Strong group of finalists, with lots of excellent concept, astronomy, and technique. Some new styles of drawing as well as more familiar treatments. It’s encouraging to see images that show nature, the Hawaiian community, and astronomy in such harmony.
Jon Lomberg
Space artist at Galaxy Garden
Lomberg gave his comments to each category winner.
Roman Usuda
Waiakea Elementary School, grade 4
I loved your design – happy kids and perfect astronomy!
Raquel Ross
Waiakeawaena Elementary School, grade 3, Mrs. Turner
You drew the mountain, ocean, and honu (turtle) so well!
Wynter Ah Mow
Kealakehe Intermediate School, grade 6, Mr. Harlan
Really good idea to make the coin a telescope’s view – maybe a little more detail would avoid the need for the label.
Kaitlin Iwahashi
Waiakea Intermediate School, grade 6
This is a nice design, especially the constellations and canoe.
Sky Ishibashi
Kamehameha High School, grade 11, Mrs. Gapero
I admire the beautiful way the space is divided into sky, land, and ocean. Excellent lettering and canoe.
Yuriko Kurahashi
Waiakea High School, grade 12, Mrs. Kelly
This composition really pulls you in with foreground flowers. And the sky is happily buzzing with comets. Very nice.