House Of The Sun Haleakala

by Darice Machel McGuire

Original - Not For Sale

Price

$8,000

Dimensions

40.000 x 18.000 inches

Title

House Of The Sun Haleakala

Artist

Darice Machel McGuire

Medium

Painting - Oil On Canvas

Description

This scenic national park is known as the “house of the sun” Haleakala. Towering over the island of Maui and visible from just about any point, Haleakalā Crater is a force of nature in every sense. The elevation is 10,023 feet above sea level, this dormant volcano is the stage for a breathtaking range of landscapes—and skyscapes. Many visitors wake up early to drive to the Haleakalā Visitor Center, the best spot to watch what may be the most spectacular sunrise on earth. Mark Twain described it as “the most sublime spectacle I have ever witnessed.”

Hawaiian legend says that the demigod Maui lassoed the sun from its journey across the sky as he stood on the volcano’s summit, slowing its descent to make the day last longer.

We visit Haleakala at least twice a year, some times more if it's really hot out. Escaping to the high peaks of this beautiful National Park helps to cool us down.

NOTE; This painting, along with my entire inventory and art studio, was destroyed in the Lahaina fire on August 8th, 2023.

"Copyright 2022, Darice Machel McGuire, all rights reserved"

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October 10th, 2022

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