Post #197880 by tiki_kiliki on Sun, Nov 13, 2005 7:47 PM

I've read and re-read what is posted here and while I see where you're coming from completely BK I have to support Tiki art that is created from everyone. I can't expect those that are getting their feet wet in this genre to interpret Tiki as I do, to be as passionate about the history or to know what it's like to know of, meet or speak with some of the greats.

I have met several local carvers here in Florida and some of them take a picture directly from the BOT and carve their latest work to look exactly as that photo. I am a fan of their creativity but at the same time encourage them to see inside of that photo and draw from the technique once used and create their own. I think for some, they'll get it and want to know more, and then there are those that are sitting happy with creating copy after copy for the quick $60.

I prefer the classic, it's a personal choice. If I buy a modern carving/weapon/creation, I want to know the artist and feel what went into making and creating the work of art so I can pass it on. But that's just me.