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Conga....Wisconsin stuff!
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Benzart
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06/18/2007
Looking better every time you touch him. "The Shadow Knows". The shadow trick is an Old carvers secret from way back and shows you where the light falls off and different depths, lows and highs. Its all in the lighting, just like photography, the trick is to know where you need more light and where you can do with less. It's alright, I'm confused too. |
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congatiki
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06/22/2007
Thanks GMan and Ben...many thanks for your continued support of my off-beat chizzlin'. I |
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pdrake
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06/22/2007
that's really nice. i wish i had a big, bass log to carve. it must be fun. |
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FreddieBallsomic
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06/22/2007
That headdress is Siiick! Nice work. |
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Babalu
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06/22/2007
Very nice Conga! He has a wonderful presence. I agree with G....lot's of movement, and plenty of cutting edge Conga flavor! Another top shelf tiki to add to the line up. |
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Benzart
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06/22/2007
No, I think YOU had HIM Confused the whole time! Nice finish Conga. |
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congatiki
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06/22/2007
Many thanks guys! |
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GMAN
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06/22/2007
Conga, That couldn't be any nicer. The finish is perfect for him. Fantastic work all around. I can't tell you how great it was to watch you continuously dig in that log, changing things up, and finding your true vision. It's scary work, but you overcame all of the hurdles with aces. This is truly a special piece and one that has brought a lot of entertainment and happiness to a lot of people. Be proud. -G |
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Howland
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06/23/2007
Very nice, indeed! And that headdress IS a rocker!!! |
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Raffertiki
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06/23/2007
Looks cool, conga. I really like how you worked the headdress. |
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congatiki
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06/24/2007
Thanks a lot GMan, Surf'n'Turf and Raffertiki. |
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JohnnyP
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06/27/2007
I go away for a little over a week and you finish a major tiki. Congastyle strikes again. There is something guiding you in creating these strange tikis that pull a lot of different styles and elements together and put them in a new form that fits very well. |
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Sneakytiki
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06/28/2007
Looks really Hawaiian and really Melanesian at the same time with the dot lines and dish eyes, subtle deviations from symmetry, etc. superb and original! |
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congatiki
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06/30/2007
Thanks for visiting Johnny and Sneaky. I appreciate the compliments regarding |
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Jungle Trader
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06/30/2007
Conga brah, you have a lot of patience my man. It shows in the details. Cool! |
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congatiki
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07/09/2007
Things are moving along slowly around here....was working on a full body two footer till [ Edited by: congatiki 2007-07-10 15:04 ] |
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Jungle Trader
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07/09/2007
Santa Cruz, Calif.? |
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congatiki
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07/09/2007
Yea JT...making the California trek to catch a wedding at Santa Cruz...pardon my |
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JohnnyP
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07/10/2007
Just peg that head back on and keep going! |
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congatiki
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07/10/2007
Yea Johnny...That's the ticket. This is the guy so far....he became almost a dali-esque |
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Benzart
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07/10/2007
Head looksd Great. Maybe you should put his head in his hands, you have the space all set up for it. He was just trying to get ahead! Cool stuff Conga. Love it! |
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Babalu
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07/11/2007
This is one cool carving so far Conga! This could very well end up being one of my favorites of yours... "Do not lead where the path may follow...go instead...where there is no path...and leave a trail." |
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Aaron's Akua
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07/17/2007
Conga, You might contact Will (SCTikiShack on TC) who carves locally in Santa Cruz. I drove out to meet him one time and he is a super cool guy and talented carver. Plus he's got tikis installed all over town - definitely worth the tour. Chongolio also used to live in SC before moving off to Aloha-Land. SC is a pretty unique coastal CA town - you'll enjoy it for sure. Oh, and hey - love those last tikis you've posted! All in high-Conga style!! I need to check this thread on a more regular basis. A-A |
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congatiki
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07/17/2007
Thanks Aaron. |
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congatiki
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07/22/2007
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Benzart
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07/22/2007
Conga, He looks Great, I'm glad you were able to fix him up. Nice job can't wait to see him all painted up. |
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JohnnyP
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07/23/2007
pencil neck looks pretty happy. What were you watching when you gashed your finger that put such a grin on it? |
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Moondance
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07/28/2007
CongaTiki- |
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congatiki
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07/28/2007
Thanks Ben Johnny and Moondance. [ Edited by: congatiki 2007-07-29 09:01 ] |
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tikifreak1
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08/03/2007
Wow!!! Now I know why it broke off, jeeeez! You had me laughing so hard! Thanks for the support. Your carving did turn out really cool though! Craig |
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Benzart
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08/03/2007
Cute but, WICKED Smile, Cool Attitude and Excellent finish. Excellent job overall Conga, Whats next? |
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GMAN
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08/03/2007
Close Encounters with the Conga's Mind - scary! |
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congatiki
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08/03/2007
Thanks guys... [ Edited by: congatiki 2007-08-03 04:44 ] |
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congatiki
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08/09/2007
Well it's been a month and I still haven't finished the "png baby." |
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congatiki
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08/09/2007
Tik or not...here we come! |
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tikifreak1
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08/09/2007
WOW! I thought it was done before when it was a natural color. Nice finishing touches! Craig |
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congatiki
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08/10/2007
Thanks Craig...The paint is a little "nod" to some of the painter-carvers from |
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congatiki
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08/25/2007
hello...tiki (or my abberation of it) is alive and reasonably well in Northern Wisconsin. |
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tikifreak1
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08/25/2007
Lookin cool Conga!!! |
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congatiki
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08/26/2007
thanks Tikifreak...appreciate the visit...and I like what you are doing with your Tang! |
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Benzart
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08/28/2007
Conga, Nothing much slows you down does it? I Really love how your last "Broken Necked" guy came out looking like one of my favorite cartoon characters, "Calvin" with Hobbes. He has that wicked smile and that mischievous look. |
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congatiki
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08/28/2007
Hey Ben...I wasn't real familiar with Calvin and Hobbs but I did a little google check |
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surfintiki
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08/29/2007
Go Conga! There's a lot cookin over at your carvin bench! This one looks big. Get us some more photos up! |
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GMAN
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08/31/2007
I need more Conga Corner Carving pics. It's hard to know what you are woking on? Three, maybe four pieces on your bench now? Are you having a hard time focusing, or are you on some vision-quest? Gman confused...... |
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kaha kii
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08/31/2007
Congabrah! Smile! |
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congatiki
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08/31/2007
Hey guys...thanks for popping in at the Conga Korner... |
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congatiki
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09/01/2007
Gotta love holiday weekends. Lots of time for tennis and tikis. |
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GMAN
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09/02/2007
Way to be Conga! The Bass wood guy is really taking shape. Not sure what can be done with the other, but I'm sure you will figure out something real wikkid for him - you always do! :) More pics this weekend? -G |
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