Post #379168 by Tamapoutini on Fri, May 9, 2008 1:45 AM

On 2008-04-29 06:04, Robb Hamel wrote:
Thanks everybody. I'm always impressed with how supportive Tiki Central fans are. I try to check out everybody else's work, but time limits that.

Hey tell us about it - sorry I took so long to find you.

Your velvet work is amazing Robb. I remember 'kitch' NZ/Maori velvet paintings from the late 60's early 70's but they were fairly nasty mass-produced tourist market stuff. A bit like those 'large/sad-eyed kid' illustrations (French?) of the same era, only characterised Maori warriors/dancers and the like - nothing like the true artworks that you have shown. Incidentally though, even they have become quite sought after collectables nowdays.

Love the wooden figure in 'Yuat Falls' and everything about 'The Forgotten One'. You achieve an incredible spacial quality to your land/sky-scapes that cant just be attributed to the richness of oil paint on black velvet - You've got magic happening!

Thanks for sharing.

Tama :)