LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i artist Fanny Bilodeau, known for her whimsical paintings of chickens surfing, drinking coffee and playing instruments, will talk story about the joy of painting and her personal journey through art Saturday. The event is from 2 to
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i artist Fanny Bilodeau, known for her whimsical paintings of chickens surfing, drinking coffee and playing instruments, will talk story about the joy of painting and her personal journey through art Saturday.
The event is from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Kaua‘i Museum in Lihu‘e.
With Bilodeau’s sunny disposition and playful sense of humor, the event is sure to be a fun, according to Pamela Brown, who will facilitate the event.
“Fanny is a delightful woman,” Brown wrote in an email. “This will be a very fun talk story, sure to make everyone laugh and smile.”
Bilodeau, who captures the warmth and beauty of Kaua‘i in her paintings of the ocean, flowers, fruit and sugar plantation cottages, was artistic ever since she was young. Born in Zaire, she attended school in Belgium, lived in the continental United States for some years and moved to Kaua‘i in the 1990s, where, after raising four children with her husband, Ron, she became a full-time professional artist.
Bilodeau will be available after her talk to offer advice to aspiring artists. Attendees are invited and encouraged to bring samples of their own artwork to show her.
Brown is the author of the book “Kaua‘i Stories: Life on the Garden Island told by Kaua‘i’s People,” a collection of 50 inspiring, touching and humorous stories about island life. Bilodeau’s story is featured in the book and her painting “Cottage #10” of the Waimea Plantation Cottages graces its cover.
Bilodeau and Brown will be available afterwards to sign copies of the book, which is available for purchase at the museum.
This talk story event is part of the Kaua‘i Museum’s ongoing author series, highlighting the work of talented local writers, according to Melisa Paterson, the museum’s public relations specialist.
Regular admission to the Kaua‘i Museum and this event is $10. Museum members are admitted for free. For more information or to make a reservation call Kaua‘i Museum at 245-6931 or visit www.kauaimuseum.com.
