About me:

I grew up in Kailua with much of my childhood exploring the ocean and forests -- the natural environment became a source of deep inspiration for me. During the Hawaiian Renaissance, I had the privilege of learning from Jean Charlot, May Frazier, Joseph Feher, and Sam Elbert.  What I learned from Hawaii's classically trained artists inspired me to trace artistic traditions back to Europe, across the US, and back to Hawaii.  My mentors at Southern Methodist University --Barnaby Fitzgerald and Dan Wingren-- taught me Renaissance atelier traditions.   For my M.F.A. from the University of Hawaii, I explored the range of expression available via painting, sculpture and fiction writing -- with references to the natural ecological history of Hawaii.  I've now had more than forty exhibits in Hawaii, throughout the mainland United States, and in Europe.  Master art teachers have brought Hawaiian, Greek, Italian, Japanese and Chinese  influences into my style and philosophical approach to creativity and the arts.  Above all, and as always, the ocean, land, environment, and diverse cultures of  Hawaii continue to move me to keep painting!

EDUCATION
1983 – 1987   Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, B.F.A. Cum Laude.
National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts. National Presidential Scholar Competition - Finalist, 1983.
Meadows Achievement Scholarship, SMU, 1983-1987.
Southern Methodist University Literary Festival. Outstanding Fiction Award, 1987.
1989 -- 1992  University of Hawaii. Honolulu, HI, M.F.A.
Recipient of 3 merit-based scholarships. University of Hawaii.

SELECTED PERMANENT PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS
2008 Ocean mural. Kohala Pool. 220 Participants
2003 21st Century Grant. Hamakua Coast Elements Sculpture. 350 participants
2001 Waikoloa Elementary School Library. Undersea Mega Vase. 150 participants
2000 Kohala High School. Rain forest / Native Bird Mega Vase. 120 participants
1999 Hawaii Preparatory School. Mythology Mega Vase. 50 participants
1996 Punahou School. Ecosystem Urns. 60 participants
1993 Punahou School, Camp Leahi. Hawaiian Voyager Mega Vase. 40 participants

RECOGNITION BY HAWAI'I PUBLIC TELEVISION
1992 Subject of Hawai'i Public Television Documentary SPECTRUM. (Tape available upon request.)

SELECTED JURIED EXHIBITIONS
2006 Artists of Hawaii, Painting. Honolulu Academy of Arts, Honolulu
1991 4th International Shoe Box Show. University of Hawaii Gallery.
1990 College Art Show. Recipient of Hawaii Printmaker’s Award.
1991 College Art Show. Amfac Gallery. Ceramic Shadow Installation. Ceramics Hawaii Award.
1990 Bad Art Show. Advertiser Gallery. Advertiser Gallery Best of Show.

SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2010 ---  Quantum Heart - Living Arts Gallery, Hawaii
2008 --- Horses Paintings -  Harbor Gallery, Hawaii
2007 --- Italy Paintings -- Kapiolani Community College, Hawaiii
2006 --- Parker Ranch Gallery - Peak Experiences -  Mixed Media Paintings
2004 - 2012 --Gallery of Great Things - group
2000 /1999 IPSO Gallery. Perugia, Italy. Cultural Exchange/Exhibit.
1998 Hilo Cultural Center. Art and Healing show of paintings.
1996 & 1997 Meeting Place Cafe. Rotating exhibits.
1995 Ho‘omaluhia Gallery. Ceramic sculpture and glass.
1993 Keiko Hatano Gallery. Paintings from Europe.
1993 Rain or Shine Cafe. Hanging installation.
1992 Berlin Gallery. Paintings.
1991 Queen Emma Gallery. Mural with sculptures.
1991 La Pietra. 25 pound portraits (eight large vessels – eight ceramic portraits).
1990 University of Hawai‘i. Thesis show.
1983 Queens Medical Center. Show of ceramics.

SELECTED COLLECTIONS
Jake Shimabukuro - Musician - HI.
Ed and Cathy O'Neil - Actors - LA.
Dow Jones News Corporation – Vice pres. – Jim Ottaway, Jr. – NY.
Neil Young – Musician – HI.
National Foundation for Advancement of the Arts – NY.
First Hawaiian Bank – HI.
Joe Coomer – Author - TX.
Punahou School Chapel – HI.
John Irving- Author – TX
Mario Orsini – Cultural Director – Perugia, Italy