Aloha again,

I hope you are well. This has been an exciting week at Aloha Images. Steven Valiere dropped by with five new paintings to share with us. As usual they are a blend of caricature and surf art done in his unique style. Every time he brings in a new piece I get that feeling of whimsy that is so often described to me by our clients! Upon my first look at his paintings I can feel the whoosh of air against my skin and taste the slight tinge of salt water upon my tongue. I am instantly transported to a fairy world of perfect, endless waves. I envision myself streaking down the crest of a wave, only to ride it all the way into the beach where my friends are waiting with music and a cold beer. Just for a moment existing in a place with no time and no obligations. At the risk of sounding trite, this is what Art, and specifically Steven's art, makes me feel. We all have moments, or hours in life where we get sucked into the hum-drum of existence, the round about nature of reality. These moments are unavoidable, and perhaps, when put together make up a significant portion of our lives. However, we must try to not let this be our lives! This is the struggle of all who are conscience of life. To true power of art is its ability to transport of minds to a place of serenity. This nirvana is why I love art. I great painting allows access to this place at any time. All one needs to do is look at the piece and away we go...