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Tue, Mar 3, 2009 12:49 PM
Cool. Those have a real nice Basil Wolverton feel to them. |
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Sam Gambino
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Tue, Mar 3, 2009 1:16 PM
Thanks Eric, and Slacks! I did mix up some Wolverton and added some Roth in there... |
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Tiki Shark Art
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Mon, Mar 9, 2009 1:26 AM
SWEEEEET! |
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little lost tiki
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Mon, Mar 9, 2009 7:59 PM
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Brad....you can't go taking credit for art that Sam did! |
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Sam Gambino
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Tue, Mar 10, 2009 9:37 PM
Thanks Brad and Ken! They were fun projects I did in front of the TV... I appreciate the feedback coming from a couple of excellent artists like yourselves! Ken- I just thinned out the green enamel with thinner and painted it on. It's what I had on hand, but if I had gouache or watercolor, I would have used it instead. Thanks again guys! |
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Sam Gambino
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Thu, Mar 26, 2009 6:52 PM
Here's my new painting for the Mad Magazine Show at The Gallery at East Atlanta Tattoo in Atlanta on April 11-29. "Dave Berg's "Lighter Side of..." has always been my favorite. Thanks for looking! |
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Thu, Mar 26, 2009 8:16 PM
yes! spectacular! (as usual!) I loved how Dave drew the chicks in the seventies! muy caliente! [ Edited by: suburbanpagan 2009-03-26 20:18 ] |
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little lost tiki
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Fri, Mar 27, 2009 9:35 AM
Two thumbs up! |
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Sam Gambino
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Sat, Mar 28, 2009 11:08 PM
Thanks so much suburbanpagan and Ken! I do love the way he drew ladies too.... everyone had lots of character and attitude! I just bought some of Dave Berg's original art from 1976 - one that featured himself as Roger Kaputnik.... He was a true classic! [ Edited by: Sam Gambino 2009-03-28 23:12 ] |
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Polynesiac
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Mon, Mar 30, 2009 8:02 AM
bumpin' good ol' sammy back to the top. I love the "comic book" aesthetic in the last pieces. It's impressive to be able to go from reality based paintings (like the rat pack/wolfman/capt kirk type stuff) to your more whimsical comic style. both styles keeping true to sam gambino style of "fun" mixed with intense detail. Love it! my fav? prolly the last of the 3 you posted above - it looks like he's about 90% shrunken head! |
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Sam Gambino
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Tue, Mar 31, 2009 3:59 PM
Thanks a bunch for the kind words, Polynesiac! I've been branching out into different styles lately. This economy and the fact the the realistic paintings are time-consuming and basically a pain in the rear end to produce have encouraged me to look at other styles.... That sort of keeps things evolving anyhow I guess! |
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Tue, Mar 31, 2009 5:52 PM
Yes very kool Painting . |
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Sam Gambino
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Tue, Mar 31, 2009 11:29 PM
Thanks Tyger Jimmy! I appreciate those kind words. |
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Bowana
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Wed, Apr 1, 2009 7:05 AM
Great Roger Kaputnik, Sam! I remember a few cartoons he was named Mr. Dudd. |
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Sam Gambino
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Wed, Apr 1, 2009 9:46 PM
Thanks Bowana! I have a 1960 Mad magazine, and his work looked much different then too. It was pre-Lighter Side art. He actually spelled Kaputnik like "Kaputnick" then... |
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Thu, Apr 2, 2009 6:09 AM
This was wild to see - my last memory of this guy's work was maybe from the 80's. Very nice work Sam. Was Hank Hills' design inspired by Dave Berg? |
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Iokona Ki'i
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Thu, Apr 2, 2009 5:20 PM
That was a blast from the past! |
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Sam Gambino
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Thu, Apr 2, 2009 8:15 PM
Thanks so much Rob and Iokona Ki'i! I appreciate the kind comps! Hey Rob- He just died in '02 I believe, but the 80's is when I got into his work too. He really knew how to draw girls - never trashy or disrespectful, but very alluring! I'm not sure if he was the inspiration for Hank Hill, but I certainly see what you mean. Now I'm wondering that too! Hey Iokona Ki'i, thanks again for the kind words! I'm going through a little style change right now, but I'm enjoying it and trying to keep my artwork from getting stale. |
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Sam Gambino
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Thu, Apr 2, 2009 9:29 PM
Here's the Russ Meyer painting of mine for the M Modern Show on April 25. It's called "The Lust of the Flesh". Enamel on canvas 14 x 18. Thanks for looking! |
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tyger jymmy
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Thu, Apr 2, 2009 11:35 PM
Sam thats FLIPPIN INSANE . Love the Busty Girl . |
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little lost tiki
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Fri, Apr 3, 2009 8:39 AM
Very cool Sammy! i wish more TC artists would wear ascots... I can't believe you did this soooo fast! |
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congatiki
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Fri, Apr 3, 2009 9:55 AM
Great piece of work Sam. Makes me wanna have a few cocktails tonight and |
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Tiki Shark Art
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Fri, Apr 3, 2009 9:56 AM
Art Baby! Art! |
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Tiki Kaimuki
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Fri, Apr 3, 2009 10:27 AM
Sam, that is a perfect tribute to the man who had the |
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Iokona Ki'i
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Fri, Apr 3, 2009 9:03 PM
Go! Sammy Go! Whatever happened to The Vegetable? Wahiniana Art by Iokona [ Edited by: Iokona Ki'i 2009-04-03 21:04 ] |
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Sam Gambino
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Sat, Apr 4, 2009 12:07 PM
Thanks so much for the comps, tyger jymmy, Ken, conga, Brad, Tiki Kaimuki, and Iokona Ki'i! I appreciate it! Ken, I need to wear MY ascot more often! :wink: Congatiki, Since the show was moved, I may do another painting... maybe one of the old "princess" lady in Mudhoney! Iokona Ki'i - I'm not sure what happened to The Vegetable! :) [ Edited by: Sam Gambino 2009-04-04 12:09 ] |
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Sat, Apr 4, 2009 5:33 PM
sam that is superb |
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Sam Gambino
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Mon, Apr 6, 2009 11:13 AM
Thanks so much Marcus! It's great to hear from you! I hope all is going well.... It's been a while! |
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Sam Gambino
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Mon, Apr 6, 2009 9:32 PM
Here's my first ever attempt at carving. It's a carving of a trophy finger - a shrunken finger I guess! Only this one is actual size... I saw one something like it on a Twilight Zone episode called "The Jungle". One feather is from my Peruvian Nanday, and the other one is from a yellowhammer I believe. I did enjoy carving it... Try not to laugh, Ben! :) [ Edited by: sam gambino 2009-04-06 23:54 ] |
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Kiki von Tiki
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Mon, Apr 6, 2009 9:58 PM
SIC! |
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MadDogMike
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Mon, Apr 6, 2009 10:06 PM
Great job, very realistic & very original |
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little lost tiki
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Tue, Apr 7, 2009 7:58 AM
CREEPYGOOD Sam! |
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Tue, Apr 7, 2009 8:51 AM
Sam, That looks Awesome, Are you sure you carved it? It looks Just like my neighbors finger he last last month! |
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Tue, Apr 7, 2009 8:54 AM
great idea, great carve realy cool details..your a carver who woulda knew..keep it up.. |
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Sam Gambino
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Tue, Apr 7, 2009 10:59 AM
Thanks for the kind words Kiki, MD Mike, Ken, Ben and Kirby! I had some heart redwood in the garage because I used to make sandblasted signs with it. Now my little boy wants one - maybe a four year old size finger! My boy gave me the feathers he was collecting from our bird, and my daughter gave me the beads, so they had an important hand in it (but not a finger!). Hey Ben, thanks for not laughing! I thought about how it might be to make a mold of a finger and do a few of them in resin. That's where your friend could have helped! :wink: |
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tyger jymmy
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Wed, Apr 8, 2009 10:05 PM
SAM Redwood ROCKS Dude very kewl stuff . |
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Wed, Apr 8, 2009 11:53 PM
GROG hope that's not a gift for GROG. Everybody always give GROG the finger, so GROG not need another finger. |
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Thu, Apr 9, 2009 12:02 AM
I love it Sam!!!! Way cool idea. |
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Sam Gambino
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Thu, Apr 9, 2009 12:45 PM
Thanks so much tyger jymmy, GROG and Tiki Diablo. It's great to get comps from artists like you guys! |
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Sam Gambino
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Mon, Apr 13, 2009 12:11 PM
Here's a new commission painting done just like The Curse of the Tiki Idol - only instead of painting the Brady Bunch Tikis, I painted a few of the Tiki Gardens tikis, since the buyer is from Florida. The Curse of the Tiki Idol's layout was based on the look of The Ritual of the Savage LP. I may do more of this style featuring other tikis or even mugs. Thanks for looking! |
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little lost tiki
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Mon, Apr 13, 2009 12:19 PM
GREAT RE-VISITATION OF THAT STYLE,SAM! you wanna do some more? |
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Sam Gambino
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Mon, Apr 13, 2009 2:16 PM
Thanks Ken! It's nice to loosen up the old brush sometimes! I appreciate the kind words - It's always great to hear comps from the "jackrabbit" of great art! :wink: |
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Mon, Apr 13, 2009 3:09 PM
SAM! B~ |
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suburbanpagan
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Mon, Apr 13, 2009 6:22 PM
awesome departure in style, Sam! I know what you mean about working with the brushes.......I have been working digital for a long time and I am itching to work with my analog brushes ( no one gets that joke!) so I ordered some illustration board and just got it the other day! I plan on painting some in acrylic and some in gouache and I can't wait to feel brush on board! I just wish we could get LLT to paint more often! :D By the way, my mom gave me a Gambino TIki Bowl print on metal for Christmas and I've been meaning to tell you! |
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Robb Hamel
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Tue, Apr 14, 2009 6:13 AM
A very fun departure. It's very nice to see you do Tikis. |
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Sam Gambino
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Tue, Apr 14, 2009 3:46 PM
Thanks so much for the kind words, Brad, suburban pagan and Robb! It really was fun to slop and drizzle a little paint for a change! Hey suburban pagan, tell your mom thanks for supporting the art of tiki! I've seen pics of those metal signs, but never saw an actual one in person. I did license the designs though. Thanks again for the kind words! |
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Thu, Apr 16, 2009 8:23 PM
Yes! That "Ritual of the Savage" style popped into my head immediately! I'm always excited to see what you'll do next. Keep em coming! |
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Thu, Apr 16, 2009 8:30 PM
Oh yea, and p.s. |
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