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101 Years of Stephen Crane Art Swap - DONE!!!!

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tikiskip posted on 03/28/2017

"I also like Skip's theme allows for quite a bit of interpretation, so I'm all for that, too."

Could make for a more "sophisticated" art swap.

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danlovestikis posted on 03/28/2017

The clock is ticking. MadDogMike where do we stand? Wendy

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TU posted on 03/28/2017

Last chance tiki. Next rum 100 miles...

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MadDogMike posted on 03/29/2017

OK, Swap theme is set for 100 Years of Stephen Crane, hope you like it! Art inspired by this Tiki Pioneer and his restaurants. I think this theme is traditional enough to satisfy the traditionalists and broad enough for everyone to find inspiration in any media.

Could find inspiration in a post card

(Beverly Hills Luau)

(Kon Tiki Cincinnati)

A carving

A matchbook cover

A mug

Or maybe tiki art that includes Stephen Crane's wife Lana Turner?

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MadDogMike posted on 03/29/2017

Here's some interesting speculation - looks like San Diego's Humphrey's Half Moon Inn was originally scheduled to get a Stephen Crane Ports o' Call which didn't happen for some reason. How about a "should-a-been" mug from the Shelter Island Port's o Call?

Speaking of San Diego, Stephen Crane, and Tiki Oasis - I understand some of the Beverly Hills Luau Tikis went to the Hanalai Hotel, now the Red Lion Inn and home to Tiki Oasis. I wonder if any of the remaining tikis there are from the Luau?

[ Edited by: MadDogMike 2017-03-29 09:18 ]

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danlovestikis posted on 03/29/2017

MadDogMike thank you for the shouldhavebeen idea, that makes it extra fun for me. Getting to work rightaway. Wendy

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hang10tiki posted on 03/30/2017

Here we go

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hang10tiki posted on 03/30/2017

Have to get this ready
Not quite dry yet

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GROG posted on 03/30/2017

Nice wood you got there.

:D

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MadDogMike posted on 03/30/2017

And he's off!

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hang10tiki posted on 03/31/2017

:)

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TikiAno posted on 03/31/2017

All right, Grog's in!

:wink: :wink:

More on Crane (a very interesting character). There's also a great background on him in the new Martin Cate book (also in Sven's books).

http://www.enterthetiki.com/content/stephen-crane

I'll start working on some ideas... look forward to this one. (Much better theme than Disney). :)

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hang10tiki posted on 03/31/2017

ano- u need to make a crane piece and a Disney piece for your swap partner
:)

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TikiAno posted on 03/31/2017

Jon, I will make a Crane piece to send to you (aren't we swapping??) sans Disney. :wink:

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TU posted on 03/31/2017

I found this on Yelp of all places. Now to work this idea into a painting

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MadDogMike posted on 03/31/2017

Love the lighting on that Tiki!

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hang10tiki posted on 03/31/2017

Ano- :)
Tu- can't wait to see what u do

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MadDogMike posted on 03/31/2017

Here are some threads dedicated to Stephen Crane's restaurants, lots of pics for inspiration

Beverly Hill Luau
San Pedro Ports O' Call
Toronto Ports O' Call
Dallas Ports O' Call
Waikiki Kon Tiki
Cincinnati Kon Tiki
Montreal Kon Tiki
Boston Kon Tiki
Chicago Kon Tiki
Some info on Stephen Crane

Just to avoid any confusion, the Tucson Kon Tiki is NOT a Stephen Crane restaurant.

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danlovestikis posted on 04/01/2017

MadDogMike no wonder we love you to run these swaps. Those are wonderful references. Thank you, Wendy

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MaukaHale posted on 04/01/2017

Thank you Mike, I was doing some searches on my own today and these really help. I wish I had been on this board in the earlier years. So much to see.

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ZeroTiki posted on 04/02/2017

Gonna be fun!
'Saw a werewolf drinking a Mai Tai at Trader Vic's... his hair was perfect'

:tiki: :tiki: :tiki:

OK Kanes & Wahines.... Here we GO!

Now the question becomes:
How many pieces will my swap buddy get?
:tiki: :tiki: :tiki:
~Zero



[ Edited by: ZeroTiki 2017-04-02 10:35 ]

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hang10tiki posted on 04/02/2017

Go zero go

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MadDogMike posted on 04/02/2017

"A young woman raised by gypsies hides a deadly secret which she will do anything to protect." - 1944 (IMDb)

And we've got a second start! I had forgotten that Stephen Crane had tried his hand at acting before becoming a restaurateur. "Crane starred in three films, Cry of the Werewolf, The Crime Doctor's Courage, and Tonight and Every Night" (IMDb)

[ Edited by: MadDogMike 2017-04-02 15:08 ]

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TikiAno posted on 04/03/2017

Not much to see... but extruded three cylinders... added bottoms and one of these will be a mug for this Swap....?!?!?!? The pic was taken on Friday, still drying out before trimming and will then be able to start on it.

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hang10tiki posted on 04/04/2017

Ano- good start
you mean 2 mugs for the swap?

  1. SC theme
  2. Disney mug

:)

[ Edited by: hang10tiki 2017-04-03 18:57 ]

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ZeroTiki posted on 04/04/2017

Let's all do 2 pieces!

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hang10tiki posted on 04/04/2017

Search Craine on ooga for a list of most of the mugs n stuff

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Sophista-tiki posted on 04/04/2017

how much time to throw hat in ring?

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MadDogMike posted on 04/04/2017

DAWN!!!!! You just need to have a piece done and posted by July 31. No sign up needed

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ZeroTiki posted on 04/04/2017

Yay,Dawn!

Here's a start, of the starting.....

(Don't know why he keeps ending up flipped...)
~Z

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MadDogMike posted on 04/04/2017

On 2017-04-03 21:00, hang10tiki wrote:
Search "Crane" on ooga for a list of most of the mugs n stuff

Good point Jon, here it is

Love the progress shot guys, looks like we have at least 3 projects started!

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TikiAno posted on 04/04/2017

Go go go!

I might start from scratch with a different form since those three mug bases, still sketching out options.

Jon, I'll sharpie on some mouse ears on it if/ when I send to Vegas. :wink:

And a copy of "Team Rodent," still recommended- get from your local library.

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hiltiki posted on 04/04/2017

Is it too late to join in? this would be my first time. :)

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Joshua Bell posted on 04/04/2017

On 2017-04-04 09:55, hiltiki wrote:
Is it too late to join in? this would be my first time. :)

It is not too late until names are being drawn at the very end!

And similarly, no need to commit until then. (I'm still pondering ideas. Probably won't start for a few more weeks.)

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ZeroTiki posted on 04/05/2017

let's get some colors strewn about.
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...Someday I'll get it right. Stay tuned for furthur developments
~Z.

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hang10tiki posted on 04/05/2017

Dawn- alright

Zero- I'll turn em for ya

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Ano- :)

Hiltiki- alright

JoBell- alright

Little more today

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cy posted on 04/05/2017

Great starts Zero and H10!

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TikiAno posted on 04/06/2017

Nice!

Zero, I look forward to seeing more- and seeing which way the pics post, too! :wink:

Jon, killer.

I'm glad more and more people are jumping in!

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ZeroTiki posted on 04/06/2017

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More flipped foto goodness!

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TikiAno posted on 04/07/2017

Zero, looks great. I was hoping for that angle! :wink:

Got back to the studio today. Trimmed up a cylinder and drew some lines on it...

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Cut out another piece, placed it on to get sizing... more drawing...

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Added some clay arms and legs, attached the head piece after carving some lines...

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It's now propped up on its side wrapped in plastic to dry out slowly. Will post the inspiration soon, just making sure it survives the drying. One overhanging piece can make some trouble. More carving to come.

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Badd Tiki posted on 04/08/2017

On 2017-04-04 08:14, ZeroTiki wrote:

(Don't know why he keeps ending up flipped...)
~Z

It seems to be a file format bug. This happened with my old camera and my new phone.

Now I rotate the image in photo program, then copy paste it into a new document, then save it.

Aloha :wink:

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hang10tiki posted on 04/09/2017

iPhone:
Open pic
Rotate twice, save
Rotate twice more so in original orientation
Save
Done

Or just only take sideways pics
Only happens to up n down pics

Zero- sweet
Ano- salt n pepper inspiration? Lookin good


Worst sound ever, slurp of an empty tiki mug through my straw!!!

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TikiDaye posted on 04/09/2017

I have a lot of travel over the next few months but I'm itching to share some tiki love... thanks for the invite, Mike!

Let's see what time I can carve out to get in my studio and create some tiki goodness!

Peace,
Jason

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hang10tiki posted on 04/10/2017

Welcome Jason
Can't wait to see what u come up with

Lil dental work

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MadDogMike posted on 04/10/2017

Jason, it would be great to have you join us. Great progress guys! I have not yet picked a project but hope to look at it soon! :o

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danlovestikis posted on 04/10/2017

Wowoowowowowowoowo. The horse take off down the track. They each take the lead...

You guys are rocking it! I better get in gear for the race to the finish line.

Cheering you all on, Wendy

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hang10tiki posted on 04/12/2017

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MaukaHale posted on 04/12/2017

Its looking better all the time!

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