Acoustic Attack Guam’s Live Event Featuring Original Local Music!

Big congrats and job well done by Acoustic Attack Guam, on their first big live event featuring original local music at the Sheraton Laguna Resort & Spa. If you aren’t familiar with Acoustic Attack, you can check out their Facebook page and YouTube channel, where Ryan Bustamante and his crew capture the talent of local …

A Colorful June Creative Session at Guma’ Tasa

June 6th was the 1st Saturday of the month, and that means: Creative Session at Guma’ Tasa! As usual, I provide all the supplies for you to come and try acrylic painting. Everyone brings their own image to create/recreate, and we encourage each other through the process. This month’s session was colorful! I always love …

Art Night at MoSa’s Joint Restaurant Full of Creativity!

Yay, another fun evening of art and creativity! The 1st Art Night at MoSa’s Joint Restaurant went on without a hitch, and turned out to be a fun evening for all. Big thanks to MoSa’s for opening up their space on a Sunday to do this special event. We want to make it a regular …

Mom’s Art & Wine Night a Ton of Fun at Guma’ Tasa!

Last night I held a mom’s art & wine night at Guma’ Tasa coffeehouse, with a crowd of about 20 ladies, and it turned out amazing! Participants were encouraged to bring any image they’d like to paint, supplies were provided, an intro to the basics of how to start and guidance throughout the process was …

Saggan Kotturan Chamoru: A Chamorro Cultural Center of Arts on Guam

If you haven’t been to Saggan Kotturan Chamoru, you need to get up to this magical place asap! Located at Ipao (or Ypao) Point, the center is just up the hill from the Hilton Hotel in Tumon before the roundabout loop to Tamuning. This point is a power center that overlooks all of Tumon, and …

Pacific Mandala Exhibit of Artwork by Mark Dell’Isola

Guam artist Mark Dell’Isola exhibited his work this weekend at the Saggan Kotturan Chamoru (Chamoru Cultural Center) at Ipao Point. Floor to ceiling mandalas are showcased across his studio space, capturing the viewer’s attention into a mesmerizing gaze. The mandalas create optical illusions, and give the viewer a sense of motion in the artwork. The …

Ladies Night Birthday Painting Party & Creative Session

A happy happy birthday to a wonderful woman named Natalie. Lady friends and family gathered to celebrate and have some unique fun by painting together. I love these kinds of private Creative Sessions, because there is always so much laughter, love, and creativity in one room. What more meaningful way to spend your birthday than …

2015 Student Exhibit at the University of Guam’s Isla Center for the Arts

The University of Guam held its annual student exhibit, featuring artworks by graduating students Lindsay Kane, Omron Monroe A. Soto, Ulrika San Nicolas Mendiola, Lorraine Salcedo, William Tyquiengco Flores, Jr., as well as undergrads such as Neill Catangay, Michelle Carpio, John Barber, Lee San Nicolas, Snyder Macaraeg, Snow Kowatch, Lucille Ronquillo, Chelsea Cruz, Mariah Edquilane, …

Tumon Sands Art Gallery Now Open Showcasing Guam Artists

The Tumon Sands Art Gallery held its grand opening on May 7th, now open for business showcasing artworks for sale by Guam artists. The current participating artists are: Mark Murer, Monica Baza, Filamore P. Alcon, Desmond Mandell, Cielo Delos Reyes, Yeon Sook Park, Tiger Chang Hee, Moe Cotton, Tania Keachele, Mar-Vic Cagurangan, and Andrea Murer. …

Guam Charter Schools Week & Young Picasso Art Contest

Guam now has two charter schools: Guahan Academy School, and iLearn Academy, and the governor recently signed a proclamation for charter schools week on Guam. As a part of the festivities, the schools held an art contest called “Young Picasso” that would award the winners art prizes as well as mentorship sessions with a local …

Mom’s Art & Wine Night to Be Held at Guma’ Tasa

Looking for an enjoyable mom’s night out? Creative Indeed is offering an art & wine night just for moms, facilitated by Michelle Pier, a local artist here on Guam. Simply bring an image you love, or pick from some of the images that will be available at the session, OR you can even just wing …

2015 SBA Awards: Home-Based Business Champion of the Year!

On Wednesday April 29th, the U.S. Small Business Association held it’s annual award ceremony along with its 25th anniversary celebration. Nine award-winners were recognized for their achievements in the small business world here on Guam. According to a Guam Pacific Daily News article, “Several individuals and families who were honored yesterday in the U.S. Small …

Must-See Solace Exhibit Makes an Important Impact

The opening night of Solace was held on Friday, May 1st at the CAHA Gallery. The art exhibit was created by Rubyjane Buhain-Redila, owner of Java Hut Cafe, based on her experience in producing a local film called The Madam. The film depicts the realities of human-trafficking, and Ruby plays the lead role. I wrote …

May Creative Session: Full of Life  & Color

The first Saturday of the month brings life and color to Guma’ Tasa once again! Creative Sessions are held monthly, and this weekend’s class was a full one. Everyone created beautiful imagery of all kinds. The diversity of art that happens in these sessions always amazes me. Many participants surprise themselves with their creations, whether …

Live Art by Michelle Pier at the 2015 Electric Island Festival in June

This year’s Electric Island Festival (EIF) on Guam will be featuring Michelle Pier, creating art live. Combining art and music is a match made in heaven. Electronic dance beats will be thumping, art in the making, and lights shining across the festival. I plan on using fluorescent paints of different kinds, to maximize the lighting …

Solace: An art exhibit based on “The Madam,” depicting reality of human sex-trafficking

Solace is an art exhibit inspired by locally-produced film project “The Madam,” depicting the realities of human trafficking and violence against women. Rubyjane Buhain-Redila, who starred in the film, is featuring her artwork with a few featured local artists (myself included) at the upcoming exhibit. Rubyjane shared this about her experience and reason for creating …

Bonus Creative Session for April & Extra Painting Creations

This weekend I held a BONUS Creative Session, an extra painting workshop this month. Normally sessions are held the first Saturday of each month, but I threw in another session this month, and might add more in the very near future. 🙂 We had a great time, I also created this little sunset piece, and …

Creative Indeed Exhibits Art at the Guam International Marathon Expo

This weekend was the Guam International Marathon. Friday and Saturday were the EXPO days, featuring registration booths, vendors from Guam businesses and artisans, and entertainment. I displayed a variety of my artworks, got a cool event shirt, and had some great conversations with some awesome people. It was inspiring to see how many people participate …

Creative Indeed is Now on Instagram & Giving Away Art!

Hafa adai everyone! Creative Indeed is now officially on Instagram! To kick things off, I’m going to be giving away a 6″x8″ commissioned original artwork of your very own. TO ENTER: Like this photo and comment what kind of art you’d like to see from me. Repost for an extra entry, and be sure to …

Painting Party During the Lunar Eclipse on Guam

This Saturday was a full moon, lunar eclipse, and a painting party night! I had a private Creative Session with a wonderful group of ladies (and a curious kitty). They were inspired by a photo of an island and a turtle, so we let it evolve from there. My classes aren’t so much of an …