Ulu Art

Happy Thursday!!

Wishing all of you an inspiration Thursday in May!!!

Puakenikeni Leis in Kane'ohe

After a very invigorating one hour walk at Ho'omaluhia this afternoon (I had to work off a delish Hokulani Red Velvet Cupcake), I saw this sign in the neighborhood while driving home:

You know, I just really appreciate signs like these. It's a sweet rustic reminder of what makes Hawai'i soooo special!  This was a good reminder for me to prep for Mother's Day so I decided to pick up a couple of leis for tomorrow.

And there they were! Sitting there, waiting to be picked up.  They're sweet scent wafting through the air. There were two bags left. PERFECT! Just what I needed!  And I was so happy and proud to buy from a local family, here in my backyard town of Kane'ohe, therefore, reducing my carbon footprint by not driving into town!

Wellness Lifestyles Hawai'i

Ulu Art has found another new home - the new Wellness Lifestyles Hawai'i on S. Beretania Street in Honolulu! This also happens to be the new office location of Alice Inoue (minister, Astrologist, Feng Shui consultant and teacher). Both businesses operate on a "By Appointment Only" basis. 

Wellness Lifestyles Hawai‘i is owned and run by husband and wife team Brian Shimamura and Lynn Akina (one of my Feng Shui sisters). It's a beautiful gym conveniently located on Beretania St. before McCully St. - a great place for personal training. We are so blessed and proud to have several of our Ulu Art Images on display here. Please inquire about our book, Ulu Art: The Portfolio, which is available for you to browse through.    

Kids Hurt Too Fundraiser at the Hawai'i Prince!

We are supporting our dear friend Keely Luke's charity, Kids Hurt Too, by donating two Kalo pieces for tonight's auction at the Hawai'i Prince Hotel.  

The Kalo pieces go together (diptych) and retails for $800!  Now's a great time to have your own Ulu Art piece in your home or office!

Please support, Kids Hurt Too!

MAHALO!!!

Ulu Art Does Cafe Press!!!

Check out what one of our Ulu Art pieces are wrapped on!  A Flip Mino HD Camcorder!!

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Please visit the link above to find out more information on this exclusive Ulu Art design. Keep checking back as we're planning to add more to the Flip line!

Freedom for Peggy Chun!

To our inspirational, vibrant and loving friend, Peggy Chun...

MAHALO for giving us all the wings to fly!!!

We love you!!!

Mokoli'i Lithograph

This 17"x38" well-known piece photographed by Arna, is on SALE NOW at Ulu Art!  

Normally $50, it now sells for $35!  A great island holiday gift for your loved ones.

Ulu Art: The Portfolio

Canvas Giclee

A recent Ulu Art canvas giclee order came in.  We're always so thrilled when one of our pieces gets a new home!

This afternoon, Masterprinter and Artist, Arna, printed up one of our newer images.  

Here we find her putting it together with so much care, detail and love...

A BIG MAHALO NUI LOA goes to Robert and Rachelle for adding this special piece in their home!

Please support Kanu Hawai'i!

Ulu Art at the Spa Hawai'i Launch Party!

Ulu Art's first ad came out this evening at the Spa Hawai'i Launch Party which took place at the Westin Moana Hotel!

Founders Kapua Inglis, Editor in Chief, & Tiare Friedman, Creative Director, radiated in pride and glory as they were surrounded by numerous family members and friends for the unveiling of their Premier Issue.

Ulawena NUI!!!

Look at this beautiful 60" x 40" Canvas Giclee of our signature piece - 'Ulawena!' Isn't she gorgeous??? She will be hanging proudly at the new Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy in Honolulu. She makes her grand appearance this evening at their Grand Opening shindig. Have fun, Ulawena! Spread the love!!!

Congratulations to our dear friend Chris Hall and her biz partner Malia Sanchez!!! YOU GO GIRLS! Here's to much success, joy and prosperity to you and your 'ohana!!!

Arna Johnson and Ulu Art on KGMB

ULU ART on KHON

Back in November of 2007, Ulu Art was asked to join Kirk Matthews in the morning to introduce Ulu Art's Portfolio to the islands!

Ulu Art visits Mauna Kea

Back in December, Arna had the opportunity to shoot on the sacred and beautiful dormant volcano - Mauna Kea.

Despite the cold and yet sunny conditions, Arna was blessed with several amazing images!

Here's one of our favorites:

Ulu Art on HGTV!

Ulu Art is shown in a Hawai'i Kai home featured on HGTV's popular show "What You Get for your Money."

MAHALO to Ms. Linda Le and Dan for your support!!!

Glass Trash on our beaches!!!

I had a very early morning shoot at Ka'a'awa today. It's always tricky for me to get up at 5am in the morning however, IT IS SOOOO WORTH IT!!! The early morning light and calm weather made for ideal shooting conditions.

After my shoot I decided to take full advantage of 1) being awake that early and 2) the gorgeous weather.

With Na'u's encouragement, we decided to take a walk at Kualoa Beach Park.

Because of the morning sun, Na'u didn't waste any time getting into the water.

It's hard being a black Lab in the sun! She's such a smart girl!

When you're in a serene and peaceful place with no one else around you, it's easier to be still. I love these times to "just be..." It's an opportune time to give thanks and really take in what I've been blessed with...

As I walked along the sandy shore, I was totally appalled at the pieces of glass that I found scattered all over the sand. I LOVE shooting at our island's beaches. However, the trash and especially glass debris from broken beer and liquor bottles that I find are a DISGRACE!!! Not to mention dangerous!

So I started to pick them up one by one as I continued to walk. In my mind I thought about my sister, Daisy, and how she's instilled in her children at a very young age, that every time they go to the beach they're to bring a bag with them and pick up at least 10 pieces of trash.

In 30 minutes I had collected a handful of trash glass.

Some pieces were worn down and their edges rounded from being tossed around in the ocean. Others were still sharp - a piece I'm sure you would never want embedded into your foot! Or causing harm to an unsuspecting toddler enjoying their day in the sun!!!

I walked on for several minutes collecting and asking for Ke Akua's forgiveness for the way our aina is treated...

At the end of my walk, I collected more than my child-like hands could hold. I resorted to using my shirt to hold what I had accumulated.

I even picked up two tetanus beer caps and a cool plastic shovel which I will clean and give to my nephew for future beach outings.

Our islands are so special!!! It is our kuleana to get out of ourselves and think more about what kind of impact our action makes on this land and on each other!!!

Today I've committed to picking up any kind of debris whenever I'm out shooting or playing at our beaches. It is a privilege to live here. These islands give so much to us and we must do our part to respect and take care of her!!! If this Commitment isn't on the Kanu Hawai'i site, I'm definitely adding it on!!!

PS I also came across this HUMUNGOUS piece of melted rubber that washed up on to shore!!! I suspect they're melted tires from the Marine Corps Base. This thing was huge!!!! Approximately 4 cubic feet. This would definitely NOT fit in my shirt to haul away.

OHA Radio Show

Back in July of 2007, we were asked to to be on OHA's "Na 'Oiwi 'Olino" radio show with Brickwood Galuteria and Kimo Kahoano. We had such a blast with these guys!

This neat radio show features Hawaiian owned businesses in our islands. Fortunately for us, half of Ulu Art is Hawaiian!!!

Kimo and Brickwood made the interview so easy. It was a very exciting experience being in the studio LIVE for everyone to hear!

MAHALO NUI LOA to OHA for allowing us to be on the airwaves with Hawai'i's funny guys, Kimo and Brickwood and the opportunity to share Ulu Art with the State of Hawai'i!!!

Oh, and thanks to all the listeners for supporting this awesome program!!!

Happy Mother's Day!!!

Ulu Art at work!

We have the great honor of having our artwork used for staging in homes that are being sold.

Here are some of our canvas giclees pieces that are hanging in a home in Honolulu.