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Rounding off my first year of Tiki carving |
Tiki Russ
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Joined: Feb 02, 2010
Posts: 37
From: OK/FL
|  Posted: 2010-11-10 4:03 pm Permalink
Not sure what's up next. I've got a bunch of sketches and prepped logs. Unfortunately I've got a bunch of stitches in my shoulder and will probably be next week before I can start choppin.
Decisions, decisions, decisions!
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McTiki
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Joined: Aug 22, 2004
Posts: 1939
From: Sunny Florida
| Posted: 2010-11-10 4:05 pm Permalink
Take the time to heal Russ.
Mahalo!
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Tiki Russ
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Joined: Feb 02, 2010
Posts: 37
From: OK/FL
| Posted: 2010-11-11 11:36 am Permalink
I forgot the most important step in finishing! I forgot to put some Florida Sunshine on him!
Oooh Aaah
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Polly
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Joined: Aug 09, 2010
Posts: 118 | Posted: 2010-11-29 6:17 pm Permalink
Fantastic design with #8!
Also the latest ones are really amazing, the colors fit really well.
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Benzart
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Joined: Jan 09, 2004
Posts: 10306
From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2010-12-06 04:35 am Permalink
Nice to see the progress shots of your Rapid progression to being an excellent tiki carver. I Especially Loved the dog in this one and having the ball was a Nice touch. 
Your Last one is the best by Far. Keep up the great work and now it's time for you to delve into the world of the authentic Classic tikis which you can find photos anywhere. Look for Ku, Kane, Lono and pieces like that and take the basic foundation and add your own spin to them.,
Have FUN!
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Tiki Russ
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Joined: Feb 02, 2010
Posts: 37
From: OK/FL
| Posted: 2010-12-20 06:42 am Permalink
Thanks for the compliments and suggestions!
Benzart - I'll definitely start looking into the more traditional carvings (so far I've just let my hands guide me). I could tell you were an artist and teacher before I checked out your profile. I always appreciate a critical eye, helps keep me honest!
This is one I've been working on, however it's definitely been slow progress through the holidays:
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TheBigT
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 1155
From: Fabulous Houston
| Posted: 2010-12-20 06:55 am Permalink
Nice new tiki coming along. This one is gonna be killer!
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Grand Poobah
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Joined: Dec 09, 2008
Posts: 176
From: Reading, PA
| Posted: 2010-12-20 3:46 pm Permalink
they look so darn smooth! I love the work. Especially the fingers and toes on the one guy!
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Tiki Russ
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Joined: Feb 02, 2010
Posts: 37
From: OK/FL
| Posted: 2011-01-10 07:04 am Permalink
Here is the latest one all finished up. On to the next one!
   
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AlohaStation
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Joined: Sep 27, 2004
Posts: 2003
From: So FL
| Posted: 2011-01-10 09:25 am Permalink
Love the finish!!
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Savage Daddy
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Joined: Jul 10, 2006
Posts: 164
From: Sarasota, Fl.
| Posted: 2011-01-10 4:47 pm Permalink
Impressive! 
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Grand Poobah
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Posts: 176
From: Reading, PA
| Posted: 2011-01-10 5:33 pm Permalink
I love the constrasting stains as well the carvings themselves!
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Tiki Russ
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Joined: Feb 02, 2010
Posts: 37
From: OK/FL
| Posted: 2011-03-02 06:55 am Permalink
I've been really busy with the day job here lately, but here is a piece I've been working on. It's about 7 feet tall.
I also carved a Moai recently, but don't have a picture. I'll see if I can get one from its to home.
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Lente
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Joined: Feb 14, 2010
Posts: 36 | Posted: 2011-03-02 5:07 pm Permalink
I really like the cannibal tiki with the heads on a pole. Awesome.
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tikigodz
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Joined: Oct 12, 2009
Posts: 439 | Posted: 2011-03-02 10:13 pm Permalink
YOUR GIVING SOMEBODY SOME RUN FOR THIER MONEY.... BADASSSSSSSS!!!!
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