Malia Quinn

Class of 2021

Born and raised on the mainland of Hawaii, Malia Quinn is a child of nature and a classically trained artist. After studying landscapes in Colorado for ten years, Malia Quinn knew it was time for a change of scenery and subject - the fleeting feeling of moving water. A student of the Plein Air (French for outdoors) style of painting, Quinn found a landscape home on South Padre Island. “South Padre Island is so beautiful. Each day is different, depending on the time of day,” Quinn said. “I am interested in exploring the elements of form, light, and space where the end result is a striking balance between chaos and order.”

Inspired by the famous Plein Air painters like John Singer Sargent, Quinn finds joy in knowing her art brings a sense of peace to her patrons. “We feel better mentally after being in nature,” Quinn describes. “Bringing nature into a home can bring about the same feeling.”

Quinn Gallery, located next door to the ABI SPI studio, offers classes on Wednesdays (Drawing) and Saturdays (Painting), as well as plein air private lessons on the beach.

Visit Quinn Gallery at 2500 Padre Blvd. Suite 5, South Padre Island, or online at maliaquinn.com

If you are interested in our residency program, visit our website today

We are dedicated to giving both new art businesses and existing art businesses support to establish and sustain themselves in the South Padre Island economy

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Bar Louie at Marriott Courtyard SPI Burgers, Sandwiches, Seafood, Salads 6700 Padre Blvd 956-433-2098

Barry’s Beach Bar at Hilton Garden Inn Burgers, Sandwiches, Seafood, Tacos 7010 Padre Blvd 956-761-8700

Barry’s Bistro on the Beach at La Quinta Inn Pasta, Pizza, Burgers, Seasfood 7000 Padre Blvd 956-377-2019

Berry Divine Acai Bowls Acai Bowls 1808 Padre Blvd , Ste B (617) 653-1164

Blackbeard's Seafood, Steaks, Burgers 103 E Saturn 956-761-2962

BurgerFi Burgers 5001 Padre Blvd 956-433-5502

Cafe Karma Pastries, Sandwiches 5200 Padre Blvd , Ste #101 956-803-5991

Cafe on the Beach at Palms Resort Seafood, Breakfast 3616 Gulf Blvd 956-761-2703

Cap'n Roys Seaford, Mexican 1313 Padre Blvd 956-761-9990

Ceviche Ceviche Seafood 1004 Padre Blvd 956-772-1555 Chilitto Pikin Mexican 3305 Padre Blvd 956-433-5484

Clayton's Beach Bar & Grill Burgers, Mexican 6900 Padre Blvd 956-761-5900

Coconut Jack's Seafood, Sandwiches 2301 Laguna Blvd 956-761-4218

Coral Reef Lounge American 5301 Padre Blvd 956-761-1813

D' Pizza Joint Pizza, Subs 2413 Padre Blvd . 956-761-7995

Daddy's Seafood & Cajun Kitchen Seafood1808 Padre Blvd 956-761-1975

Daiquiris 2 Go Daiquiris 2600 Padre Blvd , Ste . C (956) 299-4292

Denny's Breakfast, American 1110 Padre Blvd 956-761-1887

Dirty Al's Seafood 1 Padre Blvd 956-761-4901

Dirty Al's at Pelican Station Seafood 201 S Garcia St 956-943-3344

Dolce Roma Ice Cream 4200 Padre Blvd (956) 761-1198

Doña Carmen’s Restaurant #4 Mexican Breakfast & Lunch 5800 Padre Blvd 956-484-2314

El Chilango Taqueria Breakfast, Mexican, Tacos 1912 Padre Blvd 956-433-5002

F&B SPI Restaurant Fine Dining, Steaks, Seafood 3109 Padre Blvd 956-772-8114

Gabriella's Italian Grill & Pizzeria

Italian, Pizza 700 Padre Blvd 956-761-6111

Grapevine Café Breakfast, Mexican, Sandwiches 100 E Swordfish 956-761-8463

Jake's Restaurant and Bar Burgers, Seafood, Steaks 2001 Padre Blvd 956-761-5012

Johnny Rockets Burgers 410 Padre Blvd 956-433-5504

Josephine's Kitchen Breakfast, American 3409 Padre Blvd 956-299-4910

Kelly's Pub Irish 101 E Morningside 956- 299-4910

KIC's Ice Cream Ice Cream 2500 Padre Blvd , Ste 2 956-426-9181

Kohnami Sushi Japanese, Sushi 410 Padre Blvd , Ste 102 956-761-2446

Laguna BOB Seafood, Sandwiches 2401 Laguna Blvd . 956-433-5499

LandShark Bar & Grill at The Pearl American, Burgers 310 Padre Blvd 956-761-6551

Las Olas Restaurant Mexican 340 Padre Blvd 956-761-2514

Liam's Steakhouse & Oyster Bar

Steak, Seafood 202 W Tarpon St 956-772-4700

Lifted Daiquiri Daiquiris 3508 Padre Blvd 956-433-5167

Lobo Del Mar Mexican, Seafood, Sandwiches 204 W Palm St 956-772-4700

Longboard Bar & Grill Southwest, Caribbean 205 W Palm St 958-772-7022

Louie's Backyard Seafood, Steaks 2305 Laguna Blvd . 956-761-6406

Mahi Nic Burgers, Tacos, Fries 3338 State Park Rd , Ste 100 956-243-0279

Marcello's Ocean Grille & Spirits

Gulf Coast cuisine, steaks & housemade pasta 110 N Tarnava St 956-943-7611

Meatball Café Italian 2412 Padre Blvd 956-299-4805

Montana's The Kraken Pub Food, Sandwiches 2700 Padre Blvd 956-772-7002

Nautico Island Grill Seafood 1313 Padre Blvd (956) 772-7074

On The Border at Hilton Garden Inn Mexican 7010 Padre Blvd 956-772-1087

Padre Island Brewing Co. Pizza, Seafood, Sandwiches 3400 Padre Blvd 956-761-9585

PadreRita Grill Seafood, Sandwiches, Mexican 4001 Padre Blvd 956-761-7482

Parrot Eyes Restaurant

Seafood, Sandwiches 5801 Padre Blvd 956-772-9040

Pineapple Ninjaz - Food Truck Seafood 1201 Padre Blvd 956-662-8782

Pirate's Landing

Seafood, Steak, Sandwiches 110 N Garcia St 956) 943-3663

Pizza Hut Pizza, Fast Food 1905 Padre Blvd 956-761-1361

Porky's Pit BBQ 5301 Padre Blvd 956-772-8143

Rocotto Grill Peruvian 1500 Gulf Blvd 956-761-5555

Russo' New York Pizzeria Pizza, Italian 410 Padre Blvd , Ste 101 956-299-4987

Sea Ranch Seafood, Steaks 3330 State Park Rd , Ste 100 956-761-1314

Seaside Grill at Beach Resort Seafood, Steaks 100 Padre Blvd 956-426-9066

Senor Donkey Mexican 4215 Padre Blvd 956-761-4843

SPI Munchies Variety of Snacks 4000 Padre Blvd 956-312-7331

Subway Sandwiches, Salads 2100 Padre Blvd 956-761-6700

Taco Palenque Mexican 100 Padre Blvd 956-345-9979

Tequila Sunset Burgers, Mexican 200 W Pike St 956-761-6198

Tom & Jerry's Bar & Grill Burgers, Seafood, American 3213 Padre Blvd 956-761-8999

Tropical Smoothie Café

Smoothies, Sandwiches, Salads 410 Padre Blvd , Ste NI 956-433-5259

U-mix Frozen Yogurt Variety of Snacks 1004 Padre Blvd , Ste F1 (956) 426-9037

UpperDeck American, Sandwiches 120 E Atol St 956-761-5953

Wanna Wanna Seafood, Sandwiches 5100 Gulf Blvd . 956-761-7677

Williedean Bagels Bagels, Sandwiches 1817 Padre Blvd , Ste 3 956-433-5119

Windjammers at Isla Grand Seafood, Steaks, Sandwiches 500 Padre Blvd 956-761-6511

Wing Stop Wings, Fast Food 2400 Padre Blvd 956-761-1300

Yummie’s Bistro Breakfast, Sandwiches, Salads 700 Padre Blvd 956-761-2526

Viva Latin 202 W Whiting St (956) 707-8482