ISLAND IDOLS
by Alex Gupton
THE STORY
The mural depicts two Moorish Idols against a teal and blue ocean gradient background. The Idols include the artist’s signature style of inked details decorating their skin. If you look closely, you will see nods to the surrounding businesses that make up BREW including but not limited to Kona Brewing Company, Puna Chocolate Co., and Willie’s Hot Chicken. The artwork was conceptualized and sketched on paper originally before being projected onto the wall for painting prep. Alex used a combination of techniques to create the mural including spray painting, paint rolling and intricate detailing with a brush.
ABOUT ALEX
Artist Alex Gupton's boundless energy, joy and infectious spirit can easily be found throughout his art. Alex has spent a majority of his life on the Kona Coast of the Big Island. The exposure to Hawaii's stunning tropical landscapes, bountiful undersea life, and rich traditions sparked the passion for the islands that is readily apparent in his work.
Working in a number of different media throughout his career as a professional artist of well over four decades, Alex's work is connected by his love of fine details. Whether drawing in pen&ink, painting with watercolour and acrylic, or carving a sculpture, Alex finds joy in the intricate worlds he creates within the details of his work. A lifetime of sketching, drawing and designing have yielded a diverse portfolio of artwork ranging from tiny drawings to large scale murals and Alex is constantly exploring new forms of creation. During this long career, he has worked with his clients and collectors on a vast number of artworks throughout the United States and well beyond. Alex's pieces can be found in fine art galleries throughout both the Hawaiian Islands and the Mainland US.
Alex makes his home in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii, with his lovely wife Jacqueline.
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