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Mon, Dec 12, 2016 3:27 PM
Kinny! SOOOO happy to meet you at Tiki Makeke at Don's HB and score one of your amazing paintings, "Sleeping Island" (photo above). |
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Tue, Dec 13, 2016 11:44 PM
Aloha Folks!
Mele kalikimaka Wendy to you and Dan!
Thanks man! Merry Christmas!
Thank you 20th century man! And a big Mahalo to all of youse who popped by to look around... Been taking advantage of my work and lunch breaks and just drawing and doing studies But today it is mostly ENVIRONMENT I hope you enjoyed these... See you soon Ohana! |
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Tue, Dec 13, 2016 11:44 PM
oopsie. [ Edited by: little lost tiki 2016-12-13 23:46 ] |
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little lost tiki
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Tue, Dec 13, 2016 11:45 PM
oops! Double post! |
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little lost tiki
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Tue, Dec 13, 2016 11:45 PM
oops! |
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Will carve
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Wed, Dec 14, 2016 3:50 AM
Beyond words Ken. |
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Wed, Dec 14, 2016 6:59 AM
Wow Cheers |
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hiltiki
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Wed, Dec 14, 2016 9:27 AM
Love your sketches specially the one called Ambush, let us know if there's any progress pictures of that piece in the future. |
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little lost tiki
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Tue, Jan 3, 2017 12:02 AM
Aloha Ohana
Mahalo Will!
Cheers H-10!
Happy New year Hil! Well, the path has had MUCH progress since last we spoke But for now,here's two shots but tonight is the last night of a 5 day holiday and here's just an offshoot sketch so,how foes one plan such an epic theme? Different views...from the ship or the shore? Here's the lava rock tidepool he stumbled into and a masonic Obelisk! JOY! Here it is as it curves to the right... Also, one has to keep in mind that the vegetation was different in 1779 Next... How to compose the characters?
Here;s notes of one of the accounts gathered.. a more detailed Cook some different musings on composition and point of view and another..... and ,of course.there were many Hawaiians gathered and here are some other wanderings/studies and here's a drawing i made based on a historical source but depopulated to get a better look at the Island.... and to blow minds even FURTHER Fingers crossed! |
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danlovestikis
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Tue, Jan 3, 2017 6:07 AM
The thought the effort the creativity, I am blown away and this may be the first time I've written those words. I hope so because you deserve higher praise. How you do so much is beyond me because I work all day and it doesn't show like this. I am so happy to know you and to see your work here. You really did capture the horror of his death. Great news about your next show. You go there and have fun rocking it. Wendy |
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Tue, Jan 3, 2017 8:04 AM
I really enjoyed ready through your research and analysis. I had read the story of Cook's death but your visual interpretation visual depiction made it more compelling. The art work is very creative. Thank you, |
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little lost tiki
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Thu, Jan 19, 2017 11:19 PM
Aloha Kids!
my dear Wendy,
Hey MaukaHale! Okeeeeee Kids...
Here's where it will be appearin! and here are some drawings and sketchbook musings...
Well... Time for bed.... Mahalo for visitin! |
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Will carve
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Fri, Jan 20, 2017 4:26 AM
I may have said this before. Beyond words & humbling. |
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hang10tiki
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Fri, Jan 20, 2017 9:56 AM
Diggin Cook Nocturnal colors are eye exploding |
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danlovestikis
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Fri, Jan 20, 2017 10:19 AM
I like what Will Carve said. Beauty, horror, fun, expressive. Just a wow expelled from the depths of my being. Now one big smile for you. Wendy |
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Fri, Jan 20, 2017 2:52 PM
Always such great ideas and execution Ken, thanks for taking the time to post here on TC! |
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little lost tiki
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Sun, Mar 26, 2017 2:02 AM
Has it really been almost TWO months since the last posting? Well, here's a list of things done did since last we spoke.. 1 screenprinted mai tai glass for Hidden Harbor in Philadelphia
i think you HAVE said that before! :)
Well, Cook is done
Aloha Wendy!
Mahalo cy! Well, now it's time to catch y'alls up some "the Final Moments of Captain Cook" and a few close-ups for you Next entry is the earlier-mentioned Hidden harbor Mai Tai glass Alas,the Tiki Farm new mugs are under wraps during development Also, will soon be creating a few prints for Spoonflower and,with regret,i cannot share the five new paintings that i JUST finished Which is what sketches are for So i hope that these sketchbook entries can inspire you Kids..... Always keep your sketchbook around
Well, still have a bunch more to scan |
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Sun, Mar 26, 2017 7:40 AM
little lost tiki with such an impressive body of work you can have a day off now and then. I always think your work should be in a big thick book but that we are so lucky to see all the pages first. I did read all of your words and not just look at the art. I did notice the dip in the cold water right away. My crawl mug has no water but it does have a ... Thank you for the time you gave as a gift to post all these creations. I don't have the words to express how wonderful a day it is to find your updates of art. Many hugs, Wendy |
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Sun, Mar 26, 2017 12:46 PM
GROG not sure how you have energy to do more art after doing art all day at work. GROG have to draw a-mile-minute at work and still not have enough time to finish. The last thing GROG want do after work is come home and draw more. |
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Wed, Apr 5, 2017 12:42 PM
Good stuff as usual. Thanks for sharing all the sketches/ideas/thought process. Will be cool to see the final HH glass. More stuff with Tiki Farm as well, Nice! Still need to take your advice on having the sketchbook around but have been working on things here and there. Cheers! |
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Tue, Apr 11, 2017 6:21 AM
Amazing work Ken! Looking through your posts I wonder if you've thought of collecting your sketches and notes in a book? |
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Sun, Apr 23, 2017 10:35 PM
whoops! Mis-posted this! [ Edited by: little lost tiki 2017-04-24 06:46 ] |
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little lost tiki
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Sun, Apr 23, 2017 11:58 PM
Aloha Ohana and Fellow World Occupants! But first,allow me a moment to answer all my lovely friends
Hello Wendy! Seeing your steadfast comments and sweet support always makes me smile ear to ear. Thank you for all the visits here AND for not only talking the talk,but seriously walking the walk! Your drive,output,and happy heart is SO inspiring! Big Hug to you and Dan! So happy about all the media attention you have received! The world needs to meet you and your beautiful ceramics!
Hey Ernie!
Aloha Seagoat!
Hey Robert! Well, it is now PUBLIC and i can share some shots of this... Six colors and Eight screens,it may be one of the most intense screenprinted glasses in all of Tikidom! and i got blisters on my brain and fingers because off it! Gladly, and Joyfully,i may add.... You may have noticed the Tiki in the foreground and here is a sketch of Al's Tiki for this project... Here's the link if you'd like a few! Tell Gene that Kinny sent cha! and here's some drawings as i attempt to populate the pages of a current sketchbook... Another few hut studies to put into environments and SITUATIONS later! the Secret Island "Mani Prow Ornament" "Night Idol" Moai and Orongo Birdmen "Canoe Prow-Yapen Island" studies for idols in"Moonlight Guardians" even MORE Moai Orongo Birdmen studies! "Meeting House" a lil landscape Papua new Guinea Massim Area "the late Night Ceremony" Man! Do i love HUTS! Re-visitation of an old concept for a yet to be finished Children's Book FISH! study of Rano Raraku,where they would carve moais out of the mountainside... This was a fun study,just becoming absorbed into the mastery of carving and textured weathering was well worth the time put into this sketchbook entry! Alright! You're "fairly" caught up on the sketchbook entries.... Now here's some actual DRAWINGS on WATERCOLOR paper "the Little Lost Tiki Sat Down..." "Ku and Palm" "Village" "the Waka Brothers" "Waterfall" There's more,but i need to clean up the files first... i DO hope there's enough here already to keep you occupied Oh yes! Now onto the paintings! Which gives yours Truly "Crybaby" "the Conversation" This dialog between fish and surface dweller is a theme that has and here is a more recent woodburn that expands the narrative... "the Likely Candidate" Here's two older Croc/Bird pieces with the same hungry anticipation "Morning Meals" Here's two simpler offerings Here's one inspired by a sketchbook entry of a while back... Nocturnal Tropicali "PNG mask bought in the market in Melbourne" "Spirit of the Drink" and my favorite... This was merely cannibalizing some background elements from one painting and here's where these fellows were kidnapped from.. and the drawing it was inspired by! The skull shields were a great way to reinforce the overall River of the dead vibe.... aaaaaand That's all kids,for now Thanks for a fun evening Ohana! |
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Mon, Apr 24, 2017 11:07 AM
All looks stellar as always. The glasses came out top notch. I always enjoy looking at your art. Thanks for sharing. |
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MaukaHale
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Mon, Apr 24, 2017 12:25 PM
The color in some of these is phenomenal. |
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Mon, Apr 24, 2017 8:00 PM
Wow Love it all sir |
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hiltiki
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Wed, Apr 26, 2017 5:02 PM
Love, love, love your Hidden Harbor Mai Tai glass and everything else collectively. |
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Wed, Apr 26, 2017 11:15 PM
Send to GROG. |
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little lost tiki
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Tue, Jul 4, 2017 10:37 PM
Aloha Ohana!
Mahalo El Jefe! Here's some more sketchbook musings for you to absorb below! Glad you enjoy my humble scrawlings...
Why Thank You, MaukaHale! So many color combinations to explore! There's a few more paintings near the bottom that will help satisfy your Colour Cravings! :)
Many Thanks Hang10!
Thanks Hil!Happy i can bring smiles with my art to all my friends!
Newp. You didn't show up at Don's as promised... Well Folks! Here's some April thru May sketchbook entries and drawings for you to enjoy... "Three Shields" "Free Ride" "Hut and lazybones" "Hut by the Waterfall" "Island" "Jungle" "Koa Looked Up" "Lamps at Don's" "Lamps at Don's 2" "Moonlit Palms" "Nature Studies" "Maprik Panel" Papua New Guinea "Silent Morning" "Sketchbook April 20" "Skull Shields" "Sneaking a Drink" "the Crowded CAve" "the Guardians" "Tribe" "Waterfall at Don's" "Whiner Shield" "Wooden Canoe Ornament" "Bar Scene" "Closer" "Dialogue" and "Hut" "Two Faces" "Three Faces" "Hidden" "Hornbills" "Island's Afternoon nap" "Jungle Scenes" "Ko" "Koa" and "Umu" "Landscapes" "the Likely Candidate" "Melanesian Shield" "Misc. masks" "Moai" "River Gods" "Scribe" "Skull Shield" and "Birth" "Wicker Ones" and a few paintings to please those who desire color... "Stealer of the Flame" "the Runaway Canoe" "Bird Shield" with detail "the Crescent Moon" "Tropical Trio" "Cave of the Ancestors at night" Well, that is it for now.... |
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Wed, Jul 5, 2017 6:27 AM
Wow Thanks for posting all this goodness Worst sound ever, slurp of an empty tiki mug through my straw!!! [ Edited by: hang10tiki 2017-07-05 06:28 ] |
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hiltiki
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Wed, Jul 5, 2017 9:42 AM
Very nice, love them all. You should do a book with all the drawings. |
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Wed, Jul 5, 2017 9:47 AM
I always love your stuff but "Stealer Of The Flame" is just fantastic. I love that so much. |
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danlovestikis
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Wed, Jul 5, 2017 7:32 PM
I get so excited when I see that you have posted. Eye Candy. So much joy comes from your art. You have so many great ideas that you must be one of the most creative people I have ever met. See you at Oasis. Wendy |
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Wed, Jul 5, 2017 11:39 PM
Quote: I never "Promised" , and I told you why I didn't make it down there. You're just mean. |
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Thu, Jul 6, 2017 6:28 AM
Fantastic page Ken, so many of your drawings would make great carvings, inspiring! |
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Thu, Jul 6, 2017 6:40 AM
Simply astounding, so much creativity bursting forth. SO MUCH! Wow. |
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Thu, Jul 6, 2017 8:29 AM
Your creativity is endless. I enjoy looking at your art every time you post. |
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little lost tiki
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Thu, Oct 5, 2017 6:53 AM
Aloha kids! Looking for something INCREDIBLE to do Friday Night? Here are the three pieces they have chosen for the opening "Moonlight Sentinels" "the Ice Cold Drink" We were told that we could submit up to 5 paintings..... Three for the wall and possible catalog inclusion "Adoration of the Moai" "Sharing a Cocktail" and if you'd like to see BOTH the paintings and the studies Hope y'alls can come to the show
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Thu, Oct 5, 2017 7:40 AM
Shock and awe! Cold water shock and all the awesome art!!! Beautiful and creative. Our Sacramento Crawl starts Friday night but we will all be thinking of you. Bask in the glory of being a art genius. I just love all that you do. Wishing you a successful and fun exhibit with all the tiki greats, Wendy |
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Thu, Oct 5, 2017 8:44 AM
Sharing a cocktail Made me thirsty |
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little lost tiki
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Tue, Nov 7, 2017 12:15 AM
Aloha Ohana!
Thanks Hang10! Umu WOULD make a killer mug!
That is in the works.. I've been gathering up all my landscape sketches and plan on compiling them into a book,so your request has been acknowledged and answered! :)
Mahalo Hopechest! That was one of my favorites of the batch as well! The ones that have a lil bit of mischief always stick in my mind long after they've been adopted!
Wow! It's been THAT long since i've replied to anyone! My apologies..... A boy gets busy...very busy!
Thanks Cy! Makes me wish i had more time and a few extra arms...
Yeah Prikli,it gets annoying sometime,but waxes and wanes like any cycle, it's just when it "hits", one must ride that bronco til all the ideas are shook off onto the sketchbooks to become paintings if and when the time is right...it makes me happy that i can take people to other places...
Thank you MaukaHale/ I will make an effort to post more frequently. Sometimes the fever hits and i must follow and submerge myself in pure art for a spell.
And it was a FUN and Incredible exhibit!Felt so lucky to have so many talented friends
hang10!That was a fun environment to paint...an outdoor jungle bar! I wanna go there! Well, as if this hasn;t been an exciting enough year Hawaiian Myth/Legend/Cryptozoology Undersea/Tiki Kai Pele/Volcano Primitiva/Exotica Tiki Bar Pop Culture Tiki Four Primary Tikis Kapu Tiki/Forbidden island This painting also has a special surprise attached... Anyways,i have a lot still to do before the trip. |
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Tue, Nov 7, 2017 7:12 AM
Another great lineup sir Thanks for making it easy Love 3,5,6 Awesome Have fun at the Bishop Jon |
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Wed, Mar 16, 2022 7:00 PM
Oh my Goodness! It's been ....what? 5-6 years since we gathered here and got to share art and chat and all that! So.... I'll just start with some Art! Will start with Newer work, and will fill in those lost years in future posts...like a surprise! Been doing some interiors... playing with colors....gettin all fine arty with Still Lifes... "the Red Alcove" Acrylic on masonite/artboard 9 x 12" "The Last Round" Acrylic on masonite/artboard 9 x 12" Here's two with a Black Velvet look.... "The Cannibal King's Throne" Acrylic on Black Suede matboard 16 x 20" "the Constant Crier" Acrylic on Black Suede matboard 20 x 16" and one with a little more Modernist feel and Colors "the Light Sleeper" Acrylic on masonite/artboard 20 x 16" and one with a little rough and fast style... "The Warm Hut" Acrylic on masonite/artboard 16 x 20" Well... That's all for NOW... I'll try and pop in every few days to answer any questions and to chit chat with y'alls! SO happy Tiki Central is BACK! Let's get them Glory Days BACK! Ciao for Now! Kinny Ruzic (Little lost Tiki) [ Edited by little lost tiki on 2022-03-16 19:04:10 ] |
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Hi Kinny! I've been following you on FB but I'm SO excited for the TC Revival. Can't wait to see your newest works! :-) Lori |
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Wed, Mar 16, 2022 7:22 PM
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Hi Kinny! I've been following you on FB but I'm SO excited for the TC Revival. Can't wait to see your newest works! :-) Lori |
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Fri, Mar 18, 2022 8:38 AM
Thanks Lori! It's been awhile and I'm excited to start posting on Tiki Central again! I need a refuge from all the Non-Tiki stuff on the other socials..... What better place to post Tiki art than here? "The Tall Hut" Acrylic on gessoed repurposed Arrow shaped chalkboard 35 x 14" Found an arrow shaped dry erase board at the Thrift Store and immediately KNEW it was going to be a HUT! Here's the sketches and finished product.... Also....it is UV activated! This one was adopted FAST and is in a loving hut with a wonderful family.... My job is DONE! :) ADVENTURE! Here's the Thrift Store SCORE and here's some shots of the sketchbook studies,finished piece and details... and here's some horrible shots of it under a UV light (screenshots from the video of it.... Enjoy! [ Edited by little lost tiki on 2022-03-18 08:40:43 ] |
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AROOOOOOO! |
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ZeroTiki! AROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Happy that a lot of us old-Schoolers are still at this after SO many years! This movement is a well that is always filled to the edges with creativity and enthusiasm and refreshing new takes around every corner! So.... What's New? "The Spirit of the Drink" 12 x 18"" original drawing Ink and Sharpie on hot-press Aquarelle watercolor paper Enjoy! [ Edited by little lost tiki on 2022-04-16 21:00:43 ] |
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