Trying something new...

Okay... time to try something new and different. I've been playing around with adding dimensionality to some pieces - still painting, but getting away from the standard flat surface.I thought this would be a good time to try it on something tiki.
Here's the image I've worked up so far:

I'll keep posting as the piece progresses.
Wish me luck!

Nice piece!
Looking forward to see where you take it....
Did you create this
or did Marvin?
:)

On 2010-02-25 08:04, little lost tiki wrote:
Nice piece!
Looking forward to see where you take it....
Did you create this
or did Marvin?
:)

This one I did on my own!

Okay, nearly finished....
Haven't decided whether to add the background disks yet, or just leave it like it is (the black square is just for the pictures).
20"h x 28" w

i just love it keep up the good work

3-Freakin-D!
nice...

Looking good! Is that foam board or something different? I'd add the disks (even the square works), seems to ground the piece better.

Very cool!

I saw the original image & thought, "kinda neat", but the finished product is just plain WOW! Nice work.

That is pretty cool. What kind of material are you using? I've been thinking of doing something similar with scrap sentra foam board from work.

Maybe you should make a black piece for the back that is cut kindof like the leaves. Kindof a star burst, but uneven and droopy, would add a solid backdrop, but also make it look like he's in a dense jungle.

Sweeeet 3-D! And you don't even have to have the glasses. Very nice.

Thanks for the encouragement, all!
I'll play around with a backing - see what works best.

TikiMango and Badd Tiki: It's Sintra board - 3 mil

wow love this !

I am a big fan of 3D artwork...fantastic and looking forward to seeing what else you come up with!

Wow wowwy WOW!

Nice job, Mike! I love it! Adding the depth really does a lot for the piece! I would agree with the others; some sort of background would help define the space. Really cool!

Looks cool mate :D

NOTHING BUT LOVE THOT PIECE IS AWESOME!!!
Great idea!!!

Okay, I tricked up a frame, threw down a black velvet backing, and added a few more details to fill things out:

WOW that came out sweet!

VERY COOL!!!!

Super-sweet!

nice... I've been playing around with some 3D ideas as well, but yours rox!

Looks great with the frame :D

Awesome! Very clever!

That's super-cool. I'd love to see more pieces done it that style.

Nice Job Matey!

Very spiffy technique and execution of art. Thanks for sharing! G

Super cool. Love the blue, it just POPS!

Great looking way to finish off this piece.

Thanks for the encouragement - you guys are the greatest!

Dig the frame you made! An awesome piece. So... what's the next challenge?!

I've never seen anything exactly like this... Mega Cool.

AWESOME !!! LOVE THE LAYERS, its gonna be a booger to dust.

Great, fun piece!

Looks great finished! Really like the 3D.