Post #231584 by Benzart on Thu, May 11, 2006 2:05 PM

Conga thanks for the props. The Coon Tiki experience was a once in a life time event. There may be others, but they will never be the same, or have the magic this one had. Everyone there learned and Absorbed form everyone else. The knowledge and spirit flowed from everyone and everyone contributed. It wasn't just you guys learning from the teachers, we learned from the "students" too. We were all actually students. it was just a beautiful experience and I think everyone felt the magic.

Thanks lake, the little Lono Is very compact and a Challenge too because of it. It's like he will be kneeling as if praying, but I don't think Tiki Gods Do that he will be fun. I think we all have some of those pieces hanging around waiting for inspiration, maybe this lono has found it? Thanks again

Tipsy, thanks, yes he seems to be beginning to show his attitude and it Ain't all Smiles and sweetness. I can't wait to start the tat's on him either. This wood will be So Great for that fine detail.One thing I recently read about the Maori Moko Artists. They tried to fill their canvas Full and leave no blank areas. Once the Moko was complete there was Very little skin showing. More FunFunFun.

Hiltiki Thanks, you have No idea what a Rush it is to work on 2 of these magical pieces at the same time. They each push the other one to the limits.

Swank, thanks, The hollowed out back is purely to save weight and make them economical to ship. Otherwise the weight would make shipping cost way too much.
The splitting issue is a side benefit.
'I'll be leaving early tomorrow and will be back Tuesday, Have a Nice Weekend everyone.