The Jungle Centipede is one of 3 centipedes that are native to Hawaii. It was a fun gyotaku subject.
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David’s Prize Mū
The Mu (Monotaxis grandoculis) is the only representative of the Sparidae family in Hawaiian waters.
Sustainable Fishing
Fishing is a deeply rooted part of island culture.
I’m Back!
Wailea Beach Resort has officially reopened their art program. Yay!
Day of the Dead
In anticipation of Mexico’s Day of the Dead, I created this calavera (skull) by assembling twigs, flowers, seed pods, shells and leaves from around my home and then making an imprint of it using white ink and black rice paper.It was a project done to celebrate and honor the life of my deceased loved ones. […]
The Art of Fish Printing
The pleasure of creating art with simple processes never gets old. Pushing away from my computer was one of the main things that drew me to the art of fish printing. The raw, spontaneous quality of the gyotaku technique and the happy surprise when I pull the first print, that is what I enjoy.
Hawaii’s Fishing Tradition
The Hawaiian culture of food and community continues.
The World Needs Art Right Now
The world needs art now more than ever.
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme
Fresh herbs from my kitchen printed onto handmade washi paper
Opakapaka
Opakapaka is the perfect project for this home-bound artist.