I hope my works are something to be laughed at and felt- with honesty derived from personal stories, that people can relate to in their own ways with a smile and have a chuckle at here and there.
"Seriously".. no i dont take myself that seriously- i like to think of myself as a quirky, kind of nerdy, and silly person, who likes the importance of laughing at oneself and with others, while my serious side can sometimes be heavy but calm and quiet. I enjoy smushing my ideas, playfulness, and personality around to create my bodies of work. Influenced by; the fun style of Wayne Thiebaud, the intensity and calmness of Raymond Staprans, the childhood playfulness of Eric White, and most of all the thoughtfulness and constant progressive thinking and passion for fun and intellect in artwork by Kevin Moore.
Canadian born, raised on the island of Oahu, Hawaii as one of seven Hawaiian Japanese children in a blended family. After the death of their second mother, drawing and painting grew as an avenue to communicate quietly and express emotions with hints of lightness and the ability to laugh at ones self. Painting as a quiet and constant observer being influenced by the surrounding world and its odd balance of happiness and struggle.