“Palace of the Pacific” by Dwayne Adams is a framed original watercolor of Honolulu’s Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Discover fine Hawaiian art at Magnolia Hawaii.
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“Palace of the Pacific” by Dwayne Adams captures the timeless elegance of Honolulu’s historic Royal Hawaiian Hotel — affectionately known as the “Pink Palace of the Pacific.” With his masterful use of watercolor, Adams brings this beloved Waikīkī landmark to life, its iconic pink façade glowing softly against the ocean light.
This original framed watercolor balances architectural precision with the organic fluidity of watercolor, conveying both the grandeur and the gentle nostalgia of old Hawaiʻi. Each brushstroke feels alive, echoing the warmth, motion, and aloha spirit that define island living.
Dwayne Adams is a Kailua-based watercolor artist whose career bridges the disciplines of art and design. After practicing as a landscape architect for 40 years, Dwayne transitioned fully to fine art, drawn to watercolor for its vitality and spontaneity: “Watercolor is alive — it moves, breathes, and creates its own magic.”
Painting both plein air and in his Kailua studio, Adams finds inspiration in Hawaiʻi’s natural landscapes, historic architecture, and everyday moments. He is a member of the Hawaiʻi Watercolor Society, a former Signature Member of the Alaska Watercolor Society, and has exhibited award-winning works throughout Hawaiʻi, Alaska, and Colorado. Dwayne also teaches watercolor painting at the Downtown Art Center in Honolulu, sharing his deep understanding of the medium with students of all levels.
Medium: Original watercolor on paper
Painting Size: Approx. 14 x 10 inches
Framed Size: Approx. 23.5 x 19.5 inches
Subject: The Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Waikīkī — “The Pink Palace of the Pacific”
Technique: Watercolor — plein air and studio refinement
Framing: Professionally matted and framed, ready to hang
Artist: Dwayne Adams, Kailua, Hawaiʻi
Collectors of fine Hawaiian watercolor and architectural art
Admirers of Waikīkī’s historic landmarks and classic charm
Adding warmth, history, and a sense of place to home or office décor
Gifting a timeless artwork that embodies aloha and craftsmanship
At Magnolia Hawaii, we are proud to showcase Dwayne Adams’ original watercolors — each one a living expression of Hawaiʻi’s light, movement, and soul. “Palace of the Pacific” honors one of Honolulu’s most cherished landmarks, painted with authenticity, artistry, and aloha.
