On the last day of trip, we decided to stop in Colors of Paradise Gallery. As we slowly wandered…read morethrough the gallery, taken aback by the beautiful art, we were stopped in our tracks by a painting. We both instantly fell in love with it. I quickly asked the young lady (Liz) if there was a smaller print of it and she informed us that it was an unfinished piece, letting us know there were others with similarities. We quickly said no other would do. You see, this painting was as though the artist, her husband Ernest, was sitting in the boat with us when we were married off the coast, near the Captain Cook monument. The painting was stunning and already meant something to us. Liz gave us information and we went on our way. We talked about the painting for weeks following. I believe we were contacted via email, letting us know the painting had been completed. Although we didn't purchase the original, we were guaranteed the signed and number 1 print. On top of that, the incredible artist, (Ernest, who is the husband of the nice young lady, Liz in the shop) carefully and strategically hid our names and wedding date in the print, along with their signature islands. Our print is one of a kind and it means so much to us. We were contacted when it was on its way to us and kept in the loop the whole time. It arrived and we were pleased beyond measure! It was exciting to seek out our personal hidden information and the islands. Topping off the print, a hand written message on the back of the canvas from Ernest himself... truly a treasure in our home!!! The painting sets itself apart from the decor in our home but it's treasured!

Aloha! We were lucky…read moreto see artist painting picture. It was just amazing!!! The tricks he used, the passion and fresh wind from the beach .... We had a great experience!!! Full star to this place! When you there don't hesitate to talk with artist personally! Mahalo for reading.

Wow!! This place is so amazing. We purchased three pieces of artwork and had them delivered. And…read moreman did they ever deliver! The artists included a very special dedication for us. We will definitely visit again soon!

Incredible artwork. Great color and balance…read more The view from the shop isn't that bad either! Definitely stop in and see the art.

Definitely stop by Kohala Artists' Cooperative; it's just off the road, but you might miss it if…read moreyou're not looking. Inside, you'll find an eclectic collection of art from local artists. Some of the woodworkings and glass art are spectacular! There are loads of other items as well, each one unique and hand made. When we arrived, there was a glass-blowing workshop going on outside the cooperative, where a man was teaching a group of people how to make glass art, by melting the glass on a rod in the big hot oven, then blowing into the hollow tube to shape the glass, and fill it with air. This would be a fantastic way to spend a few hours, if you're creative and don't mind the heat of the oven. They'll even ship your finished work of art to you if you're not around, in the day or so after it dries and cools.

This is a cute co-op featuring artwork from 20+ local artists, from photography to ceramics. If you…read morehave the time, I recommend signing up ahead for a glass-blowing class. The skilled glassblowers, Matthew and Carolyn will guide you through the process of making your own custom glass object. This is an excellent group activity as you watch and encourage each other as you make your objects in turn. A unique experience to say the least, and your final reward is a keepsake to commemorate the experience for years to come. This was the highlight of my last Big Island trip.

Beautiful selection of artwork from local artists and run by local artists. Oils, stained glass,…read moregiclee, metal and on and on! Friendly artist/salesperson. I could not decide, so I will have to return to buy a Hawaiiian memory to bring home.

Lots of cool art made by local artists .They ship. The artist working in the shop are friendly…read more Fair priced. Has AC:)

We came to this cute quaint little art gallery here on the ocean in Kona. Rosemary had A large…read morevariety of beautiful items and was a joy to meet. I would highly recommend stopping here while in Kona. Always call first just to make sure she's in.

From the owner: Seaside Art Gallery is a beautiful ocean side art gallery on Ali'i Drive in beautiful Kailua-Kona…read more The gallery features the art of Rosemary Miller, featured in many resorts and homes on the islands. Set an appointment and talk personally with Rosemary about her art and your desires of beautiful Hawaiian art. Please note that appointments are required.

Cool little shop at the end of the road leading to Waipo Valley. This was the meet place/ticket…read morepurchase also for Waipo Valley shuttle tour. We came early so we were able to peruse the shop for a while. Lots of Koa wood creations from jewelry boxes to food bowls. Many other artsy/craftsy items. Staff is very friendly. Theres also a snack shop connected the shop that sells sandwiches, cookies and misc other snacks. Parking is across the street. Big lot and lots of room. Safe!

This was the pick up point for Waipio Valley Shuttle. I wouldn't have known about this place except…read morefor going on the shuttle which takes you to the valley floor. The shop has a lot of very beautiful pieces of local artists. In particular, their wood art is especially beautiful. And very pricey too! Most are made of Koa, like the $3,900 rocking chair. I really wish I had a place for this, and the big bucks to buy up and decorate my home with this beautiful art. Maybe in another lifetime (lol). Seriously, there is a lot of nice art work of here. If you want to take a home a special memory of Waipio Vally and the Big Island you should check out this shop. Oh, and there is also a small cafe to buy snacks and drinks. I think it's the last stop to buy snacks before you get to the Waipio valley lookout.

Nice stuffed-to-gills kind of place. Lots of nice matted prints in many sizes. Excellent value lava…read morered ceramics! They bubble wrap well. Big selection of koa wood, which had gotten wicked expensive.

Bottom Line: A decent sized gallery stuffed full of lovely art in all price ranges and kind…read moreowners. In really glad I stumbled upon this place while getting dinner in this small plaza. The owners are both very friendly, hard working and they have packed this space with good stuff. The gallery has art in all sorts of mediums and the pieces range in size from packable ornaments to huge pieces of furniture. They have original works of art as well as budget friendly prints. I was proud to pick up several vintage artwork cards, a detailed hand crafted ornament and a fun travel poster print.

Fabulous art by local and Asian Pacific Islander artists. Gallery owners are community leaders in…read morearts, culture and history. One of the best!

I think it was the most interesting gallery in the area. The space is maze like and the floors,…read morewalls, colors change as you move through them.