Mea Meets the Master

[MaryAnne Long]

I had the pleasure this weekend to work with a well-known and respected master artist in Hawaii, Harry Tsuchidana (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Tsuchidana).   At 85, his body is spry; his memory is incredibly sharp; and his creativity is boundless.

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He uses lots of bold color and abstraction, both of which I rarely ever use.  I was quite a challenge.  By the end of class, I promised to give his methods some thought and today did a mixed media piece in graphite and watercolor pencil of a favorite spot, Laie Point.

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I can just hear Harry now saying, it's not bold enough.  It needs more color!  Baby steps, Harry; baby steps.

aloha

mea

[Straynative]

 

[Val]

I can just hear Harry now saying, it's not bold enough.  It needs more color!  Baby steps, Harry; baby steps.


    After looking at some of his works, I'll bet you were a challenge! Colours leaping off the canvas, abstract shapes... I'll bet he had fun with you though! 

[Happychappy]

Wow, Mea, what an honour to work with a respected Master Artist. Love your photograph too. Patricia

[njnjgirl]

I bet that was inspiring Mea. Always so interesting to talk with another artist and hear how they approach their work and how art fits into their lives.

[MaryAnne Long]

Thanks, Trev, Val, Patricia, and Mary Lou.

It was such a unique experience.  It's like we were talking to each other in two different languages.  Luckily, he had an incredible sense of humor.

aloha

mea

[JayJ]

What an amazing experience Mea!

[MaryAnne Long]

Zayn,

Thanks, yes it was.  He has invited us to a collage demonstration at his studio.  He really liked our group.

aloha

mea