About the Artist
Kelly Miyuki Kimura, HWS
Born and raised in Hawaii, Kelly grew up in a small plantation town on the island of Oahu. She has spent most of her career as administrative support in the healthcare industry, while actively pursuing her passion for watercolor. A signature member of the Hawaii Watercolor Society, Kelly’s artwork has earned awards and recognition in exhibitions held by various Hawaii art organizations and has been accepted into national and international juried shows.
While there is no shortage of beautiful scenery in Hawaii, Kelly often finds inspiration while traveling. She hopes her images capture the emotion felt while viewing the scene. Be it joy, awe, sadness, respect, or any reaction, she hopes to share it with you through her work.
Kelly Miyuki Kimura, HWS
Exhibitions and Awards
2024
Plantarium 2024 Exhibition
Hawaii Watercolor Society Open Exhibit, Juror Suzanne Accetta
Hawaii Watercolor Society Members’ Show, Juror Dan Marshall
Juror’s Award “Faerie Blossoms”
2023
Rhode Island Watercolor Society “Painting the Blues” Juried Online Show, Juror Shannon Ferrari
Women in Watercolor 2023 International Juried Exhibition
Hawaii Watercolor Society Open Exhibition, Juror Joseph Zbukvic
Hawaii Watercolor Society Members’ Exhibition, Juror Anne Hightower Patterson
2022
Hawaii Watercolor Society Open Show, Juror Wes Waugh
Hawaii Watercolor Society Members’ Exhibition, Juror Eric Wiegardt, AWS-DF, NWS
2021
Association of Hawaii Artists Aloha Show, Juror Mark Brown
Hawaii Watercolor Society Members’ Exhibition, Juror Laurie Goldstein-Warren, WW, SWS, NEWS
Hawaii Watercolor Society “Selections from Transparency in Translation”
Mayfield/Rath People’s Choice Award “Veils of Palapalai”
Hawaii Watercolor Society 2021 Open Exhibition, Juror Keiko Tanabe
Art in the Atrium, Na Lama Kukui Watercolor and Mixed Media curated exhibit
AARP Art of Caring
Honorable Mention Award “Veiled Memories”
2020
Hawaii Watercolor Society Online Exhibition “Transparency in Translation”, Juror: Kathleen Conover
Association of Hawaii Artists Contemporary Show 2020, Juror: Jodi Endicott
Hawaii Watercolor Society Little Picture Show 2020
2019
Hawaii Watercolor Society Little Picture Show 2019
Hawaii Watercolor Society Volunteer Show
Hawaii Watercolor Society Members’ Exhibition, Juror: Stephen Quiller
Ho’omaluhia Gardens New Year Invitational 2019, Juror Gregory Pai
Award of Honor “Sparkling Glory”
2018
Hawaii Watercolor Society Open Show, Juror: Don Andrews
Association of Hawaii Artists Contemporary Show 2018 , Juror Gregory Pai
Third Place Award “Shade of Green”
Hawaii Watercolor Society 55th Annual Membership Exhibition, Juror: Tom Hoffmann
The Juror’s Award “Inner Light”
2017
Hawaii Watercolor Society Volunteer Exhibition “Celestial Realm”, Curator: Susie Anderson
Hawaii Watercolor Society Open Show, Juror: Kathleen Love
Hawaii Watercolor Society 54th Annual Members’ Exhibition, Juror: Sandra Duran Wilson
2016
Hawaii Watercolor Society Open Exhibition, Juror Donna Zagotta
Hawaii Watercolor Society Members’ Exhibition, Juror Robert Burridge
The Hawaiian Graphics/M. Graham Watercolor Award – “Good Morning Starshine”
2015
Hawaii Watercolor Society Open Show, Juror Nicholas Simmons
Hawaii Watercolor Society Members’ Exhibition, Juror: Jean Pederson
2014
Hawaii Watercolor Society Members’ Exhibition, Juror Jan Ledbetter
2013
Hawaii Watercolor Society Members’ Exhibition, Juror: Dana Len
2012
Hawaii Watercolor Society Members’ Exhibition, Juror: Don Andrews