I'm an artist who's canvas is wood. My artwork is what you might call functional art because you can use it in your everyday life. You can hang it on a wall, you could eat dinner off of it, paddle a canoe, strum a tune, put your stereo in it, or even divide your living space and change your clothes behind it.

The technique is Batik on wood. Similar to fabric batiks, the only difference between the two is the material used to paint on. The process of dyes and resists are very much the same. I have tried in my own way to revitalize this art form by incorporating it into the designs of everyday items such as jewelry, gift boxes, furniture, screens, prints, hangings and wall treatments.

In the 1980's I became involved in the contract furniture business and worked extensively in Asia with various furniture manufacturers. There I became aware of the wood batik process and plunged right into learning everything I could about it. I envisioned great possibilities with this art form and have devoted total concentration to it for the past 15 years.

I am of Hawaiian, English and Chinese descent and my work reflects this diversity. From Tropicals to Orientals and contemporary graphics it is colorful and appealing to many. It has been exhibited throughout Hawaii at Sam Choy's restaurants, Roy's, Nick's Fishmarket, the Honolulu Club and Gordon Biersch. I have shipped worldwide from Hawaii to Japan and Saudi Arabia, the Americas and Europe.

Welcome to my new showplace on the Internet. Please enjoy this feast for the eyes and for the heart.

Kealoha Pa, April 2001

   (P.S. That's me on the scaffold during the installation of this mural at the Islander Terrace Restaurant in the Guam Hilton Hotel. :>)

Murals

This picture is a portion of the mural above, taken early in the production process. Click on the image to view the panels.

Murals are done on custom order only. All work is completed in the studio and then the finished piece is mounted onsite.