Intro and Art, Thanks for looking!

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KK Kustom Keifer Member http://www.sketchkult.com Joined: Apr 21, 2005 Posts: 30	KK Kustom Keifer Posted posted on Thu, Apr 21, 2005 9:10 PM Hey everyone, It’s Keith Ciaramello from Kustom Kulture Gallery & Tattoo in New York. I tattoo, paint, draw, sculpt, stripe(newbie), and work on the Mac. I own the gallery and also run the Sketchkult art forum (home of Stripekult). Please visit http://www.kustomkulturegallery.com and download the 2005 calendar for all of this years events, demos, classes and exhibitions. Also join up at http://www.sketchkult.com and display your tiki art! Feel free to contact me off-board [email protected] with any questions about the gallery, sketchkult, or whatever you need... Here's some of my work, let me know what you think! Prints are available, thanks for looking!
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Thu, Apr 21, 2005 9:22 PM Welcome KustomKeifer. Looks like you will fit right in nicely here at TC. Your art i Awesome Can't wait to get to your websites to check more out. Come on in and stay awhile, glad to have you.
R rodeotiki Member calgary Joined: Jan 21, 2004 Posts: 1513	R rodeotiki Posted posted on Thu, Apr 21, 2005 9:23 PM Welcome aboard first off. I saw the article in the may issue of ol'skool rodz. Very cool stuff. Thanks for sharing. Hope to see lots more. I just looked at your forums, Wow theres some talent on there. I think I will lurk for awhile. I need to more comfortable posting my stuff. I also am learning to stripe. [ Edited by: rodeotiki on 2005-04-21 21:53 ]
KK Kustom Keifer Member http://www.sketchkult.com Joined: Apr 21, 2005 Posts: 30	KK Kustom Keifer Posted posted on Thu, Apr 21, 2005 9:51 PM Thanks a lot! Hope you join my forum too. It's still pretty "folksy" at 200 members or so, but it's a great group. Would love to see more TIKI STYLE represented there!
C congatiki Member wisconsin northwoods Joined: Jun 01, 2004 Posts: 2541	C congatiki Posted posted on Thu, Apr 21, 2005 10:33 PM nice nice nice Keefer...I have a special place in my heart for sweet wahines... cool stuff!
TM Tiki Matt Member North O.C. Joined: Jul 06, 2004 Posts: 930	TM Tiki Matt Posted posted on Thu, Apr 21, 2005 10:56 PM Great stuff, welcome aboard. Dig it all, but especially the wahines. I get out to New York at least once a year, where are you located?
KK Kustom Keifer Member http://www.sketchkult.com Joined: Apr 21, 2005 Posts: 30	KK Kustom Keifer Posted posted on Thu, Apr 21, 2005 11:22 PM Thanks Matt! Baldwin, NY (see sig above) [ Edited by: Kustom Keifer on 2005-04-21 23:23 ]
M McTiki Member Sunny Florida Joined: Aug 22, 2004 Posts: 1962	M McTiki Posted posted on Fri, Apr 22, 2005 4:25 AM Nice Art indeed. Welcome! Mahalo!
R Raffertiki Member L.I. Joined: Oct 31, 2003 Posts: 1527	R Raffertiki Posted posted on Fri, Apr 22, 2005 4:44 AM What's this, another L.I. boy making tiki!? Nice stuff. I hope we get to see more.
T Thanatos Tiki Socialite Tampa Bay Joined: Jun 13, 2004 Posts: 319	T Thanatos Posted posted on Fri, Apr 22, 2005 4:44 AM Welcome... You will fit right in
R Raffertiki Member L.I. Joined: Oct 31, 2003 Posts: 1527	R Raffertiki Posted posted on Fri, Apr 22, 2005 4:45 AM sorry, double-postage [ Edited by: Raffertiki on 2005-04-22 10:09 ]
TM Tipsy McStagger Tiki Socialite HELL Joined: Nov 21, 2004 Posts: 3685	TM Tipsy McStagger Posted posted on Fri, Apr 22, 2005 5:10 AM awesome stuff.... I went to your site....way cool art, but my only complaint was that there was no pricing on the art....there were so many pieces i was interested in, i.e. Tidwell's art, that i couldn't possibly call in to ask for info on all of them...this seems to be a problem with most gallery/artist sites. ...never pricing available. I have collected low-brow art for years and when i visit a site, i want to make a purchase immediatly, if not sooner.....another peeve, and this doesn't really involve you, is when artists post a site and i visit it, and all the art or most of it is sold already....?????...again, I visit with the hopes of buying something and when confronted with sold out stuff i get frustrated....it's great to see the work an artist has done and to see that they are selling alot, but people, if you don't have enough stuff available for sale, why send people to your site...wait and build up a body of work, then send us on over. Am I just being crazy, or does anyone else get as frustrated about this too. I don;'t mean to come off sounding bitchy and keifer, i apologize for using your thread to go off about this....I'm not trying to pick on you so please forgive me...i'm just trying to understand all this....
KK Kustom Keifer Member http://www.sketchkult.com Joined: Apr 21, 2005 Posts: 30	KK Kustom Keifer Posted posted on Fri, Apr 22, 2005 8:31 AM Um, just call or e-mail and tell me what you're interested in. 516 623 5665....See how easy that is. Now, Breathe....Ahhhh...LOL! We are in the process of re-launching our site for fall 2005. You will have the ability to order online with pricing, availability, and descriptions. The thumbnail gallery we have now is a quick-fix, and thank God it has worked to facilitate sales for the time being. As for my own work/prints, I chose not to feature my art (other than tattoos) on the gallery site at first because I felt it made the wrong impression. The gallery is meant as a hub for the lowbrow art community, as is sketchkult.com. I will have my art on the re-launced site among the other artsts. I do not want to be the focus, As for your other questions, I can't speak for everyone, but in my case.... I am a one man band! I have to paint, tattoo, design, sell, contact, market, advertise, ship, recieve, pick, pack, ...(getting the point???). By the way. Many gallery sites don't price because values can change daily. I agree with all your comments and crits for the most part. As we grow as a business, look forward to more convenience, new products, events, and more fun! Thanks for your input, no need to apologize, Keef and Broccoli [ Edited by: Kustom Keifer on 2005-04-22 08:33 ]
KK Kustom Keifer Member http://www.sketchkult.com Joined: Apr 21, 2005 Posts: 30	KK Kustom Keifer Posted posted on Fri, Apr 22, 2005 8:36 AM Raff, Stop by the store. I think you'll like it!
SG Sam Gambino Member www.samgambino.com Joined: Dec 02, 2003 Posts: 2199	SG Sam Gambino Posted posted on Fri, Apr 22, 2005 10:40 AM Welcome Keith - Of course, your artwork is top notch. It's nice to see a fellow "kustom freak" around here too! http://www.samgambino.com [ Edited by: Sam Gambino on 2005-04-22 10:40 ]
KK Kustom Keifer Member http://www.sketchkult.com Joined: Apr 21, 2005 Posts: 30	KK Kustom Keifer Posted posted on Fri, Apr 22, 2005 10:51 AM Thanks Sam! You rule, but you already knew that... I need cool rankings on sketchkult...Sam, you are now a Grand PooBah!
HK Haole Kat Member St Petersburg, FL Joined: Aug 02, 2004 Posts: 271	HK Haole Kat Posted posted on Fri, Apr 22, 2005 11:02 AM Fantastic work! Welcome to TC! Josh
R Raffertiki Member L.I. Joined: Oct 31, 2003 Posts: 1527	R Raffertiki Posted posted on Fri, Apr 22, 2005 2:46 PM Raff, Stop by the store. I think you'll like it! Sounds good. What are your weekend hours? [ Edited by: Raffertiki on 2005-04-22 14:47 ]
SG Sam Gambino Member www.samgambino.com Joined: Dec 02, 2003 Posts: 2199	SG Sam Gambino Posted posted on Fri, Apr 22, 2005 3:52 PM "Grand PooBah"? Thanks, Keith! :) Hey everyone - he's holding out on us - There's a TON of cool stuff he's done! http://www.samgambino.com
KK Kustom Keifer Member http://www.sketchkult.com Joined: Apr 21, 2005 Posts: 30	KK Kustom Keifer Posted posted on Fri, Apr 22, 2005 4:52 PM 1-9pm Tues-Sat Sam, sshhhhhHHH! How many boards I'm I gonna post my crap on! Everyone come to sketchkult.com for more! Thanks again for the warm welcome!!
C Chongolio Member The Coast of Kauai Joined: Oct 02, 2002 Posts: 2765	C Chongolio Posted posted on Fri, Apr 22, 2005 8:07 PM Kustom K, Awesome art! Welcome to TC, any friend of Sam's is a friend ours. Look forward to cruising thru your site and looking around. Always a treat to see new eye candy. Chongolio
KK Kustom Keifer Member http://www.sketchkult.com Joined: Apr 21, 2005 Posts: 30	KK Kustom Keifer Posted posted on Fri, Apr 22, 2005 8:18 PM Still in progress...
KK Kustom Keifer Member http://www.sketchkult.com Joined: Apr 21, 2005 Posts: 30	KK Kustom Keifer Posted posted on Fri, Apr 22, 2005 8:20 PM Thanks Chongo!
T Tahitiki Grand Member (1 year) San Jose Joined: Jun 11, 2004 Posts: 324	T Tahitiki Posted posted on Fri, Apr 22, 2005 9:39 PM Wow...your stuff is pretty good. I like the black and white sketch of "Mr. Tongue!" You've got style.
KK Kustom Keifer Member http://www.sketchkult.com Joined: Apr 21, 2005 Posts: 30	KK Kustom Keifer Posted posted on Fri, Apr 22, 2005 10:02 PM Here he is in person! (I have the shirt on)
R rodeotiki Member calgary Joined: Jan 21, 2004 Posts: 1513	R rodeotiki Posted posted on Sat, Apr 23, 2005 12:45 PM Damn that last one is nice. You need to make prints or shirts of that. I would be down for one. I have been tossing aroung the idea of stripping a carving , not sure how oneshot would take to the wood. Thanks for sharing and your forums are awesome.
R Raffertiki Member L.I. Joined: Oct 31, 2003 Posts: 1527	R Raffertiki Posted posted on Sat, Apr 23, 2005 2:45 PM I just checked out the Kustom Kulture shop. Man, what a sweet set-up. Wall to wall with awesome artwork. A lot of it was new to me, and blew me away. I'm sorry I missed you KK, but Pon was a cool guy, and showed me around. Maybe when I sell a few more prints, I'll stop back and actually buy something.
T Tiki_Bong Member Huntington Beach, CA Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: -16	T Tiki_Bong Posted posted on Sat, Apr 23, 2005 6:33 PM Keith, Dig your work braddah! It's nice to see an artist that portrays polynesian models as just that, and NOT blonde bombshells that do not portray anything polynesia.
UB Unga Bunga Tiki Socialite CaliTikifornia Joined: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 5878	UB Unga Bunga Posted posted on Sat, Apr 23, 2005 7:33 PM Hey Keith, It's about time you got your ass over here! Welcome to TC. Found your work by accident about a year ago, and have been a fan ever since. Hope to own one of your lithographs soon. Unga
KK Kustom Keifer Member http://www.sketchkult.com Joined: Apr 21, 2005 Posts: 30	KK Kustom Keifer Posted posted on Sat, Apr 23, 2005 7:43 PM Hey Raff! Sorry man, I was at Kahunaville in DE for their hot rod show. Hope Pon treated you right. He is an excellent tattoo artist (available on Thurs & Sat). The store is my baby, I like giving people the tour. C'mon back when you can.
KK Kustom Keifer Member http://www.sketchkult.com Joined: Apr 21, 2005 Posts: 30	KK Kustom Keifer Posted posted on Sat, Apr 23, 2005 7:49 PM Thanks Rodeo! That design is for shirts. We will have them mid-may. Just contact me at the gallery. Thanks Bong! I hoped she looked real wahine... Bunga...A fan? of mine? Wow! I'm flattered! You're my #1 fan! (1 of 1) LOL! I really apreciate it, thanks! Thanks again for all the kind words everyone. Please come meet more cool people on my forum http://www.sketchkult.com
KK Kustom Keifer Member http://www.sketchkult.com Joined: Apr 21, 2005 Posts: 30	KK Kustom Keifer Posted posted on Sun, Apr 24, 2005 9:35 PM Here's the finished product...
STCB Sabu The Coconut Boy Tiki Socialite Carson, California Joined: Aug 20, 2002 Posts: 2807	STCB Sabu The Coconut Boy Posted posted on Mon, Apr 25, 2005 12:53 AM Perfection, Keith! I'm going to order one of those shirts, definitely. Welcome to TC. Sabu
S SES Member Joined: Sep 14, 2003 Posts: 992	S SES Posted posted on Mon, Apr 25, 2005 3:55 AM Fantastic artwork! Welcome to TC.
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Mon, Apr 25, 2005 4:53 AM Definately NICE. love the shirt.
KK Kustom Keifer Member http://www.sketchkult.com Joined: Apr 21, 2005 Posts: 30	KK Kustom Keifer Posted posted on Mon, Apr 25, 2005 6:28 AM Thanks! Hopefully I have a hit on my hands with that shirt. Investing a few bucks in production. Thanks again for all the support from TC!
T teaKEY Tiki Socialite The thumb ! Joined: Nov 09, 2004 Posts: 3687	T teaKEY Posted posted on Mon, Apr 25, 2005 7:44 AM One of the best pinstripe tikis I've seen. Great look and not a wasted line.
TM Tipsy McStagger Tiki Socialite HELL Joined: Nov 21, 2004 Posts: 3685	TM Tipsy McStagger Posted posted on Mon, Apr 25, 2005 7:48 AM put me down for some of those shirts too....i'm thinking x-mas gifts. email me when they are ready... cool stuff!!
TSW The Sperm Whale Tiki Socialite Lakewood California Joined: Aug 23, 2004 Posts: 1553	TSW The Sperm Whale Posted posted on Mon, Apr 25, 2005 9:05 AM HeY KK- I am also a fan of your work!!! Put me down for one of your shirts, as well. Be sure to let us know when they are available. Later, Spermy
KK Kustom Keifer Member http://www.sketchkult.com Joined: Apr 21, 2005 Posts: 30	KK Kustom Keifer Posted posted on Mon, Apr 25, 2005 10:28 AM I am selling these at the NYC tattoo convention May 13,14,15. I will sell the remainder as of the 16th. Just call me and I'll take care of you. 516 623 5665 Thanks again for all the support and encouragement! More stuff to come! (BTW-can I post non-tiki art here, or is that againt protocol?)
KK Kustom Keifer Member http://www.sketchkult.com Joined: Apr 21, 2005 Posts: 30	KK Kustom Keifer Posted posted on Wed, Apr 27, 2005 9:59 PM DONE!!!! T's, Hoodies, and maybe stickers.... Not tiki...is that OK?
P PolynesianPop Tiki Socialite Corona, Ca Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2371	P PolynesianPop Posted posted on Wed, Apr 27, 2005 10:24 PM Cool Stuff -- Lucha Libre rules!
SG Sam Gambino Member www.samgambino.com Joined: Dec 02, 2003 Posts: 2199	SG Sam Gambino Posted posted on Fri, Apr 29, 2005 6:34 AM Very cool! It really has that 50s-60s "Monster" feel to it which I like. Who was your hand model? :)
KK Kustom Keifer Member http://www.sketchkult.com Joined: Apr 21, 2005 Posts: 30	KK Kustom Keifer Posted posted on Fri, May 6, 2005 7:53 AM Just wanted to legitimize the tiki shirt by commiting it to a panel in 1-shot. I'm pretty happy with this...C&C welcome. 13"x19" on panel... SAM! I actually used my hands, but I trimmed and cleaned my nails, and removed some wrinkles in the final art. LOL!
R rodeotiki Member calgary Joined: Jan 21, 2004 Posts: 1513	R rodeotiki Posted posted on Fri, May 6, 2005 10:15 AM That is great. I have made that pic the new wallpaper on my computer. Thanks for sharing. Any details on when shirts will be available? And maybe shipping to canada? Keep em comin...
KK Kustom Keifer Member http://www.sketchkult.com Joined: Apr 21, 2005 Posts: 30	KK Kustom Keifer Posted posted on Sat, May 7, 2005 7:34 PM The panel and the Illustrator file are both works in progress.... Any background ideas? Thanks for looking!!!
KK Kustom Keifer Member http://www.sketchkult.com Joined: Apr 21, 2005 Posts: 30	KK Kustom Keifer Posted posted on Sat, May 7, 2005 9:40 PM Here's the final AI for future T's and stickers. I really wanted too do a black panel....next time for sure!
K kirby Tiki Socialite SoCal Joined: May 04, 2005 Posts: 1601	K kirby Posted posted on Sat, May 7, 2005 9:47 PM your artistic abilities realy inspire me. keep it up and if you like let me know what you think of my work.

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