Post #650651 by little lost tiki on Mon, Sep 3, 2012 11:39 PM

Hello Folks!
Just got done with a Saturday morning til Monday evening painting Jam
Wait til ya see it!
ZOUNDS!

But first.....

On 2012-08-26 07:31, zerostreet wrote:
Great work as always Ken!! TWO ROWERS is particularly amazing! Have a great show!

Thanks zerostreet! it's mutual! Your constant challenging of yourself with color,light ,and mood is something that inspires all of us artists here on TC! Glad you liked the Two Rowers....What a Lazybones that third guy is!

On 2012-08-26 09:18, anthonymaye wrote:
the shrunken head is incredible i would love to sit and watch you work truly amazing.
I heading back to the easel right now.

If you're ever in Orange California,Anthony,you are welcome to come visit the studio for an artjam....it's no big deal.....paints,movies on the flatscreen,iced coffee,and a bong... :)
Glad this helped light a fire....Now GIT to dat easel!

On 2012-08-30 02:06, tigertail777 wrote:
I really dig the shrunken head too. I also like the night in the jungle one. Awesome as always. :D

Thanks tigertail! I really dig that shrunken head too....The theme itself...the head in repose....reminiscent of john the baptist....and especially taking the semi-cubist angle...it kinda makes it into a higher art than the usual kitsch treatment of the subject matter. Glad you enjoyed your visit!

On 2012-08-30 06:56, danlovestikis wrote:
One page is never enough. I just have to back paddle to look at those I've been missing. Come to think of it I miss you too Kenny. Oasis was such fun, plenty of hugs but remembering isn't as good as having. See you at some event in the future dear friend meanwhile keep em coming, Wendy

You are just too kind,Wendy! Your encouragement,and love always brings inspiration and smiles to my heart! and I'll keep em coming as long as you do,my dear! xoxoxoxox

ookay! It's been awhile,but here's some more progress on the 6 foot Cannibal King
Still not done,but CLOSER!
Lot's of Progress made on this puppy over the labor Day weekend! i had worked here and there,for an hour or two every few days,but pulled a marathon paint/nap/paint/nap/repeat from Saturday morning til Monday evening! Iced Coffee...i Loves YOU!

here is the TOP-MIDDLE-BOTTOM
joined together so you can get a better look at the deets!

a little more fleshing out of Tommy's favorite bird!
not actually... this bird gives Toe the CREEPLES!

Detail of top left bird

As you can see, i realized that these poor birds need a little bit of comfort and stability in their lives and community.soooooo i made a few nests inside the skulls!

Close-up detail to show how the ribs and horns and tusks are affixed to the helmet.Two obvious head wounds serve as the perfect spot to cram and tie some ribs onto! :)

a little bit more work down here...not much.... Should i add flowers? hmmm....

A little bit more detail on the bowl of snacks ,chest,and arms

Nosey Neighbor Bird fleshed out a little bit more...

There! Much more comfortable!

a half finished nest...

Even tho the Cannibal King derives his Helmet shape from the Lono style from Hawaii,i have taken some liberties,as usual, and added 1) the cassowary-ish birds and 2)this smiling heart shaped mouth,both loosely inspired by Papua New Guinea fauna and decorative motifs... Sorry! When you create your own artistic world and inhabit it with characters,there's bound to be some overlap and whatnot...

and so ends our entry for tonight..
Sweet Dreams Ohana!
and thanks for all the visits!

http://www.kenruzic.com will be up someday,REALLY!
I'm on FaceBook Too!Look me UP,folks!

[ Edited by: little lost tiki 2012-09-04 19:42 ]