Florals have been on my mind over the time since I last blogged. I have been splitting time between small pieces and large works. All my small works lately have… Continue reading Summer Studio Report part 1: Small Floral Works
Category: Life in Hawaii
A New Leaf
From March 2015: “I am turning over a new “leaf” with a new series. I am working on adding precious metals to my work. I’ve been reading up exhaustively on the… Continue reading A New Leaf
Beach Sentinels
There is a type of weather that happens right before a small summer squall that is fleeting but beautiful. The sun glistens on low, choppy waves that glitter like sequins under… Continue reading Beach Sentinels
Shama Thrush in a Mountain Apple Tree
Shama Thrush in a Mountain Apple Tree Oil on Canvas 12″ x 12″ Today I have finished a painting that I shared the early phases of on my Instagram account. … Continue reading Shama Thrush in a Mountain Apple Tree
Sacred Space
I have been quiet. This is a sure sign that I have been working on something very large. I am happy to unveil my latest piece: “Sacred Space” measuring 30″… Continue reading Sacred Space
Thoughts about the False Missile Alert
You probably heard the news about our false ballistic missile warning here in Hawaii. There was a lot of panic, but also a lot of cool heads too. You don’t… Continue reading Thoughts about the False Missile Alert
Quality Time at ZAFA Workshops
This October an November I have been honing my skills, I took an amazing workshop at Zwick Academy of Fine Art (ZAFA) entitled “Master Copy Workshop”. We worked on a… Continue reading Quality Time at ZAFA Workshops
Miniature Shows for November/December 2017
This November and December, I am getting a chance to show my works from September’s miniature work frenzy. I had 4 pieces accepted into the AHA Miniature Show which ran… Continue reading Miniature Shows for November/December 2017
30 in 30: Shama Thrush in a Mountain Apple Tree Day 2 Progress
Shama Thrush in a Mountain Apple Tree day 2 progress. I put in the base colors today, modelling some details, but mostly blocking in color and firming the locations and… Continue reading 30 in 30: Shama Thrush in a Mountain Apple Tree Day 2 Progress
30 in 30: Iiwi on a Blue Lobeliad
Today’s bird is one of my favorites that I paint more than any other bird, the i’iwi. I love the bright red-orange color of its feathers. I keep finding new… Continue reading 30 in 30: Iiwi on a Blue Lobeliad