TONI PARRAS

Honolulu-based visual artist Toni Parras creates distinctive, one-of-a-kind artworks that blend black-and-white photography with hand-painted detail. Inspired by her love of nature and people, her work transforms everyday island subjects into vibrant pieces that invite reflection and connection with the natural world.

Shaped by her Asian-Pacific heritage and years of cultural immersion across the Caribbean, Central and South America, and the Indo-Pacific, Toni brings a global perspective to her Hawai‘i practice. Her background in marine and nature conservation informs her art, sparking the same sense of wonder that first drew her to protect the environment.

Each artwork begins as a black-and-white image and is brought to life through her meticulous hand-painting process using mixed media. Her intimate portraits of hibiscus flowers, ocean landscapes, and island scenes carry a sense of timelessness, bridging tradition and modern expression.

Toni’s award-winning photography and art have been commissioned by individuals, cultural organizations, and museums, and featured in international publications, exhibitions, and media projects. Her client list includes Art in Public Places, International Game Fishing Museum, Fundación Avina, and Living Aloha Productions (Renovation Aloha with Kamohai and Tristyn Kalama).