Thursday, April 29, 2010

Hilton Alves Brings the Power of the Ocean to Hawaii School Through Giant Mural


Hilton Alves Brings the Power of the Ocean to Hawaii School Through Giant Mural

With the completion of a giant wave depicted on a 36 feet high mural, marine artist and surfer Hilton Alves celebrated Earth Day 2010 at Kahuku High and Intermediate School on Oahu. Using over 40 gallons of paint, the artist surprised observers day after day with the evolution of the massive mural. "In the early days no one understood anything, because what you saw was a big wall painted in shades of blue. As I began to paint the details, the wave came alive” says the artist. In just five days, Hilton completed this new mural, which depicts the power of nature as a perfect wave and the happiness of sea life as racing dolphins.

Over the two-week period beginning on April 14th, the artist enlisted the help of students to paint a second wall aimed at promoting art and environmental preservation in Hawaii schools. As part of Hilton’s Surf Art Kids Project, students could learn painting techniques, contribute something unique to the school and celebrate Earth Day. Hilton began this wall with an underwater background and students added fishes, turtles, coral and other sea life. "Many students have been inspired by seeing me paint and their inspiration showed on the wall we painted together,” says Hilton.

With the support of the U.S. Army, Kahuku High and Intermediate School, Bob's Equipment, volunteers, and members of the community, Hilton celebrates another step in his international career as an artist. "I thank everyone involved in the Surf Art Kids Project here. The positive energy I received during the days of painting certainly shows in the mural,” concludes the artist. With these two new works, Hilton has completed ten murals in Oahu schools and welcomes the opportunity to spread his project to other schools.

Friday, April 23, 2010

Kahuku Mural - Moments

Building Y - Before
Beginning of work at school
My Toy
Facebook Picture?!
Details and more details
Smile for the picture!!! - Chi Huu!!
Details and details (and fishes)
I love dolphins...and you?
Details
Details - Happy Fish by Alana
Thanks Bob's Equipment!
Students, Thanks for your appreciation of my art!
Nice fish !!
With students
Me and Emma
Steve - The Volunteer (Thanks Steve!)
Pidiana Jones - The Volunteer (Shoots Kuz)
Kahuku Mural - "North Shore" - Original Painting by Hilton Alves

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Kahuku Mural - Day 7

Kahuku Mural on TV - Hawaii News Now - KHNL - Thanks Guy Hagi !!
New Kahuku Mural - Aloha!


More pictures and information coming soon!

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Kahuku Mural - Day 6

Kahuku mural...almost done
Happy fish!
Students making the school beautiful, Thanks !!!
Ken Capes (Surf Art Kids Ambassador) and his kids
Jessica DelaCruz (Surf Art Kids Coordinator) and my boss (wife)

Monday, April 19, 2010

Kahuku Mural - Day 5

The surf is big today!!!
Oh...Da Dolphin!!!
Chi Huu..
Football Player view
Details, details and details...

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Kahuku Mural - Day 4

Saturday Morning..here we go!

Me and Ricardo Taveira
Tsunami in Kahuku?
Me and Cecilio DelaCruz

Friday, April 16, 2010

Kahuku Mural - Day 3

Thanks for all the people today...volunteers, teachers, students, etc. I had a nice day today!
Me and Uncle Dennis (He want to go down...look his face)
Pijones, The Volunteer and Manager Behind the Scenes
Ops...Let's cut that tree
Steve...The Volunteer (Thanks Steve!!)
How's the surf today?
Me and Christy
Flying..
Big barrel
Friday morning...here we go!!