Post #511428 by amybean on Tue, Feb 16, 2010 1:11 PM

Well, whaddya know. I sold 10 pieces from the show in Dec, and was asked to do 3 more commissions. Suddenly, I realized I didn't know that much about specific tiki styles or how to communicate what all the variations could be to the clients.

I went back into the awesome Tiki Mugs book and made some sketches and flash cards to determine the style they had asked me for, (and organize my thoughts). Sure enough- they fall squarely into the category of Hawaiian Gods. I tossed an Easter Island dude into the mix for good measure.

Learned a lot building the first batch- next group needs on/off switches added so the batteries last longer, and probably some motion detectors as well. People seemed to really appreciate my take on made up gods and goddesses, as well as an alternative material for construction.

I think copying designs to get my hands working and familiar is an ok place to be for now. Reading up on Hawaiian Mythology as well as
absorbing the visual feasts of Tiki Modern and The Book of Tiki. Drinking more rum.

The final ones will be original designs. Thanks fer lookin'!