Oko's Open Shutters II.........That's What Friends Are For
Ok…......there is always a story behind every painting….......
The Original Oko’s Open Shutters 
was created for a special showing and was swooped up by one of my Gurlz…............
Story behind this one is that a very special friend Janis Zroback told me that if it wasn’t gone she would buy it…...
I suggested I re-create another one…......
Every one of my paintings are original and I wanted to make this the same but different…...ya know what I mean??
So after back and forth conversations we negotiated a price that was fair and acceptable to both of us…..
Remember my paintings are like puppies and it is more important that they go to good homes than the price…..
I Practically and Literally give my originals away…......
So if you are interested in an original…let’s talk…..!!
That’s What Friends Are For click on the video
acrylic on fabric….....
Oko’s Farm upcountry Maui…
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kjgordon
Paul Gitto
Very nice!
Comparing the second to the first, I see that you are improving your techniques.
More details and blendings.
kjgordon replied
what a kind thing to say….......I have no idea what I am doing though…........
nancy salamouny
Fabulous… so invitng! I’m ready to jump in.
kjgordon replied
wait …......let me make the landing soft for you…......
mahalo wahini…......
Jael
This is SO very pretty! I love how you have painted shutters, as if to be looking out of the window! So clever! So “beautiful”! :)
kjgordon replied
mahalo Jael….........you are so kind…........
aloha to my Island Dreams
Janis Zroback
It has a pride of placce in my studio….love it…
kjgordon replied
That is An Honor............
Enjoy…..............................
Lori Peters
I loved the first one, as well. Beautiful work, kj. I wish I had a view like that out my kitchen window. xo
kjgordon replied
Mahalo wahini…..........all views of the island are wonders….......
Els Steutel
To be honost KJ….I prefer this one more than the first one, ‘cause the shutters are now a part of the painting, instead of what you did with the first one.
in my humble opinion that is
kjgordon replied
I always treasure your humble opinion…............
in the original the shutters were swingable to open each one individually as in a real window….........
Glad you like…......
aloha weekend to you wahini….......
Karin Taylor
gorgeous bright work kj, love that feeling of opening the shutters to a bright and beautiful sunny morning like this :)
kjgordon replied
so glad you like…............aloha wahini…......it’s a beautiful day….
wendymcwilliams
love this!!! its nice to know im not the only one who paints cottages:)
kjgordon replied
mahalo wahini….......nice of you to stop in….......
aloha to my Island Dreams
Varry
So gorgeous KJ,I bet Janis is thrilled to have one of yr originals!
kjgordon replied
I certainly hope so…......too cute ............
Jo Hoden "C'...
fab kj…...:)
kjgordon replied
merci mon ami….......
Susan Bergstrom
Tooo Right! Excellent piece…almost 3-D !!
kjgordon replied
mahalo wahini….....glad you like….........
barnsis
I can see why she would want this one, beautiful.
kjgordon replied
mahalo brah’...........I hope she enjoys it….......
Jim Phillips
What a honor my friend, I can see easily what drew Janis to it. Congrats to both of you.
kjgordon replied
mahalo brah’........an honor to have it hanging in her studio.
Shannon Donovan
Incredibly beautiful sweeping landscape! Like you could lean out and smell the air!
kjgordon replied
Oh you honor me ..mahalo wahini…..........
David Silsbury
Great work, well done and congratulations on your feature.
David
kjgordon replied
mahalo brah’....kind of you to stop in.,..................
GEORGE SANDERSON
Another great one my friend !!
it’s like an invitation to a beautiful world !!
congrats on the sale and the feature !
kjgordon replied
mahalo mate…...........the world is beautiful for sure….......
Jan Landers
straight to the heart this one is, kj…and i love the song….beautiful…full of aloha…..
kjgordon replied
mahalo wahini….always full of aloha…........to you….........
Nira Dabush
Beautiful work, KJ..
LOVE The FLORAL Rug in front.
kjgordon replied
that “floral rug” as you call it was what drew her to it in the first place….........glad you like….....
aloha / shalom
Anne Hale
What a gorgeous view to have every day! I can see why Janis loves this painting. Both are so beautiful.
kjgordon replied
mahalo for all your kind support…......aloha nui loa….........
Shelly Hiebert
Fantastic art kj…..love your talent and congrats on your features :)
kjgordon replied
mahalo for your kindness…........always aloha…......
rodeorose
Keep smilin’ friend! This is wonderful!!!
kjgordon replied
always smilin wahini,...............mahalo
Linda Callaghan
wonderful KJ…..friends are important indeed….and now Janis can enjoy your beautiful painting every day! congrats on the sale ! :-)
kjgordon replied
Mahalo wahini…....I certainly hope so….......it is an honor…......
Steven de Siow
lovely work
kjgordon replied
mahalo brah’.........appreciate you stoppin in…......have an aloha day….......
stahlsz
Brilliant idea, I love it.
kjgordon replied
mahalo my friend…........here’s the original….........
valzart
Absolutely wondrous painting sweetheART lovely work ;} happy hippy hugglez
kjgordon replied
you are so kind …mahalo wahini….......
Janis Zroback
Congratulations..you have been featured in the First Things Group
kjgordon replied
this is an honor…........mahalo nui loa wahini….......
powerful energy to you …...............
kj
Diko
Congratulations on your feature.
I love the wonderful perspective and vibrant colour palette
DIKO
kjgordon replied
mahalo brah’..........appreciate your commenting…......
aloha to my Island Dreams
Janis Zroback
It had to be… :))
kjgordon replied
:))))
Shoaib .
very cool mate.. this is such a cool concept..
and yup would love to open up and look at that…
great work here instant fav
kjgordon replied
mahalo brah’.............
if you like this concept check out the original here
always appreiciate your kindness.,,,,,,,,,,,,
Yool
Congratz on the feature :))
kjgordon replied
mahalo Yool…............nice of you to stop in…...........aloha….....
J.K. York
i can see why the original got scooped up. beautiful piece of work.
kjgordon replied
cheers mate…........your kindness is appreciated….......
I think I need to paint another…...........
Martina Fagan
most wonderful:))
kjgordon replied
mahalo for stoppin in Maritna….......and your kind comment
aloha to my Island Dreams
jansnow
I love it KJ!!
kjgordon replied 28 days ago
mahalo wahini…........made my day….......
biddumy 28 days ago
Pure escapism, gorgeous art!!!
kjgordon replied 28 days ago
mahalo my friend…...........kind of you to stop in….......