2010

May -

CAPTAINPICARD.COM announced a special arrangement with newly opened Kulani's Gallery in Kamuela (Waimea). All Limited Edition and Open Edition prints of Kohala artist, Reuben B, will be made available through Kulani's Gallery. Kulani's will also handle other works of the artist including originals and reproductions. Several pieces fo the artist's work are now on display for purchase at Kulani's Gallery located at 64-1013 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kamuela, HI 96743 Tel. 808.885.4610.

April -

CAPAINPICARD.COM announced it has entered into discussions with a new Big Island gallery in the Parker Ranch area to represent select artwork of Kohala artist, Reuben B. The gallery was chosen for its unique focus on only the works of local Big Island artists. "Both artist and gallery owner share the same manao as to what local Hawaiian art should represent and how it should be made available to local residents, as well as visitors and collectors who are 'Hawaiian at heart', a representative of CAPTAINPICARD.COM stated. Select pieces of the artist's work are expected to be made available at the gallery beginning in May 2010, and will be announced at this web site in the near future.

2009

July -

Artist Reuben b, as part of his Art Of Kohala collection, announced that he will release smaller versiions (8x10) of select oil and water color reproductions via CAPTAINPICARD.COM. The reproductions include paintings from his personal collection that rarely is shown in public.

June -

Kohala artist, Reuben b, recently completed a private commissioned painting for a California client based on the client's personal photographs taken earlier this century of his childhood home on O`ahu. Such commissioned art work is not often accepted by the artist, and only under special circumstances or considerations.

April -

A new series of water color paintings entitled "Mauna Kea" made its debut at Sammy D's in Hawi. The series includes exclusive scenes from the environs of the Mauna Kea Kauna`oa Beach area. Prints from this series is expected to be available on-line through CAPTAINPICARD.COM.

Requests for private art commissions have increased in the past two years. In January of this year, artist Reuben b received a special art commission from a Hawaiian private collector, as well as a private U.S. Mainland collector.

March -

Hawaiian artist, Reuben b, recently released a new series of "8x10" prints priced less than the Limited Edition Prints. The artist also plans to release other 8x10 prints never offered to the public previously. Prints are available from CAPTAINPICARD.COM.

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2008

January -

CaptainPicard. com announced that three new establishments now display (for sale) select art work from The Art Of Kohala collection of Hawaiian artist Reuben b. They include: Waipio Woodworks (Kukuihaele), Hooked Gallery (Waimea on the Big Island), and Sammy D's (Kohala).

It was announced that a private party seeking works of "unpublished" Hawaiian artists expressed interest in the artwork of Kohala artists, Reuben b. An example of the artist's work was presented and accepted as a means to further publicize the work of this elusive Kohala artist.

The North American representative for CaptainPicard. com announced that it is exploring the possibility of making available additional artwork by Hawaiian artist Reuben B. The artist, seldom seen in public representing his incredible artwork, was said to be seriously considering this offer at the pursuasion of art collectors and others interested in his work. Currently, only a small number of the artist's original collection and Limited Edition work is available through select gallery sources including Captain Picard, a wholly-owned on-line store of CaptainPicard.com. The artist is is expected to finalize the arrangement in early 2008.

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2007

July -

In addition to carrying NUMBERED and UNSIGNED prints from artist Reuben b's Art Of Kohala series, CaptainPicard.com is now carrying a limited number of NUMBERED and SIGNED prints. The signed prints are offered exclusively through CaptainPicard.com until further notice and will be offered until all of the limited edition signed prints are purchased. According to Hale Akamai (the owners of CaptainPicard.com), only 25 of each print were produced as a First Print. Of the 25 prints, approximately 10 of each were recently signed by the artist.

Hale Akamai at CaptainPicard.com is an on-line Hawai`i-based company that sources and brings to the Internet genuine Hawai`i Made products. Hale Akamai recently relocated its home offices to Kailua-Kona, HI to be close to its local sources of products. Because of its special relationship with the artist the on-line Hawaiian company hopes to offer more of the artists works in the future.

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2006

October - Select paintings from the The Art Of Kohala (Artist Reuben b) are now on display and available for purchase at Harbor Gallery #2 in Kawaihae (Kohala Coast), Hawai`i. Harbor Gallery represents over 150 Big Island artists at 2 locations, with a full presentation of mediums including wall art, sculpture and Koa wood furniture. The gallery offers worldwide visitors and local friends a chance to browse the best in local artwork.

July - The Art Of Kohala featuring the art work of Kohala artist, Reuben Bumanglag (Reuben b), announced that in addition to offering its exclusive works through CaptainPicard.com, it will also enable visitors to its web site to make direct purchases. Visitors can now purchase the artist's work either at this web site, or at CaptainPicard.com.

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2005 -

October - CaptainPicard.com announced that Aloha Warehouse will become its first Northern California retailer to offer note cards of Kohala artist, Reuben b. Spokesperson for CaptainPicard.com also indicated that it has also authorized Aloha Warehouse to offer the artist's Limited Edition paintings. Aloha Warehouse is a retailer located in the heart of Japan Town in San Francisco, California. CaptainPicard.com is an on-line Hawaiian e-tailer operating under Hale Akamai IslandProducts.

September - CaptainPicard.com announced it will offer, for a limited time, FREE text messages on its Art of Kohala card collection of Reuben b as well as its Na Keiki O` Pu`uwai card. The offerings are the result of customers asking for "aloha cards" with phrases such as Happy Birthday, Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Thank You, all in the Hawaiian language. CaptainPicard.com is an on-line Hawaiian e-tailer operating under Hale Akamai IslandProducts.

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August - CaptainPicard.com indicated that all orders for unsigned copies of Keokea Park has been depleted and only a limited number of signatured Limited Edition copies remain for public purchase. Only 10 signatured copies were produced in 2004. The dotcom on-line retailer operating as Hale Akamai IslandProducts does not plan to offer unsigned Limited Edition copies in the near future. CaptainPicard.com is an on-line Hawaiian e-tailer operating under Hale Akamai IslandProducts.

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May - A spokesperson for CaptainPicard.com (North American Regional Representative) announced in San Francisco that the recent offerings of four Limited Edition Indigo Prints of Kohala artist Reuben b met the distributor's expectations. As of the end of April, over half of the first offerings of Crimson Orchids, Mele, Kohala Beach Hut, and Ukulele were either sold or placed on special reserve for clients. Only 25 copies of each print were produced for 2005. CaptainPicard.com said it will end its special internet introductory offer July 1, 2005. After that time, the prints will be offered at a higher market price. CaptainPicard.com is an on-line Hawaiian e-tailer operating under Hale Akamai IslandProducts.

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April - CaptainPicard.com announced in San Francisco due to increased demand it will be offering the Limited Edition Prints of Kohala artist Reuben b earlier than expected. The Limited Edition Prints will also include the artist's work entitled Crimson Orchids in addition to "Mele," "Kohala Beach Hut," and "Ukulele.". CaptainPicard.com is an on-line Hawaiian e-tailer operating under Hale Akamai IslandProducts.

March - CaptainPicard.com announced in San Francisco it will be offering Limited Edition Prints of Kohala artist Reuben b's extraordinary works: "Mele," "Kohala Beach Hut," and "Ukulele" this Summer 2005. CaptainPicard.com is an on-line Hawaiian e-tailer operating under Hale Akamai IslandProducts.

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March - CaptainPicard.com announced it plans to offer several new works of art by Kohala artist, Reuben b on the internet. The Hawaiian dotcom distributor said the paintings are from the artist's private collection and are rarely seen in public. CaptainPicard.com will offer the new work in Limited Edition prints. CaptainPicard.com is an on-line Hawaiian e-tailer operating under Hale Akamai IslandProducts.

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2004 -

October - Hale Akamai Consulting of San Francisco announced that they have received approval from Kohala artist, Reuben b, to make available on the Internet more of his paintings not shown in public until now. The new paintings, some still to be named, include still life, a commissioned portrait of the artist's mother, and a number of stunning Kohala scenes. Hale Akamai Consulting manages the artist's web site through its Hawaiian affiliate, SmartDotCom.com, and acts as the artist's North American representative.

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September - Kohala artist, Reuben b, announced that the first ten Limited Edition prints of his original water color entitled "Keokea Beach Park" will receive his signature in a special signing ceremony September 2004 at his Kohala studio. The Limited Edition prints will be available on the Big Island for private purchase until September 18 before being made available to the public on the World Wide Web at Hale Akamai IslandProducts at CaptainPicard.com.

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August - Kohala artist, Reuben b's painting that was offered at the recent ARC of Hilo silent auction was one of the first items to go, says its benefit coordinator. "Reuben's painting went immediately! What a beautiful piece. It was magnificent!" This was the artist's 3rd piece donated to benefit the ARC fund raiser in Hilo, Hawai`i.

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July - Kohala artist, Reuben b, announced that his painting, "Keokea Park" is now being offered in LIMITED EDITION prints through the North American Hawaiian web site, Hale Akamai IslandProducts (HAIP). The prints are offered on quality 13.5" x 12.25" white Provence Rag Fine Arts 310 GSM 100% Cotton Fiber pH neutral acid-free paper and will initially sell for $85.00 (unsigned) and $125.00 (signed by the artist). HAIP has negotiated to have the rights to reproduce three other works of art by early next year.

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May - Hale Akamai IslandProducts announced that it will make available (Winter 2004) a new series of Kohala Coast scenes by Kohala artist, Reuben b. The artwork will be of special interest to clients who continue to express interested in collecting a wider range of the artist's work at less the cost. The artist will focus on reproducing 8x10 original replicas of his larger work. Each original will then be professionally photographed, printed on special stock, and authenticated with the artist's signature. Price on the prints have not been determined.

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May - Kohala artist, Reuben b, announced that negotiations has begun with a San Francisco firm to reproduce select pieces of his work. The artist indicated that he has sent several samples of his water colors, acrylics, and oils to be evaluated by a San Francisco printing house.

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March - Hale Akamai IslandProducts announced the addition of seven new works of art of Kohala artist, Reuben b, to its web site. The artwork includes the artist's first public showing of "Segunda!," a portrait of the artist's mother who passed away in 2002. None of the artist's portraits have reached the general public and Segunda! is the first to do so on the World Wide Web. Among his new paintings now available for review at Hale Akamai IslandProducts, are scenes of Kohala Coast life, including a set of rural churches.

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March - With the growing demand for his paintings, artist Reuben b has received several inquiries to make his paintings available in prints. The artist's work has received increased attention from upscale home decorators, former Hawai`i residents, and upscale Polynesian restaurants. In February the artist increased the number of his artwork on the World Wide Web at Hale Akamai IslandProducts. Several of the new additions quickly went on "Reserve." As a result, Hale Akamai IslandProducts, the artist's exclusive internet marketing agent, has halted listing the availability and pricing of the paintings. With the dwindling number of originals left in the artist's possession, the long turnaround time to produce more originals, and the recent interest in his work, a "thirst" for his work keeps emerging.

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February - In an exclusive interview with IAKAMAI.COM, artist Reuben b indicated that he is considering a series of exquisite miniature and life size portraits--a subject the artist says was inspired by the deaths of both parents in 2002. Although hesitant to reveal his subjects, he did indicate he prefers to "paint from life," some of which may be captured from old family photographs, or faces that have faded over the years. He indicated that it is important that his work "reflects the struggles of his own time and personal life on the Big Island." He gave no time line as to when (or if ever) the project would be finished. However, the artist did elude to the fact that he is currently working on the first set of the series.

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January - Through a special arrangement with the artist, Hale Akamai IslandProducts have been appointed Internet distributor of the Reuben b collection. Twelve more paintings, previously held in the artist's private collection, are now offered at the HAIP web site, including the special series of Kohala Coast landscapes.

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COMMENTS -

"When I look at his work, it sitrs my uhane." - Big Island, HI

"Wow! His art work has a mystical feel about it... I find [his] work very interesting." - California

"I just received my painting. It's beautiful!" - California

"I admire his attention to detail." - Big Island, HI

"I am so proud to know this artist! Your work is beautiful!" - California

"Reuben b's paintings are beautiful and powerful. I enjoyed browsing through his on-line gallery on the internet." - Germany

"We are living in a bittersweet time where many of our island's prestine vistas are being changed by the advancing tide of "industrial progress." We are fortunate to have a local artist like Reuben b whose paintings and sketches will not only forever capture and preserve a sweeter time, but also document what was once a part of Big Island culture and love of our 'Aina." - Big Island, HI

"I was referred by a friend who came accross your paintings by accident. I am glad she did. I am building a new home and would like to reserve two of your Kohala Coast scenes if they are still available!" - Nevada

"He is truly talented!" - California

"Even the strings of the pahu drum are life-like; it makes you want to touch them!" - California

"The paintings sold very well. They were a steal! They were a hit!" - Big Island, HI

"These are extraordinary paintings! I have never seen such detail and depth in Hawaiian paintings before. A gifted artist! " - Illinois

"His rich Polynesian colors have driven original Hawaiian art to a new level. His work portrays a dialog between Beauty and Serenity, all brought together with vivid reflections of blue-greens, golden hues, and crisp-to-subtle color combinations." - California private collector.

"He is good! I can't believe Hawai`i has produced such a truly Hawaiian artist!" - Big Island, HI

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