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‘Ewa Beach-based Artist Blends Creativity With Commitment To Community
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on hikes. I take onsite sketch- es and photographs into my studio where I use a mix of acrylic washes and digital il- lustration to bring my vision of these locales to life.”
Kuchar recently complet- ed an art suite for the Hurley Pro at Sunset Beach, a pres- tigious World Surf League surfing event held at Pipeline. He explains that these and similar large events provide a fun outlet to showcase his art and other merchandise for the public to enjoy.
Kuchar is the current 2021-2022 artist in residence at Four Seasons O‘ahu at Ko ‘Olina.
“We have occasional events where I can meet guests and share my artis- tic process with them,” he says. “I also have art exhib- ited throughout the lobby and elsewhere on property.”
“It was a dream job and I always enjoy new projects that challenge me and give me opportunities to look for new inspiration,” Kuchar says. “In the early days of my career, I created travel prints to celebrate our favor- ite Hawai‘i locations and that has grown to me leading a creative studio where we of- fer much more than just art- work.”
Meanwhile, the Nick Kuchar Art & Design Co. gallery opened in Kailua in November 2020, and as the artist exclaims, “It’s been a blast! With a limited num- ber of events available, it’s a great spot to have my art and
Kuchar also takes pride in his studio’s efforts to be positive stewards of the lo- cal community. He worked with Surfrider Foundation to donate a design for its yearly
auction and offered sever- al items that were sold with profits going to local organi- zations.
For more information, visit nickkuchar.com.
‘Ewa Beach resident Nick Kuchar (left) works on pieces for Four Seasons O‘ahu at Ko ‘Olina, such as those pictured at right. PHOTOS COURTESY NICK KUCHAR
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