Battle Of The Paddle Aftermath
June 21, 2010 by Michael Cassidy
Aloha Everyone,
Just back from Honolulu and The Battle Of The Paddle. Lots of hard work and long days but a really great time. The artwork for the event was a hit across the board. I’ll have some posters from the event in a few days after they get shipped over. I had a great time hanging out with Gerry Lopez, George Kam, Dale Hope, Wendell Titcomb, Kimo Akaka and many others. I had the great pleasure of spending more than an hour talking story with George Downing who in his 80s is the senior leader of the Hawaiian surf tribe. Uncle George is the man who decides whether or not the Eddie Aikau contest at Waimea goes off or not. His knowledge of Hawaiian waters is without peer. He had a lot of complimentary things to say about my art and some good advice on life. To hear his stories about the “old days” of Hawaiian surfing is a real treat. I also spent some time with his son Keone who won the Eddie a number of years back. I saw many old friends and made new ones as well.
After the event we had a chance to surf for a couple days in beautiful offshore turquoise Waikiki. Had a great time at Number Threes, Paradise and Poplars. The timing of the swell coinciding perfectly with the end of the race. Will have some info on the posters shortly and let those of you that have inquired know. Aloha, M.C.
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Battle Of The Paddle Hawaii
June 6, 2010 by Michael Cassidy
Aloha Everyone, Here’s one my latest projects. This is for a stand up paddle board race at Duke Kahanamoku Beach at Waikiki. It’s the Rainbow Sandals, Gerry Lopez Battle Of The Paddle. Along with my good friend George Kam we did all of the art and most of the marketing for the event. There will be posters, t-shirts and magazine ads. I’m headed over in the morning to Honolulu. The event is June 11-13. Had a lot of fun with George and Gerry working on the concept for the event. The story behind this Duke image starts with a man named John Zabotacky who surfed stand up or “Beachboy” style for 60 years virtually by himself. George Downing went to have a talk with him and when he asked John where the inspiration came from he said he saw Duke doing it one day… So Duke is not only the father of modern surfing but the father of stand up! So with that back story we thought it appropriate to use this image of Duke to kick off the first annual event. Will have more to post soon as I’ve finally learned how to do it…I’m computer challenged… Stay tuned. Aloha, M.C.
First Friday Art Walk
April 2, 2009 by porsatti
Ivan and Michael discussing Modoc artifact
The Gallery will be open for the First Friday Bend Downtown’ers and Art Walk tomorrow. Last month we had a visit from Ivan Jackson, a Modoc Indian, from Klamath Falls located about 2 hours south of Bend.It was a great night and exciting to witness, two masters of their crafts, meeting for the first time and discussing their lives and experiences.
Souix Policeman Pine Ridge
February 3, 2009 by porsatti
This wonderful painting recently sold to an art collector in Seattle.
Michael has recently finished a painting of a Nez Perce Warrior on horse back. Look for the release of this piece in the coming weeks.
In March we will be having a show with Ivan, a Klamath Modoc Indian. He will be showing Modoc Indian works that were made the way the Modocs have made them for thousands of years. I will send out the announcement about the show once the date has been confirmed.
Grand Opening
December 10, 2008 by porsatti
We will be celebrating our Grand Opening this Friday December 12th from 6pm to 9pm. So if you are in the area, stop by and see some of Michael’s new pieces and enjoy a glass of wine. We are also releasing some special artist proofs of the South Pacific and Native American art that is exclusive to the Bend Gallery location.
Have a great day everyone.
Peter Orsatti
