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surfintiki posted on 02/18/2008

By the looks of that log cabin-lookin' wood pile in the background, you'll be carving for a while!!!
drool.

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Flat Black posted on 02/18/2008

Very very cool. Each coat of oil is adding a bit more.

Mr. Lono already has so much style, can't wait to see where he goes.

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GMAN posted on 02/18/2008

TFreak - Yo!

Surfin - If these logs hold up....I'll be good for a while. :D

Flat Balck - Aloha mang. Welcome to TC. Pull up a chair and hang a while.....

All - Here is a lunch break pics update on Mr. Lono. I got his body blocked out this morning. Maybe some more work this afternoon......

-G$

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MBL posted on 02/18/2008

DUDE! Way cool!!!
Tim
MBL

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JohnnyP posted on 02/18/2008

Hello Mr. Lono, G looks like he is helping you out of that log well enough.

Great start on a different direction. Lucky you get the day off. Be finished by tonight?

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AlohaStation posted on 02/18/2008

Looks great so far. That pile of wood should last a LONG time. Speed it up - will ya!

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Flat Black posted on 02/18/2008

Thanks for the welcome.

Mr. Lono is coming along quite nicely. I can't wait to see what you do with his headdress.

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GMAN posted on 02/18/2008

MBL - DUDE! Thanks.

JohnnyP - Hello back Mr. P. Different directions....same path. I wanted to finish him tonight, still can, but I'll likely want to spend a bit more time on him. It felt good to start fresh after being held down by all the small work on the last guy.

Aloha - I'm working.....I'm working......

Flat Black - Thanks man. I'm not sure if I'm gonna do much more with the headdress...

Here are some pics from this afternoon:

-G$

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FreddieBallsomic posted on 02/18/2008

NiiiiiCe~

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seeksurf posted on 02/18/2008

G, love the finish pic's what a gem!

A new guy and a lono yes! LOOKING GOOD!
where have you been hiding him?

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Benzart posted on 02/19/2008

Lookin' Great GMAN,only the Headdress is Not Done so don't quit on it now, the ancients will NOT Forgive! He looks Too good to leave with a nekkid headdress---Finish it UP! :lol: :lol: :lol: No Rest for the weary or izzit no rest for the wicked?

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congatiki posted on 02/19/2008

"I'm not sure I'm gonna do much more with the headdress."
Ha Ha Ha.....hahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
hahahahahahaha.
Funny stuff.
You are kidding right?

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benella posted on 02/19/2008

:o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

Makes me want to cry ... beautiful amazing new one.
Seems not being cedar, what's the wood Sir ?

This new piece is stunning. Can't wait for the new pix.

Mahalo,

Benjamin.

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Robin posted on 02/19/2008

Hi G. Nice nice nice. So glad to see another one on the way...pretty fast too. Mr. Lono would really like some of that special Gman work on the headdress.

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GMAN posted on 02/21/2008

FBalls - Thanks. Howzitt?

Seeks - I haven't been hiding this guy, I started him last Sunday.

Benz - Oh my....he's nekkid! Sorry mate, I had to go with what I wanted. If I do another I will give him a complicated headdress. I really wanted this guy this way.

Conga - Nope, I wasn't kidding :D Sorry if you no likee.....

Benella - Don't cry???? I posted some new pics below.

Robin - Yeah, speedy. I needed a less involved project to work on. It's really nice to bang something out every once in a while. Working on this one made me very happy.

Here are some pics of Lono with his first coat of stain:

-G

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JohnnyP posted on 02/21/2008

I really like it! Very elegant lines with quite a presence to it. The finish highlights it very well.

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seeksurf posted on 02/21/2008

Nice G, That little guy has allot of personality in him.

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congatiki posted on 02/21/2008

Conga like too!

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Robin posted on 02/21/2008

He makes me happy too! He's got an elegant substantial look without the elaborate carving on the headdress. What do I know! And the fabulous Gman finish...and a nice butt.

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hewey posted on 02/21/2008

Sweet lono mate :D

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tikifreak1 posted on 02/21/2008

Is this a new GMAN carving record???? Looks really cool!!!!

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GROG posted on 02/21/2008

Nice. GROG like.

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harro posted on 02/21/2008

nice work Gman, after toiling for months on the big beauty, you knock out an equally cool one in next to no time, in a totally different style - that must be quite satisfying!

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Flat Black posted on 02/21/2008

I really thought you where joking when you said he weren't going to do anything with the headdress.

He looks great all stained up. I really like that color.

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TheBigT posted on 02/22/2008

Dayumn that's nice, has lots of charm and great coloring! 8)

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benella posted on 02/23/2008

WOW boy, amazing with the finishing color.

I'm very impressed.

Mahalo,

Benjamin.

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Tahitiki posted on 02/23/2008

sweet!!!

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GMAN posted on 02/23/2008

Thanks guys. I appreciate all the comments. I still may go back and do more to his headress, but for now I'll let him sit.

It was too rainy and wet to put the last oil coat on the big teko so I started chipping into another log. Some of you may have seen this fellow before - he is in the Hawaiian Sculpture book. I thought he would be fun to try. Now that he is blocked in I can start thining him down and getting all the meat off of him.

:D

-G$


http://www.oceanandislandarts.blogspot.com/

[ Edited by: GMAN 2008-02-23 14:23 ]

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congatiki posted on 02/23/2008

Hey GMan...nice start! I have seen that bugger in some of the "reference
materials"...even thought about attempting to do one....will be anxious
to see your progress. You have a real knack for getting the proper form.

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seeksurf posted on 02/24/2008

Nice rough out. I haven't seen what you are talking about,
so it will be a nice surprise for me to see him
unfold. LOOKING COOL!

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Robin posted on 02/24/2008

Well look at you go! I haven't seen him either, but he looks very interesting. Looking forward to seeing the progress.

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hewey posted on 02/24/2008

Great looking form so far :D

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tikifreak1 posted on 02/24/2008

It's begun!!! Can't wait to see this one finished. You are on fire these days!!!

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Tiki Shark Art posted on 02/24/2008

AWESOME WORK!
when ever I need some new tiki desing ideas I look through this thread - and get inspired! Beautiful work!

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JohnnyP posted on 02/25/2008

On 2008-02-23 14:17, GMAN wrote:

:D

-G$

I've been feeling like this at work lately!!!

A wonderful carve and interpretation of a great piece.

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Benzart posted on 02/28/2008

Man, look what happens when I go away for a few days. This guy looks like he will be another Keeper, can't wait to see him done. Looks like Nice work!

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MBL posted on 02/28/2008

Dude...Lono is killer in person! Thanks for tossing around ideas yesterday.
Tim
MBL

TBBMT

hi my friend looking good keep up the good work

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Benzart posted on 02/29/2008

Oh Yeah, I forgot the Lono,, Naked but looks great. I Knew you would get a sweet finish on him.

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Bowana posted on 03/02/2008

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Hey GMAN! That's what I'm talking about!! He rocks! I want to see how you stain it.

So your new guy is eventually going to be doing a handstand?

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GMAN posted on 03/02/2008

Conga - Here is some "progress" for ya. I guess I have a knack for some things...mostly a knack for getting in trouble though...

Seeks - Thanks Bud. He's gonna take a while as he'll be all chisels and the pins, plates, and screws in body get to hurting after too much chipping.

Robin - Howdie hey? I thought he would be interesting too. We'll see...

Hewey - Thanks!

Tikifreak - YES, it has begun. How it will end, nobody knows :lol:

TikiSharkArt - I'm glad you approve. Thanks for swinging through.

JohnnyP - Don't we all!

Bzart - :D

MBL - Dude!.....

Marcus - Thanks man! Where you bean?

Benzo - :(

Bowana - Thanks man. Yes, this guy will be a headstander!

Here are some progress pics of the Hawaiian and Maori inspired figures:

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This one is for Bowana:
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This guy is very close to being finished.....
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-G$

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Bay Park Buzzy posted on 03/03/2008

On 2008-03-02 13:08, GMAN wrote:
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-G$

Ohhhhhhhh! Sooooooo fiiiiiiiine!

Buzzy Out!

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seeksurf posted on 03/03/2008

The crawler is looking nice! the shape is set for a perfect carve.

Big guy is looking outstanding, dark and handsome he is.

Is the crawler ceder?

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GMAN posted on 03/03/2008

Thanks Buzzmeister and Seeks.

The new guy is rubber wood...I wonder if he'll bounce?

-G$

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Robin posted on 03/03/2008

I didn't realize rubber had such a nice grain....and there sure is lots of it here. Interesting to see the progress...since it's a mystery piece to me. Big guy just keeps getting better and better.

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Babalu posted on 03/03/2008

Your seriously massaging everyone's G spot lately! Can we come swim in your pool?

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benella posted on 03/04/2008

Hi G,

I'm looking forward daily to see the progress of this new one. He's pretty cool. The grain looks perfect too.
Thanks for your last P.M, I took the toolz these last days... :wink:

Mahalo,

Benjamin

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Benzart posted on 03/04/2008

Wow! The Crawler is Really looking Spectacular GMAN, Can't Wait to see him finished. Love the Progress shots too. More..
The Old guy is looking Just as Spectacular too, a Very distinguished looking old man if you ask me.

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