Temple Art Studios; Terris

Works In Private Collections
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All the works here were created between 1976 and the present. Each one is painted on silk with mineral and botanical pigments. All of my training is in the traditional Tibetan Thangka style. All these works hopefully are antidotes to the negative aspects of our consciousness, may they bring peace and harmony to each one of us. I thank all my teachers who so generously gave their precious time to teach me.

O'o with Hibiscus
26 1/2" X 15 1/2"
On Silk with Mineral Pigments
1998

Extinction is forever and now these birds are gone. I have only seen the skins in the Bishop Museum in Honolulu. I would have loved to watch them in the forest. The Hawaiian white hibiscus, the only fragrant hibiscus in the world, is a joy to propagate. It turns into a large tree and the flowers are so prolific.

Electric Maui
30 1/2" X 16 1/2"
On Silk with Mineral Pigments
1998

At certain special times here the light seems to intensify and sub-atomic particles seem more visible than usual. This is when the everyday beautiful moments amplify into en even more stunning reality. The White-eyes (Mejiro) are back on the ginger.

Mother and Son
Mejiro with Ginger
26 1/2" X 15 1/2"
On Silk with Mineral Pigments
1999

I started this painting after many years away from Hawaii. The mejeros are so charming and energetic as they dart about the ginger flowers early in the morning. All of Nature seemed to turn into particles of color. This is why I like to

Private collection USA

Island DeLight
20" X 30"
mineral colors on silk
2001

South East Asia another inspiration for my painting.
Ginger and hibiscus appear in all the tropical places I have visited
The plants help me feel at home in so many places

Private collection USA

Moon and Maui
20" X 30"
mineral colors on silk
2002

Maui's magic landscape has given me years of pleasure living and working in the beauty.

Private collection USA

Learning To Fly
20" X 30"
mineral colors on silk
2003

These mynas are launching into space, first flight and joy of weightlessness.

Private collection USA

Chinese Thrush and Mango Leaves on a Kona Day
26 1/2" X 15 1/2"
On Silk with Mineral Pigments
2002

These are some of the things I missed while I was in Tibet.
The sea and steep cliff faces, thrushes which are shy
and have beautiful voices, filling me with good feelings.
Mango leaves, when they are new,
have incredible colors, especially striking hues of pinks and purples.

Private collection Hawaii

Maui Parrotbill
30" X 120"
On Silk with Mineral Pigments
1977

Private Collection

Hornbills with Bodi Tree
60" X 30"
On Silk with Mineral Pigments
1990

Sitting, watching these birds as they ate Bodi berries was an enchanting experience. They are such lovely birds with the longest eyelashes. I was inspired by meeting my partner, Leslie.

Private Collection, London, UK

Greater Malkoa at Prenang
Thailand
60" X 30"
mineral colors on silk
1992

One sunset in Krabi, Thailand, we were bird watching, when this pair of birds literally raced up the tree trunk to the top, about 50 feet in all. I thought it was a squirrel for a moment because of its long tail.

Private collection, Nepal.

Blue Rock Thrushes at Ao Nang
Thailand
60" X 30"
mineral colors on silk
1992

A lovely lazy day at the beach watching birds
and the beauty of Thailand.
On the rocks in the background are
two kingfishers resting.

Private collection, Nepal.

Hawaiian Owls With Lauhala
60" X 30"
mineral colors on silk
1986

I always feel lucky when I spot the pueo,
the Hawaiian owls. You are more like to see the introduced barn owls.
There are still a few lauhala forests in Hawaii.
I am reminded of Dr. Seuss' trees whenever I see them.

Private collection, USA.

Kingfisher with Foxgloves
24 1/2" X 14 1/2"
On Silk with Mineral Pigments
1995

These birds are bright, seen around ponds in places around the world.
I love watching the light reflect off their feathers as they fly.
This work was done in Europe where the foxgloves bloom.
Private collection, Canada

Myhnas In Love
22 1/2" X 79 1/2"
On Silk with Mineral Pigments
1990

The playfulness of myhnas motivated me to paint this sky scene.
Private collection, Canada.

Calligraphy by His Holiness, the 17th Karmapa.
1993

Akohekohe
20" x 30"
1976

Private Collection

Maui Forrest
30" x 60"
1984

Private Collection
USA

Pranang
20 x 50"
1992

Private Collection
UK

Flight Of The Amakhi
20" X 30"
1999
mineral colors on golden silk

A native Hawaiian bird flying in for a last snack before the day ends.

Calligraphy by His Holiness, the 17th Karmapa
at 14 years of age.

A Private Collection UK

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Mother and Son Mejiro with Ginger 26 1/2" X 15 1/2" On Silk with Mineral Pigments 1999

Mother and Son
Mejiro with Ginger
26 1/2" X 15 1/2"
On Silk with Mineral Pigments
1999