Questions from young artists, Part 6 of 10
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 […]
Questions from young artists, Part 5 of 10
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 […]
Questions from young artists, Part 4 of 10
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 […]
Questions from young artists, Part 3 of 10
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 […]
Questions from young artists, part 2 of 10
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 […]
Questions from young artists, part 1 of 10
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 […]
Hauʻoli makahiki hou
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 […]
Christmas Season 2020
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 […]
How does inspiration come to artists?
I wanted to write a post reflecting upon conversations in the past year or so with other artists. Many assume that artists are all visually stimulated but I’ve found that […]
God is the original artist
I grew up in Kane’ohe, Hawai’i where the majestic Ko’olau mountains were literally outside my door. I would wake and look at the peaks to decide what kind of weather […]