Humuhumunukunukuapua a 2:09 PM

Pen and ink work for my next "Fish I see while Snorkeling" print series. This the Humuhumunukunukuapuaa. Say that three times fast or even once for that matter. It's the State fish of Hawaii and is known as the Reef Triggerfish in English. These guys can be really colorful, but I think I'm going to screen print this image I'll either get creative with transparent separations or limit the amount of colors I use. I'll post the color mock-up as soon as it's ready. 

Surf Chipmunks! 6:52 PM

Here are the inks for the latest print in the surf series I'm working on. I'll be working up the screen print separations tomorrow. I'm think this may be a three color print. I might put some text along with it. There are no chipmunks on the islands as far as I know but drawing chipmunks is so much fun.

Hawaiian Idol 7:31 PM

I've been trying to identify and memorize the local reef fish for when I go snorkeling and was having a terrible time at it. Sure, I could buy a guide book, but what's the fun in that. So, I started taking pictures of them with my GoPro and then taking to the inter webs to figure out what they were. I figured if I drew them too, that would come as close as possible to permanently installing them in my noggin.

This fish is a Moorish Idol. They're a pretty common site when I go snorkeling and a pretty, weird fish.

Jungle Fowl the Surf is UP! 8:03 PM

Jungle Fowl Surfer.

If you have ever been to Hawaiian islands, you’ll know there are no lack of wild chickens “Jungle Fowl”. This Rooster is ready to hit the waves. This will be a two color print with the bright red as a transparent separation.

Limited edition Silkscreen Print

11×14 on Paper

Puppies in the Line Up 8:01 PM

Surf Puppy Line Up.

I've been working on a series of surf related pieces for a show in October here in Hilo.  I also want to build up a portfolio for local galleries. It's been fun and challenging. I'm trying to create cool surf art without rehashing worn out tropes or to use those tropes in a fun new way.

I'm not sure if I'll be silkscreening these guys or not. Right now, they could be adapted pretty easily.

Surf Cat is Hungry! 7:27 PM

I'm prepping to move into a new studio soon here in Hilo! To celebrate I drew up a Surf Cat! He's a bit sad with an empty bowl, but he's carving it up.