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S sirginn Member Sunset Cliffs , CA Joined: Oct 20, 2003 Posts: 296	S sirginn Posted posted on Fri, Mar 18, 2005 9:18 AM Monkeyman- Incredible, that one is by far the most detailed and best yet. Looking forward to having one of your frames hugging a flounder burlap soon.
V virani Tiki Socialite Volcanic area of France Joined: Sep 17, 2003 Posts: 1439	V virani Posted posted on Fri, Mar 18, 2005 11:46 AM Fantastic, I really love the last one...amazing
TSW The Sperm Whale Tiki Socialite Lakewood California Joined: Aug 23, 2004 Posts: 1553	TSW The Sperm Whale Posted posted on Fri, Mar 18, 2005 12:32 PM Monkey Man- That frame is sweet!!! Truely Breathtaking. Later, Spermy
P Polynesiac Tiki Socialite San Pedro, CA Joined: Jan 29, 2004 Posts: 2099	P Polynesiac Posted posted on Fri, Mar 18, 2005 1:54 PM monkey - the detail you are getting is INSANE. Great work. Thanks for posting.
P PolynesianPop Tiki Socialite Corona, Ca Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2371	P PolynesianPop Posted posted on Sat, Mar 19, 2005 7:32 AM Wow -- they keep getting better and better...
M Monkeyman Tiki Socialite Vista, CA Joined: Mar 04, 2003 Posts: 2386	M Monkeyman Posted posted on Mon, Mar 28, 2005 9:36 PM [ Edited by: Monkeyman 2005-09-01 19:47 ]
BP Bobby Peru Member Sydney, Australia Joined: Nov 20, 2004 Posts: 60	BP Bobby Peru Posted posted on Mon, Mar 28, 2005 9:54 PM the work of a true craftsman. Inspirational stuff. BoB
TSW The Sperm Whale Tiki Socialite Lakewood California Joined: Aug 23, 2004 Posts: 1553	TSW The Sperm Whale Posted posted on Mon, Mar 28, 2005 10:01 PM Monkeyman- Please quit making these frames!! THey are really too awesome!! I must get my hands on one of your frames!! These frames are beautiful!!! Good work!!! Thanx for posting pic's.
R rodeotiki Member calgary Joined: Jan 21, 2004 Posts: 1513	R rodeotiki Posted posted on Mon, Mar 28, 2005 10:33 PM these are amazing. Someone is going to be very lucky.
T Tiki-bot Member Joined: Jun 24, 2002 Posts: 1345	T Tiki-bot Posted posted on Mon, Mar 28, 2005 10:39 PM Holy hot damn! That TV frame is the coolest frame I've ever seen! Ever! In my whole life! Really! Amazing work.
M McTiki Member Sunny Florida Joined: Aug 22, 2004 Posts: 1962	M McTiki Posted posted on Tue, Mar 29, 2005 3:41 AM Words escape me at the moment. MM you rock!!! Keep posting your inspiring works. They are superb! Mahalo!
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Tue, Mar 29, 2005 7:38 AM MonkeyMan, you are really getting Insane with your detail. It is getting SO good that I'm afraid to see what's coming down the road. If I was going to the crawl(which Unfortunately I'm NOT), I would spend ALl my $ on raffle tickets. There is so much great stuff available it almost seems unfair not to be able to go. Your donations are over the top, my friend.
SF Swamp Fire Member Long Beach, CA Joined: Jul 31, 2003 Posts: 1203	SF Swamp Fire Posted posted on Tue, Mar 29, 2005 8:29 AM Wow, those frames are amazing. Your work just keeps getting better with each new piece. Love those tiki bob's .
M Monkeyman Tiki Socialite Vista, CA Joined: Mar 04, 2003 Posts: 2386	M Monkeyman Posted posted on Tue, Mar 29, 2005 9:33 AM Thanks everybody. So many nice things said. I keep at it because of all the great feedback I get from all of you. It really means a lot to get this kind of support from other artists whom I look up to. Artists whose work I have in MY home. My next pieces are for Sirginn, a 3 frame set. SneakyJack and others, thanks for your patience. Its a slow road when all you get is an hour a day to work on stuff.
D Digitiki Tiki Socialite L.A. baby! Joined: Jul 22, 2004 Posts: 818	D Digitiki Posted posted on Tue, Mar 29, 2005 9:35 AM Man I must say what top notch work that is! I am literaly sitting here looking with my mouth open...drooling! Excellent work!
TM Tiki Matt Member North O.C. Joined: Jul 06, 2004 Posts: 930	TM Tiki Matt Posted posted on Tue, Mar 29, 2005 9:42 AM WOW! I NEED one of your amazing creations! If you get a chance, add me to your waiting list and shoot me a PM! Keep at it, your work certainly raises the bar...
V virani Tiki Socialite Volcanic area of France Joined: Sep 17, 2003 Posts: 1439	V virani Posted posted on Mon, Apr 4, 2005 4:49 AM I WON THE TRADER VIC'S FRAME !! Thanks a lot Monkeyman, your work is the finest, and you're a good friend.
T Tiki-bot Member Joined: Jun 24, 2002 Posts: 1345	T Tiki-bot Posted posted on Mon, Apr 4, 2005 10:41 AM Virani may have won the Vic's frame I coveted so in my earlier post, but I didn't do too bad - I won the Tiki Bob frame! Like so many things in life, the thing you end up with after not getting exactly what you want is often better than the thing you really wanted anyway, or something like that. In any event, it's fabulous and I love it and can't wait to put in a pic of Baby Pineapple. Thanks again MM, for you great work and generous contribution to the Crawl. Always great to see you.
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Mon, Apr 4, 2005 1:25 PM Congrats to the WINNERS..MonkyMan Rocks and Rules .
K Kono Member Orlando Joined: Oct 08, 2003 Posts: 1266	K Kono Posted posted on Mon, Apr 4, 2005 4:12 PM Man, you two are lucky. Those frames are unreal.
SF Slacks Ferret Tiki Socialite Calgary Joined: Oct 02, 2003 Posts: 1396	SF Slacks Ferret Posted posted on Mon, Apr 4, 2005 5:50 PM I concur. Excellent carvings.
S sneakyjack Member NYC Area Joined: May 25, 2004 Posts: 1130	S sneakyjack Posted posted on Mon, Apr 4, 2005 6:05 PM Looking good as always - I guess these frames mean you are on the mend from the finger injury. Glad to hear. I'm still in waiting on frame for Drew Print and rushing just chiming in on how cool the bob looks as well as Vic.
AA Aaron's Akua Member Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Joined: Jul 09, 2004 Posts: 1596	AA Aaron's Akua Posted posted on Mon, Apr 4, 2005 9:29 PM Un-freakin-believable detail on those frames! M-M, you're amazing! A-A
C coconutgirls Member Joined: May 08, 2005 Posts: 5	C coconutgirls Posted posted on Mon, May 9, 2005 11:03 AM Aloha, Just want to say WE had the best time at Tiki Oasis... Casey we missed you. There are a few of you out there, that MADE the weekend, you(HEY) know who you are.... Until next year or should I say until the Hukilau.......
M Monkeyman Tiki Socialite Vista, CA Joined: Mar 04, 2003 Posts: 2386	M Monkeyman Posted posted on Mon, May 9, 2005 1:16 PM ????????????????????
R Raffertiki Member L.I. Joined: Oct 31, 2003 Posts: 1527	R Raffertiki Posted posted on Mon, May 9, 2005 2:47 PM I think CG meant to say that your frames are awesome and she wants a rush order of 10 TVs. :)
H hewey Tiki Socialite Sydney, Australia Joined: Sep 14, 2004 Posts: 4283	H hewey Posted posted on Tue, May 10, 2005 8:49 PM Monkeyman, your frames are awesome. Just the details and quality of the frames in itself is tops. However, it is how well you match the frame to the artwork that really gives it something special.
S SES Member Joined: Sep 14, 2003 Posts: 992	S SES Posted posted on Sat, May 14, 2005 6:34 AM Every time I think I see my favorite frame from you, you post another image and I like it even better. :)
T THOR's Member Joined: Apr 30, 2004 Posts: 610	T THOR's Posted posted on Sat, May 14, 2005 8:11 PM I am totally into your frames Monkey. You mentioned a trade and I am all for it!! I love rustic tiki stuff....let's barter bro! ~~ THOR's
M Monkeyman Tiki Socialite Vista, CA Joined: Mar 04, 2003 Posts: 2386	M Monkeyman Posted posted on Sat, May 14, 2005 8:43 PM who you calling rustic? Thanks Thors. I would like to trade eventually. I have at least 2-4 months of customers in line right now. Not because I have lots of customers mind you. I work a normal day job and get very limited time to work on this stuff. I do love it though
SG Sam Gambino Member www.samgambino.com Joined: Dec 02, 2003 Posts: 2199	SG Sam Gambino Posted posted on Sat, May 14, 2005 9:03 PM I swear these frames are freakin' COOL. No wonder you're booked up....
M Monkeyman Tiki Socialite Vista, CA Joined: Mar 04, 2003 Posts: 2386	M Monkeyman Posted posted on Sun, May 22, 2005 12:52 PM [ Edited by: Monkeyman 2005-09-01 19:46 ]
F FLOUNDERart Tiki Socialite Orlando Florida Joined: Sep 02, 2003 Posts: 1140	F FLOUNDERart Posted posted on Sun, May 22, 2005 1:19 PM Damn Monkey Man, that's a very cool frame. Way to cool for that painting.
R Raffertiki Member L.I. Joined: Oct 31, 2003 Posts: 1527	R Raffertiki Posted posted on Sun, May 22, 2005 2:17 PM What the...man...you guys keep raising the bar...I mean...damn that is one awesome frame. Some day I hope to have something worth framing in one of those.
S sirginn Member Sunset Cliffs , CA Joined: Oct 20, 2003 Posts: 296	S sirginn Posted posted on Sun, May 22, 2005 5:15 PM A big thank you to Monkeyman, and of course Flounder. Looking forward to seeing it hanging on our wall!
JD Johnny Dollar Tiki Socialite Flyover, Missourah Joined: Oct 01, 2003 Posts: 3159	JD Johnny Dollar Posted posted on Sun, May 22, 2005 5:43 PM just when i think monkeyman has done his best, he comes out with something even better :tiki:
T Thanatos Tiki Socialite Tampa Bay Joined: Jun 13, 2004 Posts: 319	T Thanatos Posted posted on Sun, May 22, 2005 6:06 PM Too cool. love the detail!
TSW The Sperm Whale Tiki Socialite Lakewood California Joined: Aug 23, 2004 Posts: 1553	TSW The Sperm Whale Posted posted on Sun, May 22, 2005 6:28 PM Great Job MonkeyMan!!! I really love the spears and the bone at top!!! You are one Creative Mother F'er!!!!! Thanx for posting Pic's!!! EEEEEEeeeeeeaAAAAAAaaaaaOOOooooWWwwwWWww
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Sun, May 22, 2005 8:13 PM MonkeyMan... You outdoo yourself all the time. This frame is Unbelievable.Your work is very inspiring to me so keepo it up. Thanks for sharing.
O OnaTiki Member San Diego, CA Joined: Nov 24, 2003 Posts: 409	O OnaTiki Posted posted on Sun, May 22, 2005 8:55 PM You said it was cool and IT IS!! Very impressive!! Can't wait to see more, more, more!!
AA Aaron's Akua Member Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Joined: Jul 09, 2004 Posts: 1596	AA Aaron's Akua Posted posted on Sun, May 22, 2005 9:48 PM WOW, Monkeyman. I love how some of these frames start with a basic theme and take it to a higher level. They're super ceative and I can tell you're NOT bothered with staying in the "safety" zone. As in "what the hell, let's do it"! Does that make sense??!!!?? That last one is over the top. A-A "Ah, good taste! What a dreadful thing! Taste is the enemy of creativeness." -Pablo Picasso [ Edited by: Aaron's Akua on 2005-05-23 12:08 ]
K kirby Tiki Socialite SoCal Joined: May 04, 2005 Posts: 1601	K kirby Posted posted on Sun, May 22, 2005 11:57 PM you got sum talent... when can i purchase sum of these bad boys.
R rodeotiki Member calgary Joined: Jan 21, 2004 Posts: 1513	R rodeotiki Posted posted on Mon, May 23, 2005 10:49 AM Flames look awesome MM, and the nose bone is great. The frames are becoming the art work themselves.
STCB Sabu The Coconut Boy Tiki Socialite Carson, California Joined: Aug 20, 2002 Posts: 2807	STCB Sabu The Coconut Boy Posted posted on Mon, May 23, 2005 10:56 AM That whole piece should be part of a gallery show in Hollywood. Great job of enhancing the painting and creating a whole new piece of artwork by joining it with your frame. Super carving and painting job, MM! Sabu
UB Unga Bunga Tiki Socialite CaliTikifornia Joined: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 5878	UB Unga Bunga Posted posted on Mon, May 23, 2005 10:59 AM You out did yourself again my friend. BEAUTIFUL!
K Kailuageoff Member Honolulu Lounge,Lewes, DE Joined: Mar 27, 2002 Posts: 1506	K Kailuageoff Posted posted on Mon, May 23, 2005 12:48 PM Monkeyman, That is one beautiful frame. Even makes Flounder's brush strokes look good. I'm glad he gave up painting tikis ('cause I own one of his now incredibly rare and fantastic tiki burlaps!) KG [ Edited by: Kailuageoff on 2005-05-23 12:50 ]
C congatiki Member wisconsin northwoods Joined: Jun 01, 2004 Posts: 2541	C congatiki Posted posted on Mon, May 23, 2005 4:04 PM the bar is definitely getting raised... and the bone is really cool...your frames are wonderful!
M Monkeyman Tiki Socialite Vista, CA Joined: Mar 04, 2003 Posts: 2386	M Monkeyman Posted posted on Mon, May 23, 2005 4:37 PM I am working on a website right now with Unga Bunga that hopefully shoule be ready within the next month or so. I am planning on putting up a "How its done" page that will show you the various stages of the process. Its my hope that those of you with artistic interest will find that information helpful and intruiging. It tracks the process from wood selection, to milling the frame, mitre cutting, frame assembly, sketching, carving, painting, finishing and art installation. I am hardly an expert on the topic but I do enjoy sharing information with those who are interested. Keep your eyes peeled for more work from me. I have lots of frame customers waiting...

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