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Palama Kūpuna Art Program

October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 Dawn

The Palama Settlement art program for seniors started in 2018 with a grant to provide art classes in addition to existing programming. Studies show that activities that combat stress on […]

 Artistic practice, Community, Living Aloha, whattodoinoahu  #dawnyoshimurastudio, #learntopaintwatercolor, palamasettlement

Palama Settlement 125th Anniversary Public Celebration

I will be on hand to assist those who want to try their hand at watercolor painting this Saturday 10am-2pm at Palama Settlement. The event will feature live music from […]

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Kānehūnāmoku: The hidden face of Kāne

May 17, 2022May 18, 2022 Dawn

This has been a long time in the making, but as Kumu Glen Kila says, timing is divine and to be trusted and accepted. Kānehunāmoku: The Hidden Land of Kane […]

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Questions from young artists Part 10 of 10

November 6, 2021February 6, 2022 Dawn

Question 28: What is your daily schedule like as an artist? I didnʻt know what this should look like when I chose to pursue my art full time. The photo […]

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Questions from young artists, Part 9 of 10

October 6, 2021February 6, 2022 Dawn

Question 25: When did you start painting? I answered this sort of in earlier questions, but it started with art classes in school and pencils and paper at home. For […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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