I’ve never been to Hawaii, but this painting represents all the things I think of when I imagine going there. Beautiful sunsets, palm trees, turquoise lagoons— paradise! In a place like this, music would fill the air and surfing is a way of life. In this fantasy of paradise, the perfect day might include a motorcycle ride around the island. To me a motorcycle is the ultimate symbol of adventure and it just seemed to fit perfectly into my vision of this idyllic day in such a tranquil place. In a way, this painting really represents things I would really love to do and that’s what’s fun about it, because I think there are probably a lot of people out there who can relate to that and may share this fantasy. I think those people are going to be the ones who really fall in love with this painting. The dreamers and the adventurers of the world... I painted it for them. - MH