"Point of View"
Peter Jefferson captures the brilliant light and tranquility of Kauna'oa Bay, South Kohala, in this vibrant oil painting. Executed with a confident, Impressionistic hand, the artist utilizes a high-key palette and expressive brushwork to evoke the sensory pleasure of the tropical Hawaiian landscape. Noticeable is the dynamic transition of the Pacific Ocean's blues, from deep ultramarine to near-turquoise, contrasted against the sun-drenched pinks of the beach and the rich, textual greens of the coastal foliage. The composition, framed by volcanic rock and featuring a meandering seaside path, masterfully guides the viewer's eye through the scene, prioritizing the immediate emotional and visual impact of the moment over meticulous detail.
CIrca: 2024
Size: 48" x 36''
Frame Size: 52" x 40"
Medium: Oil on Canvas
CIrca: 2024
Size: 48" x 36''
Frame Size: 52" x 40"
Medium: Oil on Canvas
"Mauna Loa Inferno"
"Mauna Loa Inferno"
In this powerful oil painting, Peter Jefferson captures the raw intensity of the 2022 Mauna Loa eruption. The work departs from his typical Impressionism, utilizing Expressionistic fervor to convey the immense, terrifying beauty of the event. The canvas is dominated by an inferno of vibrant reds, oranges, and deep carmines, which depict the plume of gas and smoke against a turbulent night sky. A brilliant lava channel cuts across the dark, abstracted landscape in the foreground, serving as a bright, swirling river of molten rock and light.
In this powerful oil painting, Peter Jefferson captures the raw intensity of the 2022 Mauna Loa eruption. The work departs from his typical Impressionism, utilizing Expressionistic fervor to convey the immense, terrifying beauty of the event. The canvas is dominated by an inferno of vibrant reds, oranges, and deep carmines, which depict the plume of gas and smoke against a turbulent night sky. A brilliant lava channel cuts across the dark, abstracted landscape in the foreground, serving as a bright, swirling river of molten rock and light.
CIrca: 2024
Size: 3' x 4'
Frame Size: 40" x 52"
Medium: Oil on Canvas
CIrca: 2024
Size: 3' x 4'
Frame Size: 40" x 52"
Medium: Oil on Canvas
"Hapuna"
This classic Peter Jefferson piece captures a sunlit moment at Hapuna Beach, South Kohala, using an expressive Impressionist technique. The composition is framed by the bold, dark silhouettes of palm trees, juxtaposed against the brilliant turquoise ocean and the pale yellow sand. Distant, agitated waves crash near a small, humble lifeguard stand, while a single red-sailed canoe provides a vibrant focal point on the vast blue sea. The loose brushwork and intense color palette successfully convey the lively, breezy atmosphere of a perfect Hawaiian day.
This classic Peter Jefferson piece captures a sunlit moment at Hapuna Beach, South Kohala, using an expressive Impressionist technique. The composition is framed by the bold, dark silhouettes of palm trees, juxtaposed against the brilliant turquoise ocean and the pale yellow sand. Distant, agitated waves crash near a small, humble lifeguard stand, while a single red-sailed canoe provides a vibrant focal point on the vast blue sea. The loose brushwork and intense color palette successfully convey the lively, breezy atmosphere of a perfect Hawaiian day.
CIrca: 2023
Size: 22" x 16''
Frame Size: 26'' x 20''
Medium: Oil on Canvas
CIrca: 2023
Size: 22" x 16''
Frame Size: 26'' x 20''
Medium: Oil on Canvas
"Making a Splash"
In this dynamic oil painting, Jefferson captures the raw power and motion of the ocean at Energy Labs Beach in South Kona. The dramatic composition is centered on a volcanic rock shelf, where a powerful wave explodes into a column of white, impasto spray. Utilizing his Impressionistic technique, the artist contrasts the vivid turquoise and deep blue of the water with the brooding grays and whites of the turbulent sky. The visible, expressive brushwork emphasizes the energy of the churning water and the rugged texture of the lava rock.
In this dynamic oil painting, Jefferson captures the raw power and motion of the ocean at Energy Labs Beach in South Kona. The dramatic composition is centered on a volcanic rock shelf, where a powerful wave explodes into a column of white, impasto spray. Utilizing his Impressionistic technique, the artist contrasts the vivid turquoise and deep blue of the water with the brooding grays and whites of the turbulent sky. The visible, expressive brushwork emphasizes the energy of the churning water and the rugged texture of the lava rock.
CIrca: 2024
Size: '' 14 x 18''
Frame Size: 18'' x 22''
Medium: Oil on Canvas
CIrca: 2024
Size: '' 14 x 18''
Frame Size: 18'' x 22''
Medium: Oil on Canvas
"Walking into a Dream"-SOLD
This distinctive palette knife painting captures the dramatic landscape of the Mauna Lani Ponds with bold, textured strokes. Jefferson utilizes the knife to build a surface rich in layered color, rendering the water in shimmering pools of turquoise, yellow, and blue that reflect the light. The composition features windswept palm trees and vibrant green foliage set against the cool, imposing backdrop of a snow-capped Mauna Kea. This technique imbues the scene with an expressive, dream-like energy, showcasing the stark contrasts of the Hawaiian environment.
This distinctive palette knife painting captures the dramatic landscape of the Mauna Lani Ponds with bold, textured strokes. Jefferson utilizes the knife to build a surface rich in layered color, rendering the water in shimmering pools of turquoise, yellow, and blue that reflect the light. The composition features windswept palm trees and vibrant green foliage set against the cool, imposing backdrop of a snow-capped Mauna Kea. This technique imbues the scene with an expressive, dream-like energy, showcasing the stark contrasts of the Hawaiian environment.
CIrca: 2023
Size: 34" x 43''
Frame Size: 40" x 49"
Medium: Oil on Canvas
CIrca: 2023
Size: 34" x 43''
Frame Size: 40" x 49"
Medium: Oil on Canvas