Hawaii's Creative Community

Make Art.
Make Waves.
Make History.

Artist 'Ohana is a free platform connecting Hawaii's most talented creatives — artists, photographers, musicians, chefs, and storytellers — with opportunities to share their work with the world.

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Our 'Ohana

One 'Ohana.
Infinite
Voices.

Artist 'Ohana was born from a simple belief: Hawaii's creative community deserves a platform as vibrant as the people in it. We connect artists, photographers, muralists, musicians, chefs, and storytellers, from every island and beyond, with real opportunities, at no cost.

From Neale Asato's sherbet dessert artistry to muralists painting entire city blocks, surf photographers capturing the soul of the ocean, and musicians building creative spaces through sound, every creator has a story worth telling. Through JPGmedia.com, we amplify those voices and build an 'ohana rooted in aloha and mutual support.

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The Community

Meet the
Ohana.

22 artists and creatives from across the Hawaiian Islands — each one bringing something unique to the table.

Tommy Pierucki — Photography
Photography

Award-winning surf and lifestyle photographer based in Waikiki, specializing in longboard culture. Official World Surf League longboard tour photographer and multiple Pacific Longboarder magazine cover artist — capturing the elegance of surfing through a fine art lens.

Tommy Pierucki

Waikiki, HI

Jeff Gress — Murals & Sign Painting
Murals & Sign Painting

Honolulu-based muralist, sign painter, and designer rooted in hand-crafted typography. From gold-leaf gilding to large-scale lettered murals, his work turns storefronts and cultural spaces into expressions of place — distinctly local, globally resonant.

Jeff Gress

Honolulu, HI

Leighton S Lam — Jewelry & Fine Art
Jewelry & Fine Art

Artist and lifelong surfer. Founded in 1979, Leighton handcrafts jewelry in his Honolulu studio, inspired by the flow of colored resins over hand-shaped surfboards.

Leighton S Lam

Honolulu, HI

Elyse Butler — Photography
Photography

Documentary, underwater, and nature photographer from Honolulu. Contributing photographer to Hana Hou! Magazine. Clients include Smithsonian, The Wall Street Journal, and Shangri La Museum.

Elyse Butler

Honolulu, HI

Jessica Loiterton — Photography
Photography

Hawaii-based photographer and artist capturing the spirit of adventure and the beauty of island life through a vibrant, storytelling lens.

Jessica Loiterton

Honolulu, HI

Jon Noa Hardisty — Murals & Painting
Murals & Painting

Muralist, oil/mixed media painter, and digital artist from O'ahu. Work influenced by Hawaii's surf culture, plants, animals and people.

Jon Noa Hardisty

Honolulu, HI

Matt Mallams — Photography
Photography

Hawaii-based photographer and Director of Photography for Hana Hou! The Magazine of Hawaiian Airlines. Focused on street photography and photojournalism.

Matt Mallams

Honolulu, HI

Gary Lee — Illustration & Aerosol
Illustration & Aerosol

Fish illustrator and aerosol artist based in Kailua, Hawaii. Specializing in aerosol, paintings, and digital art with a passion for marine life.

Gary Lee

Kailua, HI

Colton
Jones
ARTIST 'OHANA
Photography

Travel and adventure photographer based on Oahu, Hawaii. Capturing the raw beauty of landscapes and the thrill of exploration.

Colton Jones

Kaneohe, HI

Gavin Murai — Murals & Brand Design
Murals & Brand Design

Born and raised on the south shore of O'ahu. Founder of Reckon Shop — a multi-faceted creative enterprise spanning brand development to large-scale murals.

Gavin Murai

Honolulu, HI

Toby Tamaye — Photography & Content
Photography & Content

Hawaii-based artist, photographer and social media creator. Founder of the 'Alakai Young Leaders for the Hawaii Foodbank, reaching over 500,000 people daily.

Toby Tamaye

Honolulu, HI

Mark Sullivan — Photography
Photography

Supporting research and recovery efforts for Hawaiian monk seals — and capturing photos that only a select few humans ever get to witness in person.

Mark Sullivan

Honolulu, HI

Neale Asato — Culinary Art
Culinary Art

Hawaii-based culinary artist and James Beard Award semifinalist known for his nostalgic, creative approach — a true Willy Wonka of sweet and savory local culture.

Neale Asato

Honolulu, HI

Travis Kaneshiro — Music Production
Music Production

Lyricist and producer from Hawaii Kai. Crafting original music that blends storytelling with production artistry, rooted in the rhythms and spirit of island life.

Travis Kaneshiro

Hawaii Kai, HI

Sharif Matar — Design
Design

Design executive and creative with over 12 years of experience. Passionate about creating digital experiences and visual identities that make a real difference.

Sharif Matar

Honolulu, HI

T
Rowe
ARTIST 'OHANA
Creator

Hawaii-based creator and member of the Artist 'Ohana community.

T Rowe

Hawaii

Jodi
Nakama
ARTIST 'OHANA
Creator

Hawaii-based creator and member of the Artist 'Ohana community.

Jodi Nakama

Hawaii

Crichton
Uale
ARTIST 'OHANA
Creator

Hawaii-based creator and member of the Artist 'Ohana community.

Crichton Uale

Hawaii

Mark Gedeon — Culinary Art
Culinary Art

Award-winning Executive Chef and culinary artist from Hawaii. Turning the kitchen into a canvas — where bold flavors, local ingredients, and island culture come together on every plate.

Mark Gedeon

Hawaii

Kale
Afong
ARTIST 'OHANA
Creator

Hawaii-based creator and member of the Artist 'Ohana community.

Kale Afong

Hawaii

Chad Hasegawa — Abstract Painting
Abstract Painting

Abstract painter based in San Francisco. His work flattens shapes into unified forms — using color theory to transmit tension, feeling, and emotion with bold precision. Minimalism as a way of life.

Chad Hasegawa

San Francisco, CA

Jean-Paul Gedeon — Entrepreneur + Artist
Entrepreneur + Artist

Hawaii-born entrepreneur and artist. Founder of JPG Hawaii, JPG Media, Artist 'Ohana, The Freestyle Newsletter, and the JPG Podcast. Building brands, businesses, and bold ideas from the islands.

Jean-Paul Gedeon

Honolulu, HI

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'Ohana.

Become part of Hawaii's most vibrant creative community. We connect artists, photographers, musicians, chefs, and storytellers with real opportunities — at no cost, ever.

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Your photo and bio live on ArtistOhana.com for the world to find.

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What Happens After You Apply

01

You Apply

Fill out the form — takes 3 minutes. Upload a headshot or sample of your work.

02

We Review

Jean-Paul and the team review your submission and reach out within a few days.

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You're Featured

Your profile goes live on ArtistOhana.com and you're connected to the 'ohana.

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