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Atomic Mess
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Joined: Apr 13, 2012
Posts: 242
From: Hack-Ah-Nee
|  Posted: 2012-04-28 12:58 am Permalink
Great stuff, the simplicity is so effective.
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amate
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Joined: Oct 03, 2009
Posts: 698 | Posted: 2012-05-04 04:23 am Permalink
Thanks guys - I use the "kiss" method quite often.
This 20 inch Marquesan is complete.
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amate
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Joined: Oct 03, 2009
Posts: 698 | Posted: 2012-05-06 11:57 am Permalink
The heat is on so the spring carving season is near the end. It will be slow going for me until October. I got a few roughed out and will be idling along on these through the summer.
The inspiration for this spirit mask came as I was drifting in and out of sleep.
I have always liked this Rapanui ceremonial staff in the San Antonio Museum of Art.
This is the first time I’m attempting one.
My Ku technique still needs a little fine tuning. I have a 5 foot log 16 inches in diameter I’m working up to. This one is under 2 feet.
I’m not 100% committed to the top knot. It should be easy enough to chop off if I don’t like it.
Thanks for lookin' in.
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NIxxon
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Joined: Dec 22, 2010
Posts: 489 | Posted: 2012-05-06 12:38 pm Permalink
Excellent work as usual. A 5 ft Ku??? Can't wait to see that one. All the new carves look great.
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surfintiki
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Joined: Sep 30, 2004
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From: S. Chatham, MA
| Posted: 2012-05-06 2:15 pm Permalink
Yeah, I'm liking ALL I'm seeing!
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Benzart
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Joined: Jan 09, 2004
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2012-05-07 08:37 am Permalink
Awesome stuff Amate ESPECIALLY since you use the Kiss method!
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.Now, you gonna tell us what the KISS Method IS???
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hottiki
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Joined: Jul 10, 2008
Posts: 223
From: Garden Grove CA
| Posted: 2012-05-07 09:19 am Permalink
"LIKE" the topknot !!!
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congatiki
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Joined: Jun 01, 2004
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From: wisconsin northwoods
| Posted: 2012-05-07 11:01 am Permalink
Amate rocks the house again.....you may keep things simple but
you also put a lot of thought and effort into your work, and it shows.
I'm always impressed with the body positioning of your carvings!
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Atomic Mess
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Joined: Apr 13, 2012
Posts: 242
From: Hack-Ah-Nee
| Posted: 2012-05-07 12:36 pm Permalink
Really great pieces coming along! looking forward to seeing the spirit mask.
I think sometimes it's more difficult to do something minimal, as congatiki says the body positions are awesome - the broader shapes get more attention when there's less surface detail...
Benz - KISS - Keep It Simple Stoopid! ;]
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TheBigT
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From: Fabulous Houston
| Posted: 2012-05-07 2:07 pm Permalink
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On 2012-05-06 11:57, amate wrote:
The heat is on so the spring carving season is near the end. It will be slow going for me until October. I got a few roughed out and will be idling along on these through the summer.
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ur killing me! Beautiful work. Your slow, is my fast forward!
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amate
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Joined: Oct 03, 2009
Posts: 698 | Posted: 2012-05-08 10:52 am Permalink
Nixxon – the 5ft Ku depends on if I can get my daughter-in-law to sign off on installing it on their poolside patio. I gotta do something with that log one way or the other.
Thanks Surfin’ – That marq is coming along nicely.
I am always flattered to have you stop by Mr. Benz. Refer to Atomic Mess above on your question.
Hottiki – I was hoping to get some feedback on the top knot. It stays…at least for now.
Congatiki – I’m certainly putting in the effort but the thought is debatable. My carving is anything but well thought out. I start with a style in mind and usually something more specific like , I’ll make the nose better on this one by changing such and such. I first carve out the head and move on to roughing the face. Only now do I start to think about the nose. At this point I haven’t given any thought at all to the eyes, mouth, ears etc. I just make it up as I go and I often get stuck, sometimes for months, on one feature or another. The moko is the hardest to get over.
Atomic Mess – Thanks for your comments and welcome to TC.
Big T. The rough outs are easy for me and go pretty quick. As long as I have something in mind I can move along pretty rapidly. It’s when I can’t improvise on the spot that I get stalled (refer to response to Congatiki) that the carve seems to drag on. That’s why I always have more than one in the works. If I get stuck on one, I just move over to another.
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hottiki
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Joined: Jul 10, 2008
Posts: 223
From: Garden Grove CA
| Posted: 2012-05-08 8:22 pm Permalink
Amate....topknot in most tribes, peoples, etc., it is a sign of honor. In a lot of carvings there is not room for a topknot, but your carving looks all the more awesome for having it...balance-style and you can stick a feather or comb in it. Goggle "topknot Maori" and you will get why it should stay. Always fun coming here and seeing your work !
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Captain Jack
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Joined: May 01, 2010
Posts: 342
From: Menifee, California
| Posted: 2012-05-09 07:36 am Permalink
Way to go! Looks like some nice projects you have going there ....
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pjc5150
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Joined: Jun 01, 2009
Posts: 1615
From: Tampa, FL
| Posted: 2012-05-09 09:46 am Permalink
I say keep the top knot...
and that looks awesome bro. your original style & details are superb...
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hang10tiki
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Joined: Jul 18, 2010
Posts: 1962
From: Las Vegas
| Posted: 2012-05-09 10:10 pm Permalink
Wow
Great stuff
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