James Lovell, whose mother is the granddaughter of Colonel Richardson of Queen Liliu‘okalani’s court, describes himself as “hapa haole” (part white, part Hawaiian). He is a graduate of Punahou High School and the University of Hawai‘i on O‘ahu and is a former police officer, certified public accountant, real estate broker, and corporate officer.
“ If there are no cracks, knots, spalting (rot) or other ‘defects in my work, I apologize. I try to find the most natural wood I can. Nature makes a perfect product. Why should I try to straighten the bends, fill the cracks or add artificial color?”
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