Post #291429 by tiki beat by marcus thorn on Mon, Mar 12, 2007 11:05 PM

Quote from Benzart

Not to steal any thunder from your Ultimate Maori, but explain more about this Hula girl off the screen to the right If you would. Is she a reeal life model? A painting?
Perhaps a blow up doll or maniquin? She certainly is beautiful! I would certainly love to see pictures of your studio space there, it really looks magical, with never before seen glimpses of your secretive art world. C'Mon, PLEEZE???

As requested Ben I have taken photos of my "studio - Tiki Room" (or as my wife refers to it Arrgghhhh!)

The story of my Hula girl - would you believe somebody threw this beauty into a skip (thats a dumpster for you yanks) - she was a mannequin for Billabong Surf Shop, her rescuer was a lady who new that I would appreciate this little girl. She stands 5foot.

The rest of the room is a mixture of inspiration and a very large collection of gifts from friends and clients near and far. I have utilised a couple of vintage bamboo bars to store my stuff and display it in some kinda order.

I need to buy myself a tiki bar so I can show off all this stuff to Australians - I have a huge stash of memorabillia on Australian Tiki stuff, and my wife would love to see the end of my "studio" at home.

Tiki Beat by Marcus
http://www.tikibeat.com.au

[ Edited by: tiki beat by marcus thorn 2007-03-12 23:17 ]