Hōike Painting

Born in 1989 in Hawaii, Hula, formally known as Sean Yoro, emerged into the street art world with murals he painted along water while on his surfboard. Whether in his studio or on public walls, his paintings primarily focus on realistic female figures while capturing a range of emotions. Influenced by artists of the Renaissance, Hula was self taught the techniques he uses with his oil paints. In the studio, he works on a variety of different surfaces from broken surfboards to wooden panels. While back outside, Hula strives to bring life to empty places, usually working on abandoned or forgotten walls. Hula currently works out of New York City, traveling frequently around the US and Europe to paint murals and exhibit work.