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
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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
Fun, Easy, Painting Party Class at Brilhante in Kailua
It’s time for another fun painting party class at Brilhante! This painting is “Sunset Hibiscus” I will teach everyone how to paint an Pua Aloalo yellow hibiscus (the state flower)… Continue reading Fun, Easy, Painting Party Class at Brilhante in Kailua
Leukemia Society Fundraiser
I am participating in the upcoming fundraiser for the Lymphoma Leukemia Society at the McKellar Residence: 148 Kaimoani Way, Kailua, Hawaii, 96734, this weekend, Sunday October 29, 2017 from 2… Continue reading Leukemia Society Fundraiser
Inktober
I wanted to at least do one day of Inktober, the seemingly ubiquitous challenge that has a list of prompts and is an great reason to hone skills with ink… Continue reading Inktober
30 in 30: Highlights to Date
As the official 30 in 30 wraps up on Leslie Saeta’s site, I have gathered a set of 16 paintings to make a collage of my highlights to show for… Continue reading 30 in 30: Highlights to Date
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
30 in 30: Day 1 of Shama Thrush in a Mountain Apple Tree
Day 1 of “Shama Thrush in a Mountain Apple Tree” Yesterday’s work was rushed and didn’t turn out well, but you will see it later on once it’s had time… Continue reading 30 in 30: Day 1 of Shama Thrush in a Mountain Apple Tree