TIKOT! - Visions from the Tiki Tarot @ FBG thru November

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H hodadhank Member Mission Beach, CA Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 1689	H hodadhank Posted posted on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 1:13 PM FREAKY BOUTIKI GALLERY will play host a most unusual show this autumn. THE HEAD SCRATCHER: Now, I'd scheduled a wierd group show for Christmas but the spirit of autumn was undeniable... what could I do? Monsters and zombies? Nahhhhh... like Robert Stack once said in Airplane when asked to turn on the runway lights, "That's just what they'll be expecting us to do." INSPIRATION FROM BEYOND: The answer came late one night when the Ghost of Alistair Crowley who lives under my bed told me I would be contacted shortly by an angel who looks like the Snow Meiser and a demon who looks like the Frito Bandito about an idea for an ass kicking Halloween show. I was assured by Crowley's ghost that while there have been many tarot shows presented by galleries around the wide wide world, ours would be the first to pair the undeniable forces of Tiki & Tarot. Thus Freaky Boutiki Galleries second show... Tikot! - Visions from the Tiki Tarot THE MASTER PLAN: This exhibition will focus on the Tarot's twenty two Major arcana portrayed in distinctive Tiki & Oceanic styles by twenty two of your favorite artists. Works will be executed using their favorite mediums both two dimentional and sculptural including mugs. Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of TIKOT! Cards should "Turn Up"(get it?) throughout October cuminating in a costumed celebration on All Hallows Eve featuring the entire major arcana! THE COSMOS APPROVES: In true Tarot fashion all artists have so far told me that the cards randomly drawn for them were those they would have chosen for themselves! The Fool - Big Toe The Magician - Brad Parker The High Priestess - UlaFish The Emperess - Eric October The Emperor - Crazy Al Evans The Hierophant - Erin Joy The Lovers - Bowana David Lea The Chariot - Tiki Racer Justice - B. E. Boling The Hermit - HodadHank The Wheel - S. L. Grice Strength - 4WD Bill Collins The Hanged Man - Atomic Tony Tiki Death - Clysdalle Temperance - Heather Watts The Devil - McEvoy & Rodriguez The Tower - Babalu The Star - Atomikitty The Moon - Doug Horne The Sun - Tiki Omar Judgment - Kinny Ruzic The World - Eric The Red Note: The Show Poster was done by Kinny Ruzic who's great patiece w/ endless revisions was very much appreciated. Ain't it bitchin? [ Edited by: hodadhank 2009-10-17 12:05 ] [ Edited by: hodadhank 2009-11-18 13:10 ]
T tobunga Tiki Socialite Joined: Apr 12, 2008 Posts: 1235	T tobunga Posted posted on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 1:26 PM WOW! What a line up! And WOW, what a great idea, Hank! Got my image all drawn out already, just need to transfer it to canvas and let the paint start flying! Can't wait to see what all these stellar artists will create for this unique show! Mahalo Hodaddy for such a brilliant concept!
LLT little lost tiki Tiki Socialite Orange,CA-right near the Circle! Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 7763	LLT little lost tiki Posted posted on Mon, Sep 28, 2009 10:28 AM JUDGEMENT CARD..... done and ready to frame! whassup Slow-pokes? :)
B Babalu Tiki Socialite Lemon Grove Joined: Nov 19, 2006 Posts: 2518	B Babalu Posted posted on Mon, Sep 28, 2009 12:35 PM :up: - oh yeah...now make that out of clay! Very nice Master K :) You "RULE" tiki boss!!!
S Swanky Tiki Socialite Hapa Haole Hideaway, Knoxville, TN Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 5398	S Swanky Posted posted on Mon, Sep 28, 2009 1:04 PM Kenny, he never said if you use the Queens Scale colors or what. You may have to re-paint! Who designs the back?
H hodadhank Member Mission Beach, CA Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 1689	H hodadhank Posted posted on Mon, Sep 28, 2009 1:55 PM Tweet your heart out! http://www.sdnn.com/sandiego/2009-08-28/things-to-do/freaky-boutiki-celebrates-tiki-culture Don't forget theres still a minor arcana to work before we need to decide on the back! Maybe next year. On 2009-09-28 10:28, little lost tiki wrote: JUDGEMENT CARD..... done and ready to frame...whassup Slow-pokes? :) Challange!!!!!!!! Hey youZE arteeeests! Post your progress shots! A lingering commission done I am now busting ass on THE HERMIT! [ Edited by: hodadhank 2009-09-28 14:13 ]
T tikiracer Member UK Joined: Sep 09, 2005 Posts: 462	T tikiracer Posted posted on Mon, Sep 28, 2009 2:25 PM Here's a quick 'work in progress' for my card - the chariot More detail and colour to add. The darker turtle will become black. Plus stars and moon to come.
MN Mr. NoNaMe Member Joined: May 10, 2006 Posts: 1919	MN Mr. NoNaMe Posted posted on Mon, Sep 28, 2009 7:18 PM AAAAARRRGGGhhhhhghghhghghrhrhrhrhrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!! I think that is how it is spelled. AAAAARRRGGGhhhhhghghhghghrhrhrhrhrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!
B BigToe Tiki Socialite Southern California Joined: Nov 07, 2006 Posts: 758	B BigToe Posted posted on Mon, Sep 28, 2009 10:49 PM Sigh...i loath Kinny. he makes me have to be productive. so here's where i am on my card, "The Fool": translate da sketch to panel. Cut Da Board. Underpaint Da panel. the orange/ sepia under-paint is something new i am trying. more soon. [ Edited by: BigToe 2009-09-28 22:51 ]
LLT little lost tiki Tiki Socialite Orange,CA-right near the Circle! Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 7763	LLT little lost tiki Posted posted on Tue, Sep 29, 2009 2:52 PM Tom... this is a TAROT card show not a Self-portrait exhibition! :lol:
H hodadhank Member Mission Beach, CA Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 1689	H hodadhank Posted posted on Wed, Sep 30, 2009 11:55 AM Toe That fool is great! I love the dog biting his ass and how he's walking off a cliff! Anyhoo heres my Hermit in progress, I must say anyone who knows me beyond a handshake will recognise this card as perfect for my current life situation. The universe working in mysterious ways perhaps. Who knew a MUNKTIKI COCONUT BOWL could be a dispenser of such cosmic accuracy... Vintage Imperial Beach tongue & groove panelling w/ freehand acrylic. [ Edited by: hodadhank 2009-09-30 19:00 ]
TSW The Sperm Whale Tiki Socialite Lakewood California Joined: Aug 23, 2004 Posts: 1553	TSW The Sperm Whale Posted posted on Wed, Sep 30, 2009 12:39 PM I think the Tarot Card idea is freakin awesome!!! I wuz wondering if you are going to make a special Deck of cards of all the artists work. I would love to have a deck of "Tiki Tarot Cards". Rock On Hank and all artist's who are involved!!
LLT little lost tiki Tiki Socialite Orange,CA-right near the Circle! Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 7763	LLT little lost tiki Posted posted on Wed, Sep 30, 2009 12:47 PM friggin Awesome,Hank! you are THE Hermit Deluxe!
H hodadhank Member Mission Beach, CA Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 1689	H hodadhank Posted posted on Wed, Sep 30, 2009 7:16 PM On 2009-09-30 12:39, The Sperm Whale wrote: ...I wuz wondering if you are going to make a special Deck of cards of all the artists work. I would love to have a deck of "Tiki Tarot Cards". Thanks Spermy. This question has been raised a number of times and I shall consider it. It would be a great way to involve other artists who weren't included for one reason or another this time around. The short notice of the show for example excluded many who would have liked to participate. Thanks for the encouragement. FBG is a living breathing thing and I can see it evoling into gathering point for an international visual arts movement of like minded individuals not dissimilar to The Bauhaus.
KVT Kiki von Tiki Member Irvine, CA Joined: Mar 01, 2008 Posts: 758	KVT Kiki von Tiki Posted posted on Wed, Sep 30, 2009 8:46 PM Printing tarot cards? Sounds like a job for a print production manager. Gee, I wonder where we can find one? :wink: Hank, sending you a PM regarding this. Let's chat!
P pdrake Tiki Socialite las vegas Joined: Jan 13, 2006 Posts: 1771	P pdrake Posted posted on Wed, Sep 30, 2009 9:00 PM you take it kiki, i'll bow out. you're closer.
H hodadhank Member Mission Beach, CA Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 1689	H hodadhank Posted posted on Fri, Oct 2, 2009 2:11 PM B.E. Boling just sent this pic of his JUSTICE frieze work in progress featuring a Maori tattooed Greek goddess and her Hei Tiki faced owl! ... I decided to do Athena, goddess of Wisdom, blind of course, with her owl, talons ready to rend apart the guilty! These are all the separate pieces that will be assembled after the painting is finished. Hope you guys like it so far!
T tobunga Tiki Socialite Joined: Apr 12, 2008 Posts: 1235	T tobunga Posted posted on Fri, Oct 2, 2009 7:14 PM Awesome work being posted so far! Love the in-progress shots! I finally finished my piece... So here it is, my version of the Empress. I went a little nuts with the imagery and symbolism, but everything in the painting means something or relates to the attributes of this particular tarot card. http://ericoctober.com [ Edited by: tobunga 2009-10-02 19:21 ]
B BigToe Tiki Socialite Southern California Joined: Nov 07, 2006 Posts: 758	B BigToe Posted posted on Fri, Oct 2, 2009 7:48 PM awesome work kids!
LLT little lost tiki Tiki Socialite Orange,CA-right near the Circle! Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 7763	LLT little lost tiki Posted posted on Sat, Oct 3, 2009 10:27 AM WOW! WOW! WOWZA!
H hodadhank Member Mission Beach, CA Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 1689	H hodadhank Posted posted on Sat, Oct 3, 2009 12:23 PM On 2009-10-02 19:14, tobunga wrote: I went a little nuts with the imagery and symbolism, but everything in the painting means something or relates to the attributes of this particular tarot card. This type of attention to detail and symbolism is just what I was hoping for from the artists selected! Excellent Empress Eric! The Moa cracks me up!
T tikiracer Member UK Joined: Sep 09, 2005 Posts: 462	T tikiracer Posted posted on Sat, Oct 3, 2009 11:02 PM Some great work going on, the fixed format will make the complete lineup amazing. Got some more time on my piece, looking to get mine finished next week to ensure it gets over the ocean in time.
H hodadhank Member Mission Beach, CA Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 1689	H hodadhank Posted posted on Sun, Oct 4, 2009 6:40 PM Looking good TR. Keep dialing that phat puppy in and you'll tie that sucker up in no time... (Translation for American slang impared: Luvvly-jubbly TR! Continue to persevere on your mutt's nuts knock up and Bob's your uncle.)
B Babalu Tiki Socialite Lemon Grove Joined: Nov 19, 2006 Posts: 2518	B Babalu Posted posted on Sun, Oct 4, 2009 9:48 PM Hey All, Here's the start of the "Tower" mug...the sculpt part is done...several firing to go... For more images, go to my thread... http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=24647&forum=18&start=960&960 yes, there will be real fire used at the top of the Tower.... What a great show this is going to be!! Great work everyone! You say you want a Revolution?...Fun subject matter to mix with Tiki Hank! Lot's of killa content and symbolism to play with...thank you sir.
M McEvoyandRodriguez Member Joined: Oct 07, 2009 Posts: 4	M McEvoyandRodriguez Posted posted on Thu, Oct 8, 2009 4:48 PM The stuff for this show is looking great..Thanks for including us...We'll try and post pics soon.
T tikiracer Member UK Joined: Sep 09, 2005 Posts: 462	T tikiracer Posted posted on Sat, Oct 10, 2009 2:54 AM My finished piece for the show is complete and ready to ship. The Chariot 10"x20" wooden panel and acrylics
H hodadhank Member Mission Beach, CA Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 1689	H hodadhank Posted posted on Sat, Oct 10, 2009 11:29 AM Way to go Babs and TR!!! These pices look dy-no-mite!
H hodadhank Member Mission Beach, CA Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 1689	H hodadhank Posted posted on Sat, Oct 10, 2009 11:36 AM Another WIP image from B.E. Boling. Looking good!!!
M McEvoyandRodriguez Member Joined: Oct 07, 2009 Posts: 4	M McEvoyandRodriguez Posted posted on Sat, Oct 10, 2009 4:45 PM As promised.. Hodadhank-are those cutouts going to be linked somehow...
LLT little lost tiki Tiki Socialite Orange,CA-right near the Circle! Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 7763	LLT little lost tiki Posted posted on Sun, Oct 11, 2009 8:44 AM where's the "tiki" in your Tarot,Billy McEvoy? did either of you read the piece requirements?
H hodadhank Member Mission Beach, CA Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 1689	H hodadhank Posted posted on Sun, Oct 11, 2009 1:03 PM On 2009-10-11 08:44, little lost tiki wrote: where's the "tiki" in your Tarot, Billy McEvoy? did either of you read the piece requirements? Well, tits start with a "T" and she's got a "KEY" around her neck, so... Hey, they're Big Toe's bros and he passed along the instructions. Nuff said. :roll: A beautiful & cool painting guys, any way you slice it. All the artists were given the parameters and left to come up with their own solutions. This was part of the fun. This actually reminds me... I haven't seen Tim Curry in Legend for ages. I loved that flick. [ Edited by: hodadhank 2009-10-11 13:13 ]
H hodadhank Member Mission Beach, CA Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 1689	H hodadhank Posted posted on Sun, Oct 11, 2009 1:49 PM On 2009-10-10 16:45, McEvoyandRodriguez wrote: ...are those cutouts going to be linked somehow... Yes indeed! Here's the final assembled Justice Tikot by B. E. Boling! (Can't wait to see this in person Ben!) A Maori Diana, or Athena w/Rotoruan Ruru owl, roughly 10 x 20 inches, acrylic on wood. horizontal. Like B.E. sez - "If any of you happen to be near Mission Beach, San Diego, stop on by the Freaky Boutiki Gallery and check out the show when it goes up. There's sure to be lots of cool stuff there!"
H hodadhank Member Mission Beach, CA Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 1689	H hodadhank Posted posted on Sun, Oct 11, 2009 1:57 PM The Wheel in progress by S.L Grice!! [ Edited by: hodadhank 2009-10-16 15:10 ]
H hodadhank Member Mission Beach, CA Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 1689	H hodadhank Posted posted on Sun, Oct 11, 2009 2:03 PM Thanx Tiki Kate for getting this action shot of the elusive Toe working on his TIKOT! card, THE FOOL at Monkeyman's Choptoberfest ... On 2009-10-10 20:25, Tiki-Kate wrote: BigToe working on his Fool painting.
H hodadhank Member Mission Beach, CA Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 1689	H hodadhank Posted posted on Sun, Oct 11, 2009 2:14 PM Steve Grice pouring on the steam!
M McEvoyandRodriguez Member Joined: Oct 07, 2009 Posts: 4	M McEvoyandRodriguez Posted posted on Sun, Oct 11, 2009 8:54 PM Rules?..requirements?...read?
B BigToe Tiki Socialite Southern California Joined: Nov 07, 2006 Posts: 758	B BigToe Posted posted on Mon, Oct 12, 2009 7:41 AM and here is "Ke Hupo" (The Fool in Hawaiian) close to completion. The "heavy lifting" of the painting is done at this point and I have done most of the detail work. after giving it a day to dry and clear my brain, I will go back in and tweak some stuff to balance out any jagged visuals, then varnish and frame!
LLT little lost tiki Tiki Socialite Orange,CA-right near the Circle! Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 7763	LLT little lost tiki Posted posted on Mon, Oct 12, 2009 8:23 AM Toe's "Fool" piece is awesome in person! go Orange Ground! That wheel is looking pretty spiffy too and the Minerva/Owl and the Chariot! and i saw NoName's start on his "World" entry at the CHOP! Oh! and Brad "TikiShark" Parker has been holding back.... "the Magician" This is gonna be one great shew... I'M HUNGEE! http://www.kenruzic.com http://www.myspace.com/kenruzicdotcom http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=19904&forum=18&start=0 [ Edited by: little lost tiki 2009-10-12 08:35 ]
H hodadhank Member Mission Beach, CA Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 1689	H hodadhank Posted posted on Wed, Oct 14, 2009 1:33 PM Hooray Toe & Brad!!!!
U ulafish Member Michigan/Florida Joined: Oct 14, 2009 Posts: 5	U ulafish Posted posted on Wed, Oct 14, 2009 3:40 PM The card I have is this High Priestess. Here's my process so far, from thumbnail to tight sketch to value study to color studies. Final piece to be posted soon.
H hodadhank Member Mission Beach, CA Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 1689	H hodadhank Posted posted on Wed, Oct 14, 2009 5:10 PM Spectacular Ula! I just knew you'd hit this one out of the park... so glad you're involved!
B BigToe Tiki Socialite Southern California Joined: Nov 07, 2006 Posts: 758	B BigToe Posted posted on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 11:54 AM LOVE IT ula!!! can't wait to see the final!
U ulafish Member Michigan/Florida Joined: Oct 14, 2009 Posts: 5	U ulafish Posted posted on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 12:46 PM Thanks Hoda and Bigtoe, I was worried that it was too different from the other cards done so far but I guess that's the point!
C Clysdalle Member Carlsbad, CA Joined: Jan 27, 2006 Posts: 1010	C Clysdalle Posted posted on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 2:29 PM Great stuff guys! In an airport right now but I finished my card this week....can't wait to get home and scan it in! Droppin the sucker off tomorrow! Can't wait to check out the show!
C Clysdalle Member Carlsbad, CA Joined: Jan 27, 2006 Posts: 1010	C Clysdalle Posted posted on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 2:32 PM Here is a crappy cell phone pic of my card in process...
T TikiG Tiki Socialite Riverside, California Joined: Jun 17, 2008 Posts: 1560	T TikiG Posted posted on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 3:02 PM Great stuff everyone - wish I could have been a part of this group effort. Maybe next time?!? Hodadhank - I'm wondering two things now I've been caught up on the progress today: What's the status of the deck printing idea discussed earlier in this thread? Will the original works be on sale at FB gallery or will the artists ultimately retain their work?
KVT Kiki von Tiki Member Irvine, CA Joined: Mar 01, 2008 Posts: 758	KVT Kiki von Tiki Posted posted on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 4:51 PM On 2009-10-14 15:40, ulafish wrote: The card I have is this High Priestess. Here's my process so far, from thumbnail to tight sketch to value study to color studies. Final piece to be posted soon. She's beautiful! I love the purple/red colorway (that first one).
C Clysdalle Member Carlsbad, CA Joined: Jan 27, 2006 Posts: 1010	C Clysdalle Posted posted on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 8:53 PM Just framed and scanned in my piece......here it is.... The Death Card.... 11x14 Acrylic Ink on Hotpress paper

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