Having been on the Island for a couple of weeks, I went through a stage too which my mindset was to enjoy life and take a break from merely working for “The Man”. Meeting people that offered me jobs, then turning them down because of my desire to pursuit what is most important in my life : Jesus, Music and Videography.
There was a morning during the first week of deciding to live in my car and take life on with Jesus by my side, where I wanted to explore the shops and deliver business cards, offering my services and sharing the music that I’ve made. This particular morning my prayers were for guidance and directions to where I was supposed to be. For the life of me I couldn’t find a parking space, I kept circling around and around the block where all shops and music spots were. In an instant, a spot opened up, directly in front of a spot where an artist was painting a mural. Sitting in the CR-V observing all the different highly vivid colors that made the composition pop out. Birds and a beautiful landscape of the ocean were very detailed and particularly placed. The artist was not just someone doing a painting, this was definitely his work and passion. Stepping out of the car I took steps forward towards him, he stood on the ladder reaching some missed spots at the top of the mural, then paused and turned to me with a smile. For a second or two I just observed the mural. Then the muralist introduced himself as “Patrick Ching”. The name rang a bell for sure, then the memory of walking into a local store with his work popped into my head. He has put out many books and has all sorts of very well done artwork.
We began talking about each others lives and work habits. When I began to explain my main interests in life and that videography is one of those main interests, he perked up… Patrick Began to explain that the mural he was working on was nearly complete and was to soon be dedicated to the school and city of Hilo just a week from our meeting. Continuing on Patrick explained that he was looking for someone to document and put a video together of the dedication and detailed shots of the work. So I agreed. These are the types of opportunities that get me stoked, randomly meeting someone that you like what they do and they like what you do, so you both decide to collaborate and get creative together.
So that was that. The following week I was there documenting the dedication and meeting all sorts of interesting people and contacts.
There are so many things to be grateful for in life. For myself, when I am able to utilize the gifts and talents that I have in a positive manner it is hands down one of the most satisfying things.
Here is the video that I put together for Patrick :
Patrick Chings "Return of the Alala" Mural Dedication from Arrow Ahead on Vimeo.
“Whatever you do [whatever your task may be], work from the soul [that is, put in your very best effort], as [something done] for the Lord and not for men,” – Colossions 3:23 (Amp)
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