Mr. Toe's Wild Ride

Mahalos for stopping by.

Contrary to what an initial viewing reaction may be, i do have reverence for the art, folklore, religion and cultural traditions of the Polynesian Islands. The "tikis" in my art are meant to represent the male ID, to convey the pure visceral rush of "stoke", or "lust for life". Please enjoy

"Ruby's Dilemma", Acrylic on canvas. 18 X 24(ish). Inspired by the intoxicating Miss Monica Renee (ne: Ruby Devore).

"Zombie Tiki", inspired by the Tiki Oasis 2008 Theme. 30 X 48", acrylic on Canvas.

"Barrels or Bust", 17 X 23", Acrylic on Driftwood. i painted on bare wood and finished with satin varnish to retain an earthy finish on this one.

"Last Rezort", 20 X 24", Acrylic on board. A "companion" (bookend?) painting to my "Ruby's Dilemma" painting.

"Da Hui", 12 X 12", acrylic on Canvas.

Not so much 'lowbrow' as 'unibrow' art
http://www.bigtoeart.com
http://www.myspace.com/tom_laura

[ Edited by: bigtoe 2010-05-10 15:25 ]

Such fine detail. It's so much fun to look front to back to see what's lurking there. Wendy

Luau Pig collaboration by Squid and PIG TOE. :)

Also found this on one of your sites, Mr. Hallux.

[ Edited by: GROG 2010-02-26 09:41 ]

Love the pain you bring, Toe. Your art is resplendent as well...

Toe -

Your thread is udder bullshit :lol:

Kidding aside...

I know I've said this before but your art presented here ALWAYS brings a smile to my face and respect, you know. There's a certain wacky Mad Magazine vibe or more to the point - a HUGE Odd Rods gum card flavor that I love (as a kid my parents hated those!)

...and that my friend is the highest of praise I can bestow upon anybody

Carry on my friend. G

Wendy, Andy, G, thanks very much!
Grog. i should take some shot of that, huh?

Come on...don't be a tease...we know you have more to show than 5 pieces!

Looking great Bro Toe!

OWTCH!

BRING ON THE PAIN!

lol...thanks Grog! hey, that looks OK. i must have been sober when i did that!

and blush thank Leleliz...i will post more sooooooon.

t

i dig big daddy inspired tikis and hot chicks! lowbrow never looked so cool! bravo toe!

:)

[ Edited by: GROG 2010-02-26 09:38 ]

Go, Toe, Go!!!

Your work rocks!

Now let's see more, this IS a gallery, after all!

Yes Realy Diggin your Art way Kool your Shading and Detail is Insane , Love the Girlys and the Rods !

beware the ides of March......

Oh! and post more stuff Busyboy!
i knows you gots lots more than THIS paltry offering!

giveitUP!

Halloween 2008. I was that character in your post Ernie and in that state of dress (or undress) I say:

My exposed self is art :lol:

I am so stoked that yer stuff is here! The exposed toe forum! Awesome!

Proof that you have autograph hunters now!
(This obviously includes THOR and Kinney as well)

~Zero

DANG!
i just knew that drunken jacket signing would bite us in the ass someday...

OK, so here is some actual art.

"Fresh Bait", Acrylic on 31" 80s's vintage skate deck.
for the Rothick skate art show on 4/10.
the wahine was inspired by Elizabeth Ashley.

you kiddos need to see this in person!
saw it on Sunday and it is ZZZZZZZZA-POW!

another awesome painting
from a despicable rogue!

excellent.

Very kool Board , crazy detail .

MAhalos Y'all!

Dang Tom! That is one tasty board!
Show us some Moe from the Toe!

You cool. You hip.

Thank you for sharing.

Mahalo kind sirs!

Brand Spankin New!

"The Head Salesman", 17 X 31" Acrylic on Panel.
For the the Bold Hype Gallery "False Idols" group art show. More info at http://www.boldhype.com

(407) 629-2965

detail of the mysterious Wahine:

OK, so this one isn't tiki, but it is Ocean related, huh?

"Sailors Grave" Acrylic on salvaged vintage table top, 22" X 30". This piece will debut at a show that opens 4/3 in San Clemente at Syrens Gallery. http://syrens.com

This shot is in FULL SUN, so the painting usually reads darker, like it has been sitting in a smokey study for a few centuries.

wow wow wowee wow.

That is ocean-tastic!
~Zero

Looking great. Favorite painter on TC. Something about your style just works for me. Dig it!

Big Toe, your art is so very cool, I really love it, awesome. The characters are perfect, every shape, line, look, expression, not a brush stroke out of place.

OK, what's wrong with this tread? NOT ENOUGH AWESOME BIG TOE ART!!!!

Let's make with the masterpieces, Mr. Toe!

Seriously, LOVE what you've posted so far. That "Fresh Bait" skateboard is killer! Love how the tiki has a knife carved out of wood!

"How About a Little Head?" is my submission for the first 2010 tiki swap.
The theme was shrunken heads.
Special MAhalos to pin-up muse Micheline Pitt for inspiring the girl and tiki juggernaut THOR for inspiring the shrunken head!

TOE-rrific!

Your ability to capture expression in the faces of your artwork is amazing.

rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrockin!

SUPERcool, Tom!

she's delicious Sir Toes!

Thanks y'all! next up is a mermaid.

i would like to see you paint
a cack-handed boffin!

Bring on the mermaid, Big Toe!

Love your work... beautiful stuff, bro.

Peace,
Jason <

MAhalos Ohana!

here is "Green Goddess", acrylic on OFB, 24" X 38". for the "Tiki Island 4" group art show at Freaky Boutiki Gallery OPEN NOW in Mission Beach.

More info on the show: http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=37024&forum=17&5

01/16/11: Sold to a very cool art collector in Arizona.

Not so much 'lowbrow' as 'unibrow' art
http://www.bigtoeart.com
http://www.myspace.com/tom_laura

[ Edited by: BigToe 2010-07-06 08:56 ]

[ Edited by: bigtoe 2011-01-19 11:29 ]

Love it, Toe!

Thanks for posting. G

Love,love, LOOVE your work...as always.

Because Tiki is half the battle.

Go, Toe!!

Nice Piece!
Especially the Light hitting the water up top!

Nice BigToe! we been missing you at don's lately,still looking for a green lady(your personal preference,we know!)
to introduce you too, so any Martian Gal's or Lady Hulks out there drop us a line if you are interested?

love the colors on that Green Goddess piece Big Toe!