Post #169586 by sirginn on Mon, Jul 4, 2005 9:30 AM

Interesting resurection of a topic Flounder.

Being a collector of tiki paintings more so than mugs (although we have our share), I will offer my perspective.

I agree with Flounder that a lot of what is selling on e-bay is impressive only in the fact that it is selling at all. If I enter "tiki painting" in a search, I will almost never find anything that interests me.

But more credit to those individuals, I am never too happy with my personal tiki paintings, they always end up in some closet, and rarely on the wall. I certainly have not had the balls to post them here, amongst the truly talented artists.

For us, when we purchase paintings, it is a combo of many things, color, mood, style. Bottom line is whether we like it. With all the recent tiki art shows, tiki art books etc, there is a lot of tiki art out there that we like and find interesting, but a much smaller amount that we would actually like to have hanging on the wall. Price plays a role, a painting can be a lot more expensive than a twenty dollar mug, but if I like the painting, then it is generally worth the price. Having something someone created on the wall, means more to me than a mug, especially when you know or are friends with the artist. Each painting on our wall has a special story or meaning, a gift from a friend, frame by another friend, anniversary gift, commission, wedding present, graduation, etc...

I do not think there is a "Tiki Painting Formula" or any "painting formula" for that matter. Paint what you like, your style, and makes you happy. As I look over this post, it is probably useless info for the artists, and did not address the original question.

Just keep painting, everyday I walk around and look at the art in our house and it makes me so happy. It is a powerful gift an artist has to create something from nothing and effect people so strongly. There is a lot of talent here on TC, please do not stop.

And we also like non-tiki art, so Flounder and Kooch-e, keep doing your thing! I am sure we can find a non-tiki corner in the house and get some more of your art on the walls.