Where does the time go?  We are already in the 2nd month of 2012… ouch!

We got off to a late start with this years first quarter photo contest, however, there’s no better date to launch than Feb 14th – “Valentines Day”.

Our motto is keep things simple, so without further a du, lets get things rolling.

Contest Rules:

Media: Keeping with the theme of Valentines Day… show us “your favorite photo” that puts the biggest smile on your face and warmth in your heart. It could be a photo of that someone special, a favorite place or couple and tell us why the photo you have chosen makes you feel soooo darn good ‘-)

Who may enter: Any friends of Ocean Arts Hawaii Facebook page.

How to Enter: Upload a photograph that you took yourself onto our FB page and have your friends stop by & vote for you and your entry.

Duration: February 14th, 2012 – March 30th, 2012.

Winning Selection: The winning selection will be based on the number of votes you receive by your family and friends.

Eligibility: Global

“Three Winners will be chosen”

A Whales Tail

Win What?: From the “Ocean Arts Hawaii” collection…

“A Whales Tail” hand signed 12” x 18” print matted to 20×24″

Value $125.00 ea. Shipping included.

Winners to be announced: March 30th, 2012

Have fun with this contest and don’t forget to cherish what you love & those that love you.

Aloha,

Glenn

I had the pleasure of making a trip to the North Shore and making a delivery to our Ocean Arts Hawaii end of year photo contest winner.

Mahalo Jeff Baldwin & congratulations!

Keeping the passion for the art of photography alive.

The winning image for the end of the year Ocean Arts Hawaii photo contest is
Jeffrey Baldwin

Congratulations Jeff, your work is inspiring and full of passion.

We appreciate all the entries and support you have giving us. We truly enjoy being a part of and spreading the visions of Art thru Photography.

Merry Christmas and safe Holidays to all.

Aloha

Glenn

Yes it’s another year gone by… what happened to the time?

We’ve had fun this year promoting Ocean Arts Hawaii & our Facebook Page. We have been introduced to many new friends with our photo contests, many who are very passionate about photography. We have had a lot of fun and hope that you have too.

Lets make this Ocean Arts Hawaii photo contest as simple as can be…

Contest Rules:

Media: Photographs – digital or film.

Who may enter: Any friends of Ocean Arts Hawaii Facebook page.

How to Enter: Upload a photograph that you took yourself onto our FB page and have your friends stop by & vote for you and your entry.

Theme: “Artistic and Creative”… Show us some cool shots of whatever e.g. people, animals, scenic etc.  -  Please keep it clean ‘-)

Duration: Oct 15th, 2011 – Dec 15th, 2011.

Winning Selection: The winning selection will be based on the number of votes you receive along with artistic creativity and composition. It will also help that you tell us something about your entry and what you were striving for. Every one likes a good story, so tell us yours. The final decision will be made by me.

Note: Previous winners for this contest are ineligible, but we still hope they participate by spreading the word.

“We’re doing another big prize…”

Prize:  20″ x 30″ Giclee Gallery Wrap.

Title: “Outrigger Refuge”

Outrigger Refuge by Glenn Poulain

Last word: Thank you all that have followed us @OceanArtsHawaii over the years. While I am not the best and most consistent at this “Social Media Experiment”, I will continue moving forward and striving to bring you the best of what I can as often as I can.

Aloha for now & many thanks

Glenn Poulain

“Winners of the Ocean Arts Hawaii 2011 1st Quarterly Photo Contest”

The First place winner of the Ocean Arts Hawaii photo contest was chosen by fans & viewers… he achieved the most “likes”

Congratulations to the following:

Richard Keith & his image… “Sunset Waikiki”

Additionally, we added two more images to the winners circle, they are…

Cameron Brooks for his image… “Lanikai Moonlight”

Martin Justinevicius for his image…  “Big Island Sunset”

A big congratulations to all those that participated in this contest. It shows you have a passion for photography and sharing your work with others is greatly appreciated.

Aloha & A hui hou kakou

Glenn Poulain

Here it is, our next “Photo Contest” @Oceanartshawaii.

This is as simple as it gets & the prize is our biggest yet…

Prize:  20″x30″ Limited Edition Gallery Wrap.

Title: “Forever Yours”

Contest Rules:

Media: Photographs – digital or film.

Who may enter: Any individual that “LIKE” our Ocean Arts Hawaii Face Book page.

How to Enter: Load your image (an image taken by you) onto our FB page and start telling people to come “like” Ocean Arts Hawaii and start voting for you. It is always fun to tell us a little something about your photograph eg title, when and where taken and what your inspiration was. Lets have fun with this.

Theme: Nature Photography – Not People or domestic animals.

Duration: June 15th, 2011 – Aug 15th, 2011.

Winner Selection: The winning selection will be made by you the viewers. The image that has the most “likes” and therefore “votes” on our FB page will be determined the winner. If photos entered are deemed not appropriate they will be removed at our discretion.

*** Final Note***  I am looking forward to seeing your wonderful images. Please spread the word. We want this to be a successful contest so that we may continue with similar contests in the future. The easiest way to get people onto our site is to copy and past the Ocean Arts Hawaii FB page and repost or Twitter to your friends. Lets blow this out of the water.

We at Ocean Arts Hawaii appreciate your ongoing support over the last year. I look forward to seeing more friendly faces in the months to come. From the past photo contests, we have developed several new friendships that have become long lasting.

Mahalo, good luck & spread the word.

Aloha,

Glenn Poulain

Here we go again, our second “Ocean Arts Hawaii” photo contest.

This is the second of hopefully many future contests to come. We had so much fun the first time we had to do it again. The rules are simple, and they go something like this…

Duration: 15 days –  Nov 17 – midnight Dec 15 th, 2010.

Type: Photography contest by you.

How to enter: Submit / Post your best “Macro” images. If you don’t have a macro function… simply photograph your subject at close range. Submit your own work (your photo) on our Facebook wall. Photograph subjects that are fun, colorful and expressive.

Please include: Tell us a little about your image.

Two Winners: 1 ) Peoples choice, vote by “liking” the photo and  2)  My choice.

Win What?: From the “Ocean Arts Hawaii” Honu collection;  a 12”x18” print matted to 16?x20? for each winner. Value $65.00 ea. Shipping included.  Each image is hand signed. Images provided below.

Winners to be announced: Dec 16, 2010.

Eligibility: Hawaii and U.S. Mainland residence.

Good luck – I am looking forward to your participation.

Aloha & Mahalo,

Glenn T. Poulain

If you love JAZZ this event is for you!

Ocean Arts Hawaii will be attending and presenting artwork at  “The First Annual Ihilani Pacific Rim JAZZ Festival” presented by JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa, Ko’olina benefiting The Kapolei Foundation.

WHEN: Saturday, November 13th, 2010

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ( General and Gold Tickets )
4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ( VIP’s and Sponsors )
Purchase tickets: @ tix.com

“Silent Auction”

“BID” on one of the following Fine Art images during the Silent Auction.
For more information about the presenting artwork,  please visit us at…
“Ocean Arts Hawaii”

“Lanikuhonua”
Limited Edition Giclee  20″ x 60″

“Kilauea Opening”
Limited Edition Giclee  20″ x 60″

“We hope to see you there!!”

Aloha

-Glenn

Panoramic images, by scenic and marine photographer Glenn T. Poulain, are now being released to the public via “Ocean Arts Hawaii” web site.

Images are 20″x60″  Giclee Limited Editions. Each edition run is 200.  Six (6) month “zero percent financing” option available.

Pricing includes frame. We will help you select a frame style to tie in with your decor.

You may order directly online or give us a call.

Aloha