"Saturday Afternoon in Waikiki” by John Kelly
"Saturday Night in Waikiki” by John Kelly
In the 1950s, John Kelly sketched this humorous, and somewhat less-than-flattering self-portrait of himself (left), accompanied by one of his good buddies. The little sketch was jokingly titled “Wolves of Waikiki,” but it was done as a study for his very special diptych watercolor of people on the street in Waikiki.
Can you find the two “wolves” in the nighttime version of the diptych? (Hint: John Kelly is wearing green shoes)
John was known for having a great sense of humor about himself and often joked about how he looked.
“Saturday Afternoon in Waikiki” early 1950s watercolor. Original NFS, 10 x 20" Giclee Print $350
“Saturday Night in Waikiki” early 1950s watercolor. Original NFS, 10 x 20" Giclee Print $350
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