Gallery is honored to host a very special "Plein Air" (painting in 'open air') event, titled Impressions of Lana'i. From December 15th to the 19th, eight distinguished painters will fan out over Lana'i to capture our island's beauty on canvas. From misty mornings at Koele, to sun-drenched days at Hulopo'e Bay, and the charming vintage buildings of Lana'i City... all will be beautifully captured by the painters. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the artists with their portable easels, and help all of us welcome them to Lana'i.

Lanai's own Mike Carroll is a Signature Member of Islanders, a highly respected invitational group of plein air painters recording the life and landscape of Hawaii. This year, to celebrate his gallery's anniversary, Mike has invited the Islanders members to join him for several days of painting. Joining Mike in this "first" for Lana'i event are his fellow Signature Members of Islanders, George Allan and Ronaldo Macedo from Maui, Pierre Bouret and Martin Wessler from Kauai, Mark Brown from Oahu, and Darrell Hill from the Big Island. Also participating will be nationally acclaimed guest artist Billyo O'Donnell from Missouri.

The multi-day painting event kicks off on December 15th, and wraps up with a full day of activities on December 19th. On the morning of December 19th from 9:00AM-12:00 PM, the artists will participate in a "Quick Draw" event at the Four Seasons Resort, Lana'i at Manele Bay. From 12:00-3:00 PM, the still-wet Quick Draw paintings will be available at Mike's art display in the lower lobby of the resort. To cap things off, the artists' reception and sale of works created throughout the week will be held at the Mike Carroll Gallery on December 19th from 6:00-9:00 PM. You are welcome to attend the show, meet the artists, and feast your eyes on their lovely paintings of Lana'i.

A portion of the proceeds will go to two worthy community causes: The Lana'i Art Center and Lana'i Animal Rescue Center. Mahalos to art lovers everywhere, and to our event sponsors: Four Seasons Resort, Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele, Four Seasons Resort, Lana'i at Manele Bay, Hotel Lana'i, and the Lana'i City Grille.

Links to Artist's Websites

George Allan (Maui) www.georgeallan.com
Pierre Bouret (Kauai) www.artkauai.com
Mark Brown (Oahu) www.marknbrownfineart.com
Mike Carroll (Lanai) www.mikecarrollgallery.com
Darrell Hill (Big Island) www.darrellhillart.com
Ronaldo Macedo (Maui) www.macedofineart.com
Billyo O'Donnell (Missouri) www.billyoart.com
Martin Wessler (Kauai) www.wesslerfineart.com

Please Note: During this event, special rates for accommodations are being offered to art lovers by our sponsors. When calling to make reservations, please inform the agent that you are coming to Lana'i to watch the artists participating in the "Impressions of Lana'i" painting event:
The Four Seasons Resort, Lana'i at Manele Bay (808-565-2000)
The Four Seasons Resort, Lana'i , The Lodge At Koele (808-565-4000)
Hotel Lana'i (808-565-7211)