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Celebrate the spirit of Hawai‘i with Aloha Hoʻolauleʻa, a 24x36 framed original palette knife oil painting by Honolulu-born artist Ed Furuike. This vibrant work bursts with color and movement, capturing the essence of Hawaiian celebration and community. With every bold stroke of the palette knife, Furuike layers rich impasto textures that invite the viewer to feel the rhythm and joy of island life.
Both dynamic and timeless, this original painting brings warmth, cultural resonance, and a touch of Hawai‘i’s festive soul into any home or collection.
Ed Furuike was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, and began painting in 1975 under the mentorship of Hiroshi Tagami. He instantly connected with the expressive possibilities of palette knife painting and has since developed a distinctive style characterized by bold textures, glowing colors, and an ethereal quality that captures the spirit of his subjects.
Using only a palette knife with heavy impasto, Furuike’s impressionistic oil paintings reflect both his passion for painting and his compassion for life—qualities that have earned him collectors worldwide.
In Hawaiian tradition, a hōʻolauleʻa is a festive gathering of community, music, and culture. This painting embodies that joyful energy, with layers of vibrant color evoking movement, harmony, and celebration. Framed and ready to hang, it makes a powerful statement piece for art lovers and collectors seeking to bring Hawai‘i’s unique sense of aloha into their space.
Collectors of Hawaiian fine art
A bold focal point in living or dining spaces
Gifting a one-of-a-kind piece rich in cultural meaning
Anyone drawn to expressive, textured oil painting
Title: Aloha Hoʻolauleʻa
Artist: Ed Furuike (Honolulu, Hawai‘i)
Medium: Original oil on canvas, palette knife technique
Size: 24" x 36" (framed)
Style: Impressionistic with heavy impasto texture
Frame: Professionally framed, ready to hang
Ed Furuike’s Aloha Hoʻolauleʻa is more than a painting—it’s a celebration on canvas, honoring the traditions and joyful spirit of Hawai‘i through color and texture.
