Lake Tiki - Tiki Decor In The Spirit of the South Pacific - 8/21/13

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LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Sun, Feb 12, 2012 6:30 PM Well into my eleventh year of tiki carving now... picked up a chisel in the late winter of 2000 and never stopped. Total pieces carved that now number easily over 1000, I never really kept track, just kept carving. Tikis, wallhangings, signs, pendants, shelves... lot's of variety. I've had the pleasure of sharing my art with people throughout the world, at tiki events all over the country and at tiki bars and restaurants throughout the country. The most rewarding thing about it all is the wealth of knowledge I've gained in carving skill, history lessons and the friends I've made along the way. I'd like to share just a small sample of the variety of the work that I've done through the years. Every item has been hand carved, hand painted and handmade by myself. Mahalo to everyone for your wonderful support, and I'll try and keep this updated with new work. Marquesan Inspired Wallhangings Maori Inspired Wallhangings Hawaiian Inspired Wallhangings ] Cook Islands Inspired Wallhangings Seafaring Craft Wallhangings Scratch Built 3 Dimensional Tiki Bar Wallhangings Hand Carved Log Tikis Large Hand Carved Log Tikis ] Hand Carved Interior Panels for a VW Westfalia ] Hand Carved Signage for Trader Vic's, Chicago Marquesan Poles For Foundation Tiki Bar, Milwaukee Papua New Guinea Theme Booth for Foundation Tiki Bar, Milwaukee Papua New Guinea Theme Stools for Foundation Tiki Bar, Milwaukee Papua New Guinea Orator's Stool Papuan Gulf Ceremonial Mask For the "Call of the Tropics" show in Dayton, Ohio next weekend. 35" H x 30" W x 3/4" D Wood, Paint, Cowry shells, Natural Fibers Just a few of the logs I've carved in 2012... still lots of days left in the year to make more! "Wrath of Ku." 31" H x 16" W x 1 5/8" D. Hand carved from Poplar. Abelam House Panel 34" H x 15" W x 1 1/4" Thick. Hand carved from Poplar. Around 8 or so hours of carving and over 20 hours of painting. Couldn't put it down until it was done. Abelam House Panel 44" H x 13" W x 1" Thick. Hand carved from Basswood. It has 40 open work cuts and is hand painted. "Twin Tangaroa Trio." 28.5" W x 20.5" H x 1.75" D. Wood, Felt, Acrylics. Part of "The Contemporary Idol" show at M Modern Gallery of Palm Springs. Cannibal Trio for Hale Pele of Portland, OR today. Here are "The Catcher," "The Eater" and "The Digester" all together. Each piece is 36" H x 18" W and hand carved from Pine. Yangoru Boiken Mask of East Sepik, Papau New Guinea. All the interior black areas are open work. 27.5" H x 11" W. ] Cannibal. 28" H x 8" W. Carved from White Pine Cannibal Trio pole. Homage to Steven Crane's Kon Tiki. White Pine. 5' H x 8" W. [ Edited by: Lake surfer 2013-09-03 08:01 ]
B Babalu Tiki Socialite Lemon Grove Joined: Nov 19, 2006 Posts: 2518	B Babalu Posted posted on Sun, Feb 12, 2012 8:00 PM Your awesome Lake!
TGT The Granite Tiki Tiki Socialite Nashua, NH Joined: Jul 02, 2005 Posts: 831	TGT The Granite Tiki Posted posted on Sun, Feb 12, 2012 8:27 PM Amazing output, amazing work! I'm a proud owner of one of your Tikis, and I can't wait to own more!
PG Professor G Member the Tiki Wastelands Joined: Sep 03, 2011 Posts: 346	PG Professor G Posted posted on Sun, Feb 12, 2012 8:33 PM The retrospective is a great idea. I really enjoyed getting to see so much of your work in this arrangement. It is absolutely beautiful.
LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Sun, Feb 12, 2012 11:43 PM Babalu, Your talent and attention to detail have always been an inspiration to me to push my work further and further... Thanks for the kind compliment, it means a lot. Carl, Thanks for the kind words! I'm happy with 99.9% of everything I do, but you've got one of the special ones for sure. I'm glad that Ku went to a good home. Professor G, Thank you for the kind compliment! Since they all go to new homes, I try to document every piece so I have something to remember then by. Its fun to look back and see where I've come from... and where I'm going.
S swizzle Tiki Socialite Melbourne,Australia Joined: Jun 03, 2007 Posts: 1460	S swizzle Posted posted on Mon, Feb 13, 2012 3:45 AM Great stuff there Lake. I love the variety in your work, you don't stick to one type of imagary yet still retain your own style. I did a mug trade with Travelling Jones a few years ago and when i opened the box there was a wall hanging of yours that he had thrown in as a surprise. I wasn't too familiar with your work at the time but must say i'm pretty happy now that i have a piece of your art in my collection.
LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Mon, Feb 13, 2012 8:28 AM swizzle, Thank you very much for the compliments on my work! There's so much amazing variety in the art throughout the South Pacific regions, its hard to just stick to one area. I really don't have a favorite anymore, I enjoy them all. Travelling Jones is a good friend, I know he has a nice collection of my work. I miss his posts, hope he returns to TC again. Hope you enjoy your Lake Tiki creation!
Z zerostreet Tiki Socialite http://www.zerostreet.com Joined: Feb 06, 2010 Posts: 2411	Z zerostreet Posted posted on Mon, Feb 13, 2012 3:40 PM Dave! It's awesome to just scroll down and see all this work! Beautiful!
LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Mon, Feb 13, 2012 5:32 PM Robert, Thank you! Its been a pleasure following your art this past year also! Keep up the great work!
C cy Tiki Socialite Gresham, Oregon Joined: Mar 10, 2011 Posts: 1666	C cy Posted posted on Mon, Feb 13, 2012 9:29 PM Incredible body of work Lake Surfer, I like every one of them!
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, Feb 14, 2012 7:24 AM Quite a Quiver there,Dave! Love how you study and then recreate our Old Masters! Amazing to see it all stacked up! See you in a few weeks!
LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Tue, Feb 14, 2012 11:30 AM cy, thanks for your kind compliment! Ken, Many thanks my friend! Much too much to post it all, this barely scratches the surface. But this is some of the work that I think best represents where I'm going with it all. It is fun to see it all laid out here... quite a variety. Looking forward to seeing you also in a few weeks! Have fun in Palm Springs!
A amate Member Joined: Oct 03, 2009 Posts: 989	A amate Posted posted on Wed, Feb 15, 2012 4:01 AM Great job on the gallery. It's like a trip to the museum.
LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Wed, Feb 15, 2012 10:53 AM Thank you amate! Many trips to my own museum and library inspired so many of the works seen here!
M Monkeyman Tiki Socialite Vista, CA Joined: Mar 04, 2003 Posts: 2386	M Monkeyman Posted posted on Wed, Feb 15, 2012 7:23 PM Dave, I remember when we both started carving.... Unfortunately I really dont produce much anymore but your consistent output of artwork is really amazing. You have done so much work over this past decade. Its really impressive and inspiring. I really have enjoyed the journey seeing your work evolve and grow. Keep it up. Nicely done.
S SoccerTiki Grand Member (8 years) TheSoccerTikiGrotto, Island of LongBeach Joined: Feb 24, 2005 Posts: 1988	S SoccerTiki Posted posted on Thu, Feb 16, 2012 8:49 AM Looking forward to seeing you March 4 at Don the Beachcomber for the International TIKI Market Place! Your works will be a great addition!!!
LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Thu, Feb 16, 2012 4:03 PM Derek, Thank you very much for your kind compliments. I have always admired your work, and I saw that you pushed hard for perfection in your pieces. It has always been something I've strived hard for in my own work. I've smashed countless pieces and chucked many a log in the firewood pile because I wasn't happy with it. But the next time I picked up a tool, I had figured out a new and better way of doing something. Glad I could inspire, and thanks for inspiring me all these years. Mahalo! Chris, Thank you, and I am really looking forward to the event in a few weeks! Looks like a great lineup and good time for all!
Q Quasimodo57 Tiki Centralite Spokane, WA Joined: May 08, 2010 Posts: 36	Q Quasimodo57 Posted posted on Thu, Feb 16, 2012 5:10 PM Dave, Your gallery looks incredible, but then I pleasantly smile and admire many of these works in my tiki room and other parts of my home in Phoenix. I look forward to seeing you and the new pieces in your collection on March 4th! Hope to add a couple more for the Dexter Gallery!
LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Thu, Feb 16, 2012 7:19 PM Larry, Thanks much for the kind compliments, but this gallery might as well be your home gallery as so many of these pieces are in your collection. It has been and continues to be an honor and a pleasure sharing my little carving habit with you and your family. Looking forward to talking story and tipping a few rum based drinks with you in a few weeks!
K KAHAKA Tiki Socialite San Jose, CA Joined: Mar 03, 2003 Posts: 874	K KAHAKA Posted posted on Thu, Feb 16, 2012 8:14 PM Hey Dave, You've done lots of work. And you excel at your work. My wife and I are proud to be owners of some Lake Surfer pieces! Looking forward to future pieces, and to adding to our collection. Mahalo braddah! Woody
K keigs20 Tiki Socialite WA Joined: Jun 02, 2002 Posts: 549	K keigs20 Posted posted on Thu, Feb 16, 2012 8:31 PM Amazing carves lake
LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Thu, Feb 16, 2012 8:51 PM Woody, Many thanks kind sir for your wonderful support over the years and for the continuing words of encouragement. It makes my head hurt to think of how many pieces I've created, but I've gotten tons of enjoyment from each and every one. I'm sure there's plenty more to come down the road. Ken, Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate the props!
T tikieruption Member Mai Kai town Joined: Feb 20, 2008 Posts: 4	T tikieruption Posted posted on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 5:43 PM hello dave - brian over around Mai Kai part of the world - great art - not sure how to contact u for possibly purchasing (if available) circa 3 ft Marquesan tiki pole ur showing here - looks grey - paper price tag attached - its beautiful - guess i'll just give u my email - sorry can't tell how else u guys get in touch with each other on this site - hope to hear from you - have a good one - later - Brian - email: [email protected] - cool if u could make Hukilau - going to be in cooler temp. part of year this time.
LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Mon, Feb 20, 2012 9:57 PM Aloha Brian, Thanks for your compliment on my tikis, very much appreciated. Best way to get in touch with me is [email protected] or send me a personal message via this forum. I will get in touch with you via your email address and we can talk further. I don't think I'm going to make it to Florida this year for the Hukilau unfortunately... hope you all have a great time!
LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Tue, Mar 20, 2012 12:28 PM A few new pieces posted up... more big work to come...
WP Watango productions Member Melb,Australia. Joined: Mar 20, 2008 Posts: 507	WP Watango productions Posted posted on Thu, Mar 22, 2012 12:18 AM Man i can look at this over an over,fantastic stuff Dave
LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Thu, Mar 22, 2012 10:45 AM Many thanks Watango!
LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Sat, Apr 14, 2012 1:01 AM Two more big carvings posted up. I'm just about out of the big boards, but one more piece in the works.
LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Sat, Jun 30, 2012 8:57 AM New piece added... [ Edited by: Lake Surfer 2012-06-30 09:02 ]
M MaukaHale Tiki Socialite The base of the Volcano Joined: May 07, 2012 Posts: 968	M MaukaHale Posted posted on Sat, Jun 30, 2012 12:37 PM What do your tikis sell for and do you ship? I like the one on the left and the one on the far right.
LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Thu, Sep 27, 2012 10:41 PM Added a photo of some of this year's tikis... page one.
S spiked Tiki Centralite Joined: Dec 10, 2008 Posts: 100	S spiked Posted posted on Fri, Sep 28, 2012 12:05 PM LOVE!!!!!!!!!! :)
LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Wed, Oct 24, 2012 5:35 PM Mahalo!
LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Wed, Oct 24, 2012 5:38 PM New piece added...
TK Tiki Kupcake Member Portland, OR Joined: May 07, 2008 Posts: 362	TK Tiki Kupcake Posted posted on Wed, Oct 24, 2012 7:40 PM Dave, everything looks great. I'm excited to see what you come up with our bar.
LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Thu, Oct 25, 2012 6:25 PM Thank you Kimmy! I'll be in touch soon!
LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Thu, Oct 25, 2012 6:25 PM Another new piece added...
T tikilongbeach Tiki Socialite Long Beach, CA via Dallas, TX Joined: Aug 05, 2011 Posts: 1686	T tikilongbeach Posted posted on Thu, Oct 25, 2012 7:37 PM The PNG carving is great, like all of your other carvings.
LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Sat, Oct 27, 2012 11:12 AM Thank you tikilongbeach! Appreciate the compliment!
K KAHAKA Tiki Socialite San Jose, CA Joined: Mar 03, 2003 Posts: 874	K KAHAKA Posted posted on Wed, Oct 31, 2012 7:19 PM That's a lotta painting! Wow, another homer. I'm jealous of whoever ends up with that piece! Awesome as always!
LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Thu, Nov 1, 2012 10:34 PM Thank you Woody, I really appreciate your kind compliments! The Abelam board is something I have wanted to do for a while, and yes, after a few hours in I realized how much painting was going to be involved. It's all fun though, from the carving to the painting. I love watching it all evolve.
L lunavideogames Grand Member (5 years) San Diego Joined: May 09, 2012 Posts: 1878	L lunavideogames Posted posted on Thu, Nov 8, 2012 3:33 PM Very nice additions to the Foundation Bar! I look forward to my next visit. Your work is all really great.
LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Mon, Nov 12, 2012 5:46 PM On 2012-11-08 15:33, lunavideogames wrote: Very nice additions to the Foundation Bar! I look forward to my next visit. Your work is all really great. Thanks! I appreciate the kind compliment! Foundation Tiki Bar has really grown to be a wonderful little paradise, and I'm proud to be a part of it!
LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Sat, Nov 24, 2012 4:55 PM Brand new Abelam House Panel added.
ZO Zombie Oasis Member Joined: Apr 11, 2012 Posts: 16	ZO Zombie Oasis Posted posted on Wed, Dec 19, 2012 5:36 PM Great seeing all your work like this, we love our two tikis by you! You are such an inspiration on my carving, hope to see you at Ohana again!
LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Sun, Jan 13, 2013 1:04 PM Many thanks Zombie Oasis! Great to see you last year! Hope to see you again this year! Glad I could inspire, you're doing great work! Update with a few more pieces from last year...
LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Thu, May 30, 2013 5:21 PM New mask added... First page... [ Edited by: Lake Surfer 2013-05-30 17:21 ]
LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Mon, Aug 12, 2013 7:16 PM Cannibal log added... first page.

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