Haleoow!
(say it aloud for maximum effect)
Sorry for neglecting the thread
i need to Hollah back!
but i got's real bizzy on some graphic stuff
that you MAY see in the future
an' finally got to do some "ME" stuff
and satisfy the craving...
2 in the works
i got pics of one of em
But first...
Thanks everybody for livening up the discussion
and seeing how other people view the artist
not only thru their work/but the behind-the-scenes stuff
stuff that most people don't realize...
That's why so many of you artists and carvers deserve so much respect
because you live it/think it constantly/searching/discovering
planning/plotting/strategizing/writing notes on a calendar
reading contracts/doing behind-the-scenes background checks on galleries
and ....how do you explain that to the regular joe?
well i hope this thread gives folks a bit of eye candy
and a glimpse behind the curtain...
4WD Tiki-thanks Bill!long time no see! we'll have to change that!
"the Hunter" and "the Drummer" were swept up at the Kona
show...
Despite the different stylistic approaches on each
they just fit...probably because of the frames and palettes
and simplicity and boldness of theme and figures...
Glad went to a good home! :)
Polynesiac-:) :) :)
Mahalo for the slap-on-the-back!
Hard work is one thing all us art-brothers are not afraid of
except GROG!
and it's nice to hear from Ohana that the flame flares bright
and inspiration is afoot!
You consistently produce amazing work and if people finally start to take notice and your art begins to percolate into the very fabric of society then that is because it is good art not because you "sold out". I think it would be great to see your art all over the place!!!!!
i like the analogy of the art percolating into the fabric of society
i think placement sometime is more important than the work-well, it's kinda both...i guess if it's good,then people notice and trickles out like that...i still like "percolating" more...cause i'm a KWAWFEE-MAN!
as for seeing the work everywhere and all over the place...
working in the tee industry ,you see your work all over the place and on the oddest people....some way cool-just working the shirt
and others....you just wanna tear it off of them and hand em a $20 bill!
:lol:
Those last four must give due respect to BooBen
for his generosity and enthusiasm and sheer talented instinct!
without those frames-the mood may have diminished!
See you tonight at la Luz,Jim!
Kiki!-silly! That was pretty fun on Saturday at Kona! Glad you got to take a gander at that sea Monster one again! that Moai overboard is pure comic tragedy!See you at LaLuz too,weirdo! :lol:
leleliz sez
The Hunter and The Drummer look like those frames were created with them in mind.
Love the way you blend your work with Ben's frames--its a perfect combo!
Thanks! whenever i get a batch of frames,they sit in a row in the studio
and wait patiently...
Then....
either out of nowhere
or after some studies
or reading
they cry out "It is Time,kenneth! transform me!"
i would love to do a whole show collaborating with Ben
and creating awesome sheeeeit!
But now that he's Mr. Popular
he hasn't had time fir that kind of play!
Quit giving him so much business!
Give the man a rest! :lol:
Iokona Ki'i-Nice meeting you and Claudette!
Loving that oil crayon piece on black you did recently!
Hope i can remember your names at la Luz tonight!
Thanks so much for adopting the 3 shields!
Glad the 3 shields makes you happy
cause he's happy chilling in your hut next to Hula Lula on the wall!
Killer dragon you just sculpted! such personality in your work!
Robb! Master of hibiscus /Velvet/and pastels!
great talkin to you yesterday! Play is the way!
Never did the masonite/mount on burlap before
but i have mounted drawings to a papyrus backing in shadow boxes
and it looked nice!
Glad the Tummy Ache made you LAFF!
tobunga! Thanks to YOU and Manuel for your friendship and inspiration and contributions to the scene! The KONA show turned out to be a smash and we owe it all to your rallying and planning!
i would produce underoos,if only to see all my tiki artist friends wearing them! :lol:
Kiki-:lol:
Bowana-true dat,my friend! Mick knows the deal!
Sai-BABA-man! once a thread goes astray,i can always count on you to keep us on task! :)
Unga!-Thanks man!
Humble Beginnings!
I didn't know what to expect,but Holden encouraged me to post and share some of the work and here i is now!
reading that intro again...
Hilarious!
what a naive clown!
How embarrassing!
mahalo for the love,man!
ravers!-man! did you get there late! thanks for taking all those pictures of everything AND KEEPING THEM TOUR YOURSELF! :lol:
post em already! Underoos! Underoos!
why can't you all grow up!?!?!
:)
Sorry toe! 2 travellers is spoken for!
in fact, the irony of it is...
you're gonna be driving me to the gallery where the buyer will be!
At least you can visit with it on the way!
i think it's real sad how you put your arms under your tee shirt
and play guitar with your feet for change...
i suggest you quit that gig and start painting more!
Sheesh!
:lol:
alright, here's a new one i started
(also started a trumpeter ku-but fergot to shoot pix of that)
It's working title is "the land beneath the ocean"
but i'm not sure if i want it to be below the ocean...
i mean..
is a forest under the sea
more odd
than a floating boat
and fishies floating by
on the surface?
i would choose the latter
so the title may change...
here's a shot of it
after the initial black lines are set down
but before the shading is completed
and here's anudder...
here it is all blended up-a good 6 hours!
Continuing after their ordeal with the waterfall
the expedition continues....the king suddenly realizes
that the boat is no longer gliding thru the water
but floating above the carpet of forest vegetation!
His face beams with delight at the fish
all brightly decorated
slowly floating by...
what a fantastic land!
here's some close-ups to give you a sense of story...
the one rower is a bit awed and concerned...
and rower number two is freakin a bit...
and check out the Moai king's snazzy topKnot!
the oar glides thru the forest air
swaying the vegetation below..
here's a big fish!
Buncha Fish and flowers and ferns
after all that was done, i started putting Apple green for the initial ground and background vegetation
then i added a lime green for the leaves and an olive next to the ground Apple green-o give it a half lush,but also random areas where the dirt pops thru
or is more prominent
then i added the brown to the olive
for the trunks
doing light washes to suggest the bark
then the brick red-mixed with a bit of the brown
so it wasnt too intense
for the cape/lips and later-the topknots!
this is my favorite part of the piece
the joy on his face
and the wonder
are a reflection of the joy of creating
and submersing yourself fully into a world
and being able to transfer that onto paper
to share = the best! happy! yay!
and not wanting to disappoint our more juvenile audience...
FULL FRONTAL NUDITY!
shades of the emperor's new clothes! :lol:
That's it for today!
more later!
Bye Now!
