Description
This is the second of a two render series that I started when we returned from our Blissful week in Maui.
While there I learned about the concept of makai and mauka. Makai means “towards the ocean” and mauka means “toward the mountains” and the words are used to tell folks which side of the road something is on. I could do a whole year of Hawaiian themed renders but the first two I wanted to attempt were a representation of the Makai/Mauka dichotomy.
The first image, “Mauka“, looked towards the mountains and now this scene looks toward the ocean. I chose not to use palm trees here, but rather tried to represent the “Monkey Pod” trees which are non-indigenous but beautiful.
All in all I am pretty much in love with Hawaii. I will return to the subject later 🙂
Dedicated to my lovely wife Jessica on her birthday!!
If you’ve enjoyed my work these past 20 odd years much of the credit goes to her.
Tom [basicmember]
Great job on the flowers. Overall, nice and peaceful looking.
Missing resolution [liferplus]
@Ryan: (a) I really love this one. Beautiful. (b) the triple-screen 5K render is currently AWOL, which I imagine is an oversight. Could you add it, please? Thanks.
eyal [lifer]
Thanks for the wonderful MultiScreen render!
Chris [liferplus]
There is something tangible in your work. I don’t do drugs but when I open works like this, I feel a sense of calm that I imagine is what addicts feel when they get their fix.
Susan [basicmember]
The wave action is so realistic
Laura [liferplus]
Fwiw, I am totally on board for “a whole year of Hawaiian themed renders.” These two have gone right to the top of my newest favorites list. Beautiful! Happy birthday to J.
Ozaawaagosh [basicmember]
Simply beautiful, Thank you, Ryan.
Brian [nonmonthly]
Beautiful work. Thank you
lilylavender [basicmember]
Beautiful and peaceful!
Thank you, Ryan, for another lovey view!
ChrisW [basicmember]
This is probably as close as I’ll ever get to any beach on Hawaii. But, I’ll take it anyway.
Besides, a lot of people in the Chicago area could use this kind of break in the cold, even if it’s only on a computer screen. I know I could, and I’m in Oklahoma!
Nemo1024 [liferplus]
Got to love the pastel tones and the serene atmosphere of this work. Best wishes to your wife – she must me your muse!
Jenanne [liferplus]
Beautiful! Great render, Ryan!
eyal [lifer]
Oops.. was on Hebrew there… 😛
eyal [lifer]
The Patience is strong with this one… 😉
Highly appreciated, Ryan!
Ryan
I will see what I can do. It will take a while though!
eyal [lifer]
Hey Ryan,
Will you please be making multi-screens for all renders I’ve mentioned? (Greenmire, Dapplewood (Winter), Stasis, Biome, Cyber Blossom, Mauka, Breath of Spring, Terra Mechanica and Makai)?
Rodewaryer [lifer]
I find this to be a piece that looks like there was inspiration behind it. I knocked your last piece on the way the water was rendered. This one however…you hit a homer with this one Ryan.
Deanna [liferplus]
sorry about the dupe review!
Deanna [liferplus]
This one demands up close examining. The more I stare at it, the more I love about it, especially the translucence of the waves. <3 Wow. I also love your back stories on all your renderings.
Happy birthday, Jessica!
Deanna [liferplus]
This one demands up close examining. The more I stare at it, the more I love about it, especially the translucence of the waves. <3 Wow.
Happy birthday, Jessica!
Deanna [liferplus]
This one demands up close examining. The more I stare at it, the more I love about it, especially the translucence of the waves. <3 Wow.
Happy birthday, Jessica!
Littlemom [liferplus]
I really want to like this scene more than I do, as I absolutely love the ocean. And I think your ocean looks great! The trees however look way off to me, they seem way to one dimensional for my taste.
Mark A. [liferplus]
“This is the second of a two render series that I started when we returned from our Blissful week in Maui.”
…BLISS-ful week… I see what you did there. 🙂
Ryan
I hear you. I will be clearing my slate soon. Sorry about that. I just don’t have enough computers to keep up…
Ramme [lifer]
I know, old issue. But I am only interested in Multiscreen renders (2x 2k at the moment)