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I Miss You in Blue Flowers

Polynesian Beauty

Island Art

Originally done with pen and paper. The color was added later on the computer. The original is my donation for a school fundraiser.

Skull Warrior

My brother helped me with this one. He did the skull, I did the designs.

Taro Baby

Tattoo design by request of a friend from my elementary years.

Dominican Republic, Samoan & Tribal

Did this one for a friend who was of Dominican Republican & Samoan descent. She wanted some tribal designs and hibiscus flowers so I threw those in as well.

Samoan Spectrum

This was my first personal attempt at Samoan art and the very piece that ignited my passion for Polynesian artwork. The original designs were drawn on poster board in 2008. I added some color recently for a bit more personality.

Year of the Dragon

My dad's birthday was yesterday and he is a dragon according to the Chinese zodiac. It's 2012 now, the year of the dragon, so I thought I'd do something to symbolize that.

Blog Update

I love art and I love culture, and their fusion is something I'm passionate about. I originally created this blog to showcase my island designs as a tribute to my Polynesian background, but as I am learning more about other cultures, I can't help but admire and appreciate their different styles of art as well. As a result, this blog will exhibit what I will be learning.

The Elegant Skull

November 1st, All Saints Day, Día de Muertos, Day of the Dead, My birthday :)

Border Work

 

i was given this huge photograph so that i could add a border full of samoan designs. it was harder than i thought... symmetry is not my strong suit.

Sketch Portrait

a sketch i did of and for my college buddy with some polynesian flavor.

Starry Hibiscus

Found this old painting of mine i didn't like so i played around with it and here's the result.

Island Girl

i honestly don't know where this idea came from. just started painting and here's what i came up with.

Friendship Painting

another painting for another friend with a quote about friendship i appreciate. thought i'd try a feminine approach.

Samoan Chinese Fusion

a painting i did for a friend. samoan background w/ chinese characters: harmony, happiness, hope, peace & love.

New Cover Design

i thought it needed something more so i added a background. i'll be playing around with this more later...

'Iiwi Bird

'Iiwi bird w/ Hawaiian designs

Circular Tapa Art

Spiral & Tribal Wings

tribal wings with spiral background

Voodoo Skull

skull colored with voodoo influence

Hook

hook design i did on poster paper

Tribal Wings

a pair of tribal wings

Cover Design

finally came up with a design for my cover art. played with the colors a bit. here's just a sample.

Fishies

the balance as represented by fish

Monochrome Dragon

my brother actually drew this one. i just tweaked it a bit.

Reflecting on the Moon

every guy needs a girl. after finishing the last design, i decided to create a feminine version.

With the Sun in his Palm

my brother helped me with this one. we make a good team.

Hearts & Flowers

specially designed at the request of a little girl. can you tell?

Nifo Oti

for those of you who don't know, those are polynesian weapons called "nifo oti." this was designed for the group "flaming sword of samoa" and was printed onto a few shirts.

Shattered Mosaic

a mosaic of several different colors, ideas, sentiments, etc.

I am Lion. Hear me Roar.

trying for a rastafari lion.

Sunrises and Sunsets

when one sun sets, another rises.

Fish Hook

fish hook. get it? well i thought it was pretty clever...

Tribal Dragon

 

i love dragons. this is the first tribal one i've drawn. designed for a friend i worked with.

Sea Turtle

 

turtle with samoan, fijian and greek designs.

Fishy Bubbles

 

drew this one for my doctor who was also a good friend of mine. she had a thing for fish.

From Me To You

I have created this blog to showcase some of my work. My designs are a product of my Polynesian culture fused with modern expression. Unfortunately, I have watermarked each and every piece of artwork to deter people from stealing them. I know it sucks to have your eyes distracted by my name across the picture but it actually aggravates me to have to do it. Just appreciate the goods without trying to take off with them!

On that happy note, enjoy!