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finkdaddy
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From: Wisconsin
|  Posted: 2007-01-06 5:16 pm Permalink
Aloha! I wanted to start a new art thread for the new year, you know, fresh beginnings and all that.
Here is the link to my '06 art: My '06 Art
or my '05 stuff: My '05 Art
Here is the carving I started on the first day of the year. There is a ways to go on it yet, but it's far enough along now that I'm somewhat sure I wont screw it up.
Here's one with my old buddy, Chase
Here's to all of you who gave me advice, encouragement, and support over the last couple of years and here's to another great year of Tiki Central! 
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GMAN
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From: My Island
| Posted: 2007-01-06 5:30 pm Permalink
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Tamapoutini
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From: Aotearoa (New Zealand)
| Posted: 2007-01-06 5:45 pm Permalink
Wow! AND following the curve of the bone - Double Wow!! A couragegous undertaking; tangly-tastic!
Tama
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finkdaddy
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From: Wisconsin
| Posted: 2007-01-06 6:23 pm Permalink
Thanks Gman, you and I both know I couldn't have done this without you. 
Tama, I tried to use the curve to my benefit. Things got a bit scarey in the center where the bone was thinner. And yes, it was a tangley mess to try and visualize!
Thanks a bunch guys!
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Bowana
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Joined: Nov 10, 2006
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From: La Mesa, CA
| Posted: 2007-01-06 8:59 pm Permalink
That's a great looking piece, Finkdaddy.
Davey Jones, eat your heart out!
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Benzart
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2007-01-07 1:17 pm Permalink
Your O'pus is looking Great Finky. I Love how you tackled the separation of the arms. Can't wait to see how you finish him. Gonna be Really sweet!
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congatiki
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From: wisconsin northwoods
| Posted: 2007-01-07 1:34 pm Permalink
all you bone guyz knock me out...and finkdaddy...you REALLY do us proud in the northern ranges
of tiki! whenever i get my hands on a bone I wonder if I could do what you do...and then I
give the bone to the dog. Wonderful again!
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hewey
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From: Sydney, Australia
| Posted: 2007-01-07 5:33 pm Permalink
Wow man! Great looking carving. Looking forward to another year of your awesome art. Ive also got a great idea for mounting #1 to highlight him nicely, Ill post pics when I get around to it
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JohnnyP
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From: Attica, MI
| Posted: 2007-01-07 6:49 pm Permalink
That dude is great. It must have taken a long time to layout the octopus on that shape of bone, and still have it look so good.
JP
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finkdaddy
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From: Wisconsin
| Posted: 2007-01-08 6:39 pm Permalink
Thanks guys! Each of you is an amazing artist, so your opinions mean a lot to me.
I'm anxious to finish up my octopus, but I'm still waiting for some new tools to arrive in the mail. So in the mean time I carved up this little Tangaroa figure. I'm going to continue soaking him for another day or so, then sand and polish the high spots. Thanks for looking!
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congatiki
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From: wisconsin northwoods
| Posted: 2007-01-08 6:53 pm Permalink
Dammit finkdaddy...a love that fat bugger! I always love that sideways Tang and one of
my favorites is the pair that Tikibeat did a while back. Now I can add this one. Love it.
Now i gotta go back to football.
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GMAN
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From: My Island
| Posted: 2007-01-08 7:05 pm Permalink
Nice one Finky! That fat little bastard looks like me! Keep soaking him and add some coffee at the end to sharpen the color. I likee! I'll trade you for something?
-G
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finkdaddy
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From: Wisconsin
| Posted: 2007-01-08 8:19 pm Permalink
Thanks Conga! Yeah, he was fun to do. I might try another one tomorrow too, or maybe I'll do another hook, or a fish, or maybe...
Thanks for the advice Gman, I'll try the coffee. I can't stand to drink the awful stuff, so maybe this will be a better use for it. Of course I'll trade you, but after this, everyone, no more trades! I'm laid off from work and I need the money! 
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JohnnyP
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From: Attica, MI
| Posted: 2007-01-09 4:02 pm Permalink
Nice Tang, it already looks old, from the picture it looks like ivory or whale tooth.
Waiting for tools.... What dija get? Sounds like more great art is on the way.
JP
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Loki
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Joined: Nov 04, 2005
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From: Boca Raton, FL
| Posted: 2007-01-09 4:41 pm Permalink
Finky, lookin' great bro. Start giving yourself some credit, youve earned it BIG time.
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