The Painting Begins
Ariel establishes the main Maui wave composition in acrylic before and during the beginning of the activation.
Snapdragon Maui · September 21–24, 2026
Power in
Partnerships
One Wave. Hundreds of Participants.
One Original Artwork.
500–600individual marks become
one shared composition
one shared composition
01 · The concept
Every participant contributes one small mark. Together, those marks create the complete image.
During the Snapdragon Maui arrival experience, approximately 500 to 600 guests each add a thumbprint directly to one large original painting.
Their marks become the whitecap, spray, barrel, light, and movement of a dramatic Maui wave - a living expression of individual contribution and collective strength.
02 · Brand concept
A subtle visual relationship
Snapdragon Flame
→ Ocean Wave → Maui
The flame influences the wave’s shape and gesture, allowing the brand connection to emerge through the artwork rather than sit on top of it.
Collaborative wave concept · Concept visualization
03 · How the artwork comes to life
From one mark
to one shared wave.
Guests participate immediately as they arrive. Ariel guides the experience and continuously integrates every contribution into the composition.
Guests Leave Their Mark
Each guest selects a curated ocean tone and adds one thumbprint to the artwork.
The Wave Grows
Hundreds of marks gradually create the foam, texture, light, movement, and volume of the wave.
Ariel Brings It Together
Ariel paints around and between the contributions, preserving the individual marks within one cohesive artwork.
Whitecap & spray
White · Soft white · Pale aqua · Light blue
Barrel & moving water
Turquoise · Aqua · Cobalt · Ultramarine
04 · Interactive concept visualization
Try the collaboration
Leave your mark.
Click or tap the canvas to add a thumbprint. Add a few yourself, or simulate the collective impact of 100, 300, or 600 participants.
0Participants
of 600
of 600
Tap anywhere to add a mark
Interactive concept visualization · Not the final artwork
Power in Partnerships · Made visible through art
“Each guest contributes only a small mark. Together, hundreds of individual marks create movement, structure, texture - and ultimately the entire wave.”
500–600individual marks 1shared composition 1wave created together
06 · Event flow
Designed for the
arrival experience.
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & SpaSeptember 21 · Kāʻanapali, Maui
Artist Arrival & Setup
Ariel prepares the painting and activation area.
Wave Composition Prepared
The artwork is developed enough for the first guests to participate immediately.
Interactive Live Painting
Guests add their thumbprints while Ariel paints and integrates their contributions.
Completed Collaborative Artwork
Final live refinements are made and the artwork may remain on display.
07 · Sizes & pricing
One experience.
Four canvas formats.
Every size includes the same core collaborative live-art experience. Select a format to compare its proportions and scale.
48"
36"
Approximate relative scale · Concept visualization
Every canvas includes
The complete collaborative experience.
- Original acrylic painting on professional canvas
- Custom Maui wave composition
- Pre-event artwork preparation
- Curated thumbprint color palette
- Guest participation materials and guidance
- Artist setup and live painting
- Integration of approximately 500–600 thumbprints
- Final artistic refinement
Optional Snapdragon logo or brand customization is available with any canvas size, subject to brand-team approval.
08 · Optional guest keepsakes
Extend the shared experience
Optional Guest
Keepsake Experiences
After the collaborative wave is created on September 21, the experience can continue with an optional guest keepsake program.
These alternatives range from individually painted original artworks to a printed edition created directly from the collaborative wave, allowing the client to choose the level of exclusivity, originality, and scale that best fits the event.
Option 01$50 per framed original
Original Framed Acrylic Mini Waves
Small original acrylic wave paintings on canvas, individually hand-painted and presented in frames.
Approximately 24 originals can be painted live during a 3-hour activation, with additional paintings prepared in the studio before the event.
Each painting relates to the larger collaborative wave while remaining unique through variations in color, shape, brushwork, and Maui-inspired details.
24 paintings$1,20050 paintings$2,500100 paintings$5,000200 paintings$10,000
Best for Selected guests, limited-edition gifts, media keepsakes, or special recipients.
Option 02$25 per original watercolor
Original Maui Watercolor Keepsakes
A large studio-prepared collection of individually hand-painted Maui watercolors, allowing every attendee to receive an original piece of artwork.
Each piece is approximately 5 × 7 inches and presented in an 8 × 10 inch mat frame.
Subjects can include ocean waves, Maui coastline, tropical sunsets, palm trees, island mountains, and ocean views. Each piece remains an original watercolor, not a reproduction.
500 originals$12,500600 originals$15,000
Best for Giving every guest an original Maui artwork.
Custom event message or approved branding
Option 03$15 per finished print
Collaborative Wave Art Prints
After the large collaborative wave is completed on September 21, the finished artwork can be professionally scanned and quickly prepared as a printed edition for the event.
Each guest receives a 5 × 7 inch archival-style art print of the actual collaborative wave created with guests’ thumbprints, presented in an 8 × 10 inch mat frame.
The back can include a custom printed message with event information or approved Snapdragon branding.
500 prints$7,500600 prints$9,000
Best for Giving every attendee a keepsake directly connected to the artwork they helped create.
Option 04$20 per original watercolor
Original Maui Watercolor Postcards
A streamlined original watercolor keepsake created for large-scale gifting without the 8 × 10 mat frame.
Each guest receives an individually hand-painted 5 × 7 inch original Maui watercolor, featuring variations of ocean waves, coastline, tropical sunsets, palm trees, island mountains, and ocean views.
Each piece is an original hand-painted watercolor, not a reproduction. The postcard-style presentation keeps this option lighter, simpler, and more economical for 500–600 guests.
500 originals$10,000600 originals$12,000
Best for Giving every guest an original Maui artwork while keeping the presentation simple and reducing the per-person cost.
At a glance
Choose the right
level of keepsake.
Original Acrylic Mini Waves
$50 eachOriginal acrylic on canvas
Framed
Original Maui Watercolors
$25 eachOriginal watercolor
5 × 7 artwork in 8 × 10 mat
Collaborative Wave Prints
$15 eachPrint of the finished collaborative wave
5 × 7 print in 8 × 10 mat
Original Maui Watercolor Postcards
$20 eachOriginal hand-painted watercolor
5 × 7 artwork without mat frame
A story guests can carry forward
One Shared Artwork,
Multiple Ways to Take It Home
The large collaborative wave represents the group creating something together.
These optional keepsakes extend that story beyond the event, whether through a limited collection of original acrylic paintings, a framed or postcard-style original watercolor for every guest, or a printed edition of the collaborative wave itself.
09 · Beyond the event
A lasting original
The experience ends.
The artwork continues.
The completed painting gives the story of partnership a physical presence that can continue long after the Maui program.
- Display throughout the Maui program
- Install at a Snapdragon or Qualcomm office
- Use for internal storytelling or photography
- Present as commemorative event artwork
- Donate or offer through a charitable auction or raffle
10 · The artist
Maui-based professional artist
Ariel Quiroz
Maui Wedding Art
Ariel Quiroz specializes in live painting and interactive art experiences for weddings, private celebrations, luxury events, and corporate programs throughout Hawaiʻi.
His work combines original fine art, live performance, guest interaction, and a strong sense of place.
