squid stuff in the works- PNG inspired drum pendants Pg 18

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S squid Member Joined: Sep 30, 2002 Posts: 1462	S squid Posted posted on Thu, May 28, 2009 1:01 AM I know I had a damn thread in here somewhere but it was years ago so I'm starting fresh. Don't expect a novella about each little mush of the clay or cut of the wax. (You paying attention Little Lost Tiki????) Here's a frieze (bas relief) piece I've been working on for a few days. Plasticine. About 14.5" wide. "Marquesan Cloud Rower". Concept sketches Day 2 Day 3 More pix soon plus some pendants in the making. Thanks for looking. Limited Edition Mugs & MORE! Officially Licensed Squid [ Edited by: squid 2009-06-11 16:12 ] [ Edited by: squid 2009-06-23 13:32 ] [ Edited by: squid 2009-07-22 13:05 ] [ Edited by: squid 2009-07-22 14:21 ] [ Edited by: squid 2009-07-24 13:04 ] [ Edited by: squid 2009-08-10 01:42 ] [ Edited by: squid 2009-08-24 22:38 ]
H Hiphipahula Tiki Socialite The Valley! Joined: May 27, 2006 Posts: 2451	H Hiphipahula Posted posted on Thu, May 28, 2009 1:12 AM Damn Squid VERY UNIQUE The concept sketch is great too. I hope to see it all finished keep us posted... or kinny will.. :D
TB Tiki Baï Tiki Socialite Paris France Joined: Jul 30, 2007 Posts: 209	TB Tiki Baï Posted posted on Thu, May 28, 2009 1:20 AM :) :) :) soooo cute! :) are you gona do a serie of it? or it's a one piece? I think that's great you have your own topic. :wink:
S squid Member Joined: Sep 30, 2002 Posts: 1462	S squid Posted posted on Thu, May 28, 2009 1:43 AM Thanks Kelly! Merci Baï! I'm not sure exactly sure what I'm going to do with it. I'll definitely make castings but I want to try different materials. Plaster, resin, ceramic. Then I'll probably frame some. This is just one of those ideas I had that I just had to do. No real plan. We shall see what happens...
B Babalu Tiki Socialite Lemon Grove Joined: Nov 19, 2006 Posts: 2518	B Babalu Posted posted on Thu, May 28, 2009 1:44 AM The boys are back in town!
S squid Member Joined: Sep 30, 2002 Posts: 1462	S squid Posted posted on Thu, May 28, 2009 1:46 AM On 2009-05-28 01:44, Babalu wrote: The boys are back in town! Yeah, but the girls keep us on our toes, eh? :wink:
T TikiMango Member Satellite Beach, FL Joined: Jun 17, 2008 Posts: 798	T TikiMango Posted posted on Thu, May 28, 2009 4:50 AM Great looking concept!
C congatiki Member wisconsin northwoods Joined: Jun 01, 2004 Posts: 2541	C congatiki Posted posted on Thu, May 28, 2009 5:04 AM It's super, great, wonderful, etc, etc. I really love the canoe prow figure, but I harbor a soft spot for birds.
T tikiracer Member UK Joined: Sep 09, 2005 Posts: 462	T tikiracer Posted posted on Thu, May 28, 2009 6:42 AM mental good - when, how, what?
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, May 28, 2009 7:58 AM it's all beautiful and all... but where's the novella? i was promised a novella! :) Stoked you're finally gonna start sharing your genius and inspiringthe pretty people Glad you're taking it and runnin with it! It's fun to play,'specially when ya gots Squid Skillz more Cloud Rowers!
C Clysdalle Member Carlsbad, CA Joined: Jan 27, 2006 Posts: 1010	C Clysdalle Posted posted on Thu, May 28, 2009 8:03 AM Finally a thread that will be worth reading!!! More sketches!!
T TikiG Tiki Socialite Riverside, California Joined: Jun 17, 2008 Posts: 1560	T TikiG Posted posted on Thu, May 28, 2009 9:41 AM I love the sketches too, Squid Will the Marquesan Cloud Rower have color? I see the black and white sketch, and the white frieze. Just wondering.
G GROG Grand Member (1 year) Tujunga Joined: Jun 21, 2006 Posts: 7283	G GROG Posted posted on Thu, May 28, 2009 10:06 AM Neato bandito.
TK Tiki Kaimuki Grand Member (4 years) OAKLAND, baby Joined: Sep 25, 2006 Posts: 835	TK Tiki Kaimuki Posted posted on Thu, May 28, 2009 10:35 AM Very cool, Squid. The whole thing looks great, especially the water cluster flow you got going. What brand of plasticine are you using? I tried working with plastillina med. and hated it. Cass has suggested NSP Chavant. I'm still trying to find the perfect sculpting medium.
V VanTiki Member Hawaii Joined: Nov 25, 2005 Posts: 1046	V VanTiki Posted posted on Thu, May 28, 2009 12:03 PM A huge mahalo for giving us a peek at your creative process! The piece looks amazing - can't wait to see more. Love the lines! Henrik
L leleliz Tiki Socialite NorCal Joined: Sep 02, 2008 Posts: 1982	L leleliz Posted posted on Thu, May 28, 2009 12:48 PM On 2009-05-28 01:01, squid wrote: Don't expect a novella about each little mush of the clay or cut of the wax. (You paying attention Little Lost Tiki????) lol Nice work. But then you really don't need anyone to tell ya that!
K kirby Tiki Socialite SoCal Joined: May 04, 2005 Posts: 1601	K kirby Posted posted on Thu, May 28, 2009 4:09 PM fucken awesome squidy!!!
P Paipo Member Aotearoa / NZ Joined: Jun 22, 2006 Posts: 1886	P Paipo Posted posted on Thu, May 28, 2009 4:33 PM Very cool - two of my favourite themes (voyaging/canoes and birds) done in the inimitable Squid style. I love those concept sketches, and the pics give some good insights into your process. Ka pai!
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 10860	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Thu, May 28, 2009 5:15 PM On 2009-05-28 09:41, TikiG wrote: Will the Marquesan Cloud Rower have color? I see the black and white sketch, and the white frieze. Just wondering. Inquiring minds want to know. How big is it. Awesome Squid - I see a Sculpt-Off brewing between Squid and Bai. Maybe it can be a pay-per-view event on the TC Network :)
S squid Member Joined: Sep 30, 2002 Posts: 1462	S squid Posted posted on Thu, May 28, 2009 6:14 PM Most of the facial detailing done today. The really tight stuff will be done in the wax casting. I may leave the eyelids closed. Close up Side view for an idea of the depth MadDogMike: It's 14.5" wide. Sculpt-Off!! Tire irons and a lump of mud at 50 paces!! :D I would never do a sculpt-off with Bai. Have you ever gotten your ass kicked by a girl??? :) TikiG: Not sure about color at this point. Not there yet. That would be too much like "planning". I try to make stuff that doesn't need color because I SUCK at it. Tiki Kaimuki: It's Roma Plastilina #4. I probably should have used a more rigid sulphur-free Chavant. Holds detail better and my hands don't break out from the sulphur. I won't be posting pictures of that! Thanks everyone for the props.
V VanTiki Member Hawaii Joined: Nov 25, 2005 Posts: 1046	V VanTiki Posted posted on Thu, May 28, 2009 6:18 PM Why, hello my new favorite-est thread. Whatever do you mean I am checking in on you too often? It is only because I love you!
S squid Member Joined: Sep 30, 2002 Posts: 1462	S squid Posted posted on Thu, May 28, 2009 6:21 PM On 2009-05-28 18:18, VanTiki wrote: Why, hello my new favorite-est thread. Whatever do you mean I am checking in on you too often? It is only because I love you! Someone needs a hobby! :) Hey, don't we have a plumbing business to start?
B Bowana Tiki Socialite La Mesa, CA Joined: Nov 10, 2006 Posts: 1183	B Bowana Posted posted on Thu, May 28, 2009 7:55 PM Wait, who did you say you are? :) Sweet relief!
LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Thu, May 28, 2009 10:27 PM Dave, that's super rad! I've got a soft spot for the Marquesans, and I love the style this guy has. Rounded and casual in posture, and the texture really makes it pop. Love the concept sketches too, I wish I had the patience to do those. I tend to just dive in, and if it doesn't work at least I can make a bonfire with it. :wink: Thanks for sharing with us!
T timidtiki Member Joined: Mar 25, 2007 Posts: 180	T timidtiki Posted posted on Fri, May 29, 2009 2:53 AM new squid stuff = wonderful squid stuff
BB Bora Boris Mr. Unreasonable Boogie Wonderland Joined: Mar 25, 2005 Posts: 2616	BB Bora Boris Posted posted on Fri, May 29, 2009 8:18 AM On 2009-05-28 01:12, Hiphipahula wrote: Damn Squid VERY UNIQUE The concept sketch is great too. I hope to see it all finished keep us posted... or kinny will.. :D Yep Squid, I agree with Hiphipahula. the concept sketch is great so... um.. CAN I HAVE IT? :D Thank you!
N NOTCH Tiki Socialite San Jose.Ca Joined: Apr 23, 2006 Posts: 507	N NOTCH Posted posted on Fri, May 29, 2009 9:40 AM Its looking Awesome Bro!!
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, May 29, 2009 9:43 AM i have a question.... :lol:
T tikiskip Grand Member (8 years) Joined: Nov 26, 2005 Posts: 5993	T tikiskip Posted posted on Fri, May 29, 2009 10:29 AM Very nice!!!
T TikiMango Member Satellite Beach, FL Joined: Jun 17, 2008 Posts: 798	T TikiMango Posted posted on Fri, May 29, 2009 10:40 AM The really tight stuff will be done in the wax casting. Oh yea, because what you have currently is so freaking vague and lose! Awesome!!
P Polynesiac Tiki Socialite San Pedro, CA Joined: Jan 29, 2004 Posts: 2099	P Polynesiac Posted posted on Fri, May 29, 2009 8:27 PM Holy crap, dude. I should know by now that you just constantly churn out the most amazing stuff - but I STILL get floored by the physical manifestation of what's circling inside your head. Seriously awesome detail...on a medium that is not detailed enough for you?!?!?!? wow. I love the composition of the piece and how smooth the pieces fit together. I REALLY love the cartoon-y feel of your work. Makes tiki stuff a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing your process!
L leleliz Tiki Socialite NorCal Joined: Sep 02, 2008 Posts: 1982	L leleliz Posted posted on Fri, May 29, 2009 8:33 PM On 2009-05-29 20:27, Polynesiac wrote: I REALLY love the cartoon-y feel of your work. Makes tiki stuff a lot of fun. Ya know..that bird reminds me of Zazu from The Lion King. Or maybe I just have spent too much time on the computer today! Post more soon!
TJ tyger jymmy Member califorina Joined: Apr 14, 2003 Posts: 554	TJ tyger jymmy Posted posted on Sat, May 30, 2009 9:03 AM Dude ur werks flippin RAD , WAY OUT KEWL !!!
S squid Member Joined: Sep 30, 2002 Posts: 1462	S squid Posted posted on Sat, May 30, 2009 6:59 PM Thanks again for all the kind words. Boris, if you share the secret of your gig schedule with everyone, I'll give serious consideration to parting with the concept sketches. :) Polynesiac, you don't really want to see what's in my head!! Trust me! And why do I keep hearing the voice of Rowan Atkinson??? Damn near done with the clay. Sorry for the crappy lighting. I'm starting to hate wave/cloud thingies...
M mp Member Nor Cal Joined: Mar 12, 2009 Posts: 459	M mp Posted posted on Sun, May 31, 2009 1:29 AM Unbelievable squid! Beautiful work.
BB Bora Boris Mr. Unreasonable Boogie Wonderland Joined: Mar 25, 2005 Posts: 2616	BB Bora Boris Posted posted on Sun, May 31, 2009 2:23 AM On 2009-05-30 18:59, squid wrote: Boris, if you share the secret of your gig schedule with everyone, I'll give serious consideration to parting with the concept sketches. :) Hmm, I do like it but I don't like it that much. :lol:
S squid Member Joined: Sep 30, 2002 Posts: 1462	S squid Posted posted on Sun, May 31, 2009 3:21 AM Done with the clay. He looks pretty happy about it. Sorry about not giving you some fingers yet. Did I mention I'm a bit tired of making waves??? OOOH! LOOOOK! The mold fairy came!!!! I'm sleeping in Sunday...Oh wait...it IS Sunday!
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 10860	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Sun, May 31, 2009 7:58 AM So bitchin'! (and he's got an outie belly button) The closed eyes make him look like he's rowing clouds in his sleep. May the mold gods smile down on you and may your coconuts never hang further than your loincloth.
B Babalu Tiki Socialite Lemon Grove Joined: Nov 19, 2006 Posts: 2518	B Babalu Posted posted on Sun, May 31, 2009 9:19 AM The "Cloud Rower" is da bestest Boss...may the plaster gods smile down on you this morning.
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Sun, May 31, 2009 10:44 AM LOVE those details, Squid - very, very nice piece!!!!
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, May 31, 2009 10:49 AM MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLD! bravo :)
T TravelingJones Grand Member (8 years) Eastern Shores of Western Civilization Joined: Mar 11, 2006 Posts: 927	T TravelingJones Posted posted on Sun, May 31, 2009 11:27 AM On 2009-05-31 03:21, squid wrote: Done with the clay. Looks GREAT Squidly! Shapely...reminds me of Goldfish...makes me hungry...
KVT Kiki von Tiki Member Irvine, CA Joined: Mar 01, 2008 Posts: 758	KVT Kiki von Tiki Posted posted on Sun, May 31, 2009 2:11 PM You may be tired of cloud/wave thingies, but they look awesome! That's a beauty - can't wait to see how it ends up!
IK Iokona Ki'i Member SoCal Joined: Nov 14, 2008 Posts: 816	IK Iokona Ki'i Posted posted on Sun, May 31, 2009 2:20 PM Killer Squid! Glad to see you posting your magical creations! Great flow and negative space. Looking forward seeing what happens next!
S squid Member Joined: Sep 30, 2002 Posts: 1462	S squid Posted posted on Sun, May 31, 2009 2:21 PM The mold fairy did good work. We'll see how the wax comes out after it cools. Hungry for goldfish now for some strange reason...
S squid Member Joined: Sep 30, 2002 Posts: 1462	S squid Posted posted on Sun, May 31, 2009 2:25 PM Almost forgot: Thanks Polynesiac for putting the "F" back in "ART". I will do my best to continue the resurgence.
QK Queen Kamehameha Member So Cal Joined: Oct 21, 2003 Posts: 1413	QK Queen Kamehameha Posted posted on Sun, May 31, 2009 3:54 PM Hi dave, I love it great job!!!!
R RockNRollRatfink Member CA Joined: Mar 30, 2007 Posts: 63	R RockNRollRatfink Posted posted on Sun, May 31, 2009 9:57 PM now heres the test see if you can throw a stem and a carb on it!!! :)

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