Post #29835 by Tiki Diablo on Wed, Apr 9, 2003 11:25 PM

Dizaaaammn, junk in da trunk! G. BK I like yours too, I gotta get my hands on a log like that, I started carving in hardwood, and kinda miss it. Tikifreak, don't get all crazy, just take this for what it's worth from a fellow carver. Wayne Coombs is a very important figure in TIKI. Of the still active carvers, NO ONE TOPS Leroy, but Wayne is OLD SCHOOL and his contribution to the staying power and popularity of tiki is immense. These forerunners still pave the way for us newschool carvers to make a buck at carving. Educate yourself about the greats and pay your respects to them. In our minds we all have our own style and unique interpretation of Tiki. I've talked to the carvers that have influenced me and have made it a point to tell them so. Leroy and C'Al are a couple of mine. I'm a few years younger than you and don't claim to know it all, but I've learned that it's always best to talk softly and carry a big tiki. Sorry to anybody I might piss off with this long-a$$ opinion. After this post I will retire my written comments on this carving thread. Keep carving peeps.