Snorkel Kitty - Underwater Snorkeling Cat - From an Original Color Painting by Peter Powell - Japanese Unryu Rice Paper Art Print (Unframed) 18 x 24 in

Pacifica Island Art uses an environmentally-friendly Unryu Japanese rice paper made by the Awagami Factory in Tokushima, Japan. Unryu, which translates to 'cloud dragon paper' in Japanese, features long strands of kozo fiber and is made from natural mulberry and hemp fibers using traditional Japanese Washi techniques - ABOUT THE ARTIST - Peter Powell - Peter Powell grew up in La Jolla, California, where surfing and drawing were his passions. As early as age eight, his artistic talent was recognized and encouraged by his grandmother, also and artist. Primarily a self-taught artist, Peter's early pen and ink drawings won citywide competitions. Peter moved to Maui, Hawaii in the 70's and met his wife Madeline who was also an artist. The Powell's have been in Hawaii ever since, developing their styles, which range form photo-realism to bold, colorful graphics - often with a touch of humor. Peter's varied painting techniques and Madeline's design and detail skills combine for a unique partnership that offers great versatility of expression.