Born and raised on O`ahu and currently residing on Maui, Denby Freeland-Cole’s recent works are a collection of watercolors, mixed media paintings and kapa, which capture the light, shadow, and rhythm of Hawai`i’s plants.  Her watercolors are beautifully rendered, while the mixed media pieces are playful, capturing the colors and essence of the flowers and leaves.  Her kapa reflects her respect for Hawaiian culture and environment through an ancient Hawaiian medium.

Her career path has involved the arts and environment in Hawai`i including positions at the Hui No`eau Visual Arts Center, Hawai`i Nature Center and the Maui Coastal Land Trust.

Denby’s artworks reveal her awareness of the sensitive environment that she lives in.  Her family history dates back many generations in Hawai`i, and with a lifetime of exposure to the renowned Hawaiian landscapes of her mother, Betty Hay Freeland, Denby has developed a unique style all her own to share her vision of Hawai`i.