Billy Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Hi all. Once again it has been a while since my last contribution. I'm always keeping aneye on what everyone else is up to, so I thought it was time again to share a couple of my own. Hope you enjoy, Billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie K Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Billy: Truly some amazing pieces. I particularly like the green-stone face and all of the tusk pieces, most especially the last one shown. It has a beautiful flow of line. I really like this piece alot. Is it based on traditional work? This is field in which I am absolutely ignorant, so please indulge me. It is difficult to determine the scale on some of these pieces, since most are lashed I assumed smaller sizes until I saw the photo of the large piece in hand. Are they mostly pendants? How large are the adze and ax-head? Regardless of size, really good carvings and great polishing and attention to detail. It's a little overwhelming to see them all at once, you should dribble them out one by one so each will get the praise and attention that they deserve. Debbie K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted December 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 Hey Debbie. Thanks for your kind words. The last piece you like was carved from a Sperm Whale tooth. It is based on traditional motif and designs, but I've used contemporary elements as well. The piece actually represents a Mako Shark which is famed for its speed and agility. Most of the pieces are quite large. The Toki, or axe head as you out it, is about 125mm high. The 3 heads are probably the smallest at about 30mm high. The Mako pendant is about 110mm long. Thanks for your interest, Billy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James7 Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 These are really great, I particularly like the last one, excellent! James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnus homestead Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 Hi Billy, These are awesome man - a lot of Strength and Magic in these pieces - thanks for sharing with us. Magnus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Lepine Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 Some really nice work! Especially the last piece-the lines just flow so well and the finish looks so fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzart Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 Greetings "Billy", I've Really enjoyed this update full of Breathtaking pieces. Your attention to detail and Tribal subject matter is impeccable and of a level full of wonder and inspiration. Thanks for showing us your hear and soul. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Hi Billy, Truely nice work you've been showing us there. Think I saw your work somewhere else, do you have a site outside of TCP? Take care Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris-c Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Hi Billy, Truely nice work you've been showing us there. Think I saw your work somewhere else, do you have a site outside of TCP? Take care Chris I also saw these carvings on another site! Can't remember where though...doh. Awesome work! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 awesome!! man u got a wicked gift for designs!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted February 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Hi Chris. My carving site is www.rongomau.co.nz. You've possibly seen them there. I also have work on Tiki Central and facebook. Thanks for your interest. Billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWKINDER Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Stunning craftsmanship and Superb show of skills Billy! Work we can all aspire to, Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maha Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Kia ora billy could you please tell me what tool you used to create the scalloped bands used alot in your peices I would love to be able to include some of these Pakati patterns in some of my work cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted February 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Kia ora Maha. I use a combination of my handpiece with a cylindrical bur, a sharp ended graver, and a couple of hundred pieces for practice I've studied hard some of my favorite artist's traditional techniques, Lional Grant, Rangi Hetit, and set out to emulate these designs in bone. But I've also failed on many a piece. Good to spend plenty of time of blank pieces of bone to get your technique working. Good luck bro. Any questions, please ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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