Post #192831 by Tiki-bot on Sat, Oct 15, 2005 11:32 AM

Hi Doug, and welcome to Tiki Central. I've talked to you a couple times at the Mallard, which is one of my favorite bars in the Bay Area (even better than Vic's, as long as Robin's behind the bar).

This is great news! There are so many great artists and craftspeople here to choose from. Here's a short list of faves and some I have bought pieces from:

Bamboo Ben - tha Master himself:
http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=16725&forum=7&57

Crazy Al - what can you say? He's Crazy! Awesome carvings and textiles:
http://www.tikimania.com/

Ken Pleasant (keigs 20) - a great carver in the Witco style:
http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=13682&forum=7&hilite=keigs

Seamus - concrete tikis (perfect for bar environment) - you definitely need a spitting moai for the lounge:
http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=5692&forum=7&hilite=seamus

Kahaka (who posted above) - best lamps anywhere!
http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=10230&forum=7&hilite=kahaka

Monkeyman - best tiki frames on the planet! Where did you disappear to? All your work samples are gone from TC. Seek him out - the mysterious man they call the Monkeyman.

Basement Kahuna - someday I'll own a BK tiki or war club - they're the best:
http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=5629&forum=7&hilite=kahaka

Tiki Diablo - carver par excellence. Hey bro, where you been???
http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=5929&forum=7&hilite=tiki%20diablo

Benzart - another amazing carver:
http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=14931&forum=7&518

2D illustrators and painters whose work appears on TC:
Derek Yaniger
Miles Thompson
Flounder
Doug Horn (Swampfire)

There are many more, but that's all I have time for right now. Keep us posted on your progress.

Tiki-bot