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101 Years of Stephen Crane Art Swap - DONE!!!!
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danlovestikis
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04/12/2017
hang10tiki those tiny teeth are the bomb! |
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TikiAno
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04/12/2017
Go Jon go! This is going to look really good... in San Diego! Got back to the studio, a little more scratching. To recap, I was inspired by the artwork used on the Luau La Jolla matchbook and print ads... (the pic to the right). I had no idea that "Su Casa," a Mexican restaurant that is in the same building as the Luau, has been there for years, and I've been quite a number of times. I have to go back to hunt for anything left from the old days of the Luau... Rear (w/ buttocks included at no extra charge): This is now going to dry out, then get bisque fired. My plan is to have it look similar to the original artwork when finished. Fingers crossed. |
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MadDogMike
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04/12/2017
Cute butt Ano!!! :lol: |
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danlovestikis
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04/13/2017
That looks just like Dan's! This is one of your best mugs Tiki Ano. Wendy |
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hang10tiki
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04/13/2017
Thanks guys Ano- dude that's kool Mike- wait, anos butt or his sculptures butt? Worst sound ever, slurp of an empty tiki mug through my straw!!! [ Edited by: hang10tiki 2017-04-13 05:57 ] |
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MadDogMike
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04/13/2017
:lol: :lol: :P |
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hiltiki
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04/13/2017
You guys are all way ahead of me, have no idea what I am going to do, and not too confident my piece is going to be up to par.... but I will try my best. :) |
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MadDogMike
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04/13/2017
Jon does it just lay on the sawhorse like that? It doesn't have to be strapped down? |
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hang10tiki
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04/13/2017
Yup I don't like to strap them on it because It does move a little though. Keeps me on my toes [ Edited by: hang10tiki 2017-04-13 14:48 ] |
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hang10tiki
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04/13/2017
Funny when I saw you post the picture, :) |
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MadDogMike
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04/13/2017
LOL, I couldn't tell what that was |
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ZeroTiki
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04/14/2017
My tiki isn't flipped... he's sleepin'. |
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TikiAno
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04/14/2017
Mike, I'm married!!! :wink: And I modeled the tush after Dan's, of course. Wendy, thanks so much- though there's still plenty of time to mess it up! I did utilize your letter-tracing technique for "The Luau," and this time it worked! (I've tried this on other pieces, with lesser results. I think the clay was at the perfect dryness level for etching. Thanks for all of the lessons from your posts! Jon, looks good. Checking in on everyone's posts makes me tired, since they're all lying down.... Okay, out! |
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hang10tiki
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04/14/2017
:) Lookin good Zero Lil more |
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danlovestikis
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04/14/2017
ZeroTiki and it looks like he is having one heck of a dream! You are so good at doing these paintings. I'm so glad we have ours. TikiAno I knew it! I just posted another tracing mug. hang10tiki he is so good. I love how deep you made the cuts. I will have something soon. Wonderful work everyone, Wendy |
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04/14/2017
Zero, H10, Ano, great starts and motivation for the rest of us, great to see others interested in participating! My idea is in my cabeza, I received some research help from Sven Jr. (H10), and will post the sketch when I get to it. |
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ZeroTiki
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04/14/2017
I am really impressed by the work shown so far - the bar is pretty high this time! I just got back from a few days in Las Vegas, and I think that has begun to spill onto my neon friend, here... [ Edited by: ZeroTiki 2017-04-14 10:30 ] |
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MadDogMike
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04/14/2017
Great work guys!!! I think I have a plan now - I want to make a mug based on this Montreal Kon Tiki entrance |
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danlovestikis
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04/15/2017
MadDogMike, a guy on the Wish List asked me to make that same mug, actually two of them and two of Chin Tiki. Wow how amazing. Anyway if he sees yours you'll have to swear I didn't tell you. However I have declined to make his mugs this time around. I'm looking forward to seeing how close yours will look to what I had in mind. So fun, Wendy |
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TikiDaye
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04/15/2017
Everything is looking so great! This is shaping up to be a killer swap! Mike: I LOVE the entrance to the Montreal Kon Tiki... saw it as well when I was doing a little research. Excited to see how your mug turns out, brother. I've worked up a few ideas for my piece... time to narrow it down. Have a great Easter weekend everyone! grace+peace, |
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hang10tiki
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04/15/2017
Thanks all Zero- flip that awesome painting :) Worst sound ever, slurp of an empty tiki mug through my straw!!! [ Edited by: hang10tiki 2017-04-15 07:37 ] |
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ZeroTiki
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04/15/2017
sigh... All right, all right... |
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hiltiki
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04/15/2017
So far this is what I have. |
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MadDogMike
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04/15/2017
GO HILDA!!!!! |
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danlovestikis
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04/15/2017
This is a wonderful swap. Everyone is so enthusiastic and it shows up in the art. I decided to use the green matchbook cover as my inspiration. I've got it started. I think you can see where I'm going with this coconut! We are all having so much fun, Wendy |
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MaukaHale
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04/16/2017
The first step in supplies for the project. |
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danlovestikis
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04/16/2017
A lost art brought back for a tiki project, cool. I used to do those in the late 60's. |
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hang10tiki
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04/16/2017
Zero- :) Sweet lookin |
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MadDogMike
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04/16/2017
Wow Wendy, you are takin' care of business! MaukaHale, I think linocut would be perfect for tapa cloth |
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hang10tiki
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04/17/2017
Ok |
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danlovestikis
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04/17/2017
hang10tiki what are you using to make the black lines? Wendy |
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hang10tiki
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04/17/2017
Dremel bit |
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danlovestikis
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04/17/2017
hang10tiki what a wonderful way to burn wood. You have a very steady hand! ==================================== I finished off the sculpting of the Summer Swap mug. I post it here and there. There are a lot of different ways to do the lettering. It can be carved into the clay or it can stand out. I used to try to form each letter and stick them on. Now I put on a slab of clay and out line the letter then carve off the clay around each letter. This works really well. All done and posing. Now it will dry very slowly over a month before firing the first time. Clay is so much fun. Wendy |
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MaukaHale
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04/17/2017
Wendy, When you put your mind to something you Git-R-Done. |
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LoriLovesTiki
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04/17/2017
I saw Wendy's project on facebook so I thought I'd check this thread. You people have been BUSY! I'm liking what Ive seen so far! Me? I've been painting and tiling at the beach house so I haven't had any time to do research, thank goodness you have done it for me. Now to get inspired.... |
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TikiAno
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04/17/2017
Go go go! Mike, great idea, can't wait to see what you come up with. Then we can keep track of Wendy "borrowing" your idea later on as "inspiration." Ha! Man, this is going to be a goooood swap. |
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ZeroTiki
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04/19/2017
Wendy, H10, Ano... you guys're ROCKING it! This is gonna be EPIC! I know that you are thinking, "what is that crazy guy saying - 'this bit of the swap'?". Well, lemme tell ya... My second piece, in progress. Close cover before striking. As Always, |
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ZeroTiki
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04/19/2017
I am curious... Is the Harbor hut a Crane establishment as well? I used to live in Morro Bay, and if that place fits, I might add it in as a 3rd design. Or, I might just add it in anyways. I DO want to add an abstraction in as well... someone's gettin' a packed box this year! As Always, |
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MadDogMike
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04/19/2017
Zero, I don't find any evidence that The Harbor Hut was a Crane restaurant. I suspect that the cannibal graphic was "borrowed" from Crane. There is/was a cannibal Tiki at The Harbor Hut too, I don't know if it was a replica or an original from one of the Crane restaurants. Let me drop Dusty Cajun a note and see if he has any more info. |
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hang10tiki
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04/20/2017
Wendy- someone's fast, love dat Krazy coconut Don't know if you saw Wendy's post Jon |
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04/21/2017
Zero, hang10, and Wendy looking good crazy already. |
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ZeroTiki
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04/21/2017
Wendy - many hugs your way. SO many. Ah, progress. The floor of my Huki Hut is almost level as well... well, as level as it ever shall get, anyway: Pounding rock into mud without tools is hard. Time for a :drink: As always, |
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MadDogMike
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04/21/2017
Anthony, looks great. I had no doubt that you would be joining us :D |
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hang10tiki
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04/22/2017
Anthony- hypno is sweeeeet bruddah Go zero go Baby got back |
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MadDogMike
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04/22/2017
Sweet, the back is about done Jon! |
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hang10tiki
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04/22/2017
Next is scoop time |
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04/22/2017
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hang10tiki
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04/23/2017
Dark stain the ends |