Jared Kitaura and Anu Boi
Hawaii Artist Holly Kitaura
Friday, May 27, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Day of the Dead Sugar Skull
This painting was finished this morning.
Día de los Muertos. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. It is particularly celebrated in Mexico, where it attains the quality of a National Holiday. The celebration takes place on November 1st and 2nd, in connection with the Catholic holidays of All Saints' Day (November 1) and All Souls' Day (November 2). Traditions connected with the holiday include building private altars honoring the deceased using sugar skulls, marigolds, and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed and visiting graves with these as gifts. The Day of the Dead is a time of celebration when eating and parties are common.This holiday is similar to All Saints Day.
Día de los Muertos. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. It is particularly celebrated in Mexico, where it attains the quality of a National Holiday. The celebration takes place on November 1st and 2nd, in connection with the Catholic holidays of All Saints' Day (November 1) and All Souls' Day (November 2). Traditions connected with the holiday include building private altars honoring the deceased using sugar skulls, marigolds, and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed and visiting graves with these as gifts. The Day of the Dead is a time of celebration when eating and parties are common.This holiday is similar to All Saints Day.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Rooster vinyl decal
I'm still painting birds. This is one of two paintings finished this week.
I'm still painting birds. This is one of two paintings finished this week.
I'm still painting birds. This is one of two paintings finished this week.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Sugar Skulls
Sugar art was brought to the New World by Italian missionaries in the 17th century. The first Church mention of sugar art was from Palermo at Easter time when little sugar lambs and angels were made to adorn the side altars in the Catholic Church.
The past two weeks I have been working on drawing sugar skulls. They are are big part of the holiday "Day of the Dead" On this day it is believed that the gates of heaven are opened at midnight on October 31, and the spirits of all deceased children (angelitos) are allowed to reunite with their families for 24 hours. On November 2, the spirits of the adults come down to enjoy the festivities that are prepared for them.
I started with drawing them in ink and digitally coloring them. These two were made into vinyl decals.
The past two weeks I have been working on drawing sugar skulls. They are are big part of the holiday "Day of the Dead" On this day it is believed that the gates of heaven are opened at midnight on October 31, and the spirits of all deceased children (angelitos) are allowed to reunite with their families for 24 hours. On November 2, the spirits of the adults come down to enjoy the festivities that are prepared for them.
I started with drawing them in ink and digitally coloring them. These two were made into vinyl decals.
Friday, March 25, 2011
New Fox TV show Special Investigation: Los Angeles
A new Fox TV show called Special Investigation: Los Angeles, or SILA, although I think they are going to change the name, has purchased several of my decals for props on their TV pilot. Looking forward to getting hooked on a new show.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Nohea Gallery in the Sheraton Waikiki hotel
While your in Waikiki, stop in the new Nohea gallery and see my new 3D images.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
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