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Questions from young artists, Part 8 of 10

September 6, 2021February 6, 2022 Dawn

Question 22: Was it hard to be an artist? I canʻt lie, I would say yes. But that shouldnʻt be a reason to discourage you from being one. Iʻve written […]

 Artistic practice, Commentary-Debate  #dawnyoshimurastudio, #learntopaintwatercolor, #palamasettlement, #senioractivities #kupuna #learntopaintwatercolor #colorbridges, #watercolor

Questions from young artists, 7 of 10

August 6, 2021February 6, 2022 Dawn

Question 19: Did you love to do art? The other questions from this young artist were: When did you know you were into art? and What was your first drawing […]

 Artistic practice, Commentary-Debate  #advicetoyoungartists, #ColorBridges, #dawnyoshimurastudio, #learntopaintwatercolor

Questions from young artists, Part 6 of 10

July 6, 2021February 6, 2022 Dawn

Question 16: What is watercolor? Watercolor paints are paint pigments mixed with gum arabic as a binder and some additives to enhance its flow and water. You mix the paint […]

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Questions from young artists, Part 5 of 10

June 6, 2021February 6, 2022 Dawn

Question 13: What inspires you? I would say in this order: Nature as a book of revelation, moʻolelo or story, and finally: color and texture. This photo is deeply inspirational […]

 Artistic practice, Commentary-Debate  #advicetoyoungartists, #artistsofhawaii, #dawnyoshimurastudio, #learntopaintwatercolor, #watercolor

Questions from young artists, Part 4 of 10

May 6, 2021February 6, 2022 Dawn

Question 10: How did you get into watercolor? I answered some of this question earlier, but I would say I got into watercolor after I finished college and had my […]

 Artistic practice, Commentary-Debate  #artistsofhawaii, #ColorBridges, #dawnyoshimurastudio, #enpleinair, #learntopaintwatercolor, #watercolor

Questions from young artists, Part 3 of 10

April 6, 2021February 6, 2022 Dawn

Question 7: What do you paint? I love painting landscapes en plein air, which means I love to paint and draw on site in nature. My husband and I tried […]

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Questions from young artists, part 2 of 10

March 6, 2021February 6, 2022 Dawn

Question 4: Did (sic) you watercolor everyday? I donʻt paint watercolor everyday. I draw and make stuff with other materials. I read and do research on ideas I have. I […]

 Artistic practice, Commentary-Debate  #californiacollegeofarts, #dawnyoshimurastudio, #enpleinair, #learntopaintwatercolor, #scholasticartandwritingawards, #watercolor

Questions from young artists, part 1 of 10

February 6, 2021February 6, 2022 Dawn

Iʻm kind of at a loss for 2021 about what to write about. I started off the year with Kānehunamoku, an exhibit at the Hawaii State legislation entryway with photographer […]

 Artistic practice, Commentary-Debate  #artisticpractice, #dawnyoshimurastudio, #questionsaboutbeinganartist

Hauʻoli makahiki hou

January 5, 2021November 5, 2021 Dawn

A new year and trying to make sense of the past year while remaining hopeful for the new. I made a promise to myself early on last year NOT to […]

 Artistic practice, Hawaii, Living Aloha, Living with COVID  #artinhawaii, #artistsofhawaii, #dawnyoshimurastudio, #enpleinair, #hawaiiwatercolorsociety, #maraehaakoa, #ohikilolo, #wahipana, #watercolor, newyearsresolution2021
Chuushin

Christmas Season 2020

December 5, 2020December 5, 2020 Dawn

What a year! It has been a roller coaster of emotions, and flexing the flexibility string in our character and moxy. I am thankful and blessed to have reunited with […]

 Community, Craft Fair, Living Aloha, News, Workshops  #ColorBridges, #workshop, shopping, watercolor is fun

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