Saturday, January 22, 2011

My Son's Work

Today I was compelled, I don't know why but I'm following my heart, to post a couple of the works of my oldest son, Kalani, who went to be with THE FATHER some 20+ years ago. He was two days short of being 26 when he left this earth. Maybe I just want you to know that he lived and was loved. He was truly a talented young man who I am sure would have been a first-class visual artist, or for that matter, anything he aspired to be.

This is titled Oya-Shi-Shi. It is a Japanese Kabuki dancer. Multimedia on cardboard from the side of a box.

This was done in graphite and ink.

Kalani, you are missed so very much.




"Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in Heaven." (Matt.5:16 KJV)
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13 comments:

  1. Deborah Younglao, Silk PainterJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Thanks for sharing your son's work, Lokelani - I'm sure he would have approved. The tiger is stunning! No doubt he's engaged in artistic endeavors wherever he is...

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  2. Lokelani ForrestJanuary 23, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Thank you Deborah and thanks for looking in on my blog. I'm sure he is.

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  3. UnknownJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    I can see Kalani had your talent and gift. I am sure having his beautiful work gives you some comfort with his departing to be with our Father. His brief life on earth couldn't not have been spent with a better mother I'm sure.

    Lokelani... I love that painting you did for your other son. It is amazing! It will be something that will be handed down through generations I am sure. Continued blessing to you dear one.

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  4. Lokelani ForrestJanuary 27, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Sheila...thank you so much for visiting my blog and your encouraging and loving comments. They both blessed my life with their lives.

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  5. Dean H.January 31, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Your son Kalani was truly talented, Lokelani...much like you. Know that each time you paint that some of his spirit resides there shining through. He is the light in your paintings.

    That is what I felt when my wife passed in '04.

    Blessings

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  6. Lokelani ForrestJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Dean...thank you for those comforting words. I think of him a lot while painting.

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  7. Krista HassonFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Wow I can see he is just as talented as his mother :) very nice work

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  8. Lokelani ForrestFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Thank you Krista. I know had he lived he would've excelled.

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  9. sim only contractsFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Wow I can see he is just as talented good work...

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  10. Sukey McDonoughFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Lokelani, I've been meaning to comment for a while, but always get sidetracked...just wanted to say thank you for sharing your work and your son's work, so people like myself can find inspiration and simply enjoy. How wonderful to have all that talent in one family. I'm sure you were a big inspiration to your son.

    Hugs from Sue (SP)

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  11. Lokelani ForrestFebruary 12, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Thank you so much Sue. Comments such as these really keep me motivated.

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  12. LR PhotographyJuly 15, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Wonderful work, congratulations!

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  13. Lokelani ForrestJuly 16, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Thank you so much Adrian. Yes, he was a wonderful artist.

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