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flacookz
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From: Palm City, Florida
|  Posted: 2005-07-10 09:07 am Permalink
great work, li really like seeing people step outside the traditional style and then incorporation the traditional tattoos and feel.
excelent work
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Aaron's Akua
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Joined: Jul 09, 2004
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From: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
| Posted: 2005-07-10 9:48 pm Permalink
Tons of character! I love it.
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Raffertiki
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From: L.I.
| Posted: 2005-07-11 04:09 am Permalink
I'll be honest that I wasn't sure about this guy until the homestretch. The tats really ratched up his attitude level. I applied the first coat of varnish which was saoked up liike a sponge. He will need at least 2 more coats, probably 3.
Thanks everyone for your compliments. Reading them was sure a nice way to finish up a long day.
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hewey
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From: Sydney, Australia
| Posted: 2005-07-11 5:17 pm Permalink
Mate, thanks for the pics. Looking at them was a top way to finish off a long day 
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Sam Gambino
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From: www.samgambino.com
| Posted: 2005-07-12 11:25 am Permalink
This guy is something else! Great work, Raffertiki. It's clear to see you have raised the bar on this guy...
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Raffertiki
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From: L.I.
| Posted: 2005-07-12 5:23 pm Permalink
Thanks Hewey.
Sam, I think my next one is going to drag me way past my comfort/skill level. I'll need to get my tools sharpened for that one.
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Raffertiki
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From: L.I.
| Posted: 2005-07-23 12:05 pm Permalink
Okay, so this one is signed, sealed, and delivered. Yes I sold him.
Here he is with 4 coats of marine varnish (satin finish).
He went to a good home, so it was easy to let him go. The fun part was delivering him in the passenger seat of my little Del Sol. I got more than a few double-takes.
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rodeotiki
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From: calgary
| Posted: 2005-07-23 4:14 pm Permalink
Congrats Raff, on making such a beautiful carving and on the sale also.
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Fez Ape
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Posts: 104 | Posted: 2005-07-23 4:37 pm Permalink
Very nice piece, love the light wood, great carving.
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Aaron's Akua
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From: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
| Posted: 2005-07-23 5:41 pm Permalink
Raff, he came out fantastic! That's got to be one the coolest carvings that I've seen here. I know you got some inspiration fron Benz, but it really came out unique.
Aaron
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Benzart
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2005-07-23 6:48 pm Permalink
Great job Raffer, abosolutely great!. I really love the pose, the way the arms are crossed, The eyes, the tongue, the Tats. the whole look looks great, I Love this guy Raffer Is he a long last algonquin brother of mine??? I see my strong influence in him, you have done well my brother. You must now show us more
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Raffertiki
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From: L.I.
| Posted: 2005-07-25 05:32 am Permalink
Thanks Rodeo, Fez Ape.
AA - Yes this guy was definately Benz inspired, which means it was an awesome learning piece for me. I'm glad he was as well received as he was. I might have to revisit this design soon.
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Ben - I started a new one yesterday.
Thanks guys.
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surfintiki
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From: S. Chatham, MA
| Posted: 2005-07-25 11:38 am Permalink
CREATIVE! LOVE the maori touch on the cheeks. Yes, style has emerged. I don't want to develop a style, 'cause there's so many styles to try! I'll have to someday.
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Octane
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From: SLO California
| Posted: 2005-07-25 10:06 pm Permalink
nice orginal design. i like the arms crossed. THe face has nice deep cuts,and good looking tattoos. i like the mouth with the tongue and the teeth. Looks good, very impressive.
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Sam Gambino
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| Posted: 2005-07-26 4:05 pm Permalink
Hey Raffertiki-
That guy turned out great! Good to know that he went to a good home too. When ya starting on the next one????
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