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New Digital Painting and new Originals by Doug Horne, Pg. 11

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Swamp Fire posted on 12/21/2006

My old thread is a mess, looks like Grog got in there, pictures are missing, chicken bones on the floor, holes in the walls.
Decided to start a new thread of stuff.

Teamed up with Benzart and Gecko for this resin pendant.

Concept drawing

Benz carving

Gecko resin pendant

"Rum Powered"

Detail

Tiki Farm mug

Future mug "Herman"

0% of the Profit

Detail

Atomic Rum Sketch

Final painting

Monkey on Velvet

Detail


I survived the head-hungry Jivaro tribe!
http://www.swampfirelounge.com/

[ Edited by: Swamp Fire 2011-08-23 16:29 ]

[ Edited by: Swamp Fire 2011-08-23 16:29 ]

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Tipsy McStagger posted on 12/21/2006

love the brown mug..i just wish tiki farm was more careful about keeping the detail sharper on their mugs...it looks like the finish on a tiki leilani mug!! nice though...i ordered a velvet monkey print..where the hell is it?? just kidding...i haven't checked my mailbox yet ..i'm sure it will be there shortly..have a good holiday!!

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little lost tiki posted on 12/21/2006

Right on Doug!
Love seeing some of the sketches and blown up details of your work! Man! the hours you put into these must be monumental! Mele Kalikimaka!

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Ojaitimo posted on 12/21/2006

Very cool Doug,

How about some prints of Atomic Rum on your site? I would like one for my bar. Happy holidays.

Ojaitimo

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Swamp Fire posted on 12/21/2006

Thanks Tipsy, hopefully you should have the print today. If not we can blaim the drunk mailman.

Thanks Lost Little Tiki, hey you did'nt stop by and say hi at the Catalina Fest, what gives man. No worries
I'm sure we will meet face to face in 2007 I look forward to it.

Thanks Ojaitmo, Atomic Rum is a sold out edition, gone forever.

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McTiki posted on 12/21/2006

Swamp,

I adore these little 'Heathens' the facial expressions never cease to crack me up. Please Keep em coming.

The one with the 3 monkeys at the bar is my current screensaver at work. People often give it props!

Mahalo

McTiki

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alohacurrent posted on 12/21/2006

Aloha Doug

I'm hoping there's some Swamp underneath the xmas tree this year. Guests never fail to go right to

the tikifest print among all the other stuff on the walls. I ola a mau loa!

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hewey posted on 12/21/2006

So many great pieces of art man :) sweet

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teaKEY posted on 12/21/2006

it looks like BenZart captured the side view of the necklace perfectly. Now, the front and the side veiw are different, thats why BenZ got so many teeth.

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Matt Reese posted on 12/22/2006

You're killing me.

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hiltiki posted on 12/22/2006

Doug, you are the best. :) I love my "Pick up Artist" print.

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MakeDaMug posted on 12/22/2006

On 2006-12-21 21:01, MakeDaMug wrote:

On 2006-12-21 11:15, Tipsy McStagger wrote:
love the brown mug..i just wish tiki farm was more careful about keeping the detail sharper on their mugs...it looks like the finish on a tiki leilani mug!! nice though...i ordered a velvet monkey print..where the hell is it?? just kidding...i haven't checked my mailbox yet ..i'm sure it will be there shortly..have a good holiday!!

Hey Doug... thank you very much for the pendant! I dig it the most! Hey Tipsy McStagger, thanks for the tip! You really "know your stuff" yep, we produce to the Leilani standard...:(

[ Edited by: MakeDaMug 2006-12-21 23:13 ]

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Tiki Shark Art posted on 12/22/2006

Doug, I love seein' the sketches! Very nice work. I loved your Tiki Invasion Print! You are so darned good... okay I was going to bed, but now I'm going back in the studio and do a bit more...
aloha!

MR
Matt Reese posted on 12/22/2006

Did I mention you're killing me?!?

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tikiwinebear posted on 12/22/2006

Bring on Herman! Great new mug design, Doug! Can't wait to get my hands on him.

Okay, last count on Doug Horne stuff: 5 framed prints, Christmas cards, the 3 "G" mugs (Grog/Goon/Gulp), the 2 Tunes mugs (Tiki and Luau), and a Benzart/Gecko/Horne pendant (on the way). The Luau Tunes mug is my current "Favorite Tiki Mug of the Month", but Goon came with me to Maui on our 2 week vacation.

Keep those creative juices flowing, Doug. You da Kane!!!

  • Myke
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Tipsy McStagger posted on 12/22/2006

On 2006-12-21 21:54, MakeDaMug wrote:

On 2006-12-21 21:01, MakeDaMug wrote:

On 2006-12-21 11:15, Tipsy McStagger wrote:
love the brown mug..i just wish tiki farm was more careful about keeping the detail sharper on their mugs...it looks like the finish on a tiki leilani mug!! nice though...i ordered a velvet monkey print..where the hell is it?? just kidding...i haven't checked my mailbox yet ..i'm sure it will be there shortly..have a good holiday!!

Hey Doug... thank you very much for the pendant! I dig it the most! Hey Tipsy McStagger, thanks for the tip! You really "know your stuff" yep, we produce to the Leilani standard...:(

awwwwww!! i sense sarcasm.....damn, and right around the holiday season too!! look, it was only an opinion....maybe not an expert opinion but an opinion none-the-less and that's all. I have always liked alot of the tiki farm concepts and designs but was always dissappointed by most of their finishes....i personally (and this may sting a bit) have always prefered the munktiki finihes that they use on their mugs..the designs are sharp and the flat finish really makes the details pop like on older vintage mugs. i know others have expressed the same feelings in the past but would never admit it here...again, just my opinion, however unknowledgable, not meant to slam or hurt, just expressing my view....that's what the forums are all about....talkin and sharing views on the stuff we love...and it doesn't mean i don't/won't buy tiki farm products in the future...of course i will....i'm just more selective and picky.... a good holiday!!

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MakeDaMug posted on 12/23/2006

On 2006-12-22 08:50, Tipsy McStagger wrote:

On 2006-12-21 21:54, MakeDaMug wrote:

On 2006-12-21 21:01, MakeDaMug wrote:

On 2006-12-21 11:15, Tipsy McStagger wrote:
love the brown mug..i just wish tiki farm was more careful about keeping the detail sharper on their mugs...it looks like the finish on a tiki leilani mug!! nice though...i ordered a velvet monkey print..where the hell is it?? just kidding...i haven't checked my mailbox yet ..i'm sure it will be there shortly..have a good holiday!!

Hey Doug... thank you very much for the pendant! I dig it the most! Hey Tipsy McStagger, thanks for the tip! You really "know your stuff" yep, we produce to the Leilani standard...:(

awwwwww!! i sense sarcasm.....damn, and right around the holiday season too!! look, it was only an opinion....maybe not an expert opinion but an opinion none-the-less and that's all. I have always liked alot of the tiki farm concepts and designs but was always dissappointed by most of their finishes....i personally (and this may sting a bit) have always prefered the munktiki finihes that they use on their mugs..the designs are sharp and the flat finish really makes the details pop like on older vintage mugs. i know others have expressed the same feelings in the past but would never admit it here...again, just my opinion, however unknowledgable, not meant to slam or hurt, just expressing my view....that's what the forums are all about....talkin and sharing views on the stuff we love...and it doesn't mean i don't/won't buy tiki farm products in the future...of course i will....i'm just more selective and picky.... a good holiday!!

Thanks Dave. We do a dipped (traditional/older mugs) technique vs. a spray (Munktiki - which I also collect:) with reactive (pool in the deep recesses/pop on the high points) as that's our style. At around $10/mug for our mugs, we're about value (i.e. your tipsy friends dropping their mugs after a couple of whopper Mai Tai's) and variety (over 1000 to-date). However being a collector/critic, where in the world does the Leilani correlation come in? I know of a LOT of other older mugs that have more in tune with ours than that mug. Have a smokin' Holiday!
Holden

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foamy posted on 12/23/2006

I like the Ultimate Luau bunches. I'm pretty sure it's going to be the "house" mug. Great shape, great design, lot'sa room on the back for a logo. All around one of the prettyist (IMO) mugs to come out in a while. Nice work all the way around.

Good to see your sketches Doug, tight work. Real nice post with great artwork. You've been busy, keep it up. I always look forward to seeing your stuff.

SF
Swamp Fire posted on 12/23/2006

On 2006-12-22 00:10, Tiki Shark Art wrote:
Doug, I love seein' the sketches!

Thanks for all the comments everyone.

Brad, thanks, I've had the urge to get back into doing some more original pieces as of late. I still love the computer as a painting tool but it is nice to get my hands dirty again. I've enjoyed your "works in progress" thread.

Hiltiki, it was great meeting you kids in Ventura. Glad your injoying your Pick-up artist print.

TM
Tipsy McStagger posted on 12/23/2006

wow...i just got the velvet print, doug....this thing is one of your best peices yet!! the velvet paper really make s the colors pop...i reccommend this print to everyone here!! you won't be dissappoint.

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Swamp Fire posted on 12/23/2006

On 2006-12-23 11:27, Tipsy McStagger wrote:
wow...i just got the velvet print, doug....this thing is one of your best peices yet!! the velvet paper really make s the colors pop...i reccommend this print to everyone here!! you won't be dissappoint.

Thanks Tipsy, glad you like it. I really like printing on that paper, kind of expensive but worth it.

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Ojaitimo posted on 12/24/2006

So whats the story behind Atomic Rum? I heard a rumor thats its certain people?

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Lucy Diamond posted on 12/28/2006

Doug,

I wanted to say thank you for the great picture you did for me of our Airstream. My wife is JoAnne (Mrs. Lucy Diamond Tiki). When I first saw it I thought it was cool that you had done an Airstream/Tiki themed print and then I was floored when I realized that was my trailer, my dog and my tiki I was looking at in the picture.

Everyone was in on it including TedTiki and Savage Patty and they totally surprised me for Christmas. We love your work and have several other pictures. Thanks again.

Brian
Mr. Lucy Diamond Tiki

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Swamp Fire posted on 12/29/2006

On 2006-12-24 15:10, Ojaitimo wrote:
So whats the story behind Atomic Rum? I heard a rumor thats its certain people?

Different stages of intoxication when enjoying a few Mai Tais also a take on the see no evil monkeys and lastly
the guys at Ocianic Arts, Bob, Leroy and Dano. I did a revised version for them with name signs in front of each monkey.
Oh, and I like things that explode ... it blow'd up real good.

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teaKEY posted on 12/29/2006

Lucy Diamond, where is this Streamline you talk about. Is it a print of Swampfires or an unseen work?

I know that I brought up the whole tikiFArm / Munktiki glaze thing before.
""pool in the deep recesses/pop on the high points) as that's our style."" The whole spray verses dip, I though it was more about the shiny v. semi gloss finish, but I know that its your style and some people like it more this way. I think Tiki-Kate said that she is into Tikifarm more because of it. And I can see why you use the glazes you do. Your mugs are more know for their lower relief, more line work.

"At around $10/mug for our mugs, we're about value (i.e. your tipsy friends
dropping their mugs after a couple of whopper Mai Tai's" I do like how you are keeping the prices down. Anyone that owns a tikifarm mug thanks you.

"Where in the world does the Leilani correlation come in?" Is the Leilani, really that bad in the first place. I guess I don't see where the Leilani is a cheaper mug. I really don't see how the mugs in the past are poorer in quality, expect for the times their is repeat in tiki bars with the same mug w/ stamp and lack of colors and amount of run.

Sorry Swamp, back to you and can't wait to show you something.

SF
Swamp Fire posted on 12/29/2006

Thanks Brian, glad you like it. Below is the piece Lucy Diamond is talking about.

teaKEY, can't wait to show me something? Should I be afraid?

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Paipo posted on 12/29/2006

Lots of really nice work there Doug, it amazes me how productive some of you guys are in terms of designing for different mediums. Your moai design is a sure-fire winner - there aren't enough full figure moai mugs out there. Can't wait to see the sculpt!

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Swamp Fire posted on 12/30/2006

On 2006-12-29 11:53, Paipo wrote:
Your moai design is a sure-fire winner - there aren't enough full figure moai mugs out there. Can't wait to see the sculpt!

Thanks Paipo, the Herman mug is a big guy, over 8 inches tall. He also has a carved handle.
I've always liked the larger mugs, less re-fills. Should be out soon ... Holden?

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hewey posted on 01/01/2007

Airstream pic is very cool :)

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kingstiedye posted on 01/01/2007

On 2006-12-30 10:17, Swamp Fire wrote:
the Herman mug is a big guy, over 8 inches tall. He also has a carved handle.
I've always liked the larger mugs, less re-fills. Should be out soon ... Holden?

herman is gonna be really cool. i dig big mugs, that's why your grog mug is one of my favorites to use. great work on the airstream as always.

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Hiphipahula posted on 01/02/2007

Bigger can be better! I love the Martin Denny mug & the new Ken Ruzic, Squid mugs are Huge. I look forward to the all the new releases some Biggies in the mix.

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lovevw181 posted on 01/03/2007

Swampfire, lovin the airstream print!!!!!! Keep up the excellent work!

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Hiphipahula posted on 01/03/2007

Happy New Year Doug, if we would like a pendant who do we contact? Your monkeys are the best ever!

SG
Sam Gambino posted on 01/03/2007

Hey Doug- That Airstream print is really something else.... I've always liked the character that those have. Great subject matter, and of course, top notch quality as always.

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tedtiki posted on 01/03/2007

On 2006-12-21 17:49, hiltiki wrote:
Doug, you are the best. :) I love my "Pick up Artist" print.

I love that print as well. That was my 1st print from Doug.

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tedtiki posted on 01/03/2007

On 2006-12-27 18:31, Lucy Diamond wrote:
Doug,

I wanted to say thank you for the great picture you did for me of our Airstream. My wife is JoAnne (Mrs. Lucy Diamond Tiki). When I first saw it I thought it was cool that you had done an Airstream/Tiki themed print and then I was floored when I realized that was my trailer, my dog and my tiki I was looking at in the picture.

Everyone was in on it including TedTiki and Savage Patty and they totally surprised me for Christmas. We love your work and have several other pictures. Thanks again.

Brian
Mr. Lucy Diamond Tiki

You should have seen the look on his face when he realized what it was. JoAnne and Doug went above and beyond to make him a happy xmas camper.
It looks awesome matted and framed.
Great job Doug.

SF
Swamp Fire posted on 03/07/2007

New drawing

Mixologist

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GROG posted on 03/07/2007

So what are trying to say with this art---that all bartenders are just a bunch of monkeys?!!! Oh, that'll certainly go over BIG with the bartenders!

P.S. :P

LLT
little lost tiki posted on 03/07/2007

Don't pay GROG any mind,ever since he began working on the Simpsons Movie, he hasn't been the same........That mixologist is Hilarious Doug! It reminds me of those old tonal Flemish drawings with the hi-lights pencilled in! i like the "Don Martin" pinkies sticking out! How big is that drawing? Seeing as you're a Giant, I imagine it's about 8.5 by 11 feet! :lol:

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Moki posted on 03/07/2007

Nice shirt!!

Can't wait to see the color version.

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teaKEY posted on 03/07/2007

Looks like a new mug, The monkey that is. actually a bowl.

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frostiki posted on 03/07/2007

Doug, gimme a break I'd like to keep a little self esteem about my artistic skills. But then you and TikiShark go and ruin it by posting your stuff. I'm off to go cry in a bottle of rum, that is unless you want to give me lessons?

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tikiwinebear posted on 03/08/2007

Great idea, teaKEY!! If Steve Crane could make one of a parrot head, Doug can certainly make one with a monkey head! Excellent! I would buy one. But I would buy just about anything tiki Doug draws up. He's a master......

  • Myke
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Chongolio posted on 03/08/2007

I have never seen a better executed pair of monkey lips in my life. DH you are a master monkey draftsman.

Chongolio

P.S Hey I talked with non tiki friend of mine who met you at one of your shows. Small world eh!

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RevBambooBen posted on 03/08/2007

On 2007-03-07 09:03, Swamp Fire wrote:
New drawing

Mixologist

Reminds me of Crazy Al!!!

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cheeky half posted on 03/08/2007

Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Swamp Fire posted on 03/08/2007

On 2007-03-07 09:22, GROG wrote:
So what are trying to say with this art---that all bartenders are just a bunch of monkeys?!!! Oh, that'll certainly go over BIG with the bartenders!

P.S. :P

Won't be the first time I've pissed off a bartender, ha. Monkey brain garnish anyone?

Thanks for the comments everyone!

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suburbanpagan posted on 03/26/2007

Awesome Swamp! (as usual!)

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