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Aloha Friends,
Santa is now Pau Hana and a New Year has begun...If you’re reading this you’ve made it through 2022 and I hope it was a great year for you!
Mahalo to all of you for allowing me to stay in touch. This letter will include some of our favorite memories of 2022 as well as some great things coming up to start off 2023.
O'ahu Friends, join a select group of artists at the Manu-o-Kū Painting Potluck in Waimānalo on January 14. Come paint a white tern and be a part of this fun, televised event.
You can learn to use oil paint and Paint Waves in a four-week course at Koko Marina Center, February 5, 12, 19 and 26.
Big Island Friends come by and join me at the Mokupāpapa Discovery Center in Hilo on January 21 where we'll be painting Hawaii's amazing Volcanic Eruptions.
Our featured Painting in Paradise tv episode is on drawing and Painting a Watercolor Honu. Then we'll visit with former radio star turned painter, Mr. Frank B. Shaner.
I hope you enjoy reading this letter and seeing the extended collection of our favorite photos
With Thanks and Aloha from me,
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Art Tip -
Make It Your Business
Make Your Dreams Come True
Most artists do not reach their ambitions of living the artist’s dream. That’s because they are not willing to endure the nightmares along the way.
The advice that follows is meant especially for those artists who want to make their living as professional artists. BE GOOD AT BUSINESS. An Artist with a mind for business can make their dreams come true.
Most artists also feel and say they don’t like business, they just want to do the art part, not the sales and record keeping. Most of these artists complain about why things aren’t going their way. They’ll blame the economy, the government, and all the ignorant people in the world for not appreciating their art.
There is also a prevailing stream of advice from success gurus that say, “Do what you’re best at and hire others to do the rest.” At its core, that is sound advice, except it can be tough for the many artists that don’t yet have the funds to hire great people.
My advice is to learn the things about business that you are not good enough at. Learn the math, learn record keeping, learn computer skills, and learn to get your work to those that love it!
If you spend half the time learning these things, as you do proclaiming your inability to do them, you will improve your business skills tremendously. Besides, your business is Your Responsibility. Even if you’re hiring great people, you need to know enough about their jobs to know if they're doing it well.
So keep plugging away at the things you wish you were better at. You can get good at them. It starts with the words that you say and write. Choose those words well and live by the power they possess. Artists, Get Good At Business if you want your visions to come to life.
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Manu-o-Kū Painting Party
in Waimānalo Beach
January 14, 10am-1pm
Join a small group of bird lovers and paint the Manu-o-Kū (White Tern). This class will be filmed for an upcoming episode of the Painting in Paradise tv show on Spectrum OC16tv. All star cast. Potluck to follow.
ClicK Here to Register:
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Volcano Painting Class
In Hilo January 21, 10am-1pm
At Mokupāpapa Discovery Center in Hilo.
Learn about Hawaii's Volcanic Eruptions and how you can
re-create them with paint.
All Paints, Supplies and 11”x14” Canvas will be provided.
$50 per participant
*This event will be recorded and included on the Painting in Paradise TV show on Spectrum OC16tv.
Click Here to Register:
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Painting Waves in Oil Course
At Koko Marina Starting Feb. 5
SUNDAYS, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th 12:30 -3:30 PM
If you ever wanted to learn oil painting, this is a great opportunity to do it. Join me for this intensive 4-session oil painting art course. Students will learn how to understand and paint waves with oils. All materials are included in this course.
To Reserve Your Spot Click Here.
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NEW YEAR SPECIAL
ORIGINAL PAINTINGS 25% OFF SALE
ENDS JANUARY 31
Below are a couple of the Paintings On Sale...
Manu Kai Kuahiwi 20" x 24"
"Sunrise Shadow" 24" x 36"
Click Here To See Available Originals
*Prices on Website are Pre-Discount Prices.
To get one or more, contact me at Aloha@PatrickChing.com with the name and size of the original painting(s) you'd like.
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50% OFF In-Stock Giclées
SALE Ends January 31
Canvas Gicle’es are usually made when an order comes in. I have a number of giclées in stock and these are the ones that are available immediately through this sale.
Only $20 for shipping any quantity.
Click Here To See The Available Giclée
To get one or more, contact me with the name and size of the giclée you want at Aloha@PatrickChing.com
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Painting In Paradise TV Show
In this episode you'll learn about painting with Watercolors. We’ll hear from Watercolor artists Patrice Pendarvis about traditional watercolor techniques and then I’ll show you how to draw a sea turtle, and how you can paint with acrylics in a watercolor style.
We’ll go to Kula, Maui and visit former radio personality Frank B. Shaner and see how he started his unique artistic journey. Enjoy all this and more on a whimsical episode of Painting in Paradise!
*You can watch this and more episodes of
Painting in Paradise here on Patrick Ching Youtube
*Teachers - Each Episode is like a Class on Art and Nature and includes a Teachable Drawing Lesson.
And Don't Forget to Hit the Subscribe Button!
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Favorite Photos of 2022
It was a year full of Murals, Classes, Giant Boots and Rodeos too.
Many hands, including these, helped our work get done.
"Ohana Kanaloa", a 122 ft. Mural at Whaler's Village, Maui.
Maui. With Jean Michel Cousteau and the Ka'ehu Bay ohana.
"Mālama Ka'ehu Bay" Mural in Kahului, Maui.
Mural for the new Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center in Kīhei, Maui.
With Carlos, Davida, of Mural Colors Los Angeles, and Estria of Mana Murals at Kāne'ohe Elementary School.
Paint Your Pet Workshop at SheBrews Aloha Yoga and Art Studio in Koko Marina.
We said Aloha to a Hero of Nature, Nate Yuen. See Nate's Tribute Here:
One of Many Fabulous Photo left by Nate Yuen.
2022 Art Retreat Party with the Stars: Kimo Kahoano, Tavana, and Bobby Moderow at our Artist Retreat at White Sands Hotel in Waikiki.
Kīlauea's Fresh Fish.
Charlene's Portrait of her Sweet Niece.
Kris's Surf Shack.
Kap and Tiare Painting in Paradise.
Kap Climbs a Coconut Tree in Waikiki.
Drea hangs her "Kahalahala to Lumahai" original.
In Lāhaina with Kai Lenny, Surf Artist.
Do you See what I Sea? Makapu'u Lighthouse T-Shirts Click Here:
Rayla's Winning Uhu Art. Kaua'i Family Magazine.
The Bronco Came Home!
Portable Christmas Tree.
Brother Bill and Mom Pat Bergin help to paint the late Holi Bergin on the Waiomina Boot.
With Bull Rider Dusty Miranda and Artist Tom Dier after installing the Waiomina Boot in Waimea Town.
The Barrel and Monkeys. Older Kids Rodeo Crew.
Painted Ponies Live and In Color!
The Town and Country Rodeo Crew 2022.
...There's Always that One Pony who Breaks Away Early...
Happy Trails Friends,
Until We Hui Hou (Gather Again)...
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