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wplugger
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Joined: Jul 09, 2006
Posts: 161 |  Posted: 2010-11-20 04:08 am Permalink
"It's supposed to look like a carved Coconut Monkey."
Some coconut should be so lucky to get a carve so good.
That texture is perfect.The eyes, teeth, wow.
And what are we gonna keep in there ?
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Benzart
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2010-11-20 05:43 am Permalink
Thanks Kinny,, Sleep??? Wassat?? You Know artists aren't allowed that luxury,:o
Plugger thanks,you mean we gotta Keep sumthin In there? Hmmm, What could fit in that tiny space, maybe a nice piece of chewing gum or a few pennies, or a crayon(so I'll Always be ready for when that urge to color things comes along)..
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Tiki Baļ
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From: Paris France
| Posted: 2010-11-20 06:56 am Permalink
YOU JUST KILLING ME !!! with that MOOOONKEY !!!!! I love him so much!
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mijaba
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Joined: Sep 25, 2008
Posts: 78 | Posted: 2010-11-20 08:20 am Permalink
That is one jolly happy monkey! Lots of character in this little guy! EVERYBODY LOVES MONKEYS!!!
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kirby
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From: SoCal
| Posted: 2010-11-20 08:28 am Permalink
Way cool benz,I love the teeth!!!
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Creative Chimp
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From: Lost continent of west Florida-Parrish
| Posted: 2010-11-20 08:35 am Permalink
i never thought i would say this to another man.....but i love your monkey. ha ha ha ha ha
great job....i couldnt do that with a real coconut.......amazing detail...speechless
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hiltiki
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From: Reseda, calif.
| Posted: 2010-11-20 10:23 pm Permalink
I collect coconut monkeys for the hut outside. I just love the coconut monkey you carved.
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Kino
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From: Valley of The Sun (Phoenix, AZ)
| Posted: 2010-11-21 07:41 am Permalink
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Hey Ben, very beautiful work , as usual.
Wish I was close enough to you to attend some of those workshops.
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laojia
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From: Metz Lorraine France
| Posted: 2010-11-21 07:54 am Permalink
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It seems to me to fit perfectly... Bravo Sensei carver!
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Benzart
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2010-11-27 7:40 pm Permalink
Bai,,, Don't Die,, I Promise I'll make you one Thanks for the "Love".
Mijaba, thanks, yeah, it seems you ARE right again.
Thanks Kirby, each tooth individually carved from wart hog tusk.
Thanks C Chimp, Appreciate the "Love your Monkey" comment! Funny.
Thanks Hiltiki, maybe I'll carve you one from a coconut I have here in the shop??
Thanks Kino,, IF you are ever here in these parts,, C'Mon in!
Thanks Jerome, Yes it is tight, you can remove it if you can get your fingernail in to pry it open, Thanks.
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hiltiki
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From: Reseda, calif.
| Posted: 2010-11-28 09:36 am Permalink
I would love to own a carved coconut from you Benz. 
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TheBigT
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From: Fabulous Houston
| Posted: 2010-11-29 07:09 am Permalink
The monkey is really cool. You always pack so much character into your small pieces. Amazing work.
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Benzart
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2010-12-06 04:41 am Permalink
Thanks Hiltiki, I'll have to See what I can scrounge up!
Thanks for the kind words TheBigT, Much appreciated.
Now that I have my shop back in order and I'm feelin better Hopefully I can get some more production coming out!
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Lake Surfer
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From: Milwaukee, WI
| Posted: 2010-12-06 11:10 am Permalink
It is really cool to see the wide range you have Ben. Dolphins, monkeys and moai with birds nesting in their topknots!
Tiki got me into carving, but like you I love pretty much any subject now as long as it involves carving.
The detail you pack into such small pieces is amazing, and the latest works are no exception!
Thanks for the inspiration you provide!
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Benzart
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2010-12-18 3:19 pm Permalink
Thanks Lake, I just love trying different stuff.
Just finished up a small Lono carved from a Foxtail Palm Frond, or at least the bottom 6 inches. This was really Hard stuff and really strong, reminded me of bamboo.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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