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Lake Tiki - 5/24/2013 - Yangoru Boiken Mask - East Sepik PNG |
amate
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Joined: Oct 03, 2009
Posts: 714 |  Posted: 2012-11-27 09:15 am Permalink
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On 2012-11-26 19:47, Lake Surfer wrote:
You and I regularly head down that road less traveled. 
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"and that has made all the difference"
- R. Frost
Would like to see both of you guys around here more often.
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Luckydesigns
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Joined: Sep 15, 2002
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From: Costa Mesa
| Posted: 2012-11-28 1:51 pm Permalink
I just went through like 20 of your last pages. Some really amazing work!! Inspiring. Great job!
Looked like some fun waist high waves for you in Oct too!!
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Lake Surfer
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Joined: Oct 21, 2002
Posts: 3322
From: Milwaukee, WI
| Posted: 2012-11-28 8:31 pm Permalink
Amate, thanks for stopping by to visit! Will do my best to check in a bit more often.
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Lake Surfer
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Joined: Oct 21, 2002
Posts: 3322
From: Milwaukee, WI
| Posted: 2012-11-28 8:34 pm Permalink
Spike, thanks for the kind compliment, and thanks for stopping by my thread!
Its been a good year for surf here. Warmer waters and more favorable winds for waves. Bit of a lull lately, and the water temps have taken their yearly dive... Down to 40 degrees now and getting colder. I'll be out of the water for a while anyhow taking care of my new son.
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tiki beat by marcus thorn
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Posts: 696
From: A Little Island called Australia
| Posted: 2012-12-06 1:25 pm Permalink
awesome work
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Lake Surfer
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Joined: Oct 21, 2002
Posts: 3322
From: Milwaukee, WI
| Posted: 2012-12-07 4:06 pm Permalink
Thanks Marcus! Great to see you stopping by here, and great to see your incredible new body of work!
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Lake Surfer
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Joined: Oct 21, 2002
Posts: 3322
From: Milwaukee, WI
| Posted: 2013-01-13 12:18 pm Permalink
A little bit of downtime as I regroup for this year's events and try to keep up with my 2 month old son. Thought I'd post up an update since its been a while.
A few highlights from 2012, which was a very busy year for this tiki carver...
I was honored to be a part of last year's "Modernism Week" in Palm Springs at M Modern Gallery.
 "Twin Tangaroa Trio" 28.5" W x 20.5" H x 1.75" D.
Crossed another item off my wish list last January when I carved this "Middle Sepik Region Orators Stool." 47" H x 12" W. All hand carved and hand painted with shell and natural fiber ornamentation.
I was honored to once again create awards and trophies for the Ohana: Luau at the Lake in Lake George, NY
This was the Best Cocktail trophy, and this year's work was inspired by the Tiki Resort's architecture.
Another honor this year was being a part of the "Call of the Tropics" show in Dayton, Ohio in July.
These are my two pieces... "God of War" 33" h x 13" w x 2" D and "Papuan Gulf Ceremonial Mask" 35" H x 30" W x 3/4" D
I'm proud to be a part of the new "Hale Pele" in Portland, OR. The "Cannibal Trio" is a theme throughout the bar, and I was asked to create these big guys to hang on one of the walls. Here are "The Catcher," "The Eater" and "The Digester" all together. Each piece is 36" H x 18" W.
 
I did a lot of work with large milled Poplar boards last year. Never did much with Poplar in the past, but after using it for over 8 pieces last year it is now one of my favorite woods to carve. The Lono is 58" H x 16" W x 1 1/4" D, and the "Wrath of Ku" piece is 31" H x 16" W x 1 5/8" D.
Entering into my 12th year as a tiki carver in 2013, and I've got big plans again this year.
I am proud to announce my collection for 2013: Modern Primitive. A focus on the Polynesian Pop movement of the mid century, with a continuation of works inspired by the primitive cultures of Papua New Guinea and the South Pacific islands. I hope to kick off the vending season in early Spring at Don the Beachcomber in Huntington Beach!
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cy
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Joined: Mar 10, 2011
Posts: 530
From: Gresham, Oregon
| Posted: 2013-01-13 2:55 pm Permalink
Fantastic latest carvings Lake Surfer, I will be sure to check out your local work at Hale Pele in person.
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Lake Surfer
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Joined: Oct 21, 2002
Posts: 3322
From: Milwaukee, WI
| Posted: 2013-01-13 8:41 pm Permalink
Many thanks cy, appreciate the kind compliment! Say hi to those cannibals from me... They've traveled a long way to be there!
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swizzle
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Joined: Jun 03, 2007
Posts: 647
From: Melbourne,Australia
| Posted: 2013-01-13 8:52 pm Permalink
That Lono is nuts. Love it.
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Lake Surfer
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Joined: Oct 21, 2002
Posts: 3322
From: Milwaukee, WI
| Posted: 2013-01-14 05:59 am Permalink
Many thanks swizzle! I've done smaller versions at 42" tall, and it's been one of my favorites to carve. Had to go supersize with it for once. Still just as complex as the smaller ones.
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Atomic Tiki Punk
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Joined: Jul 19, 2009
Posts: 4207
From: Costa Misery
| Posted: 2013-01-14 06:33 am Permalink
Looks great, I have always loved your Cannibal pieces.
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tikilongbeach
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Joined: Aug 05, 2011
Posts: 737
From: LBC via DFW
| Posted: 2013-01-14 08:22 am Permalink
Wonderful carvings, I especially love the trophy. I hope to add some of your carvings to my collection this year.
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hang10tiki
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Joined: Jul 18, 2010
Posts: 2061
From: Las Vegas
| Posted: 2013-01-14 5:07 pm Permalink
outstanding..........
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Lake Surfer
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Joined: Oct 21, 2002
Posts: 3322
From: Milwaukee, WI
| Posted: 2013-01-14 9:53 pm Permalink
Atomic Tiki Punk... Mahalo! They are some of my favorite subjects to carve!
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