Copying Tiki - Tiki Carving

T tikisbytyler Tiki Socialite Neptune Beach, Florida Joined: Sep 16, 2008 Posts: 190	T tikisbytyler Posted posted on Thu, Apr 30, 2009 1:55 PM Have to agree with everyone else here. Talk to the original artist before you do anything. Especially if it is an artist that shows here on TC. It could very well be in your best interest to obtain a sculpture from that artist. Commissioning an artist that does not appreciate tiki style to carve a tiki may produce a piece devoid of the soul that carvers put into their work. A tiki can be an expression of the carvers inner being that speaks to you for years to come. A copy will only ever be a copy. If there is something you have your eye on, PM the artist, you don't even have to involve anyone else.

Have to agree with everyone else here. Talk to the original artist before you do anything. Especially if it is an artist that shows here on TC. It could very well be in your best interest to obtain a sculpture from that artist. Commissioning an artist that does not appreciate tiki style to carve a tiki may produce a piece devoid of the soul that carvers put into their work.

A tiki can be an expression of the carvers inner being that speaks to you for years to come.
A copy will only ever be a copy.

If there is something you have your eye on, PM the artist, you don't even have to involve anyone else.

Post #450798 by tikisbytyler on Thu, Apr 30, 2009 1:55 PM