William Corey - In 1974,Boulder photographer William Corey was sitting in his Colorado home watching a PBS documentary on Japanese gardens. He was so intrigued that the next day he dropped in on a travel agency and inquired about traveling to Japan. Within a week he was there, studying and admiring the ancient art of growing. Twenty-eight years later, with numerous trips to Japan and countless images recorded, Corey may well be considered the premier garden photographer. He is considered the foremost western artist to photograph Japanese Gardens and the only western photographer ever invited to photograph the gardens of the Japanese Emperor. www.williamcorey.com

Hikaru H Miyakawa - Hikaru is a citizen of the archetypal world beyond the boundaries of folk, tribal, race oriented identities. Of course, part of him embodies the genuine Japanese aesthetic, as his maternal great grandfather, who was an Imperial Court - appointed artisan. As Leonardo da Vinci, whom Hikaru has followed since he was eleven, Hikaru is a man of many expressions: art, music, dance, acting, writing, and teaching. His art has been shown in Europe (Germany, England, Italy, Greece, France, etc), Japan, Australia, and the U.S.A. Hikaru is listed in the 5th Edition of "Who's Who Amongst America's Teachers," and his portfolio is on file at the Etude (Archive) department of the Louvre Museum, and is also listed in the First edition of Lexikon der Phantastischen Künstler (Encyclopedia of the Fantastic Artists) along with William Blake, Salvador Dali, Giuseppe Arcimboldo, Francis Bacon, etc. hikalux.weebly.com

Emi Hats are handmade and hand-dyed on slopes of Haleakala on the island of Maui. Materials come from all over the world, and sometimes are altered, redyed, reshaped, and often resewn to create a design.  Emi Hats are a vehicle to allow a woman's INNER BEAUTY to shine through, not overwhelm her. They have graced royalty, first ladies, actors, writers and more, including: Barbara Bush, Oprah Winfrey, Her Royal Highness the Princess of Saudi Arabia, Barbie Benton, Ozzie Osbourne, Mrs. Arnold Palmer, Mrs. Israel Kamakawiwaole, Mrs. Joe Montana and more.  hatsbyemi.blogspot.com