New Site

Hi everybody,
I'm moving this blog to another site that's easier for me to customize.

Check it out at tawshlav.tumblr.com

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.