Post #570722 by bigbrotiki on Fri, Dec 31, 2010 8:41 AM

Thanks for the full report, Thor, that was very enlightening, and I don't think anybody was aware of the full background of that particular (d)evolution. A great example of how location and so-called "market forces" (or what they are perceived as) play an important role in the survival of a business - no matter if the heart and spirit are in the right place. They want you to paint Dolphins and rainbows, Thor! I am glad you are not caving in, and I am sure that sticking to your beliefs will eventually bear fruit again.

If people would just realize that catering to lowest common denominator will suck all the mana out of any product...
I applaud you and all and every Tiki artist here for doing what they believe in, no matter if the "public" will necessarily like it or buy it, and for continuing to create for the pure love of Tiki. I have had the good fortune so far of having had just enough outside-of-Tiki work to allow me to spend all this time and energy for spreading the Tiki gospel, and I wish everyone to be able to strike that fine balance between art and survival in the new year.