My Creative Process

Creating art is not just an act for me; it’s a form of healing. Nature has always been the place I run to during difficult times—a sanctuary that provides comfort and solace. Through my work, I aim to share that same sense of calm with others. Whether it’s a highly textured, luxurious painting featuring preserved flowers and quartz crystals, or a more minimal piece inspired by the heavens, my art is always an invitation to escape into a place of peace and quiet reflection.

Most, though not all, of the flowers I use I grow myself. This adds to the messaging of each piece, ensuring each one is truly as unique as each individual bloom.

Fun Facts

My husband and I love animals and currently have 1 overly fluffy, spoiled cat. We share an obsession for tropical plants and sacrificed our dining room to be our plant room (and art studio).

We were married in San Diego, and currently live in the Southern Utah desert, but our dreams of the future lead us closer to the ocean.

Creating art is not just an act for me; it’s a form of healing and escapism into tranquility.

I’m Addison Kanoelani, an artist whose work is born from a deep connection to nature, a place where I find peace, strength, and the clarity to escape the stresses of daily life. My art is a meditative process, a way to ground myself and find balance, with nature serving as my greatest inspiration—my sanctuary, my escape, and, in many ways, my religion.

Each piece I create reflects my emotional journey from anxiety to tranquility. Whether I’m working with preserved flowers, quartz crystals, freshwater pearls, or metallics, my art tells a story of transformation. I often imagine my viewers stumbling upon a hidden cave of glowing flowers—a place where light conquers darkness and peace replaces fear. I pour this feeling into my paintings, blending natural materials with texture and light to evoke a sense of calm and serenity.

My Artistic Vision

In my work, I combine the grounding power of the earth with the ethereal beauty of the cosmos. Many of my pieces are inspired by this intersection, capturing the expansive wonder of the universe alongside the quiet, reliable strength of nature. Whether it’s the soft, organic lines of an orchid or the glittering light of the stars, my goal is to guide viewers through an emotional and spiritual journey that mirrors my own.