Elaine Haakenson grew up in Pt. Charlotte, Florida and has 3 kids, all of which also have artistic talent. Elaine now lives on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu. She has her artwork in a gallery/store in Hawaiikai at the Koko Marina called 'Island Treasures' and has sold several of her paintings to the tourists that come to Hawaii. Elaine loves the Ocean and all of it's Marine Life. She Scuba Dives with the sea turtles, Dolphins, Manta Rays, Moray Eels, etc. Her favorite place to scuba dive or snorkel is the 'Place of Refuge' on the Big Island,...more