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Keeping velvet tiki art alive...? TWO PIECES ARE WRAPPED! YEAH! |
tiki beat by marcus thorn
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From: A Little Island called Australia
|  Posted: 2008-05-14 01:02 am Permalink
robb you are very talented keep up the good work my friend
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hewey
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From: Sydney, Australia
| Posted: 2008-05-14 03:21 am Permalink
Your work is awesome. I love the perspectives you've used in these last two pieces, and the use of colour. Sweet 
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Robb Hamel
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From: Ohio
| Posted: 2008-05-15 7:48 pm Permalink
Thanks, folks. TC'ers are the best.
I guess I won't be posting much new stuff for awhile. I have a tough commission I'm doing as a gift and can't post pics or the receivee will see 'em. After that, it's mostly prep for the Hukilau. I have so much to do I'm having to stop taking commissions for a good while.
My extra-special thanks to the terrific folks I've been working with, they've stretched me beyond what my usual lack of motivation would accomplish, and opened my eyes.
Robb
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Sneakytiki
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From: Boise, Idaho
| Posted: 2008-05-16 12:13 pm Permalink
Robb,
Great pic! Your pad looks keen! I love your modern furniture collection!
ST
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little lost tiki
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| Posted: 2008-05-17 2:06 pm Permalink
Pele turned out Incredible!
Great mix of hot and cool
depth,and texture and drama...
what a great painting!
Right on Mr. Hamel!
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Robb Hamel
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From: Ohio
| Posted: 2008-05-18 06:15 am Permalink
Sneakytiki - you have a hell of a pad, esp. for Idaho!
Little lost tiki - thanks a ton, it took longer than I normally allot, but the velvet is my master, and it told me what IT wanted... as always.
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tikiyaki
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From: The Exotic Port of REDONDO BEACH, CA
| Posted: 2008-05-18 09:46 am Permalink
Wow, Sneaky and Robb, I have the same taste in furniture as y'all...if only being a modernist was affordable in Los Angeles 
I have an original 60's Stereo Egg Chair, some Danish teak stuff, and other neat-o Mid Century Modern furnishings. I love the blend of Tiki and Mid Century Modern.
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Sneakytiki
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From: Boise, Idaho
| Posted: 2008-05-18 12:06 pm Permalink
Sorry we're hijacking your thread Robb!
Let's move this conversation here:
http://www.tikiroom.com/tikicentral/bb/viewtopic.php?mode=viewtopic&topic=7096&forum=6&start=0&hilite=modern%20tiki
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Robb Hamel
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From: Ohio
| Posted: 2008-05-18 7:08 pm Permalink
My thread is yours to use as you will.
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RevBambooBen
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From: Huntikington Beach
| Posted: 2008-05-18 10:21 pm Permalink
Anyone else doing cool one of a kind velets that have time??? ( Robb is booked solid)
I have a project coming up that needs a few....
Class. Class. Anyone?
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Hiphipahula
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From: The Valley! Female, leo,fav color pink.
| Posted: 2008-05-19 10:53 am Permalink
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On 2008-05-18 22:21, RevBambooBen wrote:
Anyone else doing cool one of a kind velets that have time??? ( Robb is booked solid)
I have a project coming up that needs a few....
Class. Class. Anyone?
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Get Robb anyway.
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msteeln
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From: Ka'a'awa, HI
| Posted: 2008-05-20 10:11 am Permalink
Robb, have you found a supplier of worthy velvet yet?
Who is the cheapest you've found? I need sacrificial velvet as well.
Thanx for your help, and for keeping the tradition alive!
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MadDogMike
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From: The Anvil of the Sun
| Posted: 2008-05-20 2:09 pm Permalink
These would look good on the side of your black '72 Chevy van or maybe on the Continental spare tire cover for your PT Cruiser 
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little lost tiki
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From: Orange,CA-right near the Circle!
| Posted: 2008-05-20 2:10 pm Permalink
Robb,
quick question.....
Do you sketch ot the design on the velvet first?
With a canvas, it's easy-just use a water-soluble pencil or crayon and wipe it away afterwards.....
I bet you just go for it and it turns out marvellous.....
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Robb Hamel
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From: Ohio
| Posted: 2008-05-22 2:50 pm Permalink
msteeln: I think I'm going to buy from Velvets Etc. in New York. I use the same velvets for tests, not cheaper stuff, so I get the same results.
MadDogMike: I've got a PT Cruiser, I should do something with it.
little lost tiki: I sketch tougher things on the velvet, and improvise others.
Thanks for the questions and comments... has anybody done tests they can show here?
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