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@ri ™

To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did

About Me

I am an artist with a Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree in Ceramics from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.I am currently teaching art to the kids at Kuhio Elementary and I totally love it. I have over 300 students from Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. Although I am their teacher, I learn so much from them on a daily basis. I am so thankful for this amazing experience.Eventually, I will be heading back to UH's School of Education so I can get my teaching certificate....after that...my next goal is to teach High School Art. Nothing will stop me...this is my future!!!
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..Dean helped me fix up my old ratty bike. We took off the rusty baby seat, stripped off the pink paint, changed the rotten seat, cleaned up the rust on the crank, rims and kick stand...then painted it, put new tires, and put on some ape hangers! Che-haw! Now check out my new ride.

My Interests

I love making art...just love to get down & dirty with all types of materials....muahahha! Drawing, ceramics & figurative are my current passions....my kids frequently show up in my artwork.

I'd like to meet:

My dear friends.... ELDA, BRIAN, CARSTEN (From Berlin) DAVID & JULIE, RICHARD BAXTER (Potter Extraordinaire) NINA HAGEN (The Mother of Punk!) & Kate PIERSON (B-52's). I love to hang out with people who are cool and those who can respect me for who I am (the good and the bad). But Honestly, if your life is full of drama....GO AWAY PLEASE! I have no need for you in my life at this moment.

Music:

Music is good for the mind, body & soul.... so I try to indulge myself in it often!!! Some of my favorites include Fiona Apple, Joss Stone, Nora Jones, Corrine Bailey Rae, India Arie, Shania Twain, Macy Gray, Sheryl Crow, M.I.A., Horrorpops, Scissor Sisters, Miss Kittin, Hot Hot Heat, Franz Ferdinand, Sid Maudlin, A.W.K., 3CE, Le Tigre, Gorillaz, Usher (Thanks Harold), B-52's, James Taylor, Loggins & Messina, Ozzy Osbourn, Nina Hagen, Bittersweet, and so much moreI'm always looking for new music and my taste is very broad, so email me with anything you think I might like and I WILL check it out. And as a side note...the voice you are listening to on my page is mine (I hope you like it).

Movies:

I used to be a complete MOVIE JUNKIE, slowly a bit of that passion is coming back! I love drama t.v series, foreign films, horror/suspense, documentary's, Independent films, and comedy. Any recommendations are highly welcome.

Television:

Don't get to watch too much T.V. these days, but I do love a good drama or horror flick once in a while.

Books:

I am reading a lot about Indigenous Native Americans and it just makes me sick to see what our United States Government is doing. Genocide people...all around us! Not just in Iraq...so if you want to know more & help make some noise please message me. Another interest of mine is globalization. Please read the bulletins I send out and take some time to educate yourself...there definitely is something we all can do to make a difference. Better for Earth, and better for your health. Thanks!

Heroes:

MYSELF...REALLY (no jokes here), I have come so far in life and if I don't appreciate the leaps and bounds....who will? My mother, my Dad and Father, Francis (father of my 2 wonderful children), Bonnie Lee H.S Art teacher/friend), Kloe Kang & Karen Lucas (2D Art Instructors), Arthur Gonzalez & Virginia Scotchie (Ceramists who have changed my life completely), Wonder Woman, Peter Max, Kate Pierson (B-52's), & Nina Hagen (of course)~

My Blog

Fine Arts Exhibit at 2100 Kalakaua Avenue

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh6J6utUhDUhttp://www.hawaii- arukikata.com/video/2100kalakaua_art.html - Fine art exhibit held from November 3rd untill 10th . Interview with some artists. Just wanted t...
Posted by @ri ™ on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:39:00 PST

Artist Resume (Current)

ARTIST RESUMEEDUCATION:2005- 2007 University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree: Ceramics ...
Posted by @ri ™ on Thu, 06 Dec 2007 02:58:00 PST

Deeper

* Staring Deeper * deep into my sculpture * there is something familiar within * we always knew each other somehow * Yeah, I thought I remembered you well * so many experiences, so many memories I cou...
Posted by @ri ™ on Mon, 15 Oct 2007 01:44:00 PST

Cleaning My house....from the inside out!

     Today is my 6th day on the master cleanse and I feel awesome!!!   Even though I cannot eat anything or drink anything except my lemonade mixture, my herbal laxative ...
Posted by @ri ™ on Tue, 04 Sep 2007 12:50:00 PST

Anyone want to MASTER CLEANSE DETOX?

     I am going to start on Wednesday and plan to go for 10 days or more. Having a support group will help and we can all DETOX together. Isn't that exciting??? I fo...
Posted by @ri ™ on Sat, 25 Aug 2007 11:43:00 PST

My RESUME

ARTIST RESUME EDUCATION: 2005- 2007         &n bsp;        University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI   ...
Posted by @ri ™ on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 02:56:00 PST

Taking care of our Iwi Kupuna

 Understanding issues involving our "Iwi Kupuna" in Contemporary Hawaii Written By: Ariana L. Kaneakua Contemporary Issues & Indigenous Rights Movement      ...
Posted by @ri ™ on Sat, 23 Jun 2007 12:41:00 PST

I love being an artist!

If you haven't already had a chance to go to Bethel Street Gallery...check it out!My childs chair is in the show and better than that....IT SOLD FOR $600...woo-hoo!  Coming up fast is the Raku Ho...
Posted by @ri ™ on Sat, 09 Jun 2007 11:16:00 PST

OMG...Here's My College Graduation Invitation!

Hey....I am actually going to finish part of my long education Journey.  Next semester I will be at the School of Education working on my Teaching Certification.  I know many of you are far ...
Posted by @ri ™ on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 08:29:00 PST

Beach Date with my Kids!

Today was a really good day.  I was bogged down with lots to do  (papers to write, art to create...of course I put it off till now).  Due dates are coming in from different directions a...
Posted by @ri ™ on Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:51:00 PST