2. Retro Hawaii

Hawaiian Days Collection™ of Vintage Prints (Standard Quality)

The Hawaiian nostalgia images in this portfolio are based on the standard matting and framing proportions of 16"x20" and are printed on standard quality papers. If you desire archival quality Giclée on watercolor paper or canvas printing, plus a wider assortment of finishing styles, see our DeLuxe portfolio. Make sure to select "No Cropping" during checkout, or allow for minimal cropping to fit your chosen format or if you're going to have your image matted. Keep in mind that the originals these impressions were taken from are antiques, made and printed with methods and machinery vastly inferior by today's standards, but that adds to their nostalgic charm. Today, we employ the latest in technology and materials to manufacture your print. Enjoy your trip through the days of Hawaii before jet-travel!
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    031: Hawaiiana artist Gill's airbrush painting, titled 'Hawaiian Drummer,' from the early 1940's. Unfortunately, as WWII enfolded, artist materials became of lesser quality and consequently few originals have been preserved. Yet, today Gill’s work is regarded the most recognizable of the period. With his stylized renditions of Hawaiian figures this native of San Francisco still charms us today.
    032: Hawaiian Hula Dancer by Gill from ca. 1940's. Gill captured the grace and beauty of the Hawaiian wahine. Today Gill’s work is regarded the most recognizable of the period.
    033: Gill airbrush painting of 'Bathing Beauties,' from the Forties. (more) The art of Hawaiiana artist Gill reflects a time period during WWII when artist materials became of lesser quality and consequently few originals have been preserved. Gill was able to convey a sense of elegance and femininity of the Hawaiian lady with his stylized renditions.