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New Shell Print 2021

9/19/2021

Clamshell , Judd Boloker , Hawaii , Shell art, Paratapes undulatus

Print Number 307 - Patterned Clam Shell

Next shell print completed . . . .

Print Number 307 - Patterned Clam Shell . . . . . Scientific Name Paratapes undulatus. A 2-inch shell was the inspiration for this 24 x 36 inch full sized print (smaller versions available). I chose the shell because I really liked the pattern within the pattern (lines going the length of the shell within the zig-zags).

Early Stages

Original Shell

Pattern completed.

Burning through lots of pencils . . . .

Next Print for Sprint - Croton Mammy Haku

6/4/2021

Judd Boloker Croton Mammy Haku Lei Hawaii Art Prints

Croton Mammy Haku

Next print of 2021 completed ! Croton Mammy Haku (Print Number 173) is the third print of the year and another based on the work of the talented eco_mindful_lei . Apparently, there are a number of Croton types. I'm not sure why this one is called "Mammy." If anyone knows, it must make for a good story. . . . .

Work in Progress Photos:

New Print for May !

5/5/2021

Next lei print completed . . . . . The creation of this Hinahina print involved headache-inducing detail: the work required going through double the amount of pencils, five extra days of drawing / coloring, and three extra days of digital work. Please see some of the work in progress shots below. I'm not sure the photo does it justice. I hope you'll be able to see it in person soon !

Stages of Work:

Judd Boloker Art @ Art in the Atrium Exhibit

4/25/2021

Happy to announce being a part of the first "Art in the Atrium" Exhibit taking place at the Na Lama Kukui Design Center (Formerly the Gentry Pacific Design Center) from April 15 - May 15th. I'm excited to have my work featured along with Solomon Enos and Jack Soren in this three person exhibit. I have 10 pieces hanging . . . . a lot of new work, both Haku and Shells. The atrium is a great place to see them up close and in person ! The center is located at 560 North Nimitz Highway. It's the perfect excuse to leave your COVID home base behind and look at something besides Netflix . . . .

Art in the Atrium, Boloker, Hawaii Art, Hawaii Artist, Na Lama Kukui, Gentry Pacific

Art in the Atrium, Boloker, Hawaii Art, Hawaii Artist, Na Lama Kukui, Gentry Pacific

First Lei Print of 2021- Summer Haku

3/17/2021

Judd Boloker Haku Hawaii Art

Summer Haku - Print Number 171

Back to the leis ! . . . . . Summer Haku is the first of three lei prints in progress. Definitely took a long time due to all the detail on this one. The print is available online and will be in stores soon. I'm thinking that shows might have to wait until the fall.

A special thanks to Haku_Lei_Haleiwa for allowing me to work with her creations.

Work in Progress:

Last Shell Print of 2020 - Imperial Volute

12/13/2020

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Imperial Volute - Print Number 306

Third shell print completed ! Imperial Volute is available on the site . . . . . and hopefully in stores and at shows sometime in 2021. I will be going back to the leis next. I have a few beautiful ones photographed and am ready to start on the compositions soon.

A few photos from the work in progress . . . . .

Next New Print . . . . Harp Shell

10/15/2020

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Harp Shell - Print Number 305

Next print for the Sea Life Portfolio. . . . .

Large 24" x 36" Limited edition prints available.

(I'm taking a very short break from the leis while I source some new haiku to draw. More lei prints to come in 2021)

A few photos from the work in progress . . . . .

New Print: Hundred Eyed Cowrie

8/23/2020

Hundred Eyed Cowrie, Boloker, Hawaii Art, Cowrie

Hundred Eyed Cowrie: Print Number 304

Happy to announce the completion of my next print: Hundred Eyed Cowrie (I love that the shell is named that !!). Another one to add to the Sea Collection . . . . .

I really hope people consider the special order 24 x 36 size. You really get to see all the detail of all the rings.

Steps in the process (I can tell you for certain there were a lot more than 100 eyes):

Judd Boloker Art in HONOLULU Magazine - August 202

8/22/2020

Judd Boloker Art in HONOLULU Magazine (Online) on August 21 ! A special thank you to HONOLULU Magazine and Stacey Makiya for the writeup.

Judd Boloker, HONOLULU Magazine, Made in Hawaii Festival

The Three Prints Mentioned in the Article:

New Print for Summer !

7/14/2020

Judd Boloker Haku Lei Daffodil Hawaii Art Leipoo Flowercrown

Three Daffodil Leis - Print Number 170

Next up . . . Three Daffodil Leis - Print Number 170. Another special Thank You to Umahana for allowing me to work with his unique leis incorporating Japanese floral elements. This daffodil is "Narcissus Tazetta" often found in Japan on Awaji Island, the Echizen Seashore, and the Boso Peninsula.

Some photos of the process . . . .