SOLD! Under Contract!

This house has been SOLD and is under contract. Soo many THANK YOU'S go out to my wonderful realtor Trudy Tom of 4% Realty. She not only showed our house but led us through all the paperwork making sure we 'understood' each and every line. She showed our house with professionalism and a wonderful smile. Such ALOHA should be found in all realtors as what shines from this lady!

Thank you Trudy!!

I am leaving the info on this house up till escrow closes and the virtual tour is no longer available. Brent did such a fine job on the virtual tour so do consider him if you ever need one.

INFORMATION with VIRTUAL TOUR:

http://rtvpix.com/RE-0732-M5IR3S-01


MLS ID#211892


MORE INFO ABOUT THIS HOUSE BELOW THE PIC!


Foyer looking onto the atrium in the middle of this U shaped house. Kitchen, kitchen nook, dining room, living room on left hand side of the U. Bedrooms, baths on right. Yes, 'all' the art in mine throughout the house.

INFORMATION AT ALOHA LIVING VIRTUAL TOUR - Note you must sign in to use the Aloha Living site:

http://www.alohaliving.com/RealEstate/Property/ViewDetails.visient/State/HI/propertyid/322151?searchType=MLS&page=1


VIRTUAL TOUR was done by photographer extraordinaire Brent Williams of Hawaiian Virtual Tours. Brent can be reached at (808) 640-7349 on the Big Island of Hawaii.


More info about this house with other pics and fun tips on living in Hawaii found at:

http://www.squidoo.com/hawaiimls


Our Realtor is Trudy Tom at 4%: trudy.tom@gmail.com
Primary Phone: (808) 443-7083
Office Phone: (808) 323-3687

If you were not able to see this house during the Realtor's Caravan that Trudy organized do give her a call so we can arrange for you to preview the house.

Soo... what's our house like?

We have a great entryway. Double door entry with a big porch that leads into a foyer that looks on to the atrium. There is a covered breezeway that leads from the front driveway to the front door.

We did not put in 'wood' floors because it just is not practical in the island so opted for Pergo flooring throughout, (except in bathrooms).

In both the bathrooms we chose a high quality fixtures.

We added ceramic tile floors, shower/bath stalls as well as both sinks. There is a Jacuzzi in master bath with sink area in the dressing room. A clear glass shower door is in the 2nd bath.

Black granite in kitchen with black smooth top stove, black fridge, dishwasher and oven create a very hip look. We did not go with the Stainless because we noticed in the store that yes indeed they do get fingerprints and that was not appealing to us.

In the master bedroom we have pre-organized closets as well as in the 'dressing room' which includes drawers and shelve. Pre-organized shelve are NOT done in rubber coated wire but in wood making for a lasting and cleaner design.

Built in Bonus in our home is the built in china cabinet in the dining area as well as the drawers and shelves in the master bedroom, already mentioned.

We furnished this house with a minimalist approach so that the buyer might be able to envision their own furnishing in the home.

Grass and mature landscaping is abundant around this architect designed home. The yard is fully fenced with locking gate. Mac nut, mango, avocado, cotton candy, coconut, sequoia pines trees, gingers, orchids,ti leaf plants, ferns, and many other tropical flowers. Lava rock walls are throughout the yard.

This is not a 'kit home'! The house is a U shape with an Atrium and koi pond in the middle. Upon entering the house one looks onto the atrium as well, which is seen in almost every room.

Other attributes:

Double garage with side workshop area and full bath. Out buildings, COUNTY WATER, partially set up for catchment, SOLAR PANEL, fully covered paved breezeway from paved driveway to wide four step stairway that meets double door entry.

Central Vacuum - Plumbing (so to speak) There is an outlet in each room, a little square box on the wall that has a lid that pulls up. Inside there is a hole for a vacuum hose. Under the house there is a thing that looks like a barrel where the dust and dirt from the vacuum goes.

Nanawale Community pool, community house, the basketball court/park, surfing, groceries, pharmacy, restaurants, gift shops, schools, churches, 10-15 minutes away.

The town of Pahoa also has an amazing Olympic size pool and Community Center.

NOTE: While some people seek out Hilo area for convenience because of shopping, etc., Keep in mind that Pahoa has convenience of shopping and restaurants too, yes many of the same attributes. It hosts the quaint old part of Pahoa as well as its new shopping center.

Mahalo nui and remember if you are in the neighborhood be sure and stop by!

Kathy

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ABOUT KATHY OSTMAN-MAGNUSEN:

Represented by Monkdogz Urban Art,, Inc.

Monkdogz Urban Art, Inc.
547 West 27th Street
5th floor
New York, NY 10001

I paint and sculpt female fantasy art and map faery tale adventures, testing erotica . I dream of beautiful women on canvas and art of exotic women. Living in Hawaii I also paint Hawaiian women, landscapes and flowers.

I have illustrated for Hay House Inc.,"Women Who Do Too Much" CARDS taken from Anne Wilson Schaef's book. I also illustrated for Neil Davidson, who was considered for the Pulitzer Prize in feature writing, and several other publications. My paintings are collected worldwide.

Giclee canvas art work, greeting cards and posters are available for sale on my website.

Sign up for my mailing list for FREE ART GIFTS: Drawings of whimsical angel pictures, legends of mermaids and fairies in art and "Letter From the Tooth Fairy", all suitable for children.

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House For Sale in Hawaii-Kitchen pic

Above is an image of the kitchen in my home for sale on the Big Island of Hawaii. Sometimes I put a cover over my smooth top stove and paint in the adjacent breakfast area (pic not shown, but virtual tour is coming next week, yay!).

Read the next blog to see more info about my house for sale. Check out my Squidoo too for more info as well as facts about living in Hawaii, including fun food, tips on the locals, music,Hawaiian art and posters, etc. http://www.squidoo.com/hawaiimls

Aloha, Kathy

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Legends of Mermaids on Kauai Shores

Outside my window I hear beating hooves.. it must be a pegasus arriving to a mermaids den bringing me the salt air of Kauai. It must be "Magic" a 30x40x2 oil on canvas.

Legends of Mermaids and Kauai Shorelines of Hanalei Bay

I heard there were myths to follow
legends of mermaids
trickles of light
dancing
on the shores of Kauai
a mermaids tale indeed.

"I have measured every star", she said
"How do I find the time?
I have taken every dream
and colored them with crayons
sprinkled them with fairy dust
and framed them in seashells.
I have captured spectacular moments
they simply could not escape.
I held them close
heard their messages
wept for knowledges sake
then wrapped them in silk.
My pleasure there
I waited for the time to be right
the moon full
and made promises to night.
Legends of mermaids spoke
and I heard them."

This legend or myth?
This mermaid's love affair
sings with an island that stands for love.
Out in the middle of the Pacific
it whispers
with every bit of potential
every spiritual lesson
every breath
I could possibly invoke.

Standing on the shoreline
Hanalei, a dragons den
Puff does welcome travelers in.
He hears their longings
and wanton cries
I too have been blessed
by a mountain long and wise.
Legends of Mermaids
lost at sea?
Myths no not ever.
Tis true these tales
and magic calls
open you heart to see
feel your life
tis just a breath away.

02 March 2008
by Kathy Ostman-Magnusen

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New on the walls at Aloha Outpost Pahoa,Hawaii

I just redid the walls at Aloha Outpost with a fresh look. It is now more provocative. I have also hung works of art that are aloha minded like "The Frog" along with flowers and fine art giclee prints.



"Blue Dress" 24x18 oil on canvas




"Jewel" 24x20 oil on canvas



"The Frog" 24x20 oil on canvas




"Bliss" 24x48 oil, gold leaf, handmade paper on canvas



"3" 40x30 oil on canvas




"Secrets" 48x36 oil on canvas




"Casino" 48x36 oil on canvas




"The Dancer" 48x36 oil, gold leaf on canvas




"Circus" 48x36 oil, gold liner on canvas

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New Work: "Silk" 40x30 oil on canvas

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Hawaiian Travel ideas and stories about Hawaii. Legends, geckos, food; anything and everything I can find to share my beloved Hawaii with you.

News about my Hawaiian Series, "ke ala o Pele". I have another blog that shows the progress of this series of work. It is with respect for the Merry Monarch Festival, Hawaiian culture, Lava Tree Monument and the path of Pele that I have painted this series of work. The url to see the painting process of the series "ke ala o Pele" is:

http://www.artistwatch.blogspot.com

I am painting ten at once and describe the process on the blog above.

Aloha!


Hawaiian Art Watch|Kathysart.com|"ke ala o Pele"
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Another great site I have on Squidoo is:

Fantasy Art Woman | Beautiful Women Goddess Art|Kathysart.com
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Aloha, Kathy

Kathy Ostman-Magnusen
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News about Art in Action and my progress with the series "Ala o Pele" for my one woman show at Wailoa Center April 6th opening. MY blog at:

http://artistwatch.blogspot.com/

is the progress of that series.

I still need to take new pics. I will try today. I have finished 6 paintings so far so yup... I need more pics! There is one painting that possibly needs some going over. I will look at it along with the others I feel are done for awhile. Sometimes you see things later that seemed so right at the time that need attention. We'll see.

I think I will make a cake or cookies today and have tea while painting. Gotta have that sugar!

Above is another pic of Brina... such a beautiful girl. If you would like to meet her and are in Hawaii during the show she will be there wearing the cream colored dress seen in some of the pics and paintings.

Blessings and Aloha,

Kathy

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POLL NOW OPEN for March 2007 N*de-of-the month
Just a quick note to let you know that the poll is now open to vote for the N*de-of-the month for March 2007. Whether you've picked your favorite or still have to decide, the poll is open now for your votes. Check it out.

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MY ART IS NUMBER 12, which is titled, "Lap Dancer"

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THIS SAME PAINTING WILL BE SHOWN AT:

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NEW YORK

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APRIL 26-JUNE 2ND

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What you are seeing in images above are from the interior and exterior of our gallery location at

547 West 27th Street, New York City.

We are fortunate to have some of the most exceptional and innovative galleries in New York as neighbours in this building.

The new Monkdogz Urban Art Gallery is now open on the 5th floor on Tuesday - Saturday, 11am - 6pm and also by appointment.

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POLL Closing March 15th for the February 2007 N*de-of-the month
If you haven't yet voted for your favorite nude for February, now is the time. This poll will close March 15th. http://www.barebrush.com/NOTM/index_feb.html


BAREBRUSH SHIRTS and GEAR
You can celebrate the month and the art of the nude with BAREBRUSH shirts and gear (t-shirts, sweats, caps, mugs, briefs, thongs & more). If your art is in the calendar, this is a great way to brag. If you just want to support the barebrush concept or buy yourself or someone special a cool gift, barebrush gear is a great way to do it.

In addition to the value-priced t-shirt with the calendar on the front, we now have shirts with the calendar on the back and the barebrush blue butt logo on the front. There is also the calendar mug, and tote bag. Check it out. The prices are great for the quality of the merchandise, especially if you are a regular CafePress shopper and have coupons or can order in bulk.

The cut to barebrush is $1 per item ordered, (that is not very much for the work involved and the expense of the store), but we want to keep the merchandise affordable. So I think you can see that the idea here is to give you another way to promote your work, your art and popularize barebrush to the public. http://www.cafepress.com/barebrush/

....And of course, the call for entries for the April 2007 calendar went out last week. Mikaela Sardo Lamarche of ACA galleries is our guest curator. Art must be uploaded on or before March 23rd for entry into the April N*de-of-the month competition. We have some great art already and hope to get more!

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Work in progress|Artist Watch|Ala o Pele

Art in action, an artist's watch of the progress of this series "Ala o Pele" is coming along. I finished the second image yesterday. I will post it in its finished state today or tomorrow. I had to finish it up because it is the one I have chosen for my invitations of my show at Wailoa Center. With an opeing of April 6 and hanging on the 2nd I need to move along. I totally love how it turned out and the orchids made a wonderful touch. Big Island is know as the 'Orchid Isle" so it if totally fitting.

The top painting is what I am working on today. I worked on the trees a bit last night and will complete the figure of Brina today I hope. If I do I will post both tomorrow, the orchid painting, titles unknown at this point, probably something and Hawaiian,and the top painting. The top painting is 36x48 and the second is 30x40, both with a 2" gallery wrap. Paintings that are not in a gallery wrap will be framed in SOLID KOA! Rare find. I will offer the paintings for sale with or without the koa frame.

The other two images are of my 2 painting buddies, Charlotte and Gracie Bronte-Magnusen. Sooo cute!

OK... onward!

I am thinking too of making cookies today. No chocolate chips though... humm.

Aloha,

Kathy

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Art in Action|Artists Watch|Ala o Pele

Art in Action|Artists Watch|Ala o Pele

Above in a work in progress.


I am making a lot of progress with my 10 paintings done all at once. Yay!

To see photos of my progress check out the blog OK?

http://artistwatch.blogspot.com/

This is a Hawaiiana Series in honor of Merry Monarch Fest.

This is my latest blurb from that blog:

This is ... I 'think' going to be my favorite when done.(image on my blog) It is so far a toss up between this one and one other. I tend to like more edgy paintings rather than things that include landscapes so that is partly why. This is a 30x40 canvas. I LOVE doing giant faces for impact. This is just the first session of face tones, I will probably have at least couple more. The orchids will be done once I am pretty sure of the face.

Laying down really dark colors on a face like this is VERY uncomfortable at first. I fight myself over it. I know it is the right thing to do so I just say to myself... 'do it or you are going to be sorry because it will just have to be repainted to achieve what could have been done in the first place.

I lay down the colors from dark to light. I look for colors. I search out greens, especially. If you look long enough you will see them in the face tones.

Each one of the paintings I will be posting now will be of their first facial tone session. I do not walk away from it or let it dry, I want to be able to blend the colors. I am VERY careful not to muddy the work. This is another good reason for painting so many works at the same time. I can acknowledge that something is finished easier, not overwork. I do not think I will ever paint less than 10 at a time because of this. I also have less nightmares. Painting one at a time keeps me up at night. I can't think of anything else. With 10 going at once small errors are not such a big deal. I know I will get back to them and things will be fine.

I want to add something about studio space. I have been thinking about that. I have done full series in a 500 sq.-ft. duplex before. I painted my Victorian Series in that kitchen. You can imagine how small the kitchen was if the whole place was 500 sq. ft. I will do just about anything to stay by the beach!
I have had large spaces and small spaces... NO EXCUSES not to paint...EVER!


ART IN ACTION BLOG for my new series and "One Woman Show':



"Ala o Pele"



April 2,2007

Wailoa Center

State Building

Hilo, Hawaii





The blog I have created showing the progress of this series is at:





Artist Watch "Ala o Pele"


http://artistwatch.blogspot.com/



I think it would be great if more artists shared art in action... yeah?



Blessings and Aloha to you all!



Kathy


Kathy Ostman-Magnusen

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Traveling to Kauai, Hawaii? Here are some happeings:

E KANIKAPILA KAKOU 2007 opened on Monday, February 12 in the true spirit of Kanikapila with two songbirds from Maui -- Lei'ohu Ryder and Maydeen I'ao.

New to the Garden Island Arts Council's popular Hawaiian music program, this delightful "package deal" comprised of two talented composer/musicians/hula dancer really GOT the grassroots concept of the program and delivered in style to the packed house audience of EKK regulars from Kaua'i, mainland snowbirds, and many first time visitors and local folks. All the new folks wondered why they had been missing such a great time all these years; all the returnees left with "it's another great year for EKK!"

Beginning with an hour for the ukulele gang where over fifty instrument-strumming participants had some special attention learning the chords and strumming of a beautiful prayer, visitors and returnees were welcomed with leis of aloha made by Fran Nestel.

GIAC co-founder Arnold Meister and EKK coordinator for ten years Nathan Kalama were recognized. Nathan chanted an "oli" for Grandma Isabella Iida who had attended EKK for the past 23 years until her recent passing. Also, acknowledged was Dave Boynton who was taken from us this past week.

Lei'ohu shared her genealogy and her family connections to Kaua'i which goes back several generations. The songs she composed had wonderful stories steeped in mythology, history, and the values held dear by her ancestors. So many practices she learned and accepted as a child took on new meaning as she came to understand them as an adult; many of these practices are written into the lyrics of her songs. She pointed out that ancestors navigate us through our lives by teaching us the values that are important, and she passes these values on in her songs.

She shared stories about growing up and how very little went unnoticed in the very small community she called home. She and other kids who helped themselves to the delicious legs of the octopus drying on the lines could not go unpunished because everyone was related so everyone's misdeed was easily found out.

A seventh grade teacher at I'ao school, Lei'ohu wanted her students to experience life that is authentic and learn the excitement of plugging into the earth. She wrote grants that made it possible to take 50 - 60 students out to the "rainbow classroom" -- the great outdoors. It was a true learning experience and reality check for the young student who brought her blow dryer along to no avail and to the colleagues who asked, "Where's the toilet?" followed by a look of dismay when Lei'ohu pointed out to the bushes.

She later shared with me that young Ikaika Brown was her student and wrote his first song at age 12 called "Kalo Man", a song that came out of such experiences that go beyond the four walls. Ikaika, his Dad Kevin Brown and sister Kaena are EKK favorites who presented at EKK several years ago.

She pointed out the importance of being free so that when the song keeps coming out from the drawer where the ukulele is stored or when the music moves, you, you need to be free to create. She and Maydeen shared the song "Kapua Hele O Kalani" which came to her when she was traveling in Switzerland. "Kaula", a haunting melody about what is left of the sacred island; legend says that Kauai and Niihau were once one island which blew apart when the first sacrifice was made. "Kilauano" is a song that offers joy to Kauai and is birthed to remember families that went before us.

Four songs were taught to the audience; it was amazing to hear so many voices harmonizing in song. In addition to the melodies that the participants found so wonderful to sing, Maydeen is like a petite bombshell that explodes into hula bringing the songs to life. For one song she invited members of the audience to dance with her.

"Na Mele O Kilauiano" speaks of the winds of Polihale. She shared the meanings hidden in the translations of the lyrics, describing the mountains and the stories and records of the ancestors that lived in the area called Polihale. This is a song she wrote with her grandmother and mentor, Mahilani Poepoe.

"Wailau", written by Lei'ohu, is a song that talks about the cloak or spirit of the ancestors. "Na Lei Oki A Kaha" is a song Lei'ohu composed for Halau Hula O Kalakaua in Okinawa.

"He Mele Ku'uipo", a wedding song that Lei'ohu had written for "George & Ewalina's wedding" was shared with the group and dedicated to newlyweds present that night -- longtime EKK participant Elaine Spence and new hubby Harold Clement who is a new receuit to EKK.

The prayer "Perfection of Grace", which was earlier taught to the ukulele group, was the last song shared. The evening was wrapped up with "Hawai'i Aloha", a song that never fails to bring a look of amazement to the faces of visitors.

This Sunday, we celebrate the 2007 EKK year with a formidable team of talents IN CONCERT -- the incomparable Ledward Kaapana, one of the slack key legends featured on the Grammy award winning Hawaiian music CD*, entertainer extraordinaire Brother Noland whose musical messages run deep and reach out to many, fantastic kiho'alu artist Hawaiian Boy Mike Kaawa, and one of the youngest and fastest rising musical talents Brittni Paiva.

The Concert is on Sunday, February 18, 7:00 pm at the Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center.
Tickets are available at the door.

On Monday at 6:00 pm. Noland, Mike and Brittni continue the sharing in the intimate setting of the Island School mainhall with the second week of E Kanikapila Kakou.

Not a weekend to be missed!!! Come and enjoy a Kaua'i style musical experience - E Kanikapila Kakou.

Carol Kouchi Yotsuda

Celebrating 30 years of "bringing ARTS to the people and people to the ARTS
E Kanikapila Kakou Hawaiian Music Program is funded in part by the Hawai'i Tourism Authority, the County of Kaua'i Office of Economic Development, and Garden Island Arts Council supporters. Space generously provided by Island School.

Garden Island Arts Council programs are supported in part by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts through appropriations from the Legislature of the State of Hawai'i and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts.

*"Hawaiian Slack Key Legends - Maui Live" produced by Daniel Ho and George Kahumoku, Jr.


Note: My painting above is called "Old Man" from my Hawaiian Legacy Series. It is a 36x48 oil on canvas. Check out my store at Cafe Press for gift items and more.

Kathy