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Brad "Tiki Shark" Parker SOLD OUT Museum Event in Manhattan Beach Sept 25 - Oct 14 |
koopkooper
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Joined: Dec 28, 2007
Posts: 323 |  Posted: 2010-09-08 06:59 am Permalink
Kooper digs this pad!
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Tiki Shark Art
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Joined: Aug 31, 2006
Posts: 2763
From: The volcanic Big Island of Hawaii
| Posted: 2010-09-09 8:09 pm Permalink
A L O H A T I K I T R I B E !!!
Count down to the art show.... 17 days left!!!!
Wait is it 17 or is it 16? er...I'm not sure. Lack of sleep muct be getting to me. Oh well, "More Red Bull" - gotta focus on what I'm getting ready today.
Thursday, Sept 9th: I'm working my "day job" - a big "Tiki Shark Hawaii" beach towel order for a new client here in Hawaii. Yes, it would be nice if this would have happened AFTER the show, but we need to make deadlines for the factory. And, it's great to break into the tourist market here in Hawaii. That has taken some time.
Of course, this means I'm painting late into the tropical night to get the last painting finished. This last painting may be coming with me on the plane.
The Gallery in Maui just shipped the few originals they had to the venue in Manhattan Beach. I'm packing the originals I have been hording here this week end, and I'll ship them early next week. They should all arrive in Manhattan Beach in plenty time for set up. Am I a bit nervous? YES!
Some Exciting news: Here's a first look at my art on the cover of the "16 page supplement" that's packaged along with issue #21 of the french magazine "KUSTOM". It'll seem like you are buying a new magazine poly-bagged to include a vintage comic! Too fun! Will this actually fool any french people? Not sure, but it's cool to see it. I hear there is a box of them on the way to me. I hope they get here in time so I can take some to the art show.
Here's a link to the mag:
http://www.rods-customs.com/?p=452
Aloha!
Brad~
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- Honolulu Magazine "The Best Of" 2012 Issue
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Chippy
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From: Sunny Southern California
| Posted: 2010-09-09 8:38 pm Permalink
You may want to bring a light jacket.
The weather here has been unseasonably cool with a hearty marine layer (fog) at the beach.
But I am sure the show will be great. I am working to adjust some budding vacation plans to be there.
(Still looking for that checkbook)
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Tiki Shark Art
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Posts: 2763
From: The volcanic Big Island of Hawaii
| Posted: 2010-09-10 02:24 am Permalink
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On 2010-09-09 20:38, Chippy wrote:
You may want to bring a light jacket.
The weather here has been unseasonably cool with a hearty marine layer (fog) at the beach.
But I am sure the show will be great. I am working to adjust some budding vacation plans to be there.
(Still looking for that checkbook)
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I'm ready. We've gotten some severe weather here too. Yesterday, it got real hot, about 87. Then, it got really cold: about 82. Sheesh, freaky!
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- Honolulu Magazine "The Best Of" 2012 Issue
www.tikishark.com
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Tiki Shark Art
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Posts: 2763
From: The volcanic Big Island of Hawaii
| Posted: 2010-09-10 03:18 am Permalink
A L O H A
T I K I
T R I B E !
15 days until the art show... tick tok...
"Beyond The Reef"
24" x 36"
Acrylic on canvas
SOLD.
It will hang in the show, but it's name card will have a red dot on it.
ALOHA!
Brad
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"Brad Parker creates lurid paintings that pull in influences from tiki, comics, and rock."
- Honolulu Magazine "The Best Of" 2012 Issue
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mp
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Joined: Mar 12, 2009
Posts: 414
From: Nor Cal
| Posted: 2010-09-10 08:25 am Permalink
Brad, I wish I could be there.
All your stuff is off the hook and Beyond the Reef
is out of control crazy good. Good luck to you! MP
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Tiki Shark Art
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Joined: Aug 31, 2006
Posts: 2763
From: The volcanic Big Island of Hawaii
| Posted: 2010-09-14 11:24 pm Permalink
ALOHA
TIKI
TRIBE!
11 days to the art show.
SHEER PANIC... has eased a bit as almost all the paintings are shipped , in route or have arrived at the Creative Arts Center in Manhattan Beach. I'll be hand delivering two small pieces.
mp - Thanks! I'll raise a mug of voodoo punch to you at the opening. so, you'll, be there in spirit-s!
For you tiki tribe members who don't live in France, here's how the art supplement of issue # 21 of KUSTOM came out...
Here's the mag in it's poly bag.
flip side shows the "supplement" that comes with the mag with "Tales from the Tiki Lounge #1" in all it's faux vintage glory.
1 - I have no idea what it says, because I forgot all the french I took in collage.
2 - showing the "Monsters on Vacation" post cards and "Mister Mai Tai"
3 - "Forbidden Island" spread.
4 - "Diga Diga Doo" and "The Sunken Tiki"
5 - "Faster Than Disaster" spread
6 - "Jungle Witch" and "Tiki Cat"
7 - "The Moon of Manakoora"
The back cover with "Tales from the Tiki Lounge" #2.
I'm very happy with how it came out. It's even better than I hoped - big thanks to Charlie and Alexandre and all the great people at KUSTOM.
I heard it's selling well and that copies are already running low. So, if you happen to be in Europe, and see one, grab it!
Big Aloha!
Brad~
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- Honolulu Magazine "The Best Of" 2012 Issue
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Tiki Shark Art
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Joined: Aug 31, 2006
Posts: 2763
From: The volcanic Big Island of Hawaii
| Posted: 2010-09-18 12:13 am Permalink
ALOHA
TIKI
TRIBE!
News this aloha Friday: All original paintings have sold - pre show!
www.laluzdejesus.com
Still some gicless on canvas are available, and I will have some very high quality giclees on paper for sale opening night.
Big BIG Mahalo!
Brad Parker~
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"Brad Parker creates lurid paintings that pull in influences from tiki, comics, and rock."
- Honolulu Magazine "The Best Of" 2012 Issue
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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: 2010-09-18 7:22 pm Permalink
righteous Brad!
Well-deserved!
Now git on over here for a congratulatory hug!
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Tiki Shark Art
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Posts: 2763
From: The volcanic Big Island of Hawaii
| Posted: 2010-09-19 1:56 pm Permalink
Aloha Tiki Tribe!
Thank LLT!
Above is a sneak peek of the show poster for the Manhattan Beach Creative Arts Center.
there will be a limited number for sale opening night . I'll be there so you can get yours signed.
Only days away.....
Big Aloha from the Big Island
Brad~
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Tiki Shark Art
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Posts: 2763
From: The volcanic Big Island of Hawaii
| Posted: 2010-09-22 6:39 pm Permalink
ALOHA TIKI TRIBE!
Leaving the Island today - headed to So Cal!
Got the "event posters" - they came out great!
Better than I thought,
So good, in fact, that we sold a bunch of them to folks here. Had stop to make sure we still had enough to bring to the show.
18" x 24"
Limited amount for opening night - I'll sign 'em then and there for anyone who asks.
$40
See you at the Manhattan Beach Creative Arts Center on Saturday Night!
ALOHA!
Brad
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Tiki Shark Art
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Joined: Aug 31, 2006
Posts: 2763
From: The volcanic Big Island of Hawaii
| Posted: 2010-09-22 7:01 pm Permalink
ALOHA TIKI TRIBE!
Oh yes.... the very last painting for the show. Finally finished it late last night (in between face book messages to LLT and my other artist vampire friends)
"The Invisible Man goes Surfing"
acrylic on canvas 11" x 14"
It's Image #1 in the second set of "Monsters on Vacation"
Aloha
Brad~
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- Honolulu Magazine "The Best Of" 2012 Issue
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bigtikidude
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Joined: Aug 10, 2004
Posts: 8258
From: Anaheim,Ca.
| Posted: 2010-09-23 11:03 am Permalink
I heard there is also a Street Fair in El Segundo that day.
and there will be a few bands at the Purple Orchid later that night.
Jeff(btd)
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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: 2010-09-23 1:04 pm Permalink
BRAD's in TOWN!
Sweep the Streets and repaint the houses!
We gotta look sparkly for our Art Brother!
See you soon,Man!
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crazy al
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Joined: Jun 25, 2002
Posts: 1783
From: CA
| Posted: 2010-09-23 6:58 pm Permalink
i'll be the invisible man this weekend..
unless you plan a trip to Vegas Too!!?
Damn... wish i was in-town... YOUR IN-TOWN!
Great work!!.. i'll have to check it during the week........ boo
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