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Tue, Oct 23, 2007 3:37 PM
I'd heard that quitting smoking could cause you to plump up/chubbify. Nice Maori mojo to transfer all the extra weight to these chubby changelings, channeling your calories their way, genius use of your mana! Seriously nice work on chubby and the hammerhead looking tiki too! |
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Thu, Oct 25, 2007 4:01 PM
Thanks JP, Robin 'New piece' And from out of nowhere, flying very low 'Hei-toki Tangaroa' I like this guy - as part of the ongoing march to loosen up my carving, this piece was tackled in more of a free fashion with less drawing/guidelines than usual. The result to me seems slightly cruder but more organic and 'authentic'. The process is certainly a lot faster and more ejoyable (and affordable - see marketplace :wink: ) Back to the grind! :D Tama |
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Thu, Oct 25, 2007 4:56 PM
that is soooooo georgeous! That's something I have to have in the near future. |
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Thu, Oct 25, 2007 10:47 PM
Florida?!?!?!? I'll defer to BenZ this time. Just because he's got the tools, the style, the panache, first dibs. But I will take wildfires over hurricanes any day! Keep on with the good green stuff Tama! And, yes I know how that sounds. |
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Wed, Oct 31, 2007 6:39 AM
awesome tang adze tama - that combines two of my favourite shapes in one masterpiece! how big is it? and congrats on the tar-free lungs, you couldnt have made a better decision. and good luck with the exciting house renos too. cheers, |
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Wed, Oct 31, 2007 5:42 PM
Dem's some stylin' stones Tama! Long time no post. My bad. Looking forward to seeing more when you are ready. -G$ |
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Wed, Oct 31, 2007 9:32 PM
Tama, I am Happy to see you back at the good old grind and I LOVE that Hei-toki/Tangaroa. He's Really Sweet. Glad to hear you still smoke free too, thats probably the Best news of all, I am Happy for you! |
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Tamapoutini
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Thu, Nov 1, 2007 4:12 PM
Cheers SurfinTiki: Ill add that design to the 'to remake' list.. :wink: Would you believe it? Tama actually does some work.. And a new Tiki-toki underway for swapping with another TCer. All toki and no tiki at this stage.. Thanks for stopping by everyone! T3 :) |
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Thu, Nov 1, 2007 4:16 PM
Every ppost from you is a treat. Keep it up. When yo feel the need for a smoke, carve some more. |
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Tipua
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Thu, Nov 1, 2007 6:39 PM
OOOOooooo! Aaaaaaaaah! As Borat says: "Very niiice!" |
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GMAN
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Fri, Nov 2, 2007 9:40 AM
Great stuff Tama! Each one of them is like a little green candy. I'm glad to see that you have the shop project moving forward and that you are still able to grind out beautiful works during all the madness. -G |
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Benzart
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Fri, Nov 2, 2007 6:52 PM
Happy to see Tama back onboard chipping away. More Beautiful stuff I see there tama. |
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Tamapoutini
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Tue, Nov 6, 2007 2:17 PM
Hi guys - just a quicky.. tiny prog report: ***ATTN: GARY K!! - IM FINDING ALL EMAILS RETURNED/NON-DELIVERED (I think your 'filters' consider my emails as SPAM?)- DO YOU HAVE ANOTHER EMAIL ADDRESS I CAN CONTACT YOU AT?? *** |
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Tue, Nov 6, 2007 3:48 PM
WOw, let me know if you ever want to swap a tiki-toki for some Hula Photos!!! That is a great looking toki and I am looking forward to seeing it done. |
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Tamapoutini
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Tue, Nov 6, 2007 5:52 PM
...ready for sanding... :) |
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AlohaStation
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Tue, Nov 6, 2007 6:13 PM
That is looking fantastic!! :) |
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Tamapoutini
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Tue, Nov 6, 2007 8:02 PM
Aloha! a little more... Tama :) |
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Tipua
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Wed, Nov 7, 2007 3:31 PM
There's just something about a well-oiled lady... ... that just makes me one happy monkey! :D :D :D :D |
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Robin
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Thu, Nov 8, 2007 9:18 AM
Beautiful as always. Always a treat to have a look and see what you're doing. Love the Toki...I want one too! |
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Thu, Nov 8, 2007 9:24 AM
Tama! |
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Thu, Nov 15, 2007 6:45 AM
so if i buy the current e-Bay offering would you be willing to carve female naughty bits on it or would that be too much like commission work? |
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Tamapoutini
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Thu, Nov 15, 2007 7:12 PM
That IS one happy monkey Tipua! You cant help but smile at that :D (been trying to get hold of you by the way) :wink: Cheers Robin! LLT: I shrank down and did another one just for you* - tried to photograph the process but couldnt push the button on my camera, ugh! PJ: check PM/inbox Aloha: next week..! Hey gang - another week spread as thin as ever & never enough time for proper TC browsing, bah! Its the old story of trying to make hay whilst the sun shines etc (quite literally - sewing grass seed before the heavens open again to wash it all away.. although when the sun does come out, so do the sparrows and yellowhammers to eat the seed.. who'd be a farmer eh?) A few new things to show tho.. Progression of, er 'happy tiki'.. And a few that are finished.. Very small (for Kinny) Peka-peka (native bat/ double Manaia) - pretty small Good to see a few new names around recently - welcome new Tcers! *Off to an exhibition opening tonight featuring the work of new jade carvers; 'the class of 07' from the local jade-skool where Paipo and I met as young Tiki-maker wannabes. Hope to see you there P! Tama :) |
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Thu, Nov 15, 2007 7:33 PM
WHo ARE You? DId you introduce yerself recently? OH,m TAMA the Tardy, Been Wondering about you recen tly/ Had a picture in my mind of you all covered up in construction material, unable to move a finger to call for help! Really glad to see you up and functioning properly. Ha :lol: I should talk. I was just thinking about sending you an email tonight and may well yet do it. Love your happy face but he looks a bit bewildered like me I guess. Hope all's well with you chief. |
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Sneakytiki
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Sun, Nov 18, 2007 1:57 PM
LIkey the new works Tama. Double Manaia is a treat and I've always liked minatures, maybe that's why I dig your work so much. S |
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Mon, Nov 19, 2007 5:21 PM
Ben - I know you're joking & I know you're not joking... my bad :( Glanced at the calendar and realised that Xmas is looming - oh man, how many carvings have been promised "before Christmas"?? Time to step production up another notch.. (manic laughter)ahahahahaaaaaaaaa! Tiki-Toki (Im calling this one 'Tik-Tok' - see above) here's a reminder: Finished: "Wide-Mouthed Wahine" 2007 Merry Christmas All! :lol: :lol: :lol: Ho ho ho... T |
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Mon, Nov 19, 2007 5:33 PM
Hey Tama, Your work is looking mahvalous as usual. I love the wide mouth wahine (nice butt). I'm glad to be back online and able to see your work. It's always a great inspiration to see what you are up to - your grinds give us mortal folks the drive to push forward. Thanks for being here. -G |
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Tipua
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Mon, Nov 19, 2007 6:16 PM
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Robin
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Mon, Nov 19, 2007 6:17 PM
Aw man...Tama..... love them love them love them. |
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AlohaStation
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Mon, Nov 19, 2007 6:34 PM
Looks awesome! I think someone is going to very happy. I wish I could help you - but size has never been a problem for me! ; ) |
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Mon, Nov 19, 2007 6:57 PM
Astoundingly fluid!!!.....otherwise, I'm left spechless myself. |
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Mon, Nov 19, 2007 7:37 PM
Well Damn You even! No Matter how irritated someone is that you haven't been around, all you have to do is show up and say "Hi All" and the ice is MELTED and All the worries are gone and you are Right back in the good graces...How DO you DO that! You come back with some Seriously Awesome Stuff here Really Love it. It seems that you have been sorely Missed so don't stay away so long again. :lol: :lol: |
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Wed, Nov 21, 2007 1:20 PM
I would have thought you of all people would be familiar with the D 1.5? :-? The other stuff is all looking bee-yoo-diful as always. More, better, smaller! |
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Wed, Nov 21, 2007 1:47 PM
On 2007-11-21 13:20, Paipo wrote: D 1.5?? Ive been living in a cave... TTTooless :o |
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Sun, Nov 25, 2007 11:28 PM
Hi all!* GMan: Mortal? You?? Croc-bonkin', boar-stickin', storm-chasin'..etc --Paipo just reminded me that I havent posted pics of this wee fella, although its possible you may have spotted him out thEre somewhere anyway, ahem.. Cant remember if he has been shown before but is another from deep within the Box, recently finished. Sometimes I worry about all the 'frozen' hours locked up in the Boxs' contents, but when the mood strikes its great to be able to pluck a 'profiled' or semi-roughed out piece and enjoy the pure carving fun of grinding or heavy handpiece work. --And this was a piece made last week: A great learning piece this one. Like the few Tangaroa figures Ive attempted in recent months this is a full body/3-D (however flattened) and the repetition of such is sinking in more and more.. yay!
The smallest/last piece shown here (Australian Black nephrite) is also in the process of becoming a Tiki of very similar type as above, with some changes/differences too of course. These three pieces are headed for Sydney, Australia for another ehhibition of the jade-skool pals - if I can get it together in time.. Update on that later this week. --TTT :) |
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Tamapoutini
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Mon, Nov 26, 2007 12:04 AM
*A picture is worth a thousand words, but only if you remember to add them.. :D T3 |
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Paipo
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Mon, Nov 26, 2007 1:06 AM
As luck would have it, I have 3 pieces of Cowell blocked out and ready to draw up too :lol: |
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Tipua
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Mon, Nov 26, 2007 2:52 AM
Nice work Tama. PS. I'm camping out at my mail box till further notice. :) |
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Benzart
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Mon, Nov 26, 2007 8:28 AM
Eeexcelent stuffs again Tama, Love the 3-d images you are getting and Love the fact that you seem to be online More than me here recently! Keep up the tempo. I really love the Wide mouth wahine and your "box of 80" rescue is time Well spent. What can I say but that it is SO Nice to see more pictures of your works, I've been needing them So Dearly, thank you thank you thank you! |
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Mon, Nov 26, 2007 11:55 AM
Hi Tama....love the way you describe your process..it's like being there. The 3d seems to be manifesting pretty well...love your exploration....thanks for including us. I notice some pushing of the forms and features in new ways in addition to the more 3d...very cool Good luck with the show, and the work. R. |
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Mon, Nov 26, 2007 6:33 PM
Tipua: You wont have too long to wait; posted this morning..! :D --Aloha: one more session ought to do it... --Happy carving all! |
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Tipua
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Fri, Nov 30, 2007 10:24 PM
Kia Ora Tamapoutini! Yesterday, after a really, really crap day at work, the gods (or NZ and Australia Post), feeling pity for one so wretched, deigned to bestow a gift upon me of exquisite beauty. Thanks Tama! I persuaded my girlfriend to model it as she is considerably better looking than I am. Thanks again Tama! She's absolutley beautiful. Oh yeah, and the cord length is perfect by the way. I'm one very happy monkey! :) |
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Sun, Dec 2, 2007 1:04 AM
*If I called my partner that Id get a slap in my wide-mouth! Perhaps you'd better just name the carving that! :lol: So glad you like her! (the carving) :wink: Tama :) |
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Tipua
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Sun, Dec 2, 2007 5:41 PM
Yeah, thanks Tama. They're both awesome! :) |
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Tamapoutini
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Wed, Dec 5, 2007 12:41 AM
Hi all - Making Tikis? Ive got a few on the go.. :wink: ----TIKIS: in no particular order A new wahine with paua eyes -
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Wed, Dec 5, 2007 1:06 AM
Nice masculine post. The black one is another great modern/abstract looking tang. I like how you throw in the girl at the end to tone down all the testosterone. :lol: Keep'em coming!! |
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Wed, Dec 5, 2007 3:57 AM
Excellent stuff Tama, I particularly like the wee Black fella also the Toki, someone is a lucky guy |
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Wed, Dec 5, 2007 4:36 AM
top stuff tama, good to see you keeping busy. thanks for giving us our jade fix. harro. |
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Wed, Dec 5, 2007 4:56 AM
Very good tuff as always. Benjamin. |
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