A glimpse into the life and thoughts of an artist

 

Mele Kalikimaka

 

Please Vote for
Lit From Within, my Torch Ginger image in the Artist Daily holiday card contest.

 

To receive FREE postcards
of Lit from Within, send your self-addressed stamped envelope to me: PO Box 61707
Honolulu, HI 96839-1707

 

 

 

 

 

    

If you would also like to receive FREE postcards of SeaHorsing Around, put two stamps on the SASE envelope and I will return it to you filled with both cards! 

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The holiday season is once again upon us and I am reminded that it means different things to different people. To some it represents the birth of Christ; to others a time of faith in the burning of the menorah candles. To others it is a time of going within, of circumspection, peace, and quiet; a time of rejuvenation and rebirth.

Whatever this season means to you, let us take a moment to allow for our differences and reflect upon our similarities. It is in our similarities that we come together to create a better world for all; a world in which all peoples are honored for their beingness and treated with respect.

"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly.

What is essential is invisible to the eye."
~ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince 

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FREE SHIPPING EXTENDED TO THE END OF 2012!   

It's my way of giving thanks to YOU for your connection throughout the year. All orders to the US made through www.ArtOfAloha.com  ship for FREE through 2012. Do your holiday shopping (and the week after the holiday shopping) at www.ArtOfAloha.com 

    

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 2013 Hide-N-Seek Watercolor Classes

This holiday season, consider giving the gift of creation! If you, or someone you love, would like to learn to paint with abandon and experience the adventure of watercolor, take my one day Hide-N-Seek watercolor workshop at the historic Waioli Tea Room.

From 9:30-3:30 you will be surrounded by the lush beauty of the Manoa Valley in Honolulu where you will be guided to paint honu (turtles) and hibiscus. Together we will enjoy a scrumptious continental breakfast & lunch, and immerse ourselves in a day of painting pleasure.

 Our next workshop is Saturday, February 16, 2013. The Early-bird Registration Price of $145.00 is good through January 31, 2013 after that the price is $175.00.

To reserve your space in February's class, send me an email: Patrice@artofaloha.com

Here is what others have said about the workshop:

"Lisa and I had such a fabulous time at your class! It was the most perfect, stress-free day I've had in a long time. The time just flew by and we are committed to setting up a painting corner now. If anyone is contemplating taking this class I can tell you it's worth every penny! (And the quiche was delicious too. :-)" ~ Colleen Benevedes
 

"My daughter and I had such a fun day together, I know we made a memory that will last a lifetime. Thank you for everything." ~ Angie 

 

"Thank you for a wonderful experience today! I really enjoyed every minute. You did a great job with your presentation and I am so fired up to paint now I'll probably not get anything else done for a week. Thank you for sharing your techniques and secrets." 
~ Carron Gaddis    

2013 Workshop Schedule:
February 16, April 20, June 15, August 17, and October 19 

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"All things by immortal power,

Near or far,

To each other linked are,

That thou canst not stir a flower

Without troubling a star."

~Francis Thompson, 1859-1907 

 

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