Patrick Ching’s “Inspirations of a Hawaii Wildlife Artist” will be presented Thursday at Volcano Art Center.
Ching is a renowned Hawaiian conservationist and wildlife artist, author, and ornithological illustrator who has garnered international recognition for his realistic renderings of nature; Hawaii’s native birds, insects, plants and ferns come alive through his vibrant art. His presentation is 7-9 p.m. in the Niaulani Campus Great Room in Volcano Village.
Ching’s passion took root long ago while exploring the valleys, shorelines and remote atolls of Hawaii. It was during a monthlong Outward Bound wilderness program that he saw his first Hawaiian hawk over Pololu Valley.
“During that experience I decided to devote my life to educating people about Hawaii’s native wildlife through my art. I paint the places and things that I love with the colors that have surrounded my life. My objective is to take the beauty that I have experienced and bring it into people’s homes and their lives so that they may appreciate the things that are naturally Hawaiian,” he said.
During “Inspirations of a Hawaii Wildlife Artist,” attendees will get to know the life and stories behind Ching’s intricate paintings. Enjoy field sketches of wallabies, sharks and monk seals, as well as tales of some of Hawaii’s environmental heroes from days gone by.
The event is part of a once-a-month Thursday night series at the Volcano Art Center focusing on art, Hawaiian culture and the environment. It is free; donations are welcome.
Info: www.volcanoartcenter.org.