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Andrea Pro
​Art


Andrea Pro’s artwork is a visual story invoking the spiritual essence of the land, sea, flora and culture of Hawaii. Her work is widely celebrated for its distinctive nuanced color palette and intricate layers of texture and graphic detail.

Carved blocks (woodblock / woodcut) and a mastery of traditional printmaking techniques lay the powerful foundation for Andrea’s richly textured fine art prints and original handmade textile designs, allowing her to communicate the awe and wonder of the islands she adores.

Andrea offers art licensing of her designs, as well as commissioned art.
​She joyfully invites collaboration with interior designers, architects and product developers.



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Milo
Kahakai Series
Milo is a companion print that was created to display beautifully with ‘Akulikuli and Kahakai~ Earth to Sky.
Number of prints in edition: 32
Dimensions: 13″ high by 12½” wide
Date created: 2021
Technique: Woodcut

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Kahakai – Earth to Sky
The interconnected space of the sky, ocean and the rocky lava shoreline along the Kona Coast provides a happy home for the rich variety of life in this woodcut print.  In the Hawai`ian language the word “kahakai” describes the boundary of the ocean and land.
Number of prints in edition: 40
Dimensions: 28″ high by 22½” wide
Date created: 2021
Technique: Woodcut

My creative life showed up early in my dreams as a young child. I had a recurring dream, that ended when I was about five, of a stout tree growing up through the center of my hobbit house. I swoon over trees to this day. Trees are my celebrities! They show up in my art as portraits, in landscapes, interacting with the sky and clouds, as key features of ecosystems, and as generous hosts to the birds and insects of Hawaii.

Following the bread-crumb trail to my calling in art was a long twisty-turny journey. In college I had success with black and white photography, but let it go when my son was born. In 1997 I took a woodcut printmaking workshop, and knew instantly that I’d found my medium and lifelong passion. That was a well-spent weekend! I soon found a teacher, master printmaker Hiroki Morinoue, and over the next few years learned the art and craft of woodcut printmaking.

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Akulikuli‘
Akulikuli is a companion botanical print that is sized to display beautifully with Milo and Kahakai – Earth to Sky.
Number of prints in edition: 32
Dimensions: 13″ high by 12½” wide
Date created: 2021
Technique: Woodcut


My focus on Hawaiian native species started with my fascination depicting the form and textures of plants, as I learned to create multiple-block woodcut prints. Then through  volunteering with conservation organizations I came to understand that Hawaii is unofficially known as the endangered species capitol of the world. When I grasped the scale of extinction occurring and the predictions for the future, I felt devastated. A strong desire to “malama,” the Hawaiian word for help, began to take root in my soul.

​As I planted trees and collected seeds, I listened to biologists, ornithologists and entomologists share what they know. I soon began creating a body of art featuring the delicate environment of Hawaii and organizing exhibitions and projects to support conservation organizations.

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‘Alawī ~ Koa Forager
Number of prints in edition:  95
Dimensions:  13″ high by 12 1/2″ wide
Date created:  2022
Technique:  Woodcut Print
This is a companion print in my Hawaiʻian Honeycreeper Series, and was created to display beautifully with ‘Apapane~ ʻŌhiʻa Pollinator.

My art is about conveying the essence of Hawaii that often goes unnoticed. Amid the bright plumeria, ginger and plethora of imported plants, the more modest ‘ohi’a, wiliwili, koa and ilima don’t always command admiration. Native birds, like the ‘i’iwi and apapane are often out of sight in their shrinking territories higher on the mountain, and hence, out of mind. It’s my passion and job description to notice, learn and share about these important species. Whether you live in Hawaii, or have been a visitor, I hope to share the life of this land in a way
​ that is engaging and inspiring for you.

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‘Apapane~ ‘Ōhi’a Pollinator 
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Number of prints in edition: 95
Dimensions: 13″ high by 12½” wide
Date Created 2022
Technique: Woodcut
This is a companion print in my Hawaiʻian Honeycreeper Series, and was created to display beautifully with ‘Alawī ~ Koa Forager

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Seeding the Rain forest
Number of prints in edition: 22
Dimensions: 30½” high by 21½” wide
Date Created: 2019
Technique: Woodcut Print

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Radiance
Radiance is a multiple-block woodcut print .
Number of prints in edition: 10
Dimensions: 21¼” high by 16″ wide
Technique: Woodcut

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The Magical Wiliwili Forest
Printed on Rives French paper with deckle edges.
Number of prints in edition: 20
Dimensions: 23½” high by 32″ wide
Date created: 2015
Technique: Woodcut

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Rainforest~Earth to Sky
Number of prints in edition: Open edition
Dimensions: 23″ high by 15″ wide
Date created: 2007
Technique: Woodcut

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Nui Hewahewa na Mamane
Number of prints in edition: 15
Dimensions: 16½” high x 13¾” wide
Technique: Woodcut

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Chinese Year of the Ox ~ 2021
This image is printed in aqua on Hosho Japanese paper with beautiful deckle edges. I can print a custom color for a small additional fee.
Number of prints in edition: Open
Dimensions: 9½″ high by 9″ wide
Date created: 2021
Technique: Linoleum cut Print

HOME DECOR
Botanical pillow covers, wallpaper, fabric and home furnishings for tabletop, bedding and walls.

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EDUCATION

1998 – 2007     Printmaking Studies with Master Printmaker Hiroki Morinoue and others
1981      B.A. Anthropology,  University of Alaska,  Anchorage, Alaska


PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

Honolulu Printmakers Association
Volcano Art Center
South Kona Artists Collective
Society for Kona’s Education and Art

My art is exhibited at these fine art galleries:On Hawaii Island:
Volcano Art Center Gallery, Volcano
Bldg, 42,
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI 96718
808-967-7565


Glyph Gallery, Holualoa
76-5933 Mamalahoa Hwy.
Holualoa HI 96725
808-769-1550


The Gallery of Great Things, Waimea
65-1279 Kawaihae Rd Suite #113
Kamuela, HI 96743
808-885-7706
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Nalu Builds
94 Ponahawai Street
Hilo, HI 96720

andreapro.com
​Holualoa, Hawaii 96725
808-345-0907
andrea@andreapro.com


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