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Learn to Paint Color Bridges

December 12, 2020

A free session with artist and creator of Color Bridges–calligraphic abstracts that serve as visual prayers for your encouragement. The session will be broadcast from Impact Hub Coworking in Kaka’ako Honolulu Hawaii and limited seating for members only are available. But for the rest of us, due to COVD19 we have to be a little flexible so I am broadcasting this session virtually and for free–but for those who are local, you can purchase a kit for $30 that includesRead More

KĀNEHŪNĀMOKU

January 20, 2020

Premiere of HIonART TV program July 20 CH11 at 11pm

July 20, 2019

A new tv program produced by former Hawaii State Senator and arts advocate Wil Espero will premiere on Saturday July 20, 2019 on Oceanic Cable Channel 11@11pm. It is a weekly program that will focus on local Hawai’i artists of all media and practices in various stages of their career. The program seeks to present and bring visibility to the artists working in the islands and to showcase the wide array of talent and issues being tackled by these creatorsRead More

Premiere of HI on art

July 4, 2019 Commentary-Debate, Community, Hawaii, Living Aloha, News, TV Serial Reviews, whattodoinoahu

A new tv program ”HI on art”produced by former Hawaii State Senator and arts advocate Wil Espero will premiere on Saturday July 20, 2019 on Oceanic Cable Channel 11@11pm. It is a weekly program that will focus on local Hawai’i artists of all media and practices in various stages of their career. The program seeks to bring visibility to artists working in the islands and to showcase the wide array of talent and issues being tackled by these creators andRead More

Wahi Pana: A Sense of Place Exhibition

May 31, 2019

Wahi Pana: A Sense of Place

May 31, 2019
Dawn at Kawainui

yyo EXHIBITION 31 MAY – 5 JULY 2019 Honolulu Musuem of Art School Main Gallery What would happen if we knew more about the places we frequent? If we knew the mo’olelo of the wahipana, would our response or connection the location change? Would it affect how we respond in making art? 46 artists explore this interpreting seven different locations in Hawaii

HB19 Discussion Panel Wahi Pana: A Sense of Place march 11 4-6pm

March 11, 2019

Wahi Pana: Sense of Place will expand the eyes of kama’aina, kanaka ma’oli and malihini alike as they rediscover familiar locales through different eyes, learn new history, and nourish a sense of curiosity and respect for places not yet seen. Speakers: ‘Uncle Joe’ kanaka ma’oli from Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association and Dawn Yoshimura, Association of Hawai’i Artists member and kama’aina show designer of Wahi Pana: Sense of Place. This event is free, but RSVP is required. Guests may enter startingRead More

Honolulu Biennial Artist Talk Hosted at The Hub

March 11, 2019

The Association of Hawaii Artists (AHA) presents Wahi Pana: Sense of Place Wahi Pana: A Sense of Place will expand the eyes of kama’aina, kanaka ma’oli and malihini alike as they rediscover familiar locales through different eyes, learn new history, and nourish a sense of curiosity and respect for places not yet seen. Facilitated by Kamaka Pili, kanaka ma’oli, Aloha Authentic talk show host, KHON2 reporter. Speakers: ‘Uncle Joe’ kanaka ma’oli from Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association, Kimberly Howsley President ofRead More

Color Yourself Happy with a Color Bridge

November 10, 2018

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 rhythm to paint intuitively and fluidly using 3 basic strokes–you’ll soon be painting gorgeous color creating your own original Color Bridge painting to take home and enjoy! The design is based upon Dawn’s painting “Mikata: My Ally” from her calligraphic abstract series ‘Color Bridges’ but each painting is a resultRead More

Sharing my love of watercolor with teenagers

September 22, 2018 Commentary-Debate, Community, Hawaii, Living Aloha, Social Activism

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 a local girl who studied art and lives off my creativity and to give a few lessons on watercolor. I had 80 minutes and three classes in a day. The school has fostered no less than 3 Hawaii State Governors over the years. I prepared about 20 minutes of talkingRead More