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Rounding off my first year of Tiki carving
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Here are some of the Tikis I've made over the past year. Just looking for some feedback. This was my first Tiki, which I learned a lot on. I did this in December 09: This was #2, which I was able to auction off and the proceeds went to a local charity: #3 The next several Tikis: This is #8, which was a commission that I received an honorable mention on at a local art show: It was actually a work in progress at the show: I needed helpers on this one (its a small crew): At this point, I kind of started to lose count, but here are some more that I have gotten shots of:
I did some resin castings of these, which was an interesting process: This is one I am currently working on, its been a few months since I've worked on one (I prefer working in cooler weather!) There are several more that I can't find any pictures of, but I am loving this stuff! Thanks to everyone who posts their work, it keeps me inspired to carve. Russ |
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4WDtiki
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10/21/2010
Great progress in one year! They're lookin' good! |
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AlohaStation
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10/21/2010
Welcome to TC! Nice chops - keep them comin. What part of FL are you in? |
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McTiki
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10/21/2010
Welcome to TC! Feedback you shall have... You morphed from a skill set aspect, definably @ #3 Beyond that...I dislike you! Excellent work my friend. Mahalo! [ Edited by: McTiki 2010-10-21 14:45 ] |
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10/22/2010
Great start and cool stuff for a first post. The stack-o-skulls tiki is pretty cool. |
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TikiG
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10/22/2010
Russ - Just checking out this thread, man you've made some serious progress since tiki #1 (not that tiki #1 was inferior, you know what I mean!) Keep up the chops and allow me to toast you (ching) for another year of progress and style honing...keep at it, bro, always keep at it. PS - I absolutely adore that last pic of tiki and doggie w/tongue - I'd love to use that as a reference for a painting if that's okay w/you and the pup? Take care, keep posting when you can. Cheers! G |
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Tiki Russ
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10/22/2010
Thanks everyone, I am really digging carving. Its a great outlet! AlohaStation - I'm in Central FL, DeLand TikiG - Paint away!! I'd love to see the painting when you're done. The Dog won't release her image rights without royalties though (she can be a real b$#@% sometimes)! |
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pjc5150
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10/22/2010
Nice stuff bro, very cool. the Florida contingent continues to grow. Next stop - WORLD DOMINATION!!!! |
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pennjones
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10/22/2010
I love tiki #8 as well as a few others! All of your work is great! |
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Tiki Russ
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10/27/2010
pjc5150 - I'm over in your neck of the woods every couple months. We should get together to talk chop. Here are some new pics of the one I've been working on. I'm a bit of a slow carver, but haven't used anything but my chisels so far. A few new details in the face:
And some body work:
Still a lot to chop out of him, but he's getting there. I could really use some suggestions on finishing. I am thinking a dark walnut poly for headdress, tongue, and crevices. Then clear for everything else. I've tried torching the deep spots for detail before but have never been too happy with the results. Russ [ Edited by: Tiki Russ 2010-10-27 09:32 ] [ Edited by: Tiki Russ 2010-10-27 09:35 ] |
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Tiki Russ
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11/09/2010
Here are some update shots of the latest Tiki.
One more coat of spar and I think this ones done. [ Edited by: Tiki Russ 2010-11-09 08:20 ] |
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Tiki Tack
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11/09/2010
OH WOW!!! I love this last one! I usually don't like any other color other than a natural stain but you really make this work. Kudos to you! Looks awesome! edit Was so taken by the coloring that I forgot to mention the fingers and toes....LOVE IT!!! [ Edited by: Tiki Tack 2010-11-09 08:47 ] |
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AlohaStation
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11/10/2010
Nice carve and finish. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one using color! |
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Tiki Russ
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11/10/2010
I haven't used color since my first couple Tikis, but I think I'll be using it more often in the future. TikiTack - Got to love the digits! [ Edited by: Tiki Russ 2010-11-10 08:37 ] |
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McTiki
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11/10/2010
Dayum! This one works! Awesome design. Very nice use of color. What's on deck? Mahalo! |
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Tiki Russ
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11/11/2010
Not sure what's up next. I've got a bunch of sketches and prepped logs. Unfortunately I've got a bunch of stitches in my shoulder and will probably be next week before I can start choppin. Decisions, decisions, decisions! |
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McTiki
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11/11/2010
Take the time to heal Russ. Mahalo! |
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Tiki Russ
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11/11/2010
I forgot the most important step in finishing! I forgot to put some Florida Sunshine on him!
Oooh Aaah
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Polly
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11/30/2010
Fantastic design with #8! |
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Benzart
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12/06/2010
Nice to see the progress shots of your Rapid progression to being an excellent tiki carver. I Especially Loved the dog in this one and having the ball was a Nice touch. :o |
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Tiki Russ
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12/20/2010
Thanks for the compliments and suggestions! Benzart - I'll definitely start looking into the more traditional carvings (so far I've just let my hands guide me). I could tell you were an artist and teacher before I checked out your profile. I always appreciate a critical eye, helps keep me honest! This is one I've been working on, however it's definitely been slow progress through the holidays:
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TheBigT
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12/20/2010
Nice new tiki coming along. This one is gonna be killer! |
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Grand Poobah
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12/20/2010
they look so darn smooth! I love the work. Especially the fingers and toes on the one guy! |
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Tiki Russ
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01/10/2011
Here is the latest one all finished up. On to the next one!
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AlohaStation
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01/10/2011
Love the finish!! |
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Savage Daddy
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01/11/2011
Impressive! 8) |
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Grand Poobah
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01/11/2011
I love the constrasting stains as well the carvings themselves! |
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Tiki Russ
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03/02/2011
I've been really busy with the day job here lately, but here is a piece I've been working on. It's about 7 feet tall.
I also carved a Moai recently, but don't have a picture. I'll see if I can get one from its to home. |
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Lente
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03/03/2011
I really like the cannibal tiki with the heads on a pole. Awesome. |
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tikigodz
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03/03/2011
YOUR GIVING SOMEBODY SOME RUN FOR THIER MONEY.... BADASSSSSSSS!!!! |
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Tiki Russ
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03/03/2011
Thank you, there is so much inspiration here at Tiki Central! So many great artists, it's almost ridiculous. I promised my wife I wouldn't let this become more than a healthy obsession, but have already been dubbed the "crazy tiki guy" by the neighborhood kids. |
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Tiki Russ
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03/06/2011
Here's some progress on the upper body today. Not sure what's up with the rotation with the images (just turn your monitor on its side)
Hopefully I can get into the legs tomorrow and start finishing this one up!! |
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TheBigT
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03/06/2011
Cool design. Gonna be a good one! |
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Tiki Russ
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03/07/2011
Made a little more progress this weekend
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amate
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03/07/2011
Man you are really kickin' it Russ! ( or do you prefer "Crazy Tiki Guy" now??) |
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Tiki Russ
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03/08/2011
Russ works for me. I'm not crazy yet, but I'm working on it! |
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pjc5150
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03/08/2011
wow, I'm diggin' the new one bro! |
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Tiki Russ
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03/08/2011
Thanks! I'm digging this one too. I'm trying to get it ready for a local art show at the end of the month. I got an honorable mention last year for the one with the 4 skulls, but hoping to do better this year with the new one. |
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tikigodz
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03/08/2011
Luv the new guy.getting motivated!!! |
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Tiki Russ
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03/10/2011
Looking to be done carving this weekend, I've got some big plans for the finishing. Need this rain to go away though! |
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NIxxon
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03/10/2011
That TIKI really looks fantastic. Cant wait to see it finished. |
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hodadhank
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03/12/2011
Pretty spectacular stuff, man! |
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Tiki Russ
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03/12/2011
Thanks everybody. I've been adding color today, tomorrow he gets shined up.
Guess I better clean out the garage when I'm done with this one! |
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McTiki
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03/12/2011
Whoa! That's awesome! Nice design and the colors really work. Can't wait to see whats next. Thanks for sharing Mahalo McTiki |
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seeksurf
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03/13/2011
A Gorgeous piece for sure! |
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Tiki Russ
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06/16/2011
Been a while since I've posted anything, but here is a piece I just started.
The other project that's been keeping me away from the chisels.
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Savage Daddy
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06/23/2011
It's been really cool following your thread and watching your carving progress from first tiki to now. |
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Tiki Russ
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06/23/2011
Thanks Savage Daddy, I really enjoy your work as well! Just having a good time, but it's always good when the Tikis turn out nice! Got a little bit more done on the latest one:
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