Aloha,

My name is Ku'uipo and I love sharing art, art for the love of Hawai'i nei. Hawaii is such a special place and needs to be cared for. I share art with others in my home on O'ahu. They learn to paint with alcohol inks and other media. The theme is typically ocean centered. I hope that as we share the beauty of the ocean, we will feel more inclined to protect it.

I have spent most of my adult life teaching art techniques to students in an academic setting. Now I am focusing my attention on sharing techniques with a wider audience while I pursue helping others see the beauty that I see. I design clothing for the love of the ocean. You can see my clothing at kuuipokollective.com. It's a special project to me as I am an avid diver and paddler off the shores of O'ahu.

I support the Hawaii Wildlife Fund (HWF) to support their efforts, specifically with regards to the green turtle as it is listed as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and it's numbers continue to diminish as it's habitat and food supply diminish. The HWF works to educate the public as to how we can help.

Ku'uipo Graham

Art for the love of Hawai'i nei

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