Laumei | Honu | Fonu (Chelonia mydas) by Jon Apisa

Laumei | Honu | Fonu (Chelonia mydas)

Jon Apisa. Laumei | Honu | Fonu (Chelonia mydas). 2025. graphite on paper, 4" x 4" (10.16cm x 10.16cm).

“Laumei | Honu | Fonu” (Chelonia mydas).

This was drawn with graphite on paper, 4" x 4" (10.16cm x 10.16cm).

“turtle” is:

Laumei in Sāmoa
Honu in Hawaiʻi
Fonu in Tonga
Honu in Tahiti
Honu in Māori

Laumei | Honu | Fonu (Chelonia mydas) graphite sketchbook drawing by Jon Apisa 08/22/2025

Artist Statement | Art For Sale

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