Artist and Jazz Singer
I have been an artist since the age of 14. Whether it be through music or art, my expression comes through with spirit and elegance. I have worked as a portrait artist for 40 years for the most part working on a commission basis. I am now enjoying the freedom of producing and marketing images of my desire.
I have been a resident of Hawaii for almost 40 years and I have a profound love and respect for Hawaii and her people. As I began doing research for an artist rendering I was introduced to the history of Princess Ka’iulani and became enamored by her. It was her poignant and tragic story as well as her profound beauty that compelled me to draw her. After learning about her I began seeking out more and more inspiring subjects. I focused initially on the women of the Hawaiian monarchy; the attempt was to represent the quiet majesty, strength, dignity, and often the sorrow of these phenomenal women.
