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M

Ok, So I took my wife to the Mayo Clinic in Jax, FL. We stayed in a nice hotel, and when I ventured outside to survey the property, (I always tour the property...don't ask) I noticed this Art-decoish outdoor lamp. I snapped a pic and sent it to her in an attempt at getting a smile out of her.

So, later on in the evening, I sat with my sketch pad and toyed with it a bit. It wanted to be a cannibal.

Then this happened...

More to come!

Thank you for browsing.

Mahalo!

McTiki

[ Edited by: McTiki 2011-04-12 15:27 ]

that is cool to see the thought process. it is neat to see how one thing can set off all kinds of creativity. Good luck with your family.

M

Update on McCannibal...

Couldn't let all that canvas go to waste...

I have sanding in my future.

Thanks again for looking.

Mahalo

McTiki

P

sick bro!

"Then this happened" !
HA HA HA...Classic.

great job mctiki....and i hope your family is well and happy.......a lil inspiration can grow anything....looks awsome. and its good therapy too....my mind shuts off when im carving. need to get back to it cuz my mind is turning to mush again....

M

Thanks guys. That means alot.

Mrs Tiki and I may end up on TV for Mystery Diagnosis in the near future. Thanks for the well wishes.

As far as therapy goes....yes! It is awesome therapy.

I wish I didn't take a break, but, who knows...it may have been a really good thing too.

Here are the last of the carving/sanding updates until he's stained up.

Thanks again!

McTiki

P

I like it a lot bro.

I was over there in cocoa this morning. I need to get your number and stuff so maybe I can drop by when I'm out there surfing.

M

Ok, stained up. Thirsty devil already soaked up a coat of SPAR.

Check da feets!

Thanks for looking.

Mahalo!

McTiki

P

dude!!!

M
McTiki posted on Sun, May 1, 2011 2:25 PM

Introducing McNasty

Yellow Pine 33.180" X 7.180" Dia

This stuff is hard, but, it sure holds detail. and it smells good.

Thanks for browsing.

Mahalo

McTiki

Hummm, looking at your designs I can see that I'd like to use a couple in a painting I'm doing right now. Would that be ok? Wendy

M
McTiki posted on Thu, May 5, 2011 1:54 PM

Wendy, I would be flattered.

I have many that haven't been seen, but are worthy subjects. (I'm a horder)

Thank you!

Mahalo!

McTiki

Thank you, I'm painting right now and I'm excited to add your tikis. I don't know if you will recognize them when I'm done but you have really helped me get started. Cheers, Wendy

S

Wow looking great! You are really going in deep with some great looking chops.

A
amate posted on Sun, May 8, 2011 11:50 AM

For someone who hasn't posted anything in years, you don't seem all that rusty. Some really outrageous and fun stuff going on here.

C

Not rusty at all....good looking tikis with lots of extra details to
make 'em even more fun. Looks like the latest piece is going to have
some nice grain too. Keep 'em coming.

M

Started and finished some things today....

McPlaque #3

21" x 7" x 3/4" Cedar

after 10 mins of doodling and 30 mins of cutting. Smells so choice!

Details highlighted with Jacobean Stain.

After distress sanding the excess Jacobean, Red Mahogany stain wiped off immediately from the Tiki.

Thanks for looking.

Mahalo

McTiki

N

very cool McTiki! You always impress. Keep it up!

http://www.elroyartspace.com/scootiki_modsgods-july2011.html

McTiki the show is on. To see your tiki's in my painting just go to this link and scroll down to Wendy Cevola.

Or here it is without the work. Thank you again for allowing me to use your designs in the painting. Cheers, Wendy

M

That's awesome Wendy! Thank you!

Here is a Tiki named "McMarcus"
34 inch Yellow Pine

He has Abalone inlays (hard to see with a crappy phone camera) I'll take some cleaner shots after the inlays are permanently mounted.

Mahalo

McTiki

N

the presence of the grain makes all the difference...that looks awesome McTiki!!

What kind of wood is that?

M

Some more plaques done.

2 X 12 X 16 in pine stock

Finished with spar

Thanks for looking. More on the way!

Mahalo

McTiki

P

the inlays are RAD...

M

My Mom was a great artist who handed me tools and shared her perspectives and critique. Sadly, She passed away on the 11th to Colon cancer. If you are reading this and you are fifty or over, get that shit checked! It will save your life.

Trying to stay busy...

McTiki

Petrographic detail on 4 ft panel

4 foot panel (More pics to come)

2 X 12 X 18 Marq panel

3 Hour Tour 24 X 12 X 2 Pine

Thanks for sharing all you share.

McTiki

McTiki, sorry over the loss of your mom. Keep carving, it will be
good therapy.
I really like your latest work, especially the "Three Hour Tour."
Always nice to see things with a little bit of color.
Hang in there!

W

Condolences to you about your Mom.

Awesome carves.

Chris
WestADad

P

I'm so sorry to hear about your mom Andy...

Mom's are sacred...just the thought of losing mine upsets me. Hang tough bro...

Very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing.

Her inspiration shines through in your latest works, some really creative and well done pieces!

K
Keylo posted on Thu, Oct 20, 2011 9:50 PM

Mac that McTeko is a cool piece! Did ya ever finish it?
Sorry to hear about your Mother as well.

[ Edited by: Keylo 2011-10-20 21:51 ]

M

Thank you guys.

Keylo, yes, he is finished....

Thanks for looking

Mahalo

McTiki

P

I love it!

N

Nice work McTiki, Very cool!

M

Thanks again guys.

Here is the finished Marq Plaque in Red Mahogany (rubbed)

Stayin busy!

Mahalo

McTiki

N

you said rubbed :)

Another awesome piece McTiki. Keep it up, were gona have to meet up sometime when I'm on the island, I know Jeff wants to make it over as well.

Have a good weekend, keep your head up brother.

K
Keylo posted on Fri, Oct 21, 2011 5:49 PM

you sure got your monies worth out of a 2 inch dowel!
I like the other Big Eye Bird tiki on the 1st page as well.

M

Roughed out a 15.5 inch Avocado Tiki

Thanks for looking

Mahalo

McTiki

Condolences Andy.

Your carvings are fabulous!!!

N

very cool carve! I'm distracted slightly by the snake on your pool deck...is that real?

WOW.............

M

Thank you all!

Here is another panel from today. 1" X 12" pine stock

Thanks for looking!

Mahalo

McTiki

B

Nice McTeko there Mc, the newer stuff ain't bad either.. Funny I haven't missed you 'round here lately? :)

M

Thank you Dr. Davis!

Here's the finished Avocado Tiki. He got in lei'd.

Thanks for looking

Mahalo

McTiki

P

Nice stuff Andy...

I love the inlays!

N

WOW! Nice work...turned out beautiful.

A
amate posted on Tue, Nov 15, 2011 8:31 AM

Nice!

Been so buried in my own stuff I haven't had the chance to check out your thread.

I love the latest carve! Great mouth on him, and he's got lot's of personality!

Nice work!

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