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On 2008-03-19 19:23, crazy al wrote:
Here's CrazyAL Tiki#141 "the Bird Dance"
http://tikimania.com/docs/bt_141.html
So I decided to do an idea I've had for many years!!
Tiki#141 would be another exploration into Cross-Polynesi-ation such as Tiki#13 "Keeper of the Charm" sitting Buddha style. However, Tiki#141 would be inspired by these Hindu images
I thought I was all original, and unique, and creative, and every thing else I tried to be with my Buddha like Tiki#13 in 1998. Then, within a year or two, I found this flier in the Limbo Lounge... what the????
I guess someone else had this idea to mix things up.
This one legged stance is something I've taken on personally since 1990 or so... using it many times in self-portraits during school... and photo ops ever since...(dang psychic Ben)
As I stated, I don't usually know what my tikis will end up looking like. I start with a general idea that I will sketch onto the log. This time, with a commission at hand, and a complex sculpt in the works, I did this drawing for the client.
the 'tusk' of the original Hindu-influence concept remained in the finish piece
However, as I was starting the sculpt, a visiting friend stated to me, "you're actually going to sculpt it in a 'Kung-Fu' pose??"
From then on... the project really went to the birds...
Absolutely A self portrait! I think you definitely should carve it!! All in name of Good Legacy! like Vincent Van Gogh or even Norman Rockwell...
Great carve for all Museum Shows...
P.S. Don't give away anymore tips haha... But, "If it were SO easy, everyone would do it"
[ Edited by: Hiphipahula 2008-03-23 13:10 ]
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