Aloha, I’m Theresa – also known by my Hawaiian name, Keleka.

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I was raised in San Luis Obispo, California, and earned my BA in Visual and Public Art from California State University – Monterey Bay. My lifelong connection to the Hawaiian Islands has deeply inspired my art, music tastes, and way of life. From Hawaiian melodies to reggae and country, and from beach life to sunsets, I’ve always felt at home by the ocean.

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I’ve had the joy of growing up on many shores – from Shell Beach, Avila Beach, and Pismo Beach in California, to the Jersey Shore, and of course, the beautiful beaches of Hawai‘i. The Big Island holds a special place in my heart – like my second home.

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For the past 25 years, I’ve worked as a marketing consultant, but my true passion has always been in art, design, and decorating. As an inspirational artist, it brings me great joy to encourage others to follow their dreams, just as I have followed mine.

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Through Keleka Designs, I share the Aloha spirit with hand-crafted collections of Hawaiian/tropical-inspired paintings, prints, and flameless taper candles. My designs are inspired by the beach, tropical lifestyle, yoga, meditation, ocean rhythms, and those unforgettable island sunsets.

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All items are shipped from Henderson, Nevada, with love and care.

With much Aloha and Mahalo,
Keleka