A Moment of Tiki (Episode 71: Black Velvet, if you please)

This month's episode of A Moment of Tiki is now live on the YouTubes! I take a look at black velvet art--a popular tiki decor element everywhere--and discuss Edgar Leeteg and Ralph Burke Tyree, the most influential practitioners of the 20th century.

Episode 71 may be viewed at this link.

[ Edited by Prikli Pear on 2024-09-02 08:07:36 ]

Cool, this is perfect timing. I spotted these beauties just yesterday in The Colony at the "Limin' Lounge." Any idea who this artist is, based on the signature?

Good question, Solomon! I do not know. Those all look to me like more modern paintings. Jason (Boozy Doodler) is the only black velvet artist I know personally, although there are several scattered around the country. I'm going to poke around a bit and see if I can figure this one out.