Aloha Ohana!!!
it's been a while..
to quote Dolemite...
"but Baby! i been Busy!"
preparing for the "Clash of the Titans" exhibition with BigToe
and to make a long story short....
We're tackling 11 subjects with paint
and then hangin em next to each other
Well... Three of them subjects involve TIKI!
So i'm gonna share them here....
But first.....
On 2012-12-12 00:14, tigertail777 wrote:
First off, Smiling Sun looks like a tiger face :wink: dig it.
Secondly, the bird woman one... I am floored. You are using a style I don't think I have seen you utilize before; a much more realism based style with a hint of cartoony. It's a little jarring after what I normally see you do, but I like it. I especially dig the subtle graduation of tones. This style of yours sort of reminds of of Japanese Ukiyo-e prints. I always find it interesting to see all the different styles an artist is capable of doing. You really spent some time on this one I can tell, and it turned out really wondrous. :)
hey Tigertail!
Thank you so much for visiting and writing.... Been busy as a bee,but finally found that if i don't sleep i can get more done....Horrible on the looks tho! :)
That so-called "new" style is actually an OLD style revived for this show because i wanted to display a range of styles and mediums for this array of themes for the Clash show.... If you look in the early pages of this thread at "Land Of Pele" "the Arrival" Any of the Surfboards that were painted..they all utilized this style... Dropped it for a while to get better at the brush only (was feeling like less of an artist because half was acrylic and the other half was just embellishing/drawing over it with paintpen.....) Well, i got over that and will be returning to this style as it goes a LOT faster sometimes than the purely painted pieces....Glad you picked up on the Asian graphic influence....some of those prints make my jaw drop...a perfect blend of masterful drawing,color,and filling of the space,often to clever effect! Thanks so much for enjoying this piece...it makes me happy when i can move and inspire my fellow artists! :)
On 2012-12-12 16:38, Robb Hamel wrote:
I feel sorry for the septic bird: does he feel well?
Seriously, though, I don't believe how fresh the woodburnt stuff is. I really want to throw the velvet out and become a sheep herder. Crap, this work is SWEEEEET.
Robb-I am so glad you chose velvet over comedy! :lol:
i feel the same way when looking at your velvets...especially in person..there's a magic there that would be wasted on herding sheep,my friend! Scroll down... I have a new one to share! :)
On 2012-12-12 18:03, hang10tiki wrote:
bellyache and croc shield rock
A FREEKIN MAZING
jon
mahalo Jon! Thanks fer the Visit! :)
On 2012-12-18 16:31, danlovestikis wrote:
December 2nd 2012 Don the Beachcomber's sale in Huntington Beach. I got a few great Kenny hugs and a nice long visit with Gogo and Danny of GO TIKI. I never made it away from my table to see all of your work up close and personal. Are you going to be there in January? Wendy
Ah Sweet Wendy!It was so wonderful to see you at Don's... Someday the Tiki Gods will let us visit for more than 5-10 minutes at a time! I won't be there in january.... Will be recovering from the Clash show... But maybe February! I need my Wendy Fix! :)
Anyways.... Here's another woodburn...a commission for a dear friend from his wife!
How sweet is that?
"Morning"
Pyrography and acrylic tinting on Basswood
private collection
Now for the pieces in the Clash of the Titans show!
"The Cannibal king's Fancy Headdress"
acrylic and cel-vinyl on canvas
24 x 72"
Subject:Tiki
Finally Finished with this thing!
here's some details...
Here's the second entry..you may have seen it before...
"Bird Headed Woman" with frame
(Papua New Guinea Folktale)
acrylic and paintpen on wood
with a Bamboo Ben frame
27 x 38"
Subject:Polynesian Mythology
just the painting
Next up!
"Gathering at the Spirit's Hut"
excuse the glare please...
Ink and Copic marker on Aquarelle Watercolor paper
24 x 30"
Subject: Dream Bar
just the piece...
And here's some amusing Fliers for the show...
i am BEAT! Goodnight Dear ohana! Sleep Tight
and if you're local
C'mon down to the show on Saturday
We'll be wearing Suits!
Fancy pants!Oh! Before i Forget!
the Toe and i will be on the radio sparring with Ray Boylan on LA Talk radio!
Wednesday January 9th from 6 to 7pm
LISTEN TO IT!!!!!
It'll be waaaay funny!
http://www.latalkradio.com/
and if you missed my previous interview...
Complete with Sound Effects!
http://www.latalkradio.com/Players/Boylan-092612.shtml
http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=44574&forum=17&7
[ Edited by: little lost tiki 2013-01-07 00:00 ]
