Had a fun time giving a studio tour and insider's look at my process along with a doing a quick pencil sketch on the Coconut Wire for the Four Seasons Oahu at Ko Olina.
The virtual gatherings continue! I had a blast talking with Cat and Kevin from HAWAII Magazine in episode 35 of their podcast "Have Aloha Will Travel" where they dive in to all things Hawaii.
We received a lot of requests for something to keep your little ones busy while you're staying at home so we're happy to present "Sketching with Nick" Episode 1! Geared toward the age group of 5-12 but we aren't checking ID's. Grab a pencil and paper and have some fun!
Since our Japan tour was postponed this year due to the ongoing pandemic I was able to catch up with Reiko and the fine folks at the Hankyu Festival in Osaka to chat about life, art & sharing aloha.
Happy Aloha Friday! A Question & Answer Pau Hana session featuring artists Nick Kuchar, Christie Shinn, Kat Reeder & Sarah Caudle. Recorded on May 1st, 2020. We discuss our process, friendship, the Hawaii art community and finding inspiration and creativity in this uncertain season we are in.
As the summer heats up and the south swell fills in, the great folks over at Greenroom Gallery helped us throw a killer art gathering at the ever cool Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel. Noa Emberson and I put new and original artwork on display and enjoyed a night overlooking Diamondhead with everyone who came out.
That's a wrap! Six Greenroom Festivals in the books and it's always a blast to be challenged and inspired each year. If you're unfamiliar with the Greenroom Gallery, they're an awesome company with several galleries in Hawaii and Japan and they put on a yearly festival in both locations to celebrate surf, surf art, and music.
It's been a busy few months here at Nick Kuchar Art & Design Co. but one of the most exciting updates is our release of our brand new Surfer Towels! I created two designs, "Destination" and "Kama'aina" for this release that are now available for purchase.
Here's a quick recap of our time at Made in Hawaii Festival 2017! We brought pallets to stand out and some tasty design to fit in with this annual food, beverage, and craft expo where everything for sale has been made right here in Hawaii.
New Coconut Grove Trucker Hats with a modern vintage take on the Coconut Groves of Hawaii are now available for purchase! My incredibly talented actor friends helped me with this informercial to show you the many ways you'll use these hats.
One of our favorite events each year, the Haleiwa Arts Festival is full of North Shore goods and goodness. This year, I debuted some new modern vintage prints including China Man's Hat, and also debuted a new booth set-up featuring Haleiwa girl.