Megan Amby, Grade 7 – Painter - Hi, this is my painting. I always knew I wanted to paint a koi fish. What inspired me to paint a koi was the fish pond at Koele. I have great memories of playing near the fish pond at Koele. My friends and I would see who could get the most fish to eat their fish food.





Kisha Kala - Grade 7 - Photographer - This was my first time taking photography class. I was introduced by my friend Thess Sandi. I was new to this class but I learned what the true meaning of pictures is, a way to express yourself or a way to make people see what you want them to see. My photography teacher Mr. Cohen helped me to see the true meaning and he also said reflection, pattern, texture, depth, perspective and color is very important in your picture. And as you see, I have reflection, texture, perspective and colors.


Chloe Szelag - Age 12 - Painter - I painted a waterfall with a sunset in the background. I painted this because it reminds me of my favorite hotel, the Westin, and it also reminds me of my 7th grade Big Island trip. At the Westin they have a big circle right when you enter where there are flamingos and many small waterfalls. On my Big Island trip we got to see many waterfalls. Waterfalls seem to wash all my troubles away.



Primo Bolo III - Grade 10 - Photographer - I became interested in photography because it allows you to be creative with your photos. Photography allows the photographer to express their political views, make statements, or create awareness of certain issues and still be able to be artistic. Also, you can share stories or provide another point of view of a thing, place or person, and that’s why I feel it’s amazing.

Christine Rendina - Grade 8 - Painter - This is my painting, I chose to paint the picture from an old calendar because the light captured the complimentary colors in the red orange rocks and the green blue water.

Traci Ige - Grade 7 - Photographer - I like this picture because it really brings out the boy’s joyful feelings. There is also a lot of color. I liked this class because there was a good teacher and awesome people to work with.


Thess Sandi - Grade 7 -Photographer - I chose this picture because my baby sister is one of the most important people in my life. And I chose to go to photography because my Mom and Grampa inspired me because they liked taking pictures and like photography. And most of all I had fun with my friends Kisha, Kimi, Primo and my photography teacher, Mr. Cohen


Christine Rendina - Grade 8 - Photographer - I like this photograph because of the light and shadow and way the waterfall flows. I always like to look to see if there are fishies in the waterfall.