Aloha Images

I can’t remember his name, but the tall, charming guy who helped us was amazing, not only to talk about art with, but to give insight to some hidden gems and other must dos while you’re in Kauai. We bought several prints for ourselves and for some friends back home. It was a nice surprise to find such a wide variety of truly local Hawaiian artist representation. They specialize in original, affordable art, but there are also giclees and other prints available if you’re not ready to make a canvas purchase. I was a huge fan of the surf art on display by Steven Valiere but there was a nice mix of a little something for everyone. Check this place out — it’s worth a stop!

Surprisingly a very broad selection of Local /​Original /​Hawaiian Paintings. The Owner is very nice & helpful. ~ Repeat Customer.

If you are for some local art, this place has a decent selection and good prices on oil and acrylic paintings as well as a small selection of prints.

You wouldn’t know this place is actually called «Aloha Images» — which is quite a boring name. The sign outside says «A Candy Store For Art Lovers», and is probably a better name for the laid-​back Hawaiian art gallery within.
I like art and always like to check out galleries when I am traveling. Bustling Kapaa is only good enough for a pit stop between the north and south shores in my opinion, so I was surprised to find a gallery here when strolling around looking for something to eat.
The gallery has some beautiful Koi Fish paintings, which are probably the main attraction. The artist of most of them, Seamus, was in the store both times I went in there (and I got the impression he is there a lot) in case you have questions for him. I’m not into Koi although I know a lot of people are for the symbolism, but the Koi paintings (and other ocean/​water themed works) are vivid in color and worth checking out if passing by. If you are into fantasy-​type ocean scene paintings, the ones in this shop are on par with Wyland and much more reasonable in price!
I’m not into Koi or fantasy-​art, and ended up going for an abstract piece that resembled waterfalls, painted in blues/​greens with gold leaf, on a piece of birch wood. Very beautiful and changes with the lighting. The store curator, Ray, is a flexible on price and delivery methods. I left feeling like I paid handsomely for the art, but I got a deal. Nice guy /​Nice Shop /​Nice Art /​No Hard Sell /​Do Drop In.