Post #295993 by Sam Gambino on Sat, Mar 31, 2007 6:52 PM

Thanks so much for the kind words....

Hey Polynesiac- I wasn't thinking at all about the band when I painted it, but I guess it's kind of a good coincidence! I just liked the way it rolled off the tongue...

Hey Sneakytiki- You should see the tiki face I was going to use - my wife said it didn't look "tiki" enough. I was going for a game show host type of tiki head, but he looked a lot like Bob Hope/Wink Martindale with a square tiki head. I did leave a little Bob Hope in this guy, so you are right! Grog added the hot bod. I'm waiting for him to "Grog" these new paintings with a little bit of femininity.... I've come to expect it! Where are you Grog?????

Thanks little lost tiki! How did you know about the elbow?? It happens all the time. I end up finding paint on my elbow after I think I've cleaned up. I paint these on my workbench lying flat. I had an easel but got rid of it because my paintings are never larger than 16x20 and the easel was way too big. I'm used to the boards or canvas lying flat anyhow.

Thanks too, Clarita- Hey, patches are a good idea too! I have thought about painting up a leather coat with enamel. I appreciate the very kind words!