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“An inspiring documentary of 15 young rookies who train rigorously for six months and eleven will get the opportunity to compete in the morning light for the Transpac Yacht Race. ‘Morning Light’ captures the hard work, the challenges and the teamwork that these young rookies must learn in order to compete against the professionals. Will these rookies have a chance? ‘Morning Light’ is an inspiring tale and for those who are passionate about races like Transpac will love watching this documentary on Blu-ray!”

Photo by Phil Uhl

Now more breathtaking than ever on Blu-ray – experience a riveting and inspiring true-life adventure aboard the high-tech sloop Morning Light. Fifteen rookie sailors have one goal in mind – to be part of her crew, racing in the most revered sailing competition on Earth, the Transpac Yacht Race. From start to finish, its a rollercoaster ride of emotions and physical challenges, beginning with six months of intense training. Only eleven will survive to race in the grueling 2,225-mile Transpac. Matching wits and skills against experienced pros and the unforgiving, unpredictable Pacific Ocean, these young men and women develop a powerful bond and prove how dedication, teamwork and an unyielding spirit can overcome the greatest of odds. It’s an awe-inspiring film made absolutely stunning in Blu-ray High Definition.

The Transpacific Yacht Club has just released the official poster for TRANSPAC 2009.

The poster features my recent digital painting " Morning Light Samba" which is based on the Mid Pacific meeting of Morning Light and Samba Pa Ti during the 07 TRANSPAC.

"Morning Light Samba" is available as a limited edition original print on canvas or paper. It has been released in an edition of 25 SN original prints with 5 artists proofs.

An art exhibition by the members of the Association of Hawaii Artists titled "All Things Hawaiian" has just opened. Two of my new works,"Help" and "Reflection Time", were accepted into the show. "Reflection Time" was awarded second place by juror David Behlke. The exhibition will run until March 20th, 2009 at the Lobby Gallery of 1132 Bishop Street, on Fort Street Mall, downtown. The Association of Hawaiian Artists is the states oldest art organization, established in 1926.

"Reflection Time" Digital image by Phil Uhl

Honolulu................Blackout!

Daybreak at Waikiki December 27th.........................Photo by Phil Uhl

View of Waikiki and Diamond Head when the power is on..........Photo by Phil Uhl

Hollywood........Morning Light World Premiere

Morning Light Crew on Hollywood Blvd...........Photo by Phil Uhl

Tueseday, October 7th: Over 500 guests were on hand for the World Premiere of Disney's "Morning Light" at the historic El Capitain Theatre on Hollywood Blvd. The documentary film about the journey across the Pacific of 15 young sailors will open in select theaters nationwide on October 17fh.

El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood................Photo by Phil Uhl

.Executive Producers Roy Disney and Leslie DeMeuse Disney........Photo by Phil Uhl

.Additional Photos: http://www.wireimage.com/ItemListings.aspx?igi=337385&nbc1=1

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jrc4tEHUv_c

Honolulu................

Roz Savage rows past Diamond Head Crater in Honolulu........Photo by Phil Uhl

HONOLULU, Hawaii, September 1, 2008 – Roz Savage, on a bid to become the first woman to row solo across the Pacific Ocean, today arrived in Waikiki, Hawaii, aboard her 24-foot rowboat named The Brocade, after title sponsor Brocade® (Nasdaq: BRCD). The milestone is the first on a three-leg journey across the Earth’s largest ocean to raise awareness of the plight of the world’s oceans. Roz rowed more than 2,900 miles in 99 days after departing under San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge on May 25, 2008.

Roz Savage in heavy seas off Diamond Head................Photo by Phil Uhl.

Roz’s journey took her through towering waves, dramatic winds, calm days, time for quiet contemplation and an impressive list of books on tape and inspirational podcasts. While chronicling her adventures on her blog, found at www.rozsavage.com, Roz wrote daily about the challenges, the rewards, and the day-to-day details of living in a rowboat and paddling across an ocean. As she approached Waikiki, sponsors, friends and followers were onshore at the Waikiki Yacht Club to greet Roz for a celebration recognizing her astounding accomplishment.

Full story: http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-10030698-76.html

Roz arrives at Waikiki Yacht Club, Honolulu, Hawaii........Photos by Mike Danzeisen

Honolulu...........Auction to benefit ALS Association

" 10th Day Visitor " Original Print by Phil Uhl will be up for auction on Thursday

The Chinatown arts district hosts three days of events to raise Lou Gehrig's disease awareness. The first event will be held at the Kim Taylor Reece Gallery on Thursday, August 21st, with additional events on Friday at the Hawaii State Art Museum, and throughout the Chinatown arts district on Saturday. The proceeds from the art auctions will benefit local artist Peggy Chun and the ALS Association.

http://starbulletin.com/2008/08/18/features/story01.htm

Honolulu.....Linekona Center / Academy of Art

" Windsor Watchers ".................Digital Photo by Phil Uhl

The Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce annual exhibition "Commitment to Excellence" will open to the public on August 19th. This is one of Hawaii's premier events featuring the work of local artists, It is also one of the most difficult to get into. The exhibition is held at the Linekona Center Gallery of the Honolulu Academy of Art. I was very fortunate to have two of my recent works accepted to the show. "Windsor Watchers" above -a digital photo taken on the 4th of July, and " Mare Vista", an abstract original print (Ed. of 25SN) below.

" Vista Mare"................Original Print on Crane Mueso, Edition of 25N & 5 AP

Newport RI ..................

" Morning Light " Digital Painting by Phil Uhl.......Edition of 50 SN & 10 AP

I have been invited to join a group of Newport area artists / photographers for a new exhibition titled "CAPTURING THE SEA" . Two of my latest works will be exhibited: "Morning Light (above) and "Breakthrough" (below). The exhibition will be held at the Museum of Yachting, at Fort Adams in Newport. The opening reception will take place on Friday the 15th of August at 6pm. The exhibition will close on September 30. If your in the area please stop by.

" Breakthrough " Digital Painting by Phil Uhl....... Edition of 25 SN & 5 AP

Burbank CA..............

Walt Disney Pictures has released the trailer for the upcoming film "Morning Light"

Fifteen young sailors…six months of intense training…one chance at the brass ring. This exciting true-life documentary tells the inspiring story of a group of intrepid and daring young men and women, on the cusp of adulthood, as they embark on life’s first great adventure. Racing a high-performance 52-foot sloop in the TRANSPAC, the most revered of open-ocean sailing competitions, the crew of Morning Light matches wits and skills in a dramatic 2,300-mile showdown against top professionals. From their earliest training sessions in Hawaii conducted by world-class teachers through their test of endurance on the high seas, they form an unbreakable bond in the process of becoming a singular team that is greater than the sum of its parts.

Executive Producers, Roy Disney and Leslie DeMeuse Disney. Producer, Morgn Sackett, Coordinating Producer (Hawaii), Phil Uhl. The film was Directed and edited by two of the key filmmakers responsible for the acclaimed 2004 surfing documentary “Riding Giants” and the recent rock documentary “Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who” (coproduced and edited by Paul Crowder; directed by Mark Monroe), this film will appeal to the sense of adventure in everyone.

Newport RI................" Popeye " goes to Auction

The Museum of Yachting and the International Yacht Restoration School will hold their 11th Annual Summer Gala on July 12th. in Newport. The event, sponsored by Lexus will celebrate the convegence of the two organizations and feature an elegant sit down dinner with a silent and live auction -hosted by Gary Jobson, and after dinner dancing.

The auctions will feature an extraordinary selection of fine art, rare collectibles, excursions and special services.

In addition to " Popeye " there will be a number of works by internationally known marine artists and photographers including, Daniel Forster, John MacGowan, Billy Black, Onne vander Wal, Michael Kahn, and others.

Falmouth England..............

The latest poster in a series being created for Lakeside Ohio has been released. It will be available at "Ooh La La" in Lakeside in late June.

2008 'Iolani Fair Art Show and Sale

April 18th and 19th, 2008 12 Noon to 10:00 PM

'Iolani School, 563 Kamoku Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96826

The 48th Annual Exhibition by the Windward Artists Guild will take place at The Exhibit Space, located at 1132 Bishop Street (on Fort Street Mall) in Downtown Honolulu. The exhibition will begin on February 26, and end on April 11, 2008. Reception and awards ceremony will be during the First Friday Gallery Walk, on March 7th. Two of my works will be exhibited: "Inspired" above, and "ADIX" (black & white version).

"American Dreamer" Dennis Conner contemplates his future just before heading to Australia to win back the America's Cup. ..................16 x 20 pigment print by Phil Uhl

The IYRS and Museum of Yachting Board of Trustees

invites you to a Holiday Art Show and Book Sale at the

Vanderbilt Residence Club and Hotel

NOV.30th. - DEC. 2nd.

An Exquisite Collection of Paintings, Prints, Photographs, Boat

Models and Antiques will be displayed and available for purchase

41 MARY STREET, NEWPORT, RI.

David (brother, on right) at Jay Leno's Garage to present Jay with his artwork, featuring Elvis Presley and his 1957 Harley Davidson. The artwork was included with his purchase of one of the 30 replica bikes produced recently .

Gallery `Iolani A Digital Fine Art Exhibition October 26 - November 16, 2007

The Digital Art Society of Hawaii (DASH) opens it's second major exhibition of Digital Fine Art. Works chosen for the exhibition include "Invisitor", "Mongkok" "S.Boats", "Sons of Hawaii" and "Incoming",

The 2007 TRANSPAC Awards Banquet DVD is now available. Produced by Leslie DeMeuse and Roy Disney, and directed by Phil Uhl. The video is available in Hawaii at the Hawaii Yacht Club and Waikiki Yacht Club gift shops, as well as from Gaylord Sportsware on the mainland.

MIT Museum "Jerry Milgram, An Exceptional Ocean Engineer" (Compton Gallery, Now through February 3rd, 2008) I was fortunate and honored to be asked to contribute images (photos and video) to the multimedia exhibit showcasing the life and career of professor Jerry Milgram. After more than 4 decades on the MIT faculty, the legendary professor and "sea-going Sherlock Holmes", is retiring.

Ultimate Sailing 2008 Once again two of my photos have been chosen by Sharon Green for her 2008, "Ultimate Sailing Calendar" The images were captured during the production of the upcoming film "Morning Light" that will be released by Walt Disney Films next spring / summer.

Once again I was commissioned to design the Official TRANSPAC poster for the 44th running of the this offshore classic. The image consists of a surreal digital painting of the MaxZ86 "Morning Glory" (new elapsed time record in 05), and Diamond Head

Smithsonian The National Museum of Natural History has opened the 2006 Natures Best Photography Exhibition. My digital image "Pre Wash" , previously exhibited at the "Artists of Hawaii" exhibition at the Honolulu Academy of Arts, was one of 120 images selected from over 12,000 entries, from 28 countries. The Smithsonian exhibit features selected images from the 120 winners. The exhibition will be on display until mid October, 2007

Morning Light Project In July of 2007 a team of college students will set sail for Hawaii aboard a racing yacht called "Morning Light" The 100 year old Transpac race from Los Angeles, across the Pacific to Honolulu, will be the final act in a year long challenge to be one of the youngest crews ever to complete the 2500 mile journey. The story of this teams experience will be the subject of a documentary film to be released in 2008 by Walt Disney Pictures. I have accepted the position of Coordinating Producer, Hawaii for the next year so I will have to put aside a large portion of my fine art work until the film is completed.

Honolulu Academy of Art The 56th Annual Artists of Hawaii 2006. This show begins on June 23 and will run until July 30. Two of my digital images were selected for this exhibition. "PreWash" and "YES".This years juror was Edmund Capon AM, OBE, Director of the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. -More coverage to come after the opening.

Ultimate Sailing Two of my photos of the Schooner "ADIX" have been chosen by Sharon Green for her 2007, 25th anniversary "Ultimate Sailing Calendar" This is a first for me, and it is a great honor to be included in what is considered the best sailing calendar in the world.

Bethel Street Gallery "Hawaii Artists Exhibition" First annual juried competition April 17th, through May 7th, The monoprint "Complex Creations" was selected for the Exhibition.

Honolulu Country Club "Tropical Overtones" March 20, through May 7th. Featuring works by Priscilla Hall, Jay Mar, Suzanne McCrary, Noriko, Ray Okano and Phil Uhl.. I will have six works exhibited in this show including "Windward Sands", "Popeye" , "10th Day Visitor", "Race Day", "Tropical Whites", and the digital photo "Incoming"

The Society of the Four Arts, "Upon the Sea" The exhibition will consist of. Bill Koch's maritime art collection as shown at The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and include the two America's Cup videos I produced. March/ April 2006 http://antiquesandthearts.com/Antiques/CoverStory

Museum of Fine Arts "The Things I love" (William I. Koch Collection) August, 31 through November. Two video programs on the 1992 and 1995 America's Cup defense efforts by the America 3 Foundation, were produced for this exhibition. They are being shown non stop, on a large screen monitor in a special alcove next to the America's Cup Trophy. http://www.mfa.org/exhibitions/sub.asp?key=15&subkey=519

The Transpacific Yacht Club has chosen my design for the Official Poster for the 100th anniversary of the Transpacific Yacht Race. The composite image features a digital painting, two of my photos, and one from Gerry Conser. The image will also be used on the cover of the Official Program. I will also be designing the packaging for and acting as Director / Editor of the official DVD video of the race.