Born 1949 in Wiailua Oahu. I became influenced by the tropical landscape and colors. Family left Hawaii and lived in Oakland, California for a short time and moved again to Fremont, California. I took arts and crafts during my 7th and eight grade. Attended Washington High school but moved south again to Milpitas California and began painting classes and drafting at Samuel Ayer Highschool. I got a transfer to attend John F. Kennedy High School where my father worked and awarded artist of year in 1967 in my senior...more