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tiki beat by marcus thorn
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From: A Little Island called Australia
|  Posted: 2006-02-09 10:01 pm Permalink
finished, i hope u like
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kaha ki'i
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Joined: Dec 13, 2005
Posts: 277
From: Laguna Beach California
| Posted: 2006-02-11 12:25 pm Permalink
Aloha bruddah!
Howzit Marcus?! Listen cuz, that Tiki is PONO! I really love it (want it too!) and I dig the red tounge brah! Nice, nice....
Keep up the good work brah, always stoked to see your work!
Malama Pono!
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congatiki
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From: wisconsin northwoods
| Posted: 2006-02-11 2:38 pm Permalink
Hey Marcus...love the dark color and the red tongue....very classy looking.....looks
like it came right out of some classic tiki bar 50 years ago.
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hmc
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From: Melbourne, VIC, Australia
| Posted: 2006-02-11 3:42 pm Permalink
It's a brilliant design and beautiful colour. Did you use Japan Black?
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Benzart
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2006-02-11 4:37 pm Permalink
Marcus, this guy turnd out very excellent for being a quick, comical, non traditional, fun piece. The colors are awesome.
Too bad you aren't coming to the East Coast when you visit the land up over!
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hewey
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From: Sydney, Australia
| Posted: 2006-02-19 03:47 am Permalink
That one turned out really cool. Nice one Marcus - very cool. The vintage style finish is nice
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tiki beat by marcus thorn
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From: A Little Island called Australia
| Posted: 2006-02-23 11:35 pm Permalink
Kaha - thanks mate for the compliments.
Congatiki - that is what I was hoping to get out of this tiki - the old school styles still shine through - I want my style to stay traditional - but be able to give people their own unique piece.
HMC - I dont use the japan black that you are talking about - it is a mix of jarrah and black stains and I mix them up til they give me the "old" look that I love. (Hey get back to work on the gallery - you dont have time for chitchat!)
Ben - mate I really wish I could afford to travel all over the states and I would really have loved to have gone to that weekend workshop that is coming up - ahh the mighty dollar rules my world!
Hewey - thanks again mate - any progress on that tiki of yours? I look forward to seeing some pics real soon.
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tiki beat by marcus thorn
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From: A Little Island called Australia
| Posted: 2006-02-23 11:54 pm Permalink
This tiki was commissioned by a couple who like the traditional look but wanted a smiley welcoming tiki in their foyer. They also wanted a touch of the "Beatnik" - so bongos were the best option - stay tuned....
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JohnnyP
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From: Attica, MI
| Posted: 2006-02-24 05:37 am Permalink
I like where you are going with this one.
JP
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tiki beat by marcus thorn
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From: A Little Island called Australia
| Posted: 2006-02-24 1:42 pm Permalink
thanks johnnyp me to.
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hewey
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From: Sydney, Australia
| Posted: 2006-02-25 04:14 am Permalink
Another awesome work, in the, er, works 
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MooneyTiki
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Joined: Sep 28, 2005
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From: Jensen Beach,fla
| Posted: 2006-02-26 06:09 am Permalink
Aloha Marcus!!!!
Nice carving my friend. I love your style and flow with the chisel and paint brush!!I look forward to seeing your posts.Aloha Your friend Jimmy Mooney
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kaha ki'i
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From: Laguna Beach California
| Posted: 2006-02-28 09:02 am Permalink
Aloha again Marcus!
Cant wait to see this next buggah completed! Youre work is very authentic carved in style & form and I really love your outdoor workshop! Reminds me of all my bruddah's on Maui who carve under the keawe trees with the rich soil of the aina beneath their bare feet!
You no worry about all da kine deadly insects & snakes you bruddah's have down under? Isnt it the funnel web spider thats troubles you guys? I saw on discovery channel how the little buggah's like to hide out and strike at will, and mokes die?!
No wonder you Australians are so tough! With everything there that can kill you!!!
Keep up the good work Marcus, cant wait to see more!
Malama Pono!
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tiki beat by marcus thorn
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Posts: 696
From: A Little Island called Australia
| Posted: 2006-03-04 1:48 pm Permalink
Thanks Hewey, Mooney Tiki and Kaha Ki'i - I have an understanding with the local wildlife - I leave them alone if they leave me alone - occasionally have had to wrestle with a stubborn son of B*#ch who wont get outa my way - but on the most it is a good deal I have going - although my wife does not share your thoughts about my work area - and has threatened to throw a match in there when visitors are coming over hehehehe she is funny. I want to carve my daughter a wedding ring outa bone - can you recommend something for me.
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tiki beat by marcus thorn
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From: A Little Island called Australia
| Posted: 2006-03-05 12:50 am Permalink
More progress shots of "Beatnik Tiki"
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