Post #315304 by Paipo on Wed, Jun 27, 2007 2:44 PM

Thanks Tama, G, virani, Benz, Kinny, sneaky, Benella, Flynny, Alien, JP...I won't be trying to top this one, not for a while. These types of pieces take a lot of energy and thought and not just from the carving. Benjamin, sorry - it has been sold, but is going to a very good home.

Back to the simpler tikis for the meantime. I've been working on creating some much quicker/affordable pieces, but without leaving them looking unfinished. The carving equivalent of a wash and ink drawing or a nice pencil sketch, instead of a painting. I've been working to the clock on a couple of pieces that are simpler in design - no research for these, just quick ideas straight from my head. I'm still not sure if it's working - I tend to go back and fuss over details after I've passed my time limit, but it's close enough.

Here's the first one - "Pinstripe Whistler". I have started another series for these "quiki tikis", so this is #1 - there is an abbreviated sig on the back to distinguish them from the regular guys. What was meant to be #2 has already gone close to the limit with lots of work left, so it will probably become #31 instead. That one should be done tonight...