Marcia Ray and Archie Macaraeg, Big Island of Hawaii artists, began a collaborative art process in 2007.

Marcia Ray, a fine art painter in the Islands since 1973, is known for her large scale murals . One of the most successful mural accomplishments can be seen at the Parker Ranch shopping center in Kamuela, Hawaii, 32 murals depicting the Paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) lifestyle . Her work graces some of Hawaii’s most elegant resorts and estates as well as public spaces . Also known for her local style watercolors, Marcia Ray is forever inspired by tropical botanicals and Island colors.

Archie Macaraeg, also known as ‘Uatasilava’Oe (translates in Samoan as..."there can only be One") found his way to Hawaii after a successful career in horticulture and landscape design on the mainland. An accomplished musician, his love of music is #1 and the world of Art is a close second. His Pacific Islander heritage is reflected in the bold Oceanic designs he is now producing with fellow artist Marcia Ray.

Their creative collaboration has produced an outstanding body of work desired by interior designers and home owners in the Islands. Large art prints are hand pulled from carved wood panels inspired from Pacific Island tapa techniques and ancient Polynesian designs. The process started from carving Hawaiian gourd images on wood and printing them on paper and canvas. Carved images of the Humpback whale, Japanese koi and water swirls, Maori designs and turtle motifs soon followed. The artists are continually creating and carving designs from sea-life and botanical patterns. They enjoy working with Interior Designers to create large scale artworks , open to any color combination needed for the space.

Clients may visit their workshop with an appointment by phone 808-775-1428.