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Little lost Tiki's Art Chronicles and Stuffs! Page 70!A brief Return,BUT! Some new pieces to Delight YOU!!!

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H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10323	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Wed, Jun 6, 2012 7:53 AM Wow That's a lot of great new stuff Very cool
D danlovestikis Grand Member (8 years) Joined: Jun 17, 2002 Posts: 9216	D danlovestikis Posted posted on Wed, Jun 6, 2012 9:35 AM little lost tiki I've been told that you never sleep you just work on your outstanding art fitting your regular work day into the tiny shreds of time left over. I for one am humbled before your legacy of work and creative genius. Never stop except long enough to say hi at Oasis. I love your work, Wendy
B Bowana Tiki Socialite La Mesa, CA Joined: Nov 10, 2006 Posts: 1183	B Bowana Posted posted on Thu, Jun 7, 2012 12:15 PM "Volcano Boy Bowl" Mah favorite.
TSA Tiki Shark Art Member Joined: Aug 31, 2006 Posts: 3978	TSA Tiki Shark Art Posted posted on Fri, Jun 8, 2012 10:07 PM Ah... eek... gasp.... my mind...ahahahah!!!! (KA-POW!... splatter...) U RAWK KENNY!
TSA Tiki Shark Art Member Joined: Aug 31, 2006 Posts: 3978	TSA Tiki Shark Art Posted posted on Sat, Jun 9, 2012 9:38 PM Oh fergot 2 say....... the Cannibal totem "the haves and the have nots" RAWKS!!!!!!!
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, Jun 12, 2012 1:49 AM HELLO FOLKS! Too MUCH Iced Coffee tonight and i got's a second wind... So i finished a painting and took some shots and uploaded em and cleaned em up for tribal Consumption... :) But first... On 2012-06-06 06:20, tigertail777 wrote: Awesome works as always LLT! As for publishing a book of your art, have you ever thought about trying to start a kickstarter campaign to raise the money to publish one? http://www.kickstarter.com/ I would love to have a book of your fantastic art as well. :) Hey Tigertail! Toe alerted me to that and we thought up a few half-ass schemes but a book.... a Children's Book a little lost tiki book has always been my dream... but .... seeing as i've been painting stories as opposed to actually writing most of them down a book of artworks.... just tiki works first... then OTHER Books of all those other tackled genres and a comprehensive book of collected sketchbooks even,,,daresay i.... a book of strictly erotic works.... But anyways... i have a few goals this summer finish the website finish long overdue commissions create some KICKASS paintings for the kinnyBigToe show in January and Just up the antee and make Tommy Boy really rise to Le Challenge and we create an awesome show work on that BOOK! Howzat Sound? :) i will be sure to alert the public once a book is in the works.... and Thank you SO much for enjoying this creative journey with me it's always fun to have friends to chat with and brainstorm via the intertubes! Heard Mojo Nixon use that and the term "butt cancer" on OUTLAW RADIO we have on that there computer radio thing piped in at work.. Check it out if ye got a bent for that kinda music! Funny as ALL HECK! wish they'd play some Abner Jay tho.... On 2012-06-06 07:53, hang10tiki wrote: Wow That's a lot of great new stuff Very cool Thanks hang10! and kudos on those creepy Wendy and Dan Oscars.... i think that's why i'm up so late tonight... :) Scroll down fellow Tribesman and see the New One! On 2012-06-06 09:35, danlovestikis wrote: little lost tiki I've been told that you never sleep you just work on your outstanding art fitting your regular work day into the tiny shreds of time left over. I for one am humbled before your legacy of work and creative genius. Never stop except long enough to say hi at Oasis. I love your work, Wendy Hallooooooooo Wendy! Yes.. I do abuse my body with long work hours long bouts of isolation painting jags ,but brain stimulation/problem solving/learning and willpower and discipline (and at least a few naps thrown in for good measure) It's a THING,a sickness a drive a calling i dunno... i just get so derned happy and excited with the joy of creating of exploring you KNOW how that is.... We have a Mutual Admiration Pact! Your spy painting is a delight and those Tiki Bobs YOU should do a book of all of those! Thank you for inspiring me HOPEFULLY as much as you inspire me! On 2012-06-07 12:15, Bowana wrote: "Volcano Boy Bowl" Mah favorite. Bowana! Miss you ALMOST as much as i miss Wendy! The colored ground on watercolor paper Volcano Boy BOwl was in the very tip top shelf of the "failed drawings and experimental surface treatment page" Repository... Needing to save time and get the initial impressions of these mugs down having prepared grounds really helped NOT to interrupt the flow.... He's my favorite too.... but i'm mama's favorite... On 2012-06-08 22:07, Tiki Shark Art wrote: Ah... eek... gasp.... my mind...ahahahah!!!! (KA-POW!... splatter...) U RAWK KENNY! Oh fergot 2 say....... the Cannibal totem "the haves and the have nots" RAWKS!!!!!!! Gee thanks Brad! it was fun going back to the paintpen OVER the acrylic i had done it for so long during my first 7-8 years That i needed a Sabbatical to ween myself off of drawing and more towards actual PAINTING you know the deal! quite remarkably so! So now,when i do that technique of paintpen over acrylic ground it's like riding a bike and this Bike is well-greased ANDS SUPER FAST! Don't it feel after doing it for this long... That we're finally hitting our stride? Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Anyways... i finished the piece for ElroyArtSpace here's the info copied from my last post.... edited slightly.... I was asked by Joe at ElroyArtSpace to be in their 3rd Annual Art Exhibition during the Famous TIKI KON 2012 Event! Here's their website... http://www.elroyartspace.com/index.html and the FACEBOOK page to Tiki Kon 2012! http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=19904&forum=18&start=2820&2828 the theme is "What Makes Your TIKI Hapi?" and it will be a 2-month long show at ElroyArtSpace Opening reception during Portland's First Thursday Art Walk on August 2nd. The requirements for the work.... 1)Newly created Wall hang-able(under 40 x 36") 2)And the theme is .... "YOUR artistic interpretation/answer of: What Makes Your TIKI Happy?..." Well as you read in the last post i had developed characters friends ohana gathering together BUT the title eluded me.... until tonight may i present?... "the Happiest Hour" acrylic and cel-vinyl on One Dang Dern Beautiful piece of wood! (Thank you tree!) 16x20" i was pleased with the interior lighting of puffyfish! Plus he finally gets a second drink! after i dunno how many paintings! the radiating lighting makes him wiggle all happy-like! a little nod to the ceramic masterworks of Munktiki on a beautifully carved shelf with a gorgeous outer tapa thatch thing goin on there.... Here's the shield guy from "Pele's Diamond" replacing his dayjob as a backstabbing espionage guy and relaxin with the Ohana... and here's Volcano Boy Bowl still debating if i should do a little more design work on the sides facing the viewer (i don't have to do the OTHER side because YOU'LL never see it,silly!) and Here's a nice shot of Shifty and his yet unnamed PNG shield mug buddy He is just a little bit TOO Happy for my taste... Whereas shifty is WAAAAAY riding his third MaiTai... Also take some time to get lost in the overlapping planes and grains of the table from a distance it captures the mug's shadows Close-up...you can just get lost in THAT Funhouse... :) Here's an ULTRA -CLOSE-UP for those more interested in PROCESS and TECHNIQUE :) Areas where the Lighting Collides and get's all tangled up in each other... and here's the lovely Bamboo,tapa,and thatching textures ALL UP CLOSE! for YOU! Okay... Back to the TOO HAPPY PNG Mug boy in that piece.. Was talking to Holden via e-mail about our current TikiFarm project that launches next month! You bought Derek's so you Should Buy this One too! and the other two future ones by future mystery artists! Anyways.... i sent him a few of my dream mug pics i had posted earlier and y'know what? he really DUG this one! "the Potion" Boy! Ball was in his court He tweaked it a bit so as to function better for YOU...the Mug connisseur and this is what we got's so far... See Kids? Dream Mugs sometimes DO come TRUE! and on that sweet note.... Stay tuned for further adventures of Unamed PNG mug! I got's ta go to Bed! work tomorrow..ugh. Night Night!
PG Professor G Member the Tiki Wastelands Joined: Sep 03, 2011 Posts: 346	PG Professor G Posted posted on Tue, Jun 12, 2012 5:28 AM There's very few minds I'd want to spend any time in at all, but I always enjoy these little visits into yours. I dug it all, this time around, Kinny. Thanks for the descriptions and discussions.
V VampiressRN Grand Member (1 year) Sun City Lincoln Hills (NorCal) Joined: Nov 23, 2006 Posts: 6166	V VampiressRN Posted posted on Tue, Jun 12, 2012 5:59 AM That pitchur & mug look fabulous!!!
D danlovestikis Grand Member (8 years) Joined: Jun 17, 2002 Posts: 9216	D danlovestikis Posted posted on Tue, Jun 12, 2012 7:10 AM Gosh Kenny you just make me smile over and over again. I want to look you straight in the eyes to see if I can absorb some of your talent. Creativity is your middle name and certainly is in every cell of your brain. I just love that there is so much to see in every piece that you paint and draw. I know how much time it takes to post these photos. Thank you for each and every one of them. I miss you too, Wendy
F foamy Tiki Socialite The Land of Pleasant Living Joined: Jun 15, 2004 Posts: 597	F foamy Posted posted on Tue, Jun 12, 2012 7:23 AM Really fun stuff. You've honed your style and it's looking very, very good. Carry on (figuatively and literally)! [ Edited by: foamy 2012-06-12 07:23 ]
ATP Atomic Tiki Punk Tiki Socialite Costa Misery Joined: Jul 19, 2009 Posts: 7118	ATP Atomic Tiki Punk Posted posted on Tue, Jun 12, 2012 11:26 AM Very nice job on the mug set, Kinny Off the subject for a moment I would like to see an animated cartoon from you to see your crazy visions come alive could be very interesting.
Z zerostreet Tiki Socialite http://www.zerostreet.com Joined: Feb 06, 2010 Posts: 2411	Z zerostreet Posted posted on Tue, Jun 12, 2012 2:47 PM Awesome work Ken! Love the piece for Elroy! Who wouldn't be happy in that tableau! Gonna start mine this week!
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10323	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Tue, Jun 12, 2012 3:38 PM great work
M McTiki Member Sunny Florida Joined: Aug 22, 2004 Posts: 1962	M McTiki Posted posted on Wed, Jun 13, 2012 1:36 PM I'm definately digging "Happy Hour" Have always enjoyed the moods you create in your art. And now.....I await the mug thing.....damned be my addictions.... Keep em flowing Mahalo! McTiki
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, Jul 9, 2012 1:23 AM Aloha Folks! loooong Day,but i have a lot of backlog soooooo... let's get this partay started! :) On 2012-06-12 05:28, Professor G wrote: There's very few minds I'd want to spend any time in at all, but I always enjoy these little visits into yours. I dug it all, this time around, Kinny. Thanks for the descriptions and discussions. Wow! even i didn't dig them all! You are too kind Professor! What's art if you can only share it visually? Adding a little bit of insight and discussion helps my fellow art brothers realize that they're not alone....that we all have the same fears,doubts,and brash instinctual decisions that sometimes fall short of the mark... I've always said that artists shouldn't be put on a pedestal removed from the people They should be caged with hay on the floor and poked,prodded,and questioned by the crowd... There are a lot of (I've found) WEIRD things we think about...stuff a lot of folks don't bother with.. it's good they a lil peek... Thanks again for your encouragement! On 2012-06-12 05:59, VampiressRN wrote: That pitcher & mug look fabulous!!! Thank you,dear! Holden JUST sent me the labels to sign and number and they should be done and sent back to him SOON! Then i should start on the "potion" PNG mug sketching it out to spec and stuff.... this one should be fun once we hit the Glaze stage! Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee x 100! Thanks for stopping by! :) On 2012-06-12 07:10, danlovestikis wrote: Gosh Kenny you just make me smile over and over again. I want to look you straight in the eyes to see if I can absorb some of your talent. Creativity is your middle name and certainly is in every cell of your brain. I just love that there is so much to see in every piece that you paint and draw. I know how much time it takes to post these photos. Thank you for each and every one of them. I miss you too, Wendy Hello Wendy my sweet art-sister! I would love to just gaze into your beautiful eyes as well.. i LOVE staring contests! it's like you're gazing into a watery viscous soul of another human... and with artists,,,it's like BAM! As for creativity...you are the queen All those Bobs.....incredible! but the most inspiring thing is that you got OTHERS involved as well and created some of the Best and funnest and TRUE ART Tiki Bobs! You have SO much Heart but the thing that is so wonderful about YOU is that you not only have HEART for your artwork but you have heart for all of us misfits! Keep on keeping on Baby! I'll be seeing you soon at OASIS! :) On 2012-06-12 07:23, foamy wrote: Really fun stuff. You've honed your style and it's looking very, very good. Carry on (figuratively and literally)! Heya Foamy! Thanks so much for the comments! I've been keeping sketchbooks for quite a long time (1989 to be exact) and it's a real good gauge in terms of studying old content and styles and allowing me to monitor and hone up the parts are lacking...PLUS,there's always SOMETHING i've forgotten about,some old project or painting idea.....and it's surprising how sometimes genius ideas or masterworks slip through the cracks and are neglected for years... Pip! Pip! :) On 2012-06-12 14:47, zerostreet wrote: Awesome work Ken! Love the piece for Elroy! Who wouldn't be happy in that tableau! Gonna start mine this week! Mahalos zerostreet! Haven't been on here awhile,and now it's Done! RIGHT AWN! LOVIN your reverb piece! the way the grass sways,capturing that resounding pulsating 'verb! There's gonna be so many stellar pieces in that show! ElroyArt is a gonna SHINE! Man! wish you could have went to Tikisharks and Mile's show at La Luz! I don't get out much,but this was a must see 'cause Brad is OHANA STRONG! It was an incredible showcase for both of them... Miles pieces were very small which provided the perfect balance to Brad's pieces in the adjoining room....In one room you were overwhelmed by delight and being flung into a world of BIG environments,sloshing and floating through brad's painterly textures and lighting.... and in the Miles room ,where you had to move in close to capture all the details ,like looking into one of them Candy Easter eggs with the dioramas inside....reading that back it sounds nuts,but that's how it felt... very small genius lighting, (actually Brad deserves kudos for that as well) minute brush lines.. i mean hair thin....and great narratives all around! Got waaay too buzzed there with Toe and Doug and saw Hassan and Nick Camara And Holden and Sirginn and a bunch of the Tiki crew! Here's a picture Toe took of all of us buffoons.... That's Nick Camara Mr. Tiki Magazine (what a sweetie He brought me back my Ralph Steadman illustrated Curse of Lono! What a guy!) Hassan Patterson(sp?) Haven't seen this guy in years ! Glad he followed us to the Tonga Hut for after party hangin out! There's Brad! Hi Brad! Congratulations! Doug Horne MY Giant and chauffeur for Toe and i,the Drinky Twins! (Spicy Margaritas mmmmmmm!) In the foreground is Badass King of the TikiMugs Holden Westland and the guy on the right just photobombed in there (but he's wearing a bitchen Paipo Moai Tangata MAnu pendant,so i guess he's cool...) AAAAAND just because.. a few artjams ago, Toe and i and i think Tyler were havin an artjam and i busted out a Birthday HoHo for Doug! and the Madness ensued throughout the evening! Here's a picture of Mick Jagger singing Happy Birthday to mah Giant! On 2012-06-12 15:38, hang10tiki wrote: great work Thanks hang10! i would have been happy with just a "good work!" ya makea me blush! Thanks for coming by and taking a peep! :) On 2012-06-13 13:36, McTiki wrote: I'm definitely digging "Happy Hour" Have always enjoyed the moods you create in your art. And now.....I await the mug thing.....damned be my addictions.... Keep em flowing Mahalo! McTiki Hello McTiki! Thank YOU for vibing on the moods of the piece... Sometimes a painting reflects a mood not intended by the artist, either it's because the painting rebels and finds its true intent or the viewers misinterpret the purpose and feeling of a piece... BUT SOMETIMES everything works out PERFECTLY and i smile BIG! :) Happy Hour is one of them pieces... Look forward to hearing your thoughts on these mugs once they're ready and sent to hundreds of greasy mug-coveting paws around the globe! Mahalo for the visit! :) and now...... finally ,it's time for art..... First off.....wandered a bit stopped painting and did a bunch of drawings following my bliss and instinct because it's only Aquarelle 100% cotton Watercolor paper,right? Did a crapload of tissue paper and ink stains on about $250 worth of Aquarelle baby has expensive tastes! :) Here are the lot of em! (i'm putting them HERE instead of my GALLERY posts ,because they ain't paintings but be patient i have a piece in the works at the very bottom... "the Chief's Bowl" 12 x 16" ink,Copic pen,bleachpen,cel-vinyl,and pencil on tissue paper and ink-stained Aquarelle watercolor paper private collection a mixture of a loose study of a Hawaiian carving with what i would imagine to be a cool bowl in a Tiki Bar! :) i can almost hear em GRUNTING!!!! a close-up of the face and grains le VolcanO! "Conversation with an Idol" ink,bleachpen,and Copic marker on tissue paper stained Aquarelle watercolor paper 12x16 and one of my faves.....for the concept alone... "Cry of the Toothless Cannibal" 12 x 16" ink,Copic pen,bleachpen,cel-vinyl,and pencil on tissue paper and ink-stained Aquarelle watercolor paper Haven't approached the "psychology of the Cannibal" series in a while... They've been crying,remorseful,manic,guilt-ridden,lonely, and a whole other mess of emotions SO i decided to examine the life of the toothless cannibal in this piece.... and lemme tell ya... it ain't pretty! :) Here's a closeup of the top skull and his headdress the lil midget skull above his nose... and the one in his widdle hands... "the Dreaming Head" ink,bleachpen,and Copic marker on tissue paper stained Aquarelle watercolor paper 12x16 private collection i liked the idea of a shrunken head,unable to move physically but only through the spirit and mind.... it would appear to be a happy situation WAY TO GO! "Guardians to the land of Pele" 12 x 16" ink,Copic pen,bleachpen,cel-vinyl,and pencil on tissue paper and ink-stained Aquarelle watercolor paper This one was fun because i worked on it when it was damp so parts of it have this nice messy immediacy (is that a word? it's LATE!) Also the zigzag/triangle pseudo tapa stripe across the top evokes volcanoes and rugged mountains a close-up of the shield to give you an idea of the messiness... the skulls at their feet! "Jungle Pool" ink,cel-vinyl and bleachpen on tissue paper stained Aquarelle watercolor paper 12 x16 private collection This one is more about Papua New Guinea the land as opposed to their art,Spirit Hooks.Shields,or Masks i apologize to the purists out there but it's just too dazzlin NOT to share! This one was a fun opportunity to try and capture the lighting of Jungle foliage onto water...as well as playing with above and below the surface of the pool effects....nomnomnom! "Shield designs inspired by Kamanggabi carvings" (Upper Sepik,PNG) ink,bleachpen,and Copic marker on tissue paper stained Aquarelle watercolor paper 12x16 a little altered study of the Masters.. "Outside the Doomed village" ink,bleachpen,and Copic marker on tissue paper stained Aquarelle watercolor paper 12x16 Here's a repeat of an old favorite tiki of mine,but instead of hanging out in a Modernist architectural environment i threw him back out in the jungle where he belongs..... for this one i used proper instead of stylized skulls just seemed more appropriate.... "Patience" ink and bleachpen on tissue paper stained Aquarelle watercolor paper 12x16 a quick Modernist study...very rewarding.. "the Restless Night" 12 x 16" inkand bleachpen on tissue paper and ink-stained Aquarelle watercolor paper Haven't done a Maori-themed piece as of late,and since i had the ink and the bleachpen.......... a close-up of the crowded mouth... and Maori Tonguefellow "Sun and Moon" 12 x 16" ink,Copic pen,bleachpen,and pencil on tissue paper and ink-stained Aquarelle watercolor paper loosely inspired by some Sepik River Spirit /Ancestor Hooks Smile! a Zoom-in of the crocs... Birdy! "Bath in the Land of the Volcanoes" Tissue paper stain,ink,and cel-vinyl on Aquarelle watercolor paper 12 x 16" This piece is for the Fire/Volcano/Pele ArtSwap going on now on Tiki Central! Interested in Paticipating? Deadline is August 8th http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=42792&forum=18&start=0&173 "Sun and Moon" ink,tissue paper stain,gold paintpen on Aquarelle watercolor paper 8x12 the FIRST version of the one up a ways.... "Sun Dance" ink,tissue paper stain,bleachpen on Aquarelle watercolor paper 8x12 Loosely inspired Loosely inspired by a Middle Sepik river Sacred mask Ancestor from the Ai Bom Village in Papua new Guinea "Tapa melody in Green" ink,tissue paper stain,gold paintpen,and bleachpen on Aquarelle watercolor paper 8x12 a couple of more birds and a croc ... "the Gossips" ink,tissue paper stain,and bleachpen on Aquarelle watercolor paper 8x12 "the last Pineapple" ink,tissue paper stain,and cel-vinyl on Aquarelle watercolor paper 12x16 "the Secret Smile" ink,tissue paper stain,pastel pencil on Aquarelle watercolor paper 8x12 "the Warm Smile" ink,tissue paper stain,and cel-vinyl on Aquarelle watercolor paper 12x16 Loosely inspired by a female figure Spirit hook from a Kanganaman village Papua new Guinea "Three Birds" ink,tissue paper stain,and cel-vinyl on Aquarelle watercolor paper 12x16 "Jungle Birds" ink,tissue paper stain,and cel-vinyl on Aquarelle watercolor paper 7x10 a little more abstract meets PNG shield motif.... the EYES!!! "the unexpected dinner guest" 12 x 16" ink and pencil and on tissue paper and ink-stained Aquarelle watercolor paper Vegetarian meets Cannibal Carnivore! RAWRAWRAWRAWR! a detail of the volcano in the background... i think i'll do a piece JUST of this pineapple bowl... Did some more Sketchbook Dream Mugs while seeking a design to do on this HUGE 2x6 foot canvas i got at the Art Supply warehouse.... i hope to incorporate these kids into a painting sometime soon HOWZAT for a drawing explosion?!?!?!? But THEN! i chanced upon this doodle and it caught me fancy... so i sketched it onto the 6x2 foot canvas like so! AAAAAAAAAAAh!!!!! it'd the beginnings of a 6 foot x 2 untitled as of yet CANNIBAL KING! I'm doin it for the Kinny BigToe show in January and i figured if i went big and did something MINDBLOWING then that would motivate the Toe to do the same! Which would mean TWO great Awesome Art pieces for the show! YAY! Her'es a size comparison.... I'm 5' 11" and the canvas is at a slight angle so it wouldn't fall over.... Teeeeeeeen HUT! and here's yours truly getting into the personality and vibe of the Cannibal King before preparing for THE BRUSHWORK! i wore that Lynyrd Skynyrd shirt especially for YOU ALL.. We can't always paint in Hawaiian shirts,y'know! Here's 2 close-ups of the messy pencils.. MAN! What a MESSY MESS! These birds give BigToe the creeps so i think i'ma gonna paint him one for Christmas! :) and here's a close-up of one of my favorite parts... note the clever use of a Papua New Guinea smiling mouth and birds atop what is clearly a Hawaiian Lono-esque helmet Somehow it works does it work for you? Note! this is for the artists so if art-technique talk ain't your thing GO TO THE NEXT PARAGRAPH... :) i used a softer lead to sketch this down and used my finger to rub in some of the lighting.. after that i SPRAYED it with a fixative as i didn't want the lead to mix with the paint it would muddy thangs up... However,if you use a water-soluble pencil then the blending with the paint is fine and one can actually create some tones and shadows that way... Anyways...that's all i remember that evening for a spooky mist enveloped the backroom it whispered something to me and that's all i remember until i awoke and heard some rustling in the Big room.... WAIT! What's this lurking in the studio? i lost the shots of the second stage of raw umber under-lighting but as soon as i find em i'll plop em on this amazingly long thread! now for some details of the piece so far in three parts..... TOP MIDDLE BOTTOM Actually, in my head this would be an ACTUAL SIZE Cannibal King! Wait til you see it in person when it's done.. I think it's gonna be a good 'un! fingers crossed! Well,nice seein y'alls and thanks for the visits! :) http://www.kenruzic.com will be up someday,REALLY! it's just that I've been soooooo busy! BUT I'm on FaceBook if you'd like to see more if you don't prefer wading thru these epic-length posts THO i usually post on TC first (for obvious reasons) [ Edited by: little lost tiki 2012-07-21 07:16 ]
K KAHAKA Tiki Socialite San Jose, CA Joined: Mar 03, 2003 Posts: 874	K KAHAKA Posted posted on Mon, Jul 9, 2012 5:36 AM Wow... I like all of it. Amazing as always!!
T TravelingJones Grand Member (8 years) Eastern Shores of Western Civilization Joined: Mar 11, 2006 Posts: 927	T TravelingJones Posted posted on Mon, Jul 9, 2012 5:47 AM Dr. Kinny, You make my mind smile. Is this normal? Thank you, Little Lost Jonesey
D danlovestikis Grand Member (8 years) Joined: Jun 17, 2002 Posts: 9216	D danlovestikis Posted posted on Mon, Jul 9, 2012 7:48 AM Oh Oh OHHHHHHH Three birds and the Gossips you know are my favorites. Thank you for the note. I stole it and posted it on my thread so I may read it often. You bring joy into this world. Love your art Kenny. See you at Oasis. Wendy
W Whystler Member Joined: Jul 07, 2012 Posts: 41	W Whystler Posted posted on Mon, Jul 9, 2012 8:42 AM Love your art and your designs! -Whystler
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 11035	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Mon, Jul 9, 2012 11:43 AM Too much good stuff to digest in one sitting! Toothless Cannibal :lol: When you translate the shrunken head bowl into 3D, you can flop the hair "ponytails" into the bowl. "Excuse me bartender, there's a hair in my bowl!" [ Edited by: MadDogMike 2012-07-09 11:58 ]
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10323	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Mon, Jul 9, 2012 1:35 PM Freekin A U rock
Z zerostreet Tiki Socialite http://www.zerostreet.com Joined: Feb 06, 2010 Posts: 2411	Z zerostreet Posted posted on Mon, Jul 9, 2012 4:14 PM Yeah, amazing stuff as always. Would be so great to have been at Brad's show. One day I do hope to get out there and meet a bunch of you!
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, Jul 21, 2012 8:58 AM HowdyLoha y'alls! Just got back from a trip to the Homeland in Illinois and MAN! the Boy is recharged! aaaaaaaaaaand..in the name of curiosity AND mild-agitation i OPTED OUT of the big oppressive TSA machines every airport and got to inform the TSA about how FBI Headquarters and Israeli airports do NOT use these machines,but instead use roving bomb and drug sniffing dogs... Now WHY izzat? Hmmmmmmmmmmmm? Anyways it was kinda fun and intimidating at the same time Orange County has NOT ONE shred of humor when it comes to TSA agents.. But St. Paul Minnesota and Bloomington airports have a bunch of funny friendly informative TSA fellahs.. i recommend you ALL opt out and get the search...it's a good way to get to know our oppressors.... Anyways... FULLY RECHARGED and ready to work more on the cannibal King (i recently added the pencil sketch on canvas pix that i thought i had lost so if you're curious what's UNDER that painting,go back to page 190 and SEE! i have read in Bilge that some folks are annoyed by the big quotes from previous posts before answering ... Well...that's how i keep track of the comments and can answer them to their fullest...... it's how this thread rolls as of recent,and much easier for me.... and when you're posting a BUNCH of new art,it gets confusing enough... Soooooo if you don't prefer it then please just proceed straight to the art... On 2012-07-09 05:36, KAHAKA wrote: Wow... I like all of it. Amazing as always!! Thanks KAHAKA-expect another major ARTBURT soon! :) On 2012-07-09 05:47, TravelingJones wrote: Dr. Kinny, You make my mind smile. Is this normal? Thank you, Little Lost Jonesey Jonesy! Thanks for the visit! Glad i could bring a smile to your face! it makes my heart warm just thinkin about it! YES! it is normal and it is intended .. If a painting doesn't bring joy,or happiness,or amazement,then i say throw it out! We need to chat soon about unfinished paintings,so whenever you're ready old friend.... :) On 2012-07-09 07:48, danlovestikis wrote: Oh Oh OHHHHHHH Three birds and the Gossips you know are my favorites. Thank you for the note. I stole it and posted it on my thread so I may read it often. You bring joy into this world. Love your art Kenny. See you at Oasis. Wendy Hi Wendy! Been gettin into the birdys and crocs lately.. There was so much nature and animals to see in Illinois...most certainly this love of animals and foliage will trickle into the work very soon! :) Thank YOU Wendy,for being such a constant inspiration and friend! I wish All of us artists could love and share our work as much as you do! See you soon,Beautiful! Love that Spy piece! Can't wait to see how Otto turns out! the second round seems to be off to a good start! Hugs to you and Dan! On 2012-07-09 08:42, Whystler wrote: Love your art and your designs! -Whystler Mahalos Sir! Thanks for the visit! I'll try to keep the bar high! On 2012-07-09 11:43, MadDogMike wrote: Too much good stuff to digest in one sitting! Toothless Cannibal :lol: When you translate the shrunken head bowl into 3D, you can flop the hair "ponytails" into the bowl. "Excuse me bartender, there's a hair in my bowl!" Thanks MD! Love your pistol....you always come in at the most obtuse angle and then just NAIL it! Glad the toothless Cannibal made you laugh! He's quite the whiner! Good call on the hair slipping into the bowl! Someday i would like to be able to make ALL of these fun ideas REAL! On 2012-07-09 13:35, hang10tiki wrote: Freekin A U rock Did you Doubt? I DO have a Lynyrd Skynyrd shirt,y'know and ALWAYS see the Melvins when in town... Rockin is in the BLOOD,Brother! Thanks for stoppin by fer a spell! On 2012-07-09 16:14, zerostreet wrote: Yeah, amazing stuff as always. Would be so great to have been at Brad's show. One day I do hope to get out there and meet a bunch of you! zerostreet! Someday buddy...Someday! You are welcome to crash on the studio couch and save on hotel costs if you ever get out here....I'll plan an Artjam around your visit! Well....as i've said Illinois recharged this BOY Spent most of the time relaxing absorbing engaging experiencing and only did a FEW sketches but here they are... an abstract tropical mug design a couple more mug designs the upper right one was inspired by the Shag Enchanted Tiki room mug Noticed that in retrospect.. and here's some actual studies of actual carvings... please excuse the naughty bits it IS a female figure... and my favorite from the batch.. That's all i have for now BUT! stay tuned for more Cannibal King progress and other Surprises! Aloha Ohana! :)
D danlovestikis Grand Member (8 years) Joined: Jun 17, 2002 Posts: 9216	D danlovestikis Posted posted on Sat, Jul 21, 2012 12:26 PM Aloha Kenny, I am so happy you are into nature. I'm enjoying your journey so very much. Otto's face is not easy since it's a 3/4 turn but I'll not give up. Your portrait had that twinkle in the eye quality that was so fun to capture. Dear friend I'm looking forward to Dan taking a photo of my Kenny hugs. I'm looking forward to your surprises coming up here. Cheers, Wendy
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 11035	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Sat, Jul 21, 2012 4:11 PM Kinny, you need one of these shirts to wear through the scanners ~ :D Regarding the new art ~ Numbers 15, 16, 17 & 18
T tigertail777 Member Oregon Joined: Nov 25, 2004 Posts: 679	T tigertail777 Posted posted on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 2:02 AM Dammit LLT I just cannot keep up with you... yer some kinda tiki whirlwind or somethin' :D Yes please do keep me in the loop if you ever get an art book done. I am hoping to go to the Tiki Kon here in Portland if I can afford it, so hopefully I will see some of your art in person. Never been to any Tiki major "do" before, and would love to go... have to wait and see what happens. :)
TSA Tiki Shark Art Member Joined: Aug 31, 2006 Posts: 3978	TSA Tiki Shark Art Posted posted on Sat, Jul 28, 2012 2:22 AM Ken - U RAWK!!! When ever I get stuck on colors I brows your thread and get inspired!
G GROG Grand Member (1 year) Tujunga Joined: Jun 21, 2006 Posts: 7548	G GROG Posted posted on Sun, Jul 29, 2012 11:30 AM Orange and green, that pretty much covers it. :D
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, Jul 30, 2012 7:21 AM Mahalos Kids! Will have some new shots of art very soon and replies to all your kind posts... but for now.... THESE GO ON SALE TODAY at 9am Pacific Time! http://www.tikifarm.com Go there and get a couple! NOW!!!! thank you :)
D danlovestikis Grand Member (8 years) Joined: Jun 17, 2002 Posts: 9216	D danlovestikis Posted posted on Mon, Jul 30, 2012 10:10 AM Congratulations Kenny on another work of art going out to be treasured by all your fans. It's so special to have Holden turn your paintings into mugs and decanters. Less than two weeks and I'll get my Kenny hugs, ((((((:::: Wendy
Z zerostreet Tiki Socialite http://www.zerostreet.com Joined: Feb 06, 2010 Posts: 2411	Z zerostreet Posted posted on Mon, Jul 30, 2012 10:42 AM Congrats on the cocktail set Kenny! Very cool!
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 Thu, Aug 2, 2012 7:32 AM Hi Kids! a quick posting before i go off to work today...... On 2012-07-21 12:26, danlovestikis wrote: Aloha Kenny, I am so happy you are into nature. I'm enjoying your journey so very much. Otto's face is not easy since it's a 3/4 turn but I'll not give up. Your portrait had that twinkle in the eye quality that was so fun to capture. Dear friend I'm looking forward to Dan taking a photo of my Kenny hugs. I'm looking forward to your surprises coming up here. Cheers, Wendy Aloha Wendy dear! Only a few more weeks!Nature IS quite the inspiration,,, i think if i lived amongst it i would be over-inspired every day! On 2012-07-21 16:11, MadDogMike wrote: Kinny, you need one of these shirts to wear through the scanners ~ :D Regarding the new art ~ Numbers 15, 16, 17 & 18 i prefer to go thru their checkpoints armed only with knowledge! On 2012-07-24 02:02, tigertail777 wrote: Dammit LLT I just cannot keep up with you... yer some kinda tiki whirlwind or somethin' :D Yes please do keep me in the loop if you ever get an art book done. I am hoping to go to the Tiki Kon here in Portland if I can afford it, so hopefully I will see some of your art in person. Never been to any Tiki major "do" before, and would love to go... have to wait and see what happens. :) That's this week! Starting Thursday night at ElroyArt! Hope you can get there! Just mingling and talking with other artists can be a well-needed boost! plus you don't feel so alone and crazy! :) On 2012-07-28 02:22, Tiki Shark Art wrote: Ken - U RAWK!!! When ever I get stuck on colors I brows your thread and get inspired! love you Brad! Sounds like an endless loop... Because i go to your thread for inspiration as you well know! and on and on and on! :) On 2012-07-29 11:30, GROG wrote: Orange and green, that pretty much covers it. :D and you wonder why i never call you,Ernie.... and a few comments about the Classic Cocktail set... On 2012-07-30 10:10, danlovestikis wrote: Congratulations Kenny on another work of art going out to be treasured by all your fans. It's so special to have Holden turn your paintings into mugs and decanters. Less than two weeks and I'll get my Kenny hugs, ((((((:::: Wendy Mahalos Wendy! it IS quite a thrill! Hoping to do 1 a year at least with my buddy! Hugs so close i can almost taste em! :) On 2012-07-30 10:42, zerostreet wrote: Congrats on the cocktail set Kenny! Very cool! Thank you very much,brother!These kind of projects i LOVE because regular folks can get ahold of some art...and it has a FUNCTION..... to be resold at a higher price on eBAY! :lol: enough comedy... Here's a new piece... "Night Totem" acrylic and cel-vinyl on canvas 6 x 36" and some close-ups i'll narrate at a later date CLOSER! and more progress on the 6-foot Cannibal King! and some close-ups.. narration later! and some ultra close-ups... and i've been customizing a few of those Classic Cocktail sets... here's the first SO FAR! stilll a lotta work on this baby! that's all for today! Happy Birthday to Me! Hugs! :)
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 11035	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Thu, Aug 2, 2012 7:46 AM Kinster, love the little hornbills :lol: See ya in a couple of weeks
H hiltiki Tiki Socialite Hollywood, calif. Joined: Jun 10, 2004 Posts: 4256	H hiltiki Posted posted on Thu, Aug 2, 2012 8:43 AM Night Totem and the customized cocktail set looks great. Happy birthday Kenny, have loads of fun.
D danlovestikis Grand Member (8 years) Joined: Jun 17, 2002 Posts: 9216	D danlovestikis Posted posted on Thu, Aug 2, 2012 9:08 AM Love love love the new with birds and alligator paintings and the custom decanter set is beautiful. Happy Birthday Dear Heart, Wendy
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 Fri, Aug 10, 2012 1:10 AM 'Ello Guvnahs! it's late,but i got's a lot of pieces done for you to see and possibly OWN if you're attending the 2nd annual Tiki Highway event the week after tiki Oasis at Don the Beachcombers! but first..... On 2012-08-02 07:46, MadDogMike wrote: Kinster, love the little hornbills :lol: See ya in a couple of weeks Thanks Mike! Been a whirlwind lately... Just got a batch of boo Ben frames so the past week has been a blur.... I'll be looking for you on Saturday,buddy! On 2012-08-02 08:43, hiltiki wrote: Night Totem and the customized cocktail set looks great. Happy birthday Kenny, have loads of fun. Why thank you my dear! Almost finished with the cocktail set...Will post that soon! And thanks for the Birthday greeting! friday night BooBen came by,set up shop in the studio parking lot,and banged out a previous frame order and then some!Toe came in with adventure stories of Aussieland AND tripped over the floor fan AFTER i pointed to it and said,"TOM! the floor fan is HERE! Be careful of it Because i KNOW you're a clutz!" He nodded and then proceeded to trip over it not 10 seconds later..... what a maroon! To alleviate the situation, my giant Doug came by and he made YUMMY Cupcakes! What a Suzy Homemaker! i bet his cats helped him bake them! We watched Amazon Prison from Netflix for the Birthday Artjam Movie of Choice lots of topless mommas.....everyone approved.... Anyways! I gotta post this stuff and get to bed at a decent hour... Thanks for the visit ,beautiful! :) On 2012-08-02 09:08, danlovestikis wrote: Love love love the new with birds and alligator paintings and the custom decanter set is beautiful. Happy Birthday Dear Heart, Wendy And thank YOU,dear Wendy! Guess i'll be seeing YOU very soon as well!!!! Hugs aplenty to be had! These first two are based on previous drawings from my last watercolor paper jag..... Volcano Bowl Boy" acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood with an Incredible Bamboo Ben frame! 21x20" part of a new batch i'm slappin up for Tiki Highway in a few weeks! http://www.tikihighway.com/Tiki_Highway/Home.html Please Come down and say,"Hullo!" Here's a close-up! "the Potion" acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood with a Primitively Splendid Bamboo Ben frame! 11x18" private collection "Sun" acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood with a Red Hot Bamboo Ben frame! 15x13" "Bird Shield" acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood with an uplifting Bamboo Ben frame! 11.5x17" "the Warrior Twins" acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood with a stunning Bamboo Ben frame! 16x14" "Lunch on the Sepik River" acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood with a simple and sweet Bamboo Ben frame! 16x15" and here's some close-ups.... the lil bird on his tail... the lil bird on his leg and here's a good shot to show how the magenta works with the greens of the alligator.... and my favorite of the batch... "Dusk on the Sepik River" acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood with a wild and untamed Bamboo Ben frame! 19x27" private collection This little Spirit Hook seems to have stumbled upon some crocs helping themselves to dinner while some hungry birds wait impatiently from the jungle trees... a croc! another 'un! a couple of birds... closer.... a couple more famished fellows... a closer view of the feeding frenzy! and a nice view of the croc hiding in the underbrush next to his ravenous friend in the foreground... That's all i got for now! Thanks again for all the visits and nice comments! Goodnight Ohana! :) http://www.kenruzic.com will be up someday,REALLY! I'm on FaceBook Too!Look me UP,folks! [ Edited by: little lost tiki 2012-08-30 06:40 ]
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 11035	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Fri, Aug 10, 2012 5:52 AM Have mercy!! ~ "Dusk on the Sepik River" is great Kinny. Everyone looks happy except the fishies! :D And the framing on "The Warrior Twins" is outstanding, very unique.
T tigertail777 Member Oregon Joined: Nov 25, 2004 Posts: 679	T tigertail777 Posted posted on Sun, Aug 12, 2012 12:29 AM Happy belated Birthday Kenny! Didn't get to make it to Tiki Kon, there is always next year. You continue to make a plethora of stunning new pieces as always. :)
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, Aug 12, 2012 11:15 PM Aloha Chillens! Well.... only have two pieces to share but they're good 'uns... Boy had to go to the OC Fair and get his Tilt-A-Whirl and Pig Races ON! you GOT to unnerstan'... On 2012-08-10 05:52, MadDogMike wrote: Have mercy!! ~ "Dusk on the Sepik River" is great Kinny. Everyone looks happy except the fishies! :D And the framing on "The Warrior Twins" is outstanding, very unique. Hey Mike! Hats off to Bamboo Ben for that parking lot Birthday Frame Jam!!!! That man amazes me.....and pulls great birthday pranks on FaceBook.... Glad you groove on the Dusk painting... there's a really cool mood to it .. makes me want to plat with more animals...maybe snakes or something that doen't prefer fishies! or i could do some monkeys to piss my giant off! :) Anyways...stoked i get to see you in this upcoming Saturday!!! :) On 2012-08-12 00:29, tigertail777 wrote: Happy belated Birthday Kenny! Didn't get to make it to Tiki Kon, there is always next year. You continue to make a plethora of stunning new pieces as always. :) Hey Tigertail! Mahalo for the Birthday wishes and nice words.... Maybe next year for Tiki Kon....So many great events goin on! Overwhelming! maybe some time you can make it down to Tiki Oasis and mingle with us jokers.... first piece... for the 2nd Annual Tiki Highway event that myself,BooBen,Toe,and the Horne will be vending at Don the BeachComber's.... HERE! http://www.tikihighway.com/Tiki_Highway/Home.html 'THE COMPLAINERS" with a beautiful hefty Mikel Parton frame acrylic and cel-vinyl on masonite 20x16" sans frame... First off... this is the first time that the pufferfish is thrown into the role of griper....or is he trying to cheer up the other Downer Frowny mugs? This Lono is definitely airin some grievances! and i imagine the headhunter in the foreground will be complaining of a cracked tooth after chomping on that rock hard noggin! Also note the coconut mug in the foreground. i choose that because the exterior is so rough and gruff... or is it "grough"? and here is my dream volcano Lono Bowl Now these fellahs are the MAIN subject of the title as their crabby attitudes emanate outward... But can you blame them? they never get to look at each other when they're talking they never get to see the spectacular volcano eruption... the other Lono is ALWAYS talking behind your back! :) and a little slice of peacefulness with some gentle lights and the bird shield.... and an abstract concept moody piece a little deviation from the regular colorways but it turned out nicely... kinda WEIRDLY nice but a fine departure to build upon in future pieces.... "Ancestor Rain" 38x13" Acrylic and cel vinyl on wood with a Raw Unfettered Bamboo Ben frame! i imagined a light rainfall of Ancestor Spirits trickling down from the stars flowing downward slipping over and thru branches and each other as they creep about and explore their sleeping village.... and greet a newly emerged spirit... (lower left) All of these are derived from studies of shield and masks from the new Guinea area and then Ruzic'ed up a little... LOVE the little upper right fellow! all peekin from behind the tree like he's shy and giggly! and big moonface clawing about as he descends down into the village.... Here's a CLOSE-UP to enjoy..... Note the tree behind/thru him... and his transparent arm grasping and feeling around... also the arm of an Ancestor above him swoopin right thru his eye! Here's a newly emerged Ancestor Spirit rising out of his skull and readying himself to meet his fellow ghosties Hereis more of a PAN-OUT view from the above close-up.... some palms and rolling hills and various scattered bones and a hut and..... oh great! i forgot to paint the shield on the HUT! my duh... i especially like the arm reaching downward thru the palm. Here's a little higher up a bigger concentration of personalities and more of a tangle thru the trees like wind and rain.... and here's the top of the painting... where the Ancestor Spirits come from... the stars the heavens... even the mask attached to the tree seems to come to life to greet these spirits as they percolate down from the treetops... Well.... that's all i got kids! Thank you for your comments and visits..i hope these paintings bring a smile to your day! Night! Night!
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 11035	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Mon, Aug 13, 2012 5:58 PM "or I could do some monkeys to piss my giant off!" "or is he trying to cheer up the other Downer Frowny mugs?" "they never get to look at each other when they're talking" "all peekin from behind the tree like he's shy and giggly!" "to greet these spirits as they percolate down from the treetops..." Kinny, I think you've been drinking too many camel milkshakes! "Anyways...stoked I get to see you in this upcoming Saturday!!!" That's the only sane thing you said in the whole post! :D
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10323	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Mon, Aug 13, 2012 8:25 PM Wow Those rock..
T Tabu Tiki Socialite Port Hope, Ont. Joined: Sep 07, 2004 Posts: 142	T Tabu Posted posted on Tue, Aug 14, 2012 3:54 PM Awesome new batch of work. An inspiration as always.
T tikiskip Grand Member (8 years) Joined: Nov 26, 2005 Posts: 5994	T tikiskip Posted posted on Tue, Aug 14, 2012 4:26 PM HA!! I love "THE COMPLAINERS" !! It's like Thanksgiving at home when I was young. Or even like working with my family in the restaurant. Good times. Wish I was in Cali so I could pick up something. Great works really.
D danlovestikis Grand Member (8 years) Joined: Jun 17, 2002 Posts: 9216	D danlovestikis Posted posted on Tue, Aug 14, 2012 5:11 PM I'm going to run your numbers to 1,000,000 all on my own. I can't stop coming back to look again. Sepic river paintings are just so perfect and beautiful. I will squeeze you so hard at Oasis so I can absorb some of that creativity. So watch out it is almost time!!! Wendy
W WaikikianMoeKele Member West Leroy, Pennsylvania Joined: Jun 25, 2008 Posts: 474	W WaikikianMoeKele Posted posted on Tue, Aug 14, 2012 6:21 PM Beautifious!!! I love how I think I see everything in one of your pieces & then I see something else! It's like a "Where's Waldo" but instead it's "Where's Tiki"!!! ~kele
TSA Tiki Shark Art Member Joined: Aug 31, 2006 Posts: 3978	TSA Tiki Shark Art Posted posted on Tue, Aug 21, 2012 8:03 PM Dig those gaters! & Crocs! WOW!
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, Aug 26, 2012 12:57 AM Hello Ohana! So good to see so many of you at Tiki Oasis No replies this entry i am sad to say that they will have to wait.... i am sleep deprived and still need a bath before i have some pillow time! Addendum: FINALLY HAVE SOME TIME TO REPLY TO ALL YOUR WONDERFUL COMMENTS the rest of the thread is the same,except for these few added comments here.... On 2012-08-13 17:58, MadDogMike wrote: "or I could do some monkeys to piss my giant off!" "or is he trying to cheer up the other Downer Frowny mugs?" "they never get to look at each other when they're talking" "all peekin from behind the tree like he's shy and giggly!" "to greet these spirits as they percolate down from the treetops..." Kinny, I think you've been drinking too many camel milkshakes! "Anyways...stoked I get to see you in this upcoming Saturday!!!" That's the only sane thing you said in the whole post! :D Sorry Mike! When i get sleep-deprived i get LOOPY! SO FABBO seeing you at Oasis and Mahalo for the Gun! I sported it during the KUSI filming Friday morn with Toe and Suzy! drank a BUNCH of Cinnamon Whiskey in it before filming i think that helped with my facial expressions! On 2012-08-13 20:25, hang10tiki wrote: Wow Those rock.. Thanks Hang10tiki for that eloquent commentary! Glad i could bring some Amazement to your day! :) On 2012-08-14 15:54, Tabu wrote: Awesome new batch of work. An inspiration as always. Mahalo Tabu! Sometimes it's a desert and sometimes a BUNCH of good ones just rain down from the Heavens.. This was a good shower! :) Glad i could pass on some inspiration.... On 2012-08-14 16:26, tikiskip wrote: HA!! I love "THE COMPLAINERS" !! It's like Thanksgiving at home when I was young. Or even like working with my family in the restaurant. Good times. Wish I was in Cali so I could pick up something. Great works really. tikiskip-Thanks man! You hit the nail on the head with "the Complainers! i wanted to capture that grumpy drunken bickering glad you picked up on it! and....you don't need to be in Cali to pick up something,, if'n you like something,PM me and we can discuss adoptions if it's available.... i don't hard-sell the paintings at all they're mostly online PMs and emails That keeps the art as art and the biznazz side is behind-the-scenes so as not to spoil the vibe here... Thank you for all your kind words! :) On 2012-08-14 17:11, danlovestikis wrote: I'm going to run your numbers to 1,000,000 all on my own. I can't stop coming back to look again. Sepik river paintings are just so perfect and beautiful. I will squeeze you so hard at Oasis so I can absorb some of that creativity. So watch out it is almost time!!! Wendy Wendy! So fantastic seeing you and Dan and being able to visit and squeeze you! You are my Art-sister and i am always delighted at your creations and admire your love and adherence to your craft. i wished we lived closer because i be visiting you all the time! :) On 2012-08-14 18:21, WaikikianMoeKele wrote: Beautifious!!! I love how I think I see everything in one of your pieces & then I see something else! It's like a "Where's Waldo" but instead it's "Where's Tiki"!!! ~kele Hey Kele! Just got your bead mosaic of Diamondhead Volcano and it is beautiful! These Art Swaps are the BEST! Mahalo! I try to cram as much into these worlds because...well....they're worlds! I want them to be alive..to be a place someone can visit over and over again...Like walking thru a jungle....there's something new around every corner! :) On 2012-08-21 20:03, Tiki Shark Art wrote: Dig those gaters! & Crocs! WOW! Thanks Bradley! Now get back to painting! I wanna see MORE outta YOU! :) And now back to the previous thread... thank you for your patience..... It's time for the 2nd Annual Tiki Highway Promo! http://www.tikihighway.com/Tiki_Highway/Home.html Here's where trouble will be lurking at the event.... the red Dot indicates where the art show will be! Here are some of the goodies i will have there (and also if you scroll upward-lots of the stuff i'll be bringing will be located there!) First off is my first embellished Classic Cocktail Set from Tiki Farm! cel-vinyl in the recesses,some sealing and then some enamel WHICH IS HARD! Sam Gambino-you are a MAgician! Here's a round About view of the Pitcher "the Snake" acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood with an incredible Bamboo Ben shield Frame 30 x 22.5" This painting is pretty basic.... a snake slithering thru a cannibal bone-yard... and the surprise and delight of the shields as he passes by! Here's the Main Middle Image showing the majority of the piece and details... the SNAKE! the smiling shield gettin tickled as the snake slithers by... and the other fellow who is not too pleased by the visit! "Big Teeth little Teeth" acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood with an elegant Bamboo Ben Frame 16 x 21.5" this one began with some light acrylic washes over the wood JUST ENOUGH to let the grains peek thru gotta love that texture! Close-ups.... the touches of light salmon really bring it together. And the light blue i chose to take the place of the cream or white i would have normally used..... little teeth! BIG TEETH! "Hungry Cannibal (Dream Mug)" acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood with an Bare Bones Bamboo Ben Frame 10.5 x 16" this fellow is one of my dream mugs....someday i will make one! He's based on a sketchbook doodle posted 1-2 pages back Detail! the last sight you may ever see.... "Night in the Jungle" acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood with an delightful Bamboo Ben Frame 21 x 20" since 1990 i had been doing textiles and graphics for Rusty Surfboards,Hawaiian Island Creations and other various companies Sometimes it still spills out on canvas... without frame Detail! "the Sliver of Moonlight" acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood with a beautifully speckled Bamboo Ben Frame 23.5 x 24" For this piece i wanted to capture the feeling of a darkened bar that suddenly gets interrupted by a customer opening the door and allowing a sliver of moonlight and reality to pierce the magic of the enclosed bar environment... Close-ups! this chap is squinting a bit... a shield on the wall surveys a pineapple/fruit bowl and a coconut mug almost empty of it's beverage.... ths mug seems to not even notice as he chats with a shield on the wall "Sun" acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood with a simple Bamboo Ben Frame 17 x 13" This guy is a companion to the happier sun from a few days ago.... Rawr! "Two Rowers" acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood with an Bare Bones Bamboo Ben Frame 12 x 16" private collection i love the Moai in the back kinda mad at Mr. Lazybones in the front "Shrunken Head in Repose" acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood in a Bamboo Ben frame! 20x16" Another study in the psychology of the detached head i painted it in a semi-cubist meets realism style trying to capture both the physical and thought/spirit/mind of this guy... REPOSE-"The act of resting or the state of being at rest. 2. Freedom from worry; peace of mind. 3. Calmness; tranquillity" a withered ear.... a stitched up eye socket.... stitching together the mouth shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! i wonder what shrunken heads think of when they're at rest? That's it! I need some sleep! See y'all SOON! I will reply to all your wonderful comments this week Thank you again for your excitement and encouragement! http://www.kenruzic.com will be up someday,REALLY! I'm on FaceBook Too!Look me UP,folks! [ Edited by: little lost tiki 2012-09-03 23:10 ]
Z zerostreet Tiki Socialite http://www.zerostreet.com Joined: Feb 06, 2010 Posts: 2411	Z zerostreet Posted posted on Sun, Aug 26, 2012 7:31 AM Great work as always Ken!! TWO ROWERS is particularly amazing! Have a great show!