Post #82082 by Swanky on Sun, Mar 21, 2004 10:53 PM

On 2004-03-21 15:52, Lars wrote:
I, don't care who you are, who your father is, who your grandfather was, how many posts you have, what your hip "Tiki Handle" is, what book you've COMPILED, or what you've done. It' ALL being borrowed when it comes to TIKI, so I don't know exactly what people are griping about. I don't see anything tuly original, or unique on this site.(Not to say that I don't enjoy and appreciate some of what I see.) I'll be the first to admit that I use Shag's designs in paintings that I SELL. I didn't ask. I have no problem with that. Of course I respect him to a certain extent, and I love his work, obviously. I do quality work, for resonable prices. I don't sign the paintings, I don't try to promote my own name in selling my paintings. I give a quality product for people who appreciate it, and don't have thousands of dollars to drop on a board with some paint on it. I don't care about any "scene", or any "community". Of course I care about being compensated for my time. I do good work. Not original, or unique in any way, and I never claim it to be. It's just good, quality work. I've got no problem with that, nor do the people that buy my paintings. If Mr. Agle has objections, and his lawyers would request that I cease, I will happily oblige. God forbid, that I take any food off his family's table. I even use your own "unique designs" on this board, as reference from time to time, when carving or painting, or even just for design. It's ALL derivative. That's all I have to say.

Malaho, or mahalo, or whatever.

Lars

P.S. Maori moko are a signature. Different concept.

P.S.S. I also don't care how long you've been "into" it. Boring.

[ Edited by: Lars on 2004-03-21 16:02 ]

This is patently untrue.

You copy Shag, but you won't admit he's original? That's clearly a lie.

If there isn't anyone original on the board or anywhere, how is it we picked out Benzart's stuff from 20 years ago by seeing a few examples? How do we see a Guanko or West carving and know it by it's style? What about the much maligned Florida style that originated with Wayne Coombs? What about his law suit for copying his style?

Clearly, you are not wanting to admit to the truth.

Frankly, I am surprised you have not been banned from Ebay and gotten a cease and desist order from Shag.

There is a long gap between being influenced and copying. And even then, the experts know the difference.

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[ Edited by: Swanky on 2004-03-21 22:56 ]