Post #229654 by GMAN on Sun, Apr 30, 2006 6:56 PM

I agree with Ben; the best reason FOR carving tikis is the happiness that other people get when they take them home. It doesn't matter if it's a Gman tiki, a mask, a traditional tiki, a carved fish, or one of my gyotaku rubbings - the real thrill is providing someone with something I made that makes them happy. Even if I give it to them because they can't afford it (done that lots). As an artist it really doesn't matter if I am really happy with it, I rarely ever am, or if I make a huge profit or eat it, but my clients leave with big smiles and most keep in touch regularly. I think that's the big reason I keep chipping and painting. I like to make people happy. That makes me happy.

-Gman