The store was first opened in 1918 by Yoshisuke Saski and his family when the now Mamalahoa Highway was just a narrow horse and buggy trail. With the extension of Kuakini Highway diverting business and as the Sasaki children aged and were not able to operate the store, they sold it to Kurt and Thea Brown. The Browns restored the upcountry landmark in 2011 and opened it as not only a local convenience store but a culturally rich display of memorabilia from days gone by. It is now their private residence.
Originals are either oil or acrylic on canvas (or in a few cases on rigid panels), or watercolor on cotton rag paper. Details are found on the individual item pages.
Check the descriptions to determine if a painting is painted as a gallery wrap (exposed, painted edges), or is framed (typically smaller originals on canvas and most original works on paper).
Originals typically require a custom box or crate (included in the shipping price), so please allow a few additional days to prepare your original for shipment.
Giclees
Giclee prints are the highest quality, archival art reproductions available. If properly cared for, they will last well beyond your lifetime. All are printed with long lasting pigmented inks on archival cotton rag paper or archival canvas. Edition sizes are indicated under each description. Most are limited edition.
Giclees on canvas are printed on Sunset Reserve Matte Canvas and protected with Premier Art Eco Print Shield satin coating. All canvas giclees are gallery wrapped, with no frame needed.
Giclees on paper are printed on Sunset Velvet Rag paper, and include generous borders for framing.
Shipping
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Note that there is no sales tax for shipments sent outside of the State of Hawaii.