Hawaii - Blog Posts
"Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by the naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan." With these words, Franklin D Roosevelt opened a speech undertaken by few Presidents, and launched America into World War II.
About the image: I produced this one-of-a-kind art piece using an AI-based image generator that shows the attack on America naval assets. You'll soon find more of these dream-like images on my NFT and website.
Was randomly talking to my mom about the Maui fires a bit back and everything going on in Maui now, post fire, and it really got me thinking.
Growing up, I adored mountain fires. Being a kid in West side Waianae, mountain fires were a yearly thing since our mountains were so dry. Since Waianae is so dark(bc it's not a city like in the Windward side) you can't even see the mountains at night, making them blend in with the pitch black sky.
My living room had 2 wide sliding doors looking towards the mountains and whenever the fires came around, it would illuminate the fine mountain ridges. It was beautiful. I'd find myself sitting by that patio door every night just to see the dancing lines of blaze drawing the outlines of the almost invisible mountains, paired with the soft smell of smoke. The slight smoke filtered by the distance was one of my most pleasant and also memorable scents of my childhood.
I think it must have been weird for my parents then. Imagine seeing your child ritualistically sit by the open patio screen, staring out into the night in an entranced state? Plus the fact that it would be like that for a full month. Creepy...I'd even run out to see the fires the moment I woke up.
Another thing is a more cultural aspect. Pele. The Hawaiian goddess of fire and lava. Also my favorite Hawaiian Goddess growing up. Sometimes I'd find myself talking to the flames, miles away from my patio door as if it were Pele herself. I'd thank her for the beauty her flames provided as well as the beauty it would soon bring for these mountains.
Like I said, Waianae mountains are dry. Dry mountain = dirt colored, crusty grass aka brown mountains. Not your typical luscious green mountain full of life and care that you'd see on Hawai'is touristy ads and commercials. No. We don't have that in the Leeward. Thats why after the fires, our mountains would turn into a beautiful green, full of life and just beautiful.
This isn't really a comment on the Maui fires bc I have a lot to say about that, but with how nice a day I had, I kind of wanted to share a piece of my childhood.
I do have other stories of personal encounters with local legends and myths from family, but I wrote too much in one sitting and is probably gonna sleep.
🔽 an honorary Punahou teacher (1972).
Kauai, Hawaii | Esther Canon
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Standing above a hole in the lava rock looking at the molten version below. Very anxiety inducing.
The Painted Surfer by Toby Harriman Via Flickr: North Shore Hawaii.
Tropical Powder Room Hawaii Powder room design featuring a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium-tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, and beige walls in a mid-sized tropical style.
Pool in Hawaii Inspiration for a vast contemporary backyard makeover with a natural water slide that is specially shaped
Tropical Kitchen - Kitchen Example of a large island style l-shaped travertine floor open concept kitchen design with a single-bowl sink, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island
Hawaii Bedroom Large transitional guest bedroom image with a brown floor and medium-tone wood walls.
Hawaii Landscape Inspiration for a large, fully-shaded tropical side yard with a stone water feature.
SpaceShip Earth ♥ https://vimeo.com/channels/639670
"It is as though we are forever in flux, walking a dead landscape of uprooted trees, smashed cars, swollen rivers spilling their banks. We wander in neighborhoods of broken houses full of random (and often useless) belongings. An egg beater. A wheel. One lonely shoe. Love the questions like locked rooms or books written in a foreign tongue." ~Shavawn M. Berry
=^.^= https://rebelmouse.com/CosmoCorps/
Snapper splash. Surfer | Bede Durbidge
2015 #Quiksilver & #Roxy Pro Gold Coast: Feb 28 - Mar 11 | wslofficial
I came across a pic of my old girlfriend…
I came across a pic of my old girlfriend… A lovely girl, great personality, beautiful skin, gorgeous curves… A drop dead knockout! But she just couldn’t commit (Honestly, I’ve always been a one woman guy). The summer of ‘67 I made my first pilgrimage to the Islands and she decided to hook up with a writer named Kesey and moved to Frisco… Last time I saw her, she was dealing Orange Sunshine in the parking lot of a Grateful Dead concert. The real story… Das Burgfräulein von Strechau / The Damsel of Strechau Castle in Styria, 17th century by an unknown artist.
One of the many legends of Burg Strechau in Styria recounts the story of a damsel who waited for her lover to return from the Holy Land to free it from the infidels. When he did not return, she broke her vow and married another man. When the bride appeared for the wedding ceremony her face suddenly changed into that of a skull and devilish creatures dragged her into hell.
DjKK Wins Wipeout Of The Year 2020
DJ Keala Kennelly banked this year’s 2020 Red Bull Big Wave Wipeout of the Year.
It was her fin free take-off at Jaws that quickly morphed into an aquatic, cement skipping, triple somersault down the face of Maui’s most notorious north side break that secured Keala this never-sought-after, but seriously revered, surf recognition.
Important to note, Keala has always been a freakin’ charger as well as a force for equal pay for women in surfing — AND the inclusion of more ladies onto the big wave circuit; she successfully pushed for women’s inclusion at the Titans of Mavericks.
Read More - Da Bob - YEW
Hawaii Infinity An enormous island-inspired infinity pool as an example
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I was surprised when the Waikiki Spam Jam posted about exclusive Stitch Spam cans. The original AI-generated image was deleted after I shared it. I checked local stores; Longs at Mililani Town Center had advertising but no product, while Foodland at Mililani Shopping Center had all three designs. Ohana means Spam Musubi for days… ^_^;
(For some context on the first pane, it’s from the song “Maui Hawaiian Su’Pa Man” by Israel Kamakawiwa’ole.)
HAPPY SUPERMAN DAY! Here are a few silly Superman sketches I've sketched over the years! Enjoy! 😊
I’ll be at Kawaii Kon 2025 at Artist Alley table B122! Come join the fun at the @hawaiiconventioncenter
-Fri, Mar 14 • 11a- 8p
-Sat, Mar 15 • 10a - 7p
-Sun, Mar 16 • 10a - 4p
Check out kawaiikon.com for more info! (Also, check out the free downloadable app for your phone called GUIDEBOOK)
February has been crazy! I want to thank @usagi.goya for organizing and coordinating the Usagi Yojimbo Dojo 40th Anniversary Tribute book of Stan Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo. It features amazing pieces from talented artists, including two of mine. The idea sparked while I was at Dragon’s Lair, LLC, where Lucas had the huge G.I. Joe omnibus on the counter. Keep smiling and stay safe! 😊