HONOLULU (KHON2) — A 13-year-old student from Kamehameha Schools is turning his love for art into a growing business that celebrates the beauty of Hawaii’s beaches and oceans.
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Colton Dadez is the creator behind Kailoa’s Kreations, a resin art business that showcases ocean-inspired pieces.
The name “Kailoa” holds personal meaning for Colton—it’s his middle name, and he chose it to reflect the Hawaiian elements that inspire his artwork.
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“I think it fits better with the creations and how my inspiration is with the Hawaiian beaches and Hawaiian oceans,” he said.
Colton began crafting his resin art under the guidance of his Aunty Sadie, who taught him the fundamentals of resin work, including how to mix pigments and select the right resin for his pieces. “She taught me basically the basics of the foundation,” Colton explained.
His art has since evolved into a business. Colton now sells his resin creations at pop-up markets at Nordstrom Ala Moana.