Conga....Wisconsin stuff!

Very cool, a little texture this time??

Conga, these "Surprise" tikis are the Best kind and the Most fun to do too hey? Looks like he will fit Right next to my recliner in the living room. Looking great. No use to ask what color he might be yet?

Thanks Seeks, Tikifreak and Ben. Sorta flying by the seat of my pants on
this one and it really is fun to just keep digging until you find "it."
I am planning to leave some carving texture in him but I will have to
see how it looks after sanding and clean-up. As for color, you're right Ben,
way too early to tell right now :)

You have to leave the carving texture in this one, it adds a lot to a challenging piece.

Hi Conga. Yep, good idea. I like the new guy. Thanks for sharing.

On 2008-10-18 05:42, JohnnyP wrote:
You have to leave the carving texture in this one, it adds a lot to a challenging piece.

Agreed!

Thanks for the input Johnny, GMan and Hankster. After solving a few
problems (reason for editing) I have moved ahead full steam with the
chiseled look. All is well in the northwoods.

[ Edited by: congatiki 2008-10-20 17:11 ]

Hell, I Knew you could figger it out, after all that's what carvers do figer out how to create a certain look in whatever piece of wood, stone, clay or any other media, so you're just doin' your job as a carver soooo, GIT BACK TO WIRK!
:P :lol: :D

Looking great Conga! He looks like my neighbor.

Thanks Ben, "it's hard work and I'm working hard."
And thanks Babalu, you must reside in a creepy neighborhood.
Here's where we are at now

Sort of a crappy pic, but I have a new improved camera :) that I
need to figger out. He's a tad more shiney than I was hoping. I
could be finished with him, but I am considering the splashing of
some paint here and there.

Yeah! I love the texture on him.. mo' pictures!

Yep, love to see more pics of that guy. It looks really cool.

Mahalo Surfintiki and BigT, appreciate the compliments and also thanks for
visiting the ole' Conga spot. I have been gazing at this fella for a few
days and I am warming up to his primitive simplicity. I have to study for
a little longer...I might call him finished.
New camera works...here are a few better pics!

Awesome! I love the texture. Out of curiousity (sp?), if you decide it's not finished would you chop some more? Considering it's been stained and all...

Btw, Conga, home come a lot of your older pics are really, really, tiny (like pages 5-20 something or more)? I thought I remember them being regular size once apon a time. Is it me??

Hey there, Conga!! I really dig this guy. I have to agree with BigT, the texture looks great. I'm coming thru your neck of the woods tomorrow. Whats your address, I'll take him for a ride to Chicago. :)

Many thanks guys.
BigT...No, I would not do any further carving. I was thinking of adding
minimal color and perhaps working the finish a little bit to tone it down.
You know, make it look a little more "old and gritty." Perhaps taking it
outside and rolling it around in the mud :)
I'm not sure about the tiny pics in the earlier pages of my thread. I
think it has something to do with the fact that they were old "shutterfly"
pictures, from another website. They were larger when they were posted.
Nicer pics of my earlier work can be found on page 1. I still need
to add a few more recent carvings to my first page. BTW, I like your
recent posts BigT.

Hey Freddie, although we haven't hooked up yet, we will. This summer really
got away from me.

Another Conga piece stashed in the Finished with Excellence Catagory. Daaaaayyum Conga, you are gonna have more tiki there than there are peeps in town, watch out you might be getting a reputation! LOL
I second the ?, where else would you start cutting?
Sweet

Conga!

Had to be some traces of snow on the ground by you the last couple of days. The first snow of the season flew here on Monday, but melted on impact.

Time for hibernation!

This new guy is great! That is a lot of gouge marks! Labor intensive!

Its a wonder how he stands on such skinny legs.

I think a little paint would really make this guy pop. Give it a go!

Here's the scoop Ben. Hometown population, 8. Carvings in the Conga Lounge
and Lounge Annex, 22. My local reputation is firmly entrenched.

Thanks for the "nudge", Mr. Lakesurfer. Yea, cold weather is here but we
are getting a warm-up into the 50s the next few days.

On 2008-10-28 16:10, congatiki wrote:
BTW, I like your
recent posts BigT.

Thanks!

Paints looks good. Is it done? Can u paint right over stain like that? Will it stick?

Almost finished BigT.
Yes I paing over the stain, and haven't had any issues with the paint
sticking. Actually I want most of my pieces to look like they've been
"kicked around" a little, so a faded or chipped look is desirable.
This one is finished except for a little "antiquing" procedure that will
tone down the "newness" or "brightness" of the paint, to give it a dingy
look.
Thanks for your questions and comments. I'll toss up an outdoor shot
this weekend.

Nice work on the Skinny Boy, Conga. I like to leave the chisel marks on mine like that too. The paint is a nice final touch. I like that it's very minimal.

Thanks Bowana. The chisel marks were a bit of a challenge, mainly cuz I
generally work fast with chisels and attone for my haste with tons of sanding.
Many many slaps with the chisel to achieve a consistent look. I like a bit of
paint on some carvings but I strive to avoid being gaudy.
Well, here's the finished bugger...enjoying some time with his new-found
friends at the Conga shack.

Again, thanks to everyone who followed the progress on this feller. Time
to put on the magic thinking cap and determine where we go next :)

Kicking ass conga! this fella is tops love the
size, full body and the head NICE.

Hey Paw! That texture you've got going on is the gnats knuckles. Gman Likee!

On 2008-11-01 15:13, congatiki wrote:

Time to put on the magic thinking cap and determine where we go next :)

Skinny guy turned out well. Now that the magic thinking cap has been on for a few days, where you taking us next?

Many thanx Seeks, Gator-Slayer and Johnny. I have been werking a little
Johnny, something a little smaller this time. A seated figure, one hand on
his face. Lotta work to do yet, this one will not have chisel marks.
My musical background for this one has been the Hendrix Experience (honoring
the passing of the final member) so his working title is "Voodoo Child."

Nice conga! yes i read the same news.
Keep-em coming!

Wow! All your recent carves have been fantastic, This latest guy looks to be another top shelf tiki.
You can't go wrong carving to Hendrix. Looking forward to seeing more.8)

Woah, CONGA, You ROCK man! This guy is really going to be slick. LOVE it!

Thanks Seeks, SavageTiki and Benzo, your comments are pushing me forward
on my new friend "Voodoo."
I have finally turned the corner of "Firewood" and "Personality" and am
inspired to make this a real keeper. Just a little update...thanks for
peeking in.

man, What are you DOIN to ME! your stuff's lookin better and better every day you're HOT HOT HOT and on a Roll, Back to work, no resting when you're thissss hootttt.

Thats a great pose you've come up with. Looks like it will be a top shelf peice, keep playing that voodoo music.

Thanks Ben and Rapa-RuHa, no time to rest, now that I am fully under
the spell of the Voodoo Child.
As I dig further I have decided that I prefer a gaping mouth to the
teeth...as usual...things change as we go forward. A little "funky
photo" update


It's a good time to be checkin' the threads, lotsa cool stuff being
exhibited.

Wow, Conga! Very unique piece. The photography seems to add to his manic anguish feel he has going on. Very cool post. I'll be watchin fer more.

Tyler

Wow!@!
awsome progress pics, looks GREAT!

what a cutey keep up the good work

Way to go Conga! I dig the psychidelic photos too!

Nice congatiki I like the theme.

Darn Conga, Every time I look at this guy I Like him more. At first I thought I liked him better with "Hair" (chisel marks) and was disappointed when you sanded them off but then I saw him more as a cute human kid like person and everything you have done to him has brought out this personality till now I find he has just grown on me so now you MUST send him here, I Gotta have that cacarving.

Many thanks for the kind remarks Duddy, Marcus, Hodadhank, Seeks, Benzart
and Tyler. I am resisting the urge to hurry along with this guy...he
really seems to have a heartbeat now. Happy thanksgiving to everyone
from your ole' buddy Conga and your new buddy 'Voodoo."

Happy Thanksgiving Voodoo ! You must resist the urge to hurry this one along.

Thanks Johnny and everyone, I guess he done.
The Voodoo Child....

Conga,

He looks like me when I have a migraine. Seriously. Pretty work my friend. Very nice stuff. It's always a pleasure to view your work.

-G$

Yeah, really cool! I like how you did the fingers.

Thanks GMan and TikiFreak, you guys make me blush. I thought Voodoo was
done but I decided to even out the color a little bit, here's his
class portrait.

He can stand up next to a mountain, knock it down with the edge of his
hand.

Now I don't know what to do. It's too cold up here and I'm in the car
business...ha ha ha. I think I'll race Buzzy to the Cigar Store Indian.

Hell ya. Nicely done on the Voodoo child.