Halloween!

Posted: November 2, 2016 | Author: Sebastian | Filed under: USkO | Tags: halloween | 1 Comment

Although I did not participate in the tricking or the treating, I did enjoy sketching the various monsters that passed me. I had to be quick. These sketches took me anywhere from 10 seconds to 2 minutes, so I had no time to groan about proportions. And it also meant I ended up sketching more parents than kids –– they move a bit slower :). Hope everyone had a fun Halloween!

Kawaiaha‘o Church

Posted: October 29, 2016 | Author: Sebastian | Filed under: USkO | Tags: Kawaiaha‘o Church | Leave a comment

It was a day full of pleasant surprises. The heavy clouds of the morning gave way to a partly overcast afternoon; the two weddings scheduled for today at Kawaiaha‘o Church wrapped themselves perfectly around our event; and the simplicity and timeless architecture of the church (inside and out) was admired by all. A great day to sketch – photos below.

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And, as always, don’t forget to check out our sketches on Flickr!

Next Event!

Posted: October 4, 2016 | Author: Sebastian | Filed under: USkO | Tags: event announcement | Leave a comment

: 10/29/2016

42nd(!) Annual Honolulu Intertribal Powwow

Posted: October 1, 2016 | Author: Sebastian | Filed under: USkO | Tags: native american, powwow | 2 Comments

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Regalia were as stunning as the distances travelled by the participants (from mainland USA and Canada). The drumming was powerful, physical. People were enthusiastic to share their culture. Fascinating, entertaining, educational: an event not to be missed. (But the line to buy frybread was looong.)

Don’t forget to check out today’s sketches!

Next Event!

Posted: September 26, 2016 | Author: Sebastian | Filed under: USkO | Tags: event announcement | Leave a comment

See you this Saturday!

: 10/01/2016

Would You Please Stand Still!

Posted: September 25, 2016 | Author: Sebastian | Filed under: USkO | Tags: Aloha Festivals, Floral Parade, Parade | 5 Comments

Yesterday’s sketch outing to the Floral Parade in Waikīkī was a whole lot of fun, despite the heat (a lady walked along the parade route selling popsicles — they were very popular). A big crowd lined the street: some people walked up from the beach to have a look, whereas others had planned ahead and secured a good spot to set up their lawn chairs and a small tent. And enthusiasm was not lacking. Now and then, people would break into applause and cheer.

Drawing the actual procession was tricky. Although marching bands stopped briefly at the intersection in front of me, most of the parade passed by very quickly. My strategy was to draw the environment beforehand and then fill in the floats when they arrived, but even then I was not quick enough. Here is one of my more successful attempts:

Need to rethink my approach to sketching moving targets. I came across Veronica Lawlor’s “reportage” drawings… she has sketched a parade or two as well. Her work is incredible!

Aloha Festivals’ Floral Parade

Posted: September 24, 2016 | Author: Sebastian | Filed under: USkO | Tags: Aloha Festivals, Floral Parade, Parade | Leave a comment

Traffic and parking were tough.
The sky was blue.
The parade was great — tho’ moved too fast!

Check out the sketches!

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Let’s Try Again!

Posted: September 8, 2016 | Author: Sebastian | Filed under: USkO | Tags: event announcement | Leave a comment

: 09/24/2016

Weekend Events Taken by Storm

Posted: September 1, 2016 | Author: Sebastian | Filed under: USkO | Tags: event announcement | Leave a comment

Due to events being rescheduled or placed on standby because of the storm, we are cancelling our weekend outings to the Aloha Festivals’ Opening Ceremony in Waikīkī and the Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival in Kailua. However, please check out our September 24 event at the Aloha Festivals’ 70th Annual Floral Parade!

Be safe and, if you find the time, consider sketching your generator and food provisions. :)