"Aloha mai kākou.  This is me, Auntie Sistah Robi presenting my very first oil painting.  I can't thank my friend, Patrick Ching, enough for having me in one of his recent oil painting classes.  It was a dream come true.  Not only is Patrick my favorite Hawaiian artist, but, turns out, he is an incredible teacher, as well.  I learned so much in the relative short time we had.  I have a whole new appreciation for all the colors found in the sky and in the ocean, l look up at the clouds and think about how l would paint them, all thanks to Patrick's wonderful class.  I am definitely more than inspired to want to paint more. Honestly, l highly recommend taking one of his classes to anyone who has ever considered painting, as Patrick makes it super fun and almost therapeutic.  Mahalo nui loa, my bruddah, for sharing your gift and knowledge. Here's to another session in the near future. You are DA BEST!"

 Robi Kahakalau