Calling the Rain by Andrea Pro
Original Woodblock Print (edition of 12)
25" h x 20" w- available unframed (10/12) for $700
"The stately wiliwili was one of a variety of trees that once abundantly flourished in the dry forest ecosystem on Hawaii Island. When people introduced cattle, sheep and goats to this delicate environment over the past 200 years, this tree was devoured almost to extinction. Forests create weather so, predictably, with the decline of the trees and understory plants, rain became scarce and left the land dry and parched. After visiting some of the remaining mature wiliwili trees I realized the power and importance of forests to the well-being of our planet." - Andrea Pro
$ 700
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Circling the Moon by Andrea Pro
Original Woodblock Print -Edition of 18
Framed - 24" h x 30" w
Available unframed for $650
During this year of two major eclipses, the moon has become a source of fascination to me. I was inspired to imagine our precious Blackburn’s Sphinx Moths flying in the interplay of soft moonlight, patches of clear sky and the sculptural beauty of clouds. The Blackburn’s Sphinx Moth, native to Hawaii, has a wingspan up to 5 inches wide and is the first insect in the state to be protected as an endangered species. Printed on Rives French paper with deckle edges.
$ 1,280
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Gathering Lehua by Andrea Pro
Original Woodblock Print -Edition of 50
Framed - 28" h x 23.5" w
Available unframed for $700
The Hawaiian Honeybee Series woodcut prints were commissioned by Big Island Bees to share the story of their relationship with honeybees in producing exquisite honeys from the nectar of three of Hawaii island's most nectar-rich trees. The team at Big Island Bees carefully tends to about 2,500 hives, transporting them during the various flowering seasons to the 'ohi'a forest, macadamia orchards and wilelaiki thickets to gather the nectar that is transformed in the hive into their signature honeys.
In this image the 'i'iwi bird, a Hawaiian honeycreeper, and honeybees gather nectar from the brushy lehua flower of the 'ohi'a tree. Lehua honey, a favorite with Hawaii residents, is beautiful creamy white with a delicate flavor that crystallizes into a solid form.
Historically the o'hi'a is Hawaii's most abundant endemic tree, found in many ecosystems, and is essential to the well-being and integrity of native forest ecosystems. 'Ohia are polymorphic. They grow in a variety of forms and ecosystems, and they exhibit great genetic diversity. The flowers range from orange, yellow, pink and red. Recently 'ohi'a on the island of Hawaii have been infected by a fast-spreading fungus that has already caused thousands of acres of this precious tree to wilt and die suddenly. Their genetic diversity seems to give some trees immunity to the fungus.
This image depicts the full range of development of the lehua flower bud, blossom, the seed capsule dispersing the tiny seeds in the wind and the dried empty seed capsule. The female worker bees are shown flying to the flowers and then leaving after gathering nectar, with a full load of pollen attached to their legs, returning to the hive to deposit these goodies.
$ 1,200
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ʻIʻiwi in ʻOhiʻa II by Andrea Pro
Original Woodblock Print 10/30
32" h x 14" w image in 46.5" x 21" frame
32" h x 14" w - available unframed (7/30) for $800
The native 'I'iwi bird thrives on the nectar of the lehua flower of the 'Ohi'a tree in the Hawaii rainforest. This print was inspired by the beautiful combination of the delicate 'I'iwi and the sculptural form of the tall forest 'Ohi'a. I always feel delighted to see the 'I'iwi flitting, soaring and playing in the treetops.
$ 1,500
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Koa by Andrea Pro
Original Woodblock Print (edition of 16)
12" h x 12" w image in 18" x 18" frame (13/16)
12" h x 12" w - available unframed for $400 (10/16)
One of the largest trees in the forest, Koa wood was used in the old days for canoes, weapons, and other implements requiring hard wood. The close grain and straight trunk made Koa the ideal choice of wood for the hard years of service in salt water that a canoe must tolerate. To the Hawaiian people, who relied on fish as a source of protein, the Koa was a treasured tree. Koa has two types of leaves. Seedlings sprout stems with rows of rounded leaves, and as the sapling matures the typical sickle-shaped leaves evolve.
$ 700
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Koʻoloaʻula by Andrea Pro
Original Woodblock Print 8/23
12" h x 12" w - unframed
This shrub with it's beautiful flowers ranging from white to maroon is native to the dry forest ecosystem. It is an endemic plant, found only in Hawaii and was traditionally used in village landscaping.
$ 400
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Macadamia Buzz by Andrea Pro
Original Woodblock Print -Edition of 50
Framed - 28" h x 23.5" w
Available unframed for $700
The Hawaiian Honeybee Series woodcut prints were commissioned by Big Island Bees to share the story of their relationship with honeybees in producing exquisite honeys from the nectar of three of Hawaii island's most nectar-rich trees. The team at Big Island Bees carefully tends to about 2,500 hives, transporting them during the various flowering seasons to the 'ohi'a forest, macadamia orchards and wilelaiki thickets to gather the nectar that is transformed in the hive into their signature honeys.
Walking through my macadamia orchard during flowering season, hearing the humming buzz of thousands of honeybees gathering nectar to deliver to their hives is one of my favorite seasonal experiences. This original woodcut print captures the muted atmosphere of the orchard with the Pueo as quiet sentinal. Pueo is the Hawaiian native owl that hunts and nests in a variety of ecosystems ranging from forests to grasslands.
The life of honeybees is depicted in the hive with the female workers attending the large queen alongside the larvae growing inside the cells. The male drone's purpose is to mate with the queen once, which ends his life. Until that fateful moment, he can often be found in the hive, but the worker bees will force him to leave if resources get low.
$ 1,200
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Nightingales Sundown by Andrea Pro
Original Woodblock Print (edition of 20)
27" h x 18" w - framed
Available unframed for $550
$ 1,000
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Pulelehua with Koa by Andrea Pro
Original Woodblock Print 5/11
32" h x 14" w image in 46.5" x 21" frame
32" h x 14" w - available unframed (4/11) for $800
$ 1,500
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The Beekeepers by Andrea Pro
Original Woodblock Print -Edition of 50
Framed - 23/5" h x 28" w
Available unframed for $600
The Hawaiian Honeybee Series woodcut prints were commissioned by Big Island Bees to share the story of their relationship with honeybees in producing exquisite honeys from the nectar of three of Hawaii island's most nectar-rich trees. The team at Big Island Bees carefully tends to about 2,500 hives, transporting them during the various flowering seasons to the 'ohi'a forest, macadamia orchards and wilelaiki thickets to gather the nectar that is transformed in the hive into their signature honeys.
$ 1,200
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The Magical Wiliwili Forest by Andrea Pro
Original Woodblock Print
23.5" h x 32" w - framed
Available unframed for $1,200.
This image depicts eighteen species of trees, shrubs, birds, and insects that populate the dry forest ecosystem and will one day thrive again because of the efforts of organizations like The Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative.
$ 1,875
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Uhiuhi by Andrea Pro
Original Woodblock Print (edition of 21)
12" h x 12" w - available unframed (8/21) for $400
The uhiuhi tree once ranged from the dry lowlands to the moist upland forest. However, it is now highly endangered, primarily because of cattle and other grazing animals introduced in the 1800's. Lei were made from the small lovely flowers. The dense wood was used to make weapons, tools, fish hooks, house beams and runners for holua sleds.
$ 400
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Wiliwili by Andrea Pro
Original Woodblock Print (edition of 20)
12" h x 12" w image in 18" x 18" frame (8/20)
12" h x 12" w - available unframed for $400 (16/20)
A tree found in the dryland forests, Wili Wili was valued because of its porous and buoyant wood. The wood was used for surfboards and traditional canoe outriggers. The Wili Wili lei is made from the glossy yellow or orange seeds. This tree is hardy, adapted to survive in the dryland forest ecosystem. Wili Wili is now highly endangered as a result of the decline of the dryland forest beginning with Sandalwood harvesting, the introduction of cattle, sheep and goats, and more recently the impact of gall wasp infestations. Reforestation efforts by organizations like the Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative may be the last hope for the survival of this tree.
$ 700
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