Christmas of 2014, I flew into HNL, walked into my parents' and my childhood home to be told that my dad was diagnosed with cancer and my mom diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I returned to Seattle with a marriage proposal waiting for me in January 2015. I was conflicted and 2015 was a rough year. By July 2015 I was offered a job back home in Hawaii and my then-fiancee refused to follow me. Months of tears and moving back home in time for Thanksgiving, I decided to do myself a favor and fulfill my childhood dreams; be an artist and a surfer. This piece resonates this story.

Original piece was hand-burned on a 24"x48" wood panel. Sold on this website are 90% etched by CNC machine and artist-enhanced by hand to completion. 6"x12" wood panel, shown and available in varying sizes. Custom made to order, allow 3-6 weeks for delivery.