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little lost tiki 's epic blabbering!page 199! the battle of night and day |
hiltiki
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From: Reseda, calif.
|  Posted: 2012-08-02 08:43 am Permalink
Night Totem and the customized cocktail set looks great. Happy birthday Kenny, have loads of fun.
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danlovestikis
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Joined: Jun 17, 2002
Posts: 3569 | Posted: 2012-08-02 09:08 am Permalink
Love love love the new with birds and alligator paintings and the custom decanter set is beautiful. Happy Birthday Dear Heart, Wendy
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little lost tiki
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From: Orange,CA-right near the Circle!
| Posted: 2012-08-10 01:10 am Permalink
'Ello Guvnahs!
it's late,but i got's a lot of pieces done for you to see
and possibly OWN if you're attending the
2nd annual Tiki Highway event
the week after tiki Oasis
at Don the Beachcombers!
but first.....
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On 2012-08-02 07:46, MadDogMike wrote:
Kinster, love the little hornbills 
See ya in a couple of weeks
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Thanks Mike! Been a whirlwind lately...
Just got a batch of boo Ben frames
so the past week has been a blur....
I'll be looking for you on Saturday,buddy!
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On 2012-08-02 08:43, hiltiki wrote:
Night Totem and the customized cocktail set looks great. Happy birthday Kenny, have loads of fun.
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Why thank you my dear! Almost finished with the cocktail set...Will post that soon! And thanks for the Birthday greeting! friday night BooBen came by,set up shop in the studio parking lot,and banged out a previous frame order and then some!Toe came in with adventure stories of Aussieland AND tripped over the floor fan AFTER i pointed to it and said,"TOM! the floor fan is HERE! Be careful of it Because i KNOW you're a clutz!" He nodded and then proceeded to trip over it not 10 seconds later.....
what a maroon!
To alleviate the situation, my giant Doug
came by and he made YUMMY Cupcakes!
What a Suzy Homemaker!
i bet his cats helped him bake them!
We watched Amazon Prison from Netflix for the
Birthday Artjam Movie of Choice
lots of topless mommas.....everyone approved....
Anyways! I gotta post this stuff and get to bed at a decent hour...
Thanks for the visit ,beautiful!
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On 2012-08-02 09:08, danlovestikis wrote:
Love love love the new with birds and alligator paintings and the custom decanter set is beautiful. Happy Birthday Dear Heart, Wendy
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And thank YOU,dear Wendy!
Guess i'll be seeing YOU very soon as well!!!!
Hugs aplenty to be had!
These first two are based on previous drawings from my last watercolor paper jag.....
Volcano Bowl Boy"
acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood
with an Incredible Bamboo Ben frame!
21x20"
part of a new batch
i'm slappin up for Tiki Highway
in a few weeks!
http://www.tikihighway.com/Tiki_Highway/Home.html
Please Come down and say,"Hullo!"
Here's a close-up!
"the Potion"
acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood
with a Primitively Splendid Bamboo Ben frame!
11x18"
private collection
"Sun"
acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood
with a Red Hot Bamboo Ben frame!
15x13"
"Bird Shield"
acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood
with an uplifting Bamboo Ben frame!
11.5x17"
"the Warrior Twins"
acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood
with a stunning Bamboo Ben frame!
16x14"
"Lunch on the Sepik River"
acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood
with a simple and sweet Bamboo Ben frame!
16x15"
and here's some close-ups....
the lil bird on his tail...
the lil bird on his leg
and here's a good shot to show how the
magenta works with the greens of the alligator....
and my favorite of the batch...
"Dusk on the Sepik River"
acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood
with a wild and untamed Bamboo Ben frame!
19x27"
private collection
This little Spirit Hook seems to have stumbled upon
some crocs helping themselves to dinner
while some hungry birds wait impatiently from the jungle trees...
a croc!
another 'un!
a couple of birds...
closer....
a couple more famished fellows...
a closer view of the feeding frenzy!
and a nice view of the croc hiding in the underbrush
next to his ravenous friend in the foreground...
That's all i got for now! Thanks again for all the visits and nice comments!
Goodnight Ohana!
www.kenruzic.com will be up someday,REALLY!
I'm on FaceBook Too!Look me UP,folks!
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MadDogMike
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Joined: Mar 30, 2008
Posts: 6412
From: The Anvil of the Sun
| Posted: 2012-08-10 05:52 am Permalink
Have mercy!! ~ "Dusk on the Sepik River" is great Kinny. Everyone looks happy except the fishies!  And the framing on "The Warrior Twins" is outstanding, very unique.
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tigertail777
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Joined: Nov 25, 2004
Posts: 505
From: Oregon
| Posted: 2012-08-12 12:29 am Permalink
Happy belated Birthday Kenny! Didn't get to make it to Tiki Kon, there is always next year. You continue to make a plethora of stunning new pieces as always.
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little lost tiki
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Joined: Jun 12, 2006
Posts: 7460
From: Orange,CA-right near the Circle!
| Posted: 2012-08-12 11:15 pm Permalink
Aloha Chillens!
Well.... only have two pieces to share
but they're good 'uns...
Boy had to go to the OC Fair
and get his Tilt-A-Whirl
and Pig Races ON!
you GOT to unnerstan'...
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On 2012-08-10 05:52, MadDogMike wrote:
Have mercy!! ~ "Dusk on the Sepik River" is great Kinny. Everyone looks happy except the fishies! And the framing on "The Warrior Twins" is outstanding, very unique.
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Hey Mike! Hats off to Bamboo Ben for that parking lot Birthday Frame Jam!!!! That man amazes me.....and pulls great birthday pranks on FaceBook....
Glad you groove on the Dusk painting... there's a really cool mood to it ..
makes me want to plat with more animals...maybe snakes
or something that doen't prefer fishies!
or i could do some monkeys to piss my giant off!
Anyways...stoked i get to see you in this upcoming Saturday!!!
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On 2012-08-12 00:29, tigertail777 wrote:
Happy belated Birthday Kenny! Didn't get to make it to Tiki Kon, there is always next year. You continue to make a plethora of stunning new pieces as always.
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Hey Tigertail!
Mahalo for the Birthday wishes and nice words.... Maybe next year for Tiki Kon....So many great events goin on! Overwhelming!
maybe some time you can make it down to Tiki Oasis and mingle with us jokers....
first piece...
for the 2nd Annual Tiki Highway event
that myself,BooBen,Toe,and the Horne will be vending
at Don the BeachComber's....
HERE!
http://www.tikihighway.com/Tiki_Highway/Home.html
'THE COMPLAINERS"
with a beautiful hefty Mikel Parton frame
acrylic and cel-vinyl on masonite
20x16"
sans frame...
First off... this is the first time that the pufferfish is thrown into the role of griper....or is he trying to cheer up the other Downer Frowny mugs?
This Lono is definitely airin some grievances!
and i imagine the headhunter in the foreground will be complaining of a cracked tooth after chomping on that
rock hard noggin! Also note the coconut mug in the foreground.
i choose that because the exterior is so rough and gruff...
or is it "grough"?
and here is my dream volcano Lono Bowl
Now these fellahs are the MAIN subject of the title
as their crabby attitudes emanate outward...
But can you blame them? they never
1) get to look at each other when they're talking
2) they never get to see the spectacular volcano eruption...
3) the other Lono is ALWAYS talking behind your back!
and a little slice of peacefulness with some
gentle lights and the bird shield....
and an abstract concept moody piece
a little deviation from the regular colorways
but it turned out nicely...
kinda WEIRDLY nice
but a fine departure to build upon in future pieces....
"Ancestor Rain"
38x13"
Acrylic and cel vinyl on wood
with a Raw Unfettered Bamboo Ben frame!
i imagined a light rainfall of Ancestor Spirits
trickling down from the stars
flowing downward
slipping over and thru branches
and each other
as they creep about and explore their sleeping village....
and greet a newly emerged spirit...
(lower left)
All of these are derived from studies of shield and masks
from the new Guinea area
and then Ruzic'ed up a little...
LOVE the little upper right fellow!
all peekin from behind the tree
like he's shy and giggly!
and big moonface
clawing about as he descends down into the village....
Here's a CLOSE-UP to enjoy.....
Note the tree behind/thru him...
and his transparent arm
grasping and feeling around...
also the arm of an Ancestor above him
swoopin right thru his eye!
Here's a newly emerged Ancestor Spirit
rising out of his skull
and readying himself to meet his fellow ghosties
Hereis more of a PAN-OUT view from the above close-up....
some palms and rolling hills and various scattered bones
and a hut
and.....
oh great! i forgot to paint the shield on the HUT!
my duh...
i especially like the arm reaching downward thru the palm.
Here's a little higher up
a bigger concentration of personalities
and more of a tangle thru the trees
like wind and rain....
and here's the top of the painting...
where the Ancestor Spirits come from...
the stars
the heavens...
even the mask attached to the tree seems to come to life
to greet these spirits as they percolate down from the treetops...
Well.... that's all i got kids!
Thank you for your comments
and visits..i hope these paintings bring a smile to your day!
Night! Night!
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MadDogMike
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Joined: Mar 30, 2008
Posts: 6412
From: The Anvil of the Sun
| Posted: 2012-08-13 5:58 pm Permalink
"or I could do some monkeys to piss my giant off!"
"or is he trying to cheer up the other Downer Frowny mugs?"
"they never get to look at each other when they're talking"
"all peekin from behind the tree like he's shy and giggly!"
"to greet these spirits as they percolate down from the treetops..."
Kinny, I think you've been drinking too many camel milkshakes!
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"Anyways...stoked I get to see you in this upcoming Saturday!!!"
That's the only sane thing you said in the whole post!
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hang10tiki
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Joined: Jul 18, 2010
Posts: 1980
From: Las Vegas
| Posted: 2012-08-13 8:25 pm Permalink
Wow
Those rock..
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Tabu
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Joined: Sep 07, 2004
Posts: 136
From: Port Hope, Ont.
| Posted: 2012-08-14 3:54 pm Permalink
Awesome new batch of work. An inspiration as always.
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tikiskip
Grand Member (6 years) 
Joined: Nov 26, 2005
Posts: 2092 | Posted: 2012-08-14 4:26 pm Permalink
HA!!
I love "THE COMPLAINERS" !!
It's like Thanksgiving at home when I was young.
Or even like working with my family in the restaurant.
Good times.
Wish I was in Cali so I could pick up something.
Great works really.
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danlovestikis
Grand Member (8 years)
Joined: Jun 17, 2002
Posts: 3569 | Posted: 2012-08-14 5:11 pm Permalink
I'm going to run your numbers to 1,000,000 all on my own. I can't stop coming back to look again. Sepic river paintings are just so perfect and beautiful. I will squeeze you so hard at Oasis so I can absorb some of that creativity. So watch out it is almost time!!! Wendy
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WaikikianMoeKele
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Joined: Jun 25, 2008
Posts: 385
From: West Leroy, Pennsylvania
| Posted: 2012-08-14 6:21 pm Permalink
Beautifious!!! I love how I think I see everything in one of your pieces & then I see something else! It's like a "Where's Waldo" but instead it's "Where's Tiki"!!!
~kele
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Tiki Shark Art
Grand Member (6 years)
Joined: Aug 31, 2006
Posts: 2771
From: The volcanic Big Island of Hawaii
| Posted: 2012-08-21 8:03 pm Permalink
Dig those gaters! & Crocs! WOW!
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little lost tiki
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Joined: Jun 12, 2006
Posts: 7460
From: Orange,CA-right near the Circle!
| Posted: 2012-08-26 12:57 am Permalink
Hello Ohana!
So good to see so many of you at Tiki Oasis
No replies this entry
i am sad to say that they will have to wait....
i am sleep deprived and still need a bath before i have some pillow time!
Addendum: FINALLY HAVE SOME TIME TO REPLY TO ALL YOUR WONDERFUL COMMENTS
the rest of the thread is the same,except for these few added comments here....
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On 2012-08-13 17:58, MadDogMike wrote:
"or I could do some monkeys to piss my giant off!"
"or is he trying to cheer up the other Downer Frowny mugs?"
"they never get to look at each other when they're talking"
"all peekin from behind the tree like he's shy and giggly!"
"to greet these spirits as they percolate down from the treetops..."
Kinny, I think you've been drinking too many camel milkshakes!
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"Anyways...stoked I get to see you in this upcoming Saturday!!!"
That's the only sane thing you said in the whole post!
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Sorry Mike!
When i get sleep-deprived i get LOOPY!
SO FABBO seeing you at Oasis
and Mahalo for the Gun!
I sported it during the KUSI filming Friday morn with Toe and Suzy!
drank a BUNCH of Cinnamon Whiskey in it before filming
i think that helped with my facial expressions!
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On 2012-08-13 20:25, hang10tiki wrote:
Wow
Those rock..
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Thanks Hang10tiki for that eloquent commentary!
Glad i could bring some Amazement to your day!
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On 2012-08-14 15:54, Tabu wrote:
Awesome new batch of work. An inspiration as always.
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Mahalo Tabu!
Sometimes it's a desert
and sometimes a BUNCH of good ones just rain down from the Heavens..
This was a good shower!
Glad i could pass on some inspiration....
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On 2012-08-14 16:26, tikiskip wrote:
HA!!
I love "THE COMPLAINERS" !!
It's like Thanksgiving at home when I was young.
Or even like working with my family in the restaurant.
Good times.
Wish I was in Cali so I could pick up something.
Great works really.
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tikiskip-Thanks man! You hit the nail on the head with "the Complainers!
i wanted to capture that grumpy drunken bickering
glad you picked up on it!
and....you don't need to be in Cali to pick up something,,
if'n you like something,PM me
and we can discuss adoptions if it's available....
i don't hard-sell the paintings at all
they're mostly online PMs and emails
That keeps the art as art
and the biznazz side is behind-the-scenes
so as not to spoil the vibe here...
Thank you for all your kind words!
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On 2012-08-14 17:11, danlovestikis wrote:
I'm going to run your numbers to 1,000,000 all on my own. I can't stop coming back to look again. Sepik river paintings are just so perfect and beautiful. I will squeeze you so hard at Oasis so I can absorb some of that creativity. So watch out it is almost time!!! Wendy
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Wendy!
So fantastic seeing you and Dan and being able to visit and squeeze you! You are my Art-sister and i am always delighted at your creations and admire your love and adherence to your craft.
i wished we lived closer because i be visiting you all the time!
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On 2012-08-14 18:21, WaikikianMoeKele wrote:
Beautifious!!! I love how I think I see everything in one of your pieces & then I see something else! It's like a "Where's Waldo" but instead it's "Where's Tiki"!!!
~kele
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Hey Kele! Just got your bead mosaic of Diamondhead Volcano and it is beautiful! These Art Swaps are the BEST! Mahalo! I try to cram as much into these worlds because...well....they're worlds! I want them to be alive..to be a place someone can visit over and over again...Like walking thru a jungle....there's something new around every corner!
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On 2012-08-21 20:03, Tiki Shark Art wrote:
Dig those gaters! & Crocs! WOW!
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Thanks Bradley! Now get back to painting! I wanna see MORE outta YOU!
And now back to the previous thread...
thank you for your patience.....
It's time for the 2nd Annual Tiki Highway Promo!
http://www.tikihighway.com/Tiki_Highway/Home.html
Here's where trouble will be lurking at the event....
the red Dot indicates where the art show will be!
Here are some of the goodies i will have there
(and also if you scroll upward-lots of the stuff i'll be bringing will be located there!)
First off is my first embellished Classic Cocktail Set from Tiki Farm!
cel-vinyl in the recesses,some sealing and then some enamel
WHICH IS HARD! Sam Gambino-you are a MAgician!
Here's a round About view of the Pitcher
"the Snake"
acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood
with an incredible Bamboo Ben shield Frame
30 x 22.5"
This painting is pretty basic....
a snake slithering thru a cannibal bone-yard...
and the surprise and delight of the shields as he passes by!
Here's the Main Middle Image
showing the majority of the piece
and details...
the SNAKE!
the smiling shield gettin tickled as the snake slithers by...
and the other fellow who is
not too pleased by the visit!
"Big Teeth little Teeth"
acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood
with an elegant Bamboo Ben Frame
16 x 21.5"
this one began with some light acrylic washes over the wood
JUST ENOUGH to let the grains peek thru
gotta love that texture!
Close-ups....
the touches of light salmon really bring it together.
And the light blue i chose to take the place of the cream or white i would have normally used.....
little teeth!
BIG TEETH!
"Hungry Cannibal (Dream Mug)"
acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood
with an Bare Bones Bamboo Ben Frame
10.5 x 16"
this fellow is one of my dream mugs....someday i will make one!
He's based on a sketchbook doodle
posted 1-2 pages back
Detail!
the last sight you may ever see....
"Night in the Jungle"
acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood
with an delightful Bamboo Ben Frame
21 x 20"
since 1990 i had been doing textiles and graphics for
Rusty Surfboards,Hawaiian Island Creations
and other various companies
Sometimes it still spills out on canvas...
without frame
Detail!
"the Sliver of Moonlight"
acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood
with a beautifully speckled Bamboo Ben Frame
23.5 x 24"
For this piece i wanted to capture the feeling of a darkened bar
that suddenly gets interrupted by a customer opening the door
and allowing a sliver of moonlight and reality to pierce the
magic of the enclosed bar environment...
Close-ups!
this chap is squinting a bit...
a shield on the wall surveys a pineapple/fruit bowl and a coconut mug almost empty of it's beverage....
ths mug seems to not even notice as he chats with a shield on the wall
"Sun"
acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood
with a simple Bamboo Ben Frame
17 x 13"
This guy is a companion to the happier sun from a few days ago....
Rawr!
"Two Rowers"
acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood
with an Bare Bones Bamboo Ben Frame
12 x 16"
private collection
i love the Moai in the back
kinda mad at Mr. Lazybones in the front
"Shrunken Head in Repose"
acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood
in a Bamboo Ben frame!
20x16"
Another study in the psychology of the detached head
i painted it in a semi-cubist meets realism style
trying to capture both the physical and thought/spirit/mind
of this guy...
REPOSE-"The act of resting or the state of being at rest. 2. Freedom from worry; peace of mind. 3. Calmness; tranquillity"
a withered ear....
a stitched up eye socket....
stitching together the mouth
shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
i wonder what shrunken heads think of
when they're at rest?
That's it! I need some sleep!
See y'all SOON!
I will reply to all your wonderful comments this week
Thank you again for your excitement and encouragement!
http://www.kenruzic.com will be up someday,REALLY!
I'm on FaceBook Too!Look me UP,folks!
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zerostreet
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| Posted: 2012-08-26 07:31 am Permalink
Great work as always Ken!! TWO ROWERS is particularly amazing! Have a great show!
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