ALA MOANA. Owned and managed by a husband-and-wife team, this gallery specializes in local talents. Large- and small-scale works are both available, and media include wood, acrylic, ceramic, stone, glass, watercolor, bronze, and oil. The couple represents more than 100 area artists, and available pieces include both abstract and representational subject matter. Prices are affordable, making it possible to incorporate art into your home or office. Consultation services are available as well.

DOWNTOWN. Polynesian and Hawaiian art draw connoisseurs to this local gallery, which carries both traditional works and more contemporary pieces. Time-tested favorites like John Kelly and Shirley Russell, along with talents like Horatio Nelson Poole, Dan Cunningham, Isami Doi, and Daniel Van Zyle represent a cross-section of the variety you'll find. Wood turnings, bronze sculptures, etchings, oils, and lithographs hint at the selection of media available.

CHINATOWN. Works by this popular living artist can be found in a number of businesses and venues throughout the island, and other galleries carry her work as well. Still, her personal gallery provides the best selection and the best glimpse of her creative spirit. Bright, colorful portrayals of Hawaiian women are her signature, portrayed in paintings and drawings. You can also purchase more affordable prints and limited edition works, along with posters, notecards, and calendars.

CHINATOWN. For more than 20 years, this gallery has brought to art lovers the incredibly detailed pen-and-ink drawings that Ramsay is known for. Her specialty is architectural renderings, precisely and meticulously created. Three galleries showcase the artist's own works, along with those of other talents. A landscaped courtyard adds an extra touch of beauty to the facility.

DOWNTOWN. Boasting a wealth of top-quality Asian art, this reputable gallery also maintains an informed staff, who are happy to educate buyers and browsers. Japanese woodblock prints are a perennial presence; some are old, some newer. In addition, you'll find paintings, textiles, statuary, scrolls, jade items, folding screens, and netsuke (carved ivory pieces). Although Japanese and Chinese pieces are most common, you'll also discover artwork from Tibet, Cambodia, Korea, and other Asian locales.