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MooneyTiki
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Joined: Sep 28, 2005
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From: Jensen Beach,fla
|  Posted: 2009-09-11 1:25 pm Permalink
Bump too cool!!!
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Bowana
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Joined: Nov 10, 2006
Posts: 1117
From: La Mesa, CA
| Posted: 2009-12-26 10:16 pm Permalink
Although it took me 3 months to respond, thanks for the bump, Mooney!
Here's what little I've been up to. First is a PNG style drum mug I carved from a blank casting Babalu made and encouraged me to do something with.
I made a rough sketch from a photograph in a book, then put the book away and went by only the sketch so that the image I made would be twice removed from the actual piece. It's 9" tall.
This is my current project. A hand built mug in my fav Kona Style.
It's fun to be able to design things this way without having to think about undercuts and stuff for molding purposes. You can go a little crazy and do what you like.
I put him in the classic "wrestler's stance" common in Kona Style. Think I'll call him Lil' Tuff Guy or something like that. He's 10" tall.
Babalu, I'll bring him over to throw in the fire soon! 
Thanks for looking!
Happy Holidays! Fa-Ra-Ra-Ra-Raaa, Ra-Ra-Ra-Raa!
Bowie
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little lost tiki
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Joined: Jun 12, 2006
Posts: 7459
From: Orange,CA-right near the Circle!
| Posted: 2009-12-26 10:37 pm Permalink
DAAAAAAAAAAANG!
Conquerin 2 shores!
PNG and hawaiian!
you Sir,are Genius Smarts!
love the stance!
and the colors and style on PNG boy
are waaaaaay perfecto!
Go BO!
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Lake Surfer
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Joined: Oct 21, 2002
Posts: 3308
From: Milwaukee, WI
| Posted: 2009-12-27 02:01 am Permalink
Like Ken said... DAAAAAAAAAAANG!
The Kona Style tiki is so cool!
I love the extra "nudge" you gave the head dress and the "wrestler" stance!
Brings so much more life and action to the tiki. The detail is off the hook.
And agreed on the PNG mug... great color combinations and wonderful lines!
Two great pieces... congrats!
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GROG
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Joined: Jun 21, 2006
Posts: 6171
From: Tujunga
| Posted: 2009-12-27 02:47 am Permalink
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amate
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Joined: Oct 03, 2009
Posts: 698 | Posted: 2009-12-27 04:44 am Permalink
Very nice work Bowana. I would love to have that PNG to use for a shot glass! 
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TravelingJones
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Joined: Mar 11, 2006
Posts: 868
From: Eastern Shores of Western Civilization
| Posted: 2009-12-27 04:58 am Permalink
WOW!
[ This Message was edited by: TravelingJones 2009-12-27 05:01 ]
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Benzart
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2009-12-27 05:34 am Permalink
Double WOW, Super mug Bows.
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Babalu
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Joined: Nov 19, 2006
Posts: 2498
From: Lemon Grove
| Posted: 2009-12-27 07:46 am Permalink
Holy Cow Sir B! The little tough guy turned out superb! Really nice brother...I love, love the way his little arms are pushing those "eye tails?" out creating that circle shape there. Lot's of fun movement in this one boss.
Next?
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hiltiki
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Joined: Jun 10, 2004
Posts: 2773
From: Reseda, calif.
| Posted: 2009-12-27 08:43 am Permalink
Both of your pieces look like they are alive and full of expression, excellent job as always. Your work is amazing.
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4WDtiki
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Joined: Aug 03, 2004
Posts: 1729
From: Omao, Kauai
| Posted: 2009-12-27 09:12 am Permalink
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On 2009-12-26 22:16, Bowana wrote:
I made a rough sketch from a photograph in a book, then put the book away and went by only the sketch so that the image I made would be twice removed from the actual piece. |
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Smart, Dave. Way to make it yer own!
And Kona Guy is going to be another Bowie masterpiece!
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hodadhank
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Joined: Dec 28, 2005
Posts: 1682
From: Mission Beach, CA
| Posted: 2009-12-27 09:39 am Permalink
Them is some snappy mugs bud!
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AlohaStation
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Joined: Sep 27, 2004
Posts: 2003
From: So FL
| Posted: 2009-12-27 2:14 pm Permalink
Loving the Koan mug! You always manage to impress.
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BIG tiki scott
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Joined: Sep 18, 2009
Posts: 373
From: lehigh acres florida
| Posted: 2009-12-27 4:42 pm Permalink
kona mug is daa BOMB!!!!! THAT IS WICKED SWEEET!!!! CHEERZ!!
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kountzyro
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Joined: Jul 02, 2008
Posts: 49
From: Brooklyn, NY
| Posted: 2009-12-27 5:16 pm Permalink
beautiful!
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