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Wahi Pana: A Sense of Place
“Wahi Pana” means a pulse of a place and many understand it to mean a place of reknown or historied place such as the site of the birth of Kamehameha […]
2019 Reading Tips on books that will really change you
Warning: These are books you need to do by yourself in your own timing. Landmarks walks you through the Ignatian Journey of 4 weeks. If you are looking to deepen […]
Artists love other artists
I believe artists love other artists, and we always hope, always rejoice, when other artists move forward. I believe my special gift to share has to do with helping others […]
Hanging on various walls
When hanging artwork on walls, it is best to check what type of wall material you are dealing with, and to research the most secure way to hang the artwork. […]
Artist’s worst nightmare?
What do you think? How do you understand the waivers you sign when entering a competition or exhibition? How do you ensure your work of art will survive transport and […]
Color Yourself Happy with a Color Bridge
Color enhances our moods and in this all-inclusive two-hour workshop Watercolorist Dawn Yoshimura will share her simple color theory for creating happy, bright, harmonious colors using watercolor. Using a basic […]
Color Bridges are guaranteed fun
I developed Color Bridges as a way to play with and learn about my tools and materials. Whenever I bought a new paint color, brush or paper, I spent time […]
Sharing my love of watercolor with teenagers
A Day at Farrington High School Home of the Governors. I was lucky to be invited to be a guest at Farrington High School yesterday to present my story as […]
HWS Member Show 2017 at Ho’omaluhia
2018 Hawaii Watercolor Society Open Juried Show This was one of 2 pieces juried into the show. My other piece, The Heart of the Matter is an en plein air […]