Post #334122 by sirginn on Fri, Sep 21, 2007 7:15 PM

I agree with Bamboo Ben, leasing space for Shagmart, the insurance, employees etc.. is overhead, and it adds up, it is a business, located in a town were rent aint cheap.

Teakey, you are right, Shagmart is a company that is run by his brother Piet, but Josh is involved.

He can do what ever he wants with his money and it is none of our business, I expect some of the above referenced statements were tounge in cheek, but even if they were not, there is nothing wrong with being careful with your money. Especially when you have a couple of kid's futures to provide for.

Seems like there is a lot of bitterness and envy over his success. Personally I have met him and he seems like a sincere humble guy. He has contributed more to the tiki revival than myself and many others. In fact If I am not mistaken he made special prints for tiki central community.

I am happy for his success, and wish him even more.

Anybody who has ever seen his other artwork from early years and record covers knows he has the talent and ability to reinvent himself if he wants. But if he loves what he is doing, and the public obviously does, why should he?

On a selfish note if his popularity ever does drop to the point people are unloading his stuff, I will be first in line to buy more of his art. Somehow though, I do not ever see the day I can walk into a thrift store and buy a Shag.