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Kamapua’a the Animation Proof-of-Concept part two!:) Created under the direction of Hawaiian filmmaker Kaliko Mai’i @kalikomaii and based on research and text he provided. 3. KŪʻILIOLOA ATTACKS! His jaws snaps like lightning! Kamapuʻa jus
And now for a 4 part proof-of-concept under the direction of local film maker and collaborator Kaliko Mai’i @kalikomaii, we present: KAMAPUAʻA VS KŪʻĪLIOLOA Backstory: When Kamapauaʻa leaves Tahiti. Heʻs told that the first land that he will r
Māhealani Studies Concluded:) Here we see the full moon shine through between the cirrostratus clouds above and altostratus clouds below. To attain this view, one would have to be flying, or just very very (very) tall:) This series gave me many hours
Māhealani Studies Continued:) And now now another composition, this time we see a pathway of clouds leading trough a gap and off into the moon. And just a fraction of a moon-bow spans the space between. These images are painted with acrylic on 9x12&r
Māhealani Studies Continued:) This is one of my favorite full moon compositions; a gradual rising hill of clouds leading up to the full moon. Then just to one side, we have a looming cloud bank seeming to break like a wave. I paint until I feel the d
Now we return to a series of Māhealani Studies:) Not only are these a lot of fun to create, they also help me to hone my sense of subtlety in form and depth. I often fall into the illusion of painting a massive floating ball that is only just a mile
And here are the rest of the Seedships with the previous four added to make a solid 16:) I was going to post them individually, but honestly I think they look best en masse. I really can’t run out of ideas when creating these Seedships as there
Happy Father’s Day!:) Now to return to the Polyfantastica Multiverse while we prepare for another round of Kamapua’a related concept art. So here is a continuation of my Seedship series documenting the vast range of organic crafts that we
Part 4: The Conclusion!:) Lonoka’ehu is trapped within a dome of kukui nut trees with all but a leg protruding. His 8 massive stones have crashed to the earth with the demise of their controller as Kamapua’a casually walks away nibbling o
A reverential Juneteenth to you all my friends, in perpetual solidarity with our African American brothers and sisters. For today’s post, Kamapua’a counter attacks! Selecting a few choice kukui nuts to use as organic entangling grenades,
A brief intermission!:) tune in to Hawai’i Public Radio today between 11 and noon to hear my dear friend Noe Tanigawa and I have a little chat about the role of art and culture during this pivotal time in our shared reality!:) And if you aren&r
Part Two: Lonoka’ehu Attacks!:) Having angered Lonoka’ehu into making the first attack with a series of naughty innuendo laden challenges, Kamapua’a refuses to die as volley after volley of giant stones pummel the mountainside and t
Now for a four part battle sequence between Kamapua’a and Lonoka’ehu!:) Part One: Kamapua’a taunts Lonoka’ehu. This encounter happens in Tahiti where Lonoka’ehu is known as a cruel and powerful Kupua. Referred to as Lono
Kamapua’a Character Concepts part 3!:) Next up, a pair of Kupua as yet unnamed. My understanding is that the word Kupua is a general term which means “magical beings” and our stories abound with them. Kamapua’a himself is incl
Kamapua’a Character Concepts part 2: variations of our porcine friend, along with his kinolau!:) From the top left we have Kamapua’a in one of his super forms, though not quite titanic, more the size of a medium-ish elephant. Then the top
Kamapua’a Character Concepts part 1!:) The first animation that we are focusing on is going to begin with Kamapua’a as a child who is on the cusp of learning his powers. Our story begins with him as a boar that is seeking the approval of
Next up, Kamapua’a flees the wrath of Pele by leaping into the ocean and turning into the Humuhumunukunukuapua’a!:) And note the fiery projectiles streaming through the sky; surely Pele’s anger must be affecting her aim:) These imag
And now for battle mode!:) Here we see Kamapua’a with his kinolau activated and ready to scrap!:) To his left are the three pua’a that he calls to assist him, and I have rendered them as black, red and white anthropomorphic boar-human hyb
Next up, here we have Kamapua’a deep in the back of Hau’ula valley with his appetite sated on chief Olopana and the bulk of his army. He now strides in this titanic form, with his 8 eyes encircling his whale-sized skull, as he decides wha
Aloha friends!:) Here we have our mischievous and lovable Kamapua’a heading up into the mountains to visit a friend (you!:)). The power of stories and story telling has shaped reality from the moment the first idea was conveyed. And as the wind