“His Royal Majesty” is based on “my” pet peacocks. Perhaps they would best be termed peacock friends since I was never sole caretaker of either bird. When I was a… Continue reading His Royal Majesty
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Women in Art History
Earlier this year, I was invited to be part of a womenʻs art show. On opening night, I noticed how different the show looked because it was all created by… Continue reading Women in Art History
Pali Long Ago
This painting is one part research and one part imagination. I wondered how the Pali Scenic Overview would have looked before people came to the island. I chose some plant… Continue reading Pali Long Ago
What’s Your Sign?
Arts at Mark’s Garage has a fun show up right now all about the mythical, whimsical, astrological, and fantastic, and it is entitled “What’s Your Sign?” I have one painting… Continue reading What’s Your Sign?
Starry Night Sunflowers Paint & Sip
Thank you to everyone who joined in on this weekend’s painting event at Mid-Pacific Country Club! It was so much fun and great service on the lanai as we painted… Continue reading Starry Night Sunflowers Paint & Sip
Fashion and Fun
FUN & FASHION at PAUAHI TOWER on MAY 6 @ 4:30 PM! Six Visions is an art show on display at Pauahi Tower until September 10, 2022. As you might… Continue reading Fashion and Fun
Earth Day
Happy Earth Day! This blog post is a little unusual. It’s not about art, but it is about the environment, like much of my art. Making my purchase habits greener… Continue reading Earth Day
How to Overcome Creative Block
This has been a hot topic lately in the social media sphere. I suspect the stressors of the last couple of years have built up and made many artists feel….… Continue reading How to Overcome Creative Block
How to Paint from Dreams
Ever since I was a child I loved my weird dreams. I remember even as a teenager, I used to have dreams about visiting art galleries and seeing amazing paintings… Continue reading How to Paint from Dreams
How to Help Hawaii’s Native Forest Birds
After all the paintings I have done of native Hawaiian birds, especially the painting of the extinct birds pictured at left, I started to wonder what actions I could take… Continue reading How to Help Hawaii’s Native Forest Birds