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"Windward Skies II"- A Dreamy Drive on O'ahu's Eastern Shore
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"Windward Skies II" is a dreamy view of the landscape in Ka'a'awa Beach on the eastern side of the island of O'ahu. It was inspired by my countless trips driving to the north shore and feeling awed by the incredible scenery along the way. My favorite stretch of highway runs through this area where it feels so wild, untamed and free. I love looking up at the mountains reflecting sunlight, and breathing the salty air that blows onshore with the trade winds. I was moved to paint this vantage point several years ago with my first painting "Windward Skies", and had been...
Painting Process "Jubilee"
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Happy New Year! Although we are well into January the Hawaiian weather has been holding strong this year making everything look sunny and bright. Although some of the summer flowers such as plumeria are not currently in bloom, the island is lush with ginger, hibiscus and much more. Since I am constantly inspired by admiring the local nature, one of my favorite things to paint are what I call floral "medleys". In these swirling, dynamic compositions I arrange a variety of tropical plants amongst abstract shapes, fluid lines and washes of color. My newest original "Jubilee" is my latest floral medley painted...
Painting My Hawaiian Fish Collection
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I recently put together a time lapse video of me painting my tropical Hawaiian fish on wood collection. Check it out to see my process!
Waimanalo Beach Painting Process
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Check out the painting process behind my newest piece, "Waimanalo Beach"!
Rikka Femme x Murasaki Sports
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One of my favorite recent collaborations has been with Japanese surf brand, Rikka Femme, whose parent company Murasaki Sports created two lines of artwork surfboards with my designs. The first round featured my "Botanical" artwork on the tail and underside of the nose on a limited edition (of 100) 7'2" fun board shaped in Japan. Next they came out with soft tops in two colors featuring my "Paradise" artwork on the underside of the nose in similar dimensions as the previous board. I have been enjoying riding the limited edition board for quite some time now. It always feels exciting to be...