This family-run business began in the 1890s and continues to the present, although it has changed greatly over the years.
For the focus on injection molding and swizzles, the peak era appears to have been 1910-1950. Their other major lines at this time included Art Deco styled light switch plates, chess sets, knife handles, and flashlights.
Gits Brothers -- Started operation sometime just before the turn of the century in the 1890s. The brothers, Joseph, Louis Remi and Jules Paul came together with their patented design to manufacture the Gits Oil Cup, still used today in machinery across the world.
Gits Molding Company -- After a brief go with his brothers, Joe (Joseph) and JP (Jules Paul) went on their own to start Gits Molding in 1910. Joe & JP’s initially operated their new company, out of the receiving dock of their brother’s business Gits Brothers. With his recent Commercial Arts degree from the Art Institute of Chicago, JP produced many new and patented designs. Joe and JP brought the country’s first injection molding presses to the USA in order to mold the handle of his new design the Gits Knife.
JP Gits Molding -- At the end of the 1940s Jules Conroy, (JC) having attended Bradley University, joined his fathers team of designers, and progressive manufactures at the now JP Gits Molding Company located at 4600 W Huron in Chicago. Housewares became a driving interest for the young JC, as he established his role in the company. ...crystal seal moldings...Diehard battery ---thermo cups --- thermo ice-chest (the first ever injection foamed product sold anywhere) and many, many other products.
J Gits Molding -- After the death of his father and then his uncle Joe in the 1960s, JP Gits Molding was sold and out of that, still another molding company was born; JJ Gits Industries of Addison Illinois. Owned by both Jules and his brother Jack, together they manufactured house-ware products, custom products and packaging needs for industry. These were the years that the two brothers raised their children, and from that pack emerged Deborah, who after getting her MFA at SMC of Notre Dame, in 1980, joined her father at the drawing board of his new JC Gits Company.
JC Gits Company -- Together they became experts in returnable packaging. Once again looking at structural foamed materials, realizing its inherent strengths, reusability, moldable geometry, and low costs, started using it for packaging. Years later in 2013, generation four stood ready. Dave Conroy Joseph IDSA, industrial designer, followed in the footsteps of his great grandfather, grandfather, and mother.
Fritz Costa was a former Anatomy college professor who now works for a pharmaceutical company managing "first in man" clinical trials. He just happens to be really passionate about art.
He published The Lives of Lowbrow Artists: Volume 1 on August 26, 2020.
Fritz lives in Los Angeles, California with his wife, and their two children. If not attending a gallery opening, you'll find him either at a tiki bar or a record store digging through crates of dusty vinyl.
Lynelle Forrest Boytano is a member of the TikiPhile manufacturing team in South Florida. She earned her Bachelors in Fine Arts in 1991 and majored in Ceramics and Painting at Florida Atlantic University. Lynelle has over 20 years of experience in ceramics, including throwing on the wheel, sculpting, hand building and casting.
TikiPhile is a small ceramics manufacturer in Lake Worth, Florida owned by Larry and Lynelle. They create original Tiki mugs and memorabilia. They also have a large collection of vintage molds dating from the late 1950's to the present day. Sometimes, they make new versions of these vintage molds by combining vintage parts with new sculpted parts (some made on the pottery wheel).
Spooki Tiki mixes horror and tiki with a good dose of humor. Original art and products sold online and through various tiki marketplaces.
Tiki Bagger carves, paints, and has pieces in the collections of top tikiphiles around the country.
Having started her tattoo journey in the late 1990s, Mimsy has had the honour of tattooing generations of Brisbane-ites. From humble beginnings as a T shirt designer and art weirdo; from the moment she picked up a tattoo machine, she was hooked. Though she can execute many styles; her preferences are in the imagery of cute, Japanese and traditional themes. Over the decades she has felt privileged to be able to work on many full back, sleeves and full body work, the larger scale of tattooing would be her ultimate goal! She also loves to fill her days with Kawaii trad treats and kitschy pinups.
Created in 2021 with @400 members at last count (2023). This group has a private Facebook group page.
Ambassadors of Enjoyment brings together people and customers from Rum Depot - Berlin who have a true passion for rum and spirits.
Ayahuazca Tiki Mugs is a new, creative and innovative project by Carlos Miguel Lopez Pazmiño with the participation of many artists and artisans of Latin American ceramics.
They have made mugs for Rum Depot Berlin, among others.
Aaron Marshall is an artist based in Canada, who has exhibited his work in Los Angeles, Seattle, Palm Springs, Santa Monica and Australia. He has exhibited work in galleries with high profile artists such as David Lynch, Mark Ryden, and Shag, and his work has been featured in publications such as Juxtapoz magazine. Collectors of his work include former CEO of Nike Mark Parker, David Arquette and The Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson. His work can be described as classic surrealism, pop surrealism, lowbrow art and sci-fi art. His original pieces are often large-scale oil and acrylic paintings. His work can be found for sale through PosterPop.com.
James Owens was born and educated in Detroit Michigan, The Motor City, to a family that had been building cars since 1926.
After graduating with a B.A. in illustration from The Center for Creative Studies he embarked on a misspent youth in the advertising business. W.B. Doner, J. Walter Thompson and Campbell Ewald are just a few of the agencies for which James provided automotive illustrations.
Inspired by the illustrators of the golden era, James taught himself to oil paint, something that was not possible in the modern ad business due to short deadlines.
James makes his home in Mesa Arizona and drives a 1952 Hudson Coupe.
Internationally recognized, his work shows in galleries from Los Angeles to Melbourne, New York to Tokyo, and has even been used in Hollywood motion pictures. His work has been featured in magazines in France, Italy, Spain and Australia as well as the U.S.
Skootiki (Scott Eskridge) is an accomplished tiki carver who has been carving since at least 2009.
In addition to carving, he has collaborated on a mug with Bai, his work has appeared in print (on the back cover of The Home Bar Guide To Tropical Cocktails), and he is well known for his Tiki Bus, that he sometimes takes to events and marketplaces.
Victor Hernandez is a sculptor, carver and painter who resides in the Joshua Tree laden desert of Southern California with his wife, Tilda, children, Vic Jr., Genevieve, Mia and youngest Mason. He was born in east Los Angeles and was inspired to pursue the arts when his teachers and mentors took early notice of Vic’s talent and the effort he put forth in all his work.
Growing up he tried various mediums, up until 2011 when a friend decided to have a luau party and Vic decided to try a new medium, palm wood! He fell in love with carving and the rest is history. Today he’s honing his skills, leaning new techniques and evolving his style as he continues to push the limits of what is possible.
His work encompasses a wide range of forms, clay sculptures, tiki carvings, murals, pendants, lanterns, sketches and paintings. Victor is inspiration comes from rich ancient cultures such as the Aztec, Toltec images of Meso-America, to the peoples of Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia.
His recent work has centered on tropical escapism, Polynesian cultures and ancient civilizations to name a few. Vic’s work can be seen at The Royal Hawaiian, Laguna Beach CA, Dr. Funk, San Jose CA, Roxanne’s Long Beach CA, (Aztec carvings) Max’s South Seas Hideaway, Grand Rapids MI, Toni’s Mexican Restaurant, Arcata CA and in private collections all across the United States.
Heather Watts is self-taught in the arts, but holds a Bachelor's Degree in Asian Area Studies from the University of British Columbia. Based out of Vancouver, Canada, she has been a full-time professional artist since 2003. Her work is exhibited and sold in galleries from California to Florida as well as abroad.
Heather is constantly evolving as an artist. She had a period of time that was very focused on Tiki from @2006-2010. She put out a great deal of tiki-centered art and was especially known for her beautiful black velvet paintings. Since then she has gone on to explore very different styles.
From Niki:
"Hey there! I'm Niki and I'm thrilled to have you join me in my creative world.
Ever since I was a kid, I've known deep down that art is my true calling. I couldn't resist attending extra art classes even in elementary school, and later, I continued honing my skills in an awesome art school. My interests have always been diverse, ranging from designing cartoon characters to experimenting with mind-blowing SFX makeup.
Now, let me share how I stumbled upon the magical world of tiki! It all started when my amazing parents discovered the enchanting tiki culture more than a decade ago during their adventures in America. They came back with heaps of incredible stories and, as fate would have it, opened their own tiki bar called Rumpus. It was there that I fell head over heels in love with tiki mugs and saw them as an exciting artistic challenge. So, naturally, I decided to dive into this fantastic journey.
I delved into the captivating realm of ceramics. I sought guidance from a talented teacher who showed me the ropes of mold-making. It wasn't long before I proudly crafted my very first tiki mug! Fast forward, and I took the leap to open my own workshop, thanks to my incredible parents who gifted me my first-ever kiln. From day one, I received an overwhelming number of inquiries from individuals and companies, which filled my heart with joy! And with the unwavering support of my partner, I eventually upgraded to a massive 200-liter kiln, turbocharging our creative process.
In September 2022, I even had the pleasure of hiring an amazing team member named Dorka, who joined me on this fantastic journey.
Now, as a dynamic duo, Dorka and I bring you a delightful array of one-of-a-kind mugs, carefully crafted with love and dedication, and available for you to enjoy through our webshop, month after month! I'm incredibly grateful to be able to say that I've found my true passion, and it's all thanks to the amazing support from countless people. My ultimate goal is to bring joy and happiness to each and every one of you with our whimsical mugs."
*Niki has been making mugs since @2020. She's made several mug designs for Rumpus in Budapest and Waiana in Zurich. Also, her website was built earlier in 2023, but sales in her online store did not go live until September 16th, 2023.
Mark has worked as an artist and professional potter in Manitou Springs for over 25 years, almost since he graduated from Pomona College in Claremont, California.
He has been known to ride his skateboard through town, hand on a leash pulled taut by the power of two of his running dogs. He serves as a volunteer firefighter, making around 100 emergency runs a year. He also loves to ski bumps.
But throwing pots, that’s the thing.
“It has been ever since I walked into a new high school during orientation week and asked if I could try the wheel they had in their studio,” he says. “They couldn’t get me out of the studio after that. I was there all the time. It’s all I wanted to do.”
Mark's latest foray has been to supply mugs for the new Shrunken Head Tiki Bar in Colorado Springs.
Mark Wong’s pottery is also available directly (Wong Wares), and through local galleries in Manitou Springs, Colorado: Green Horse Gallery, The Whickerbill, Cherokee’s of Manitou, and through Manitou Brewing Co.
Based out of Guangzhou (Hong Kong). The parent company of Guangzhou Cishu Trading Co., Ltd. appears to have been started in 2015. Bar Soul and Tiki Soul may have formed as late as 2021.
Bar Soul focuses on categories of stemware, beer mugs, ceramic sculptures, vases, vessels, bowls, plates and pots, cocktail glasses, cocktail shakers, coffee cups, tea cups and mugs, dishes, drinking glasses, glass mugs, planters for flowers and plants, reusable stainless steel water bottles sold empty, whisky glasses, and wine glasses.
Unfortunately, they have also created a wide array of unauthorized tiki mugs, marked "Tiki Soul" on bottom that blatantly infringe on original artists and original manufacturers. When held against originals it is obvious that there are substantial differences in sculptural detail and glaze with Tiki Soul being of lower quality. However, because they wholesale at a substantially lower price point than the originals, it is not uncommon to see them used in tiki establishments or in collections by people who purport to be supporters of the original artists.
Note, there are many stand-alone stores online that sell these tiki mugs exclusively because of their high profitability price point and do not mention "Tiki Soul" in their advertising, leading consumers to believe that these are bespoke mugs just for their stores, but it takes very little research online to see hundreds of other storefronts also selling this same line.
Established in 2000, Tikimaster.com has grown to be one of the most recognized brands in its field for Hawaiiana and Tiki style products.
TikiMaster.com, a division of Kamakani Enterprises, Inc., is owned and managed by Jerome Coudrier.
TikiMaster.com is an on-line retail and wholesale company that specializes in Hawaiian art, including tikis from all of the Polynesian Islands.
Amy Lynn Hall is an artist based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her mug design was chosen for the 2023 Atomic Tiki Bazaar.
Justin is a cartoonist and Creative Director for the Tiki Docks and Don The Beachcomber franchises based in Florida. His tiki designs have been adapted to mugs as well.
From Jim Stacy:
"Jim Stacy is an Atlanta born Actor, Television Host, Illustrator, Writer, Producer, Decorator, Designer, Performer, Chef, Makeup Artist, Costume Fabricator, Movie Monster, Santa and Clown. He has owned multiple restaurants and works in Georgia's Film Industry as a Set Dresser, Draper and Fabricator. He's had shows on PBS, Destination America and the Cooking Channel. He has won multiple Emmys, Tellys and Gabbys for his work."
Jim is also the host of The Tiki Show on YouTube and has an online store featuring many tiki related products at Woodland Giant Shipworks.
Since @2010, Tiki Gonzo is THE go-to source for customized tiki shelving. He also creates tiki bars, swag lamps, and many other pieces for your home tiki bar.
Kiara Geller is a resin swag lamp maker, and has several traditional styles to choose from (under the sea resin panel lamps, chunk resin lamps, bamboo lamps with resin panels, etc...). He can also take on commission custom work.
This is a cocktail supply and tiki mug store run by Swizzologist (Martin Tummino).
Martin is a Tropical Cocktail Expert and a Tiki Cantinero from Argentina. Author of Tiki en Español, the first book ever written in Spanish about tiki cocktail culture, awarded as Best Cocktail Book in the World 2021 by Gourmand Awards.
He worked in Bars, Restaurants, Night Clubs and Five stars hotels, where he served as Bartender, Bar Manager, and Sommelier for almost 20 years. He is passionate for Cane Sugar Spirits and Caribbean Culture. From the beginning of his career he was dedicated to understanding Rum and Tropical Cocktails, falling in love with the Tiki Cocktail culture.
He opened his own bartending school in 2010 and worked as Bartender and Trainer for major spirits brands. His Master Classes and Cocktails have caused great impact on the LATM Cocktail Industry over the last decade.
Currently he works as Bartender, Bar Consultant and Marketing Advisor for Bars and Spirit brands. He teaches classes about Exotica and Tropical Cocktail Culture and is totally dedicated to the development of Tiki Cocktail Culture in Latin America.
His alias "Swizzologist" has a reason. Martín is the first bartender in the world specialized in the art of swizzle, a technique and an ancient Caribbean tool.
He designs mugs in collaboration with an Argentinian ceramist for this online shop, Arte del Bar, where he sells tropical elements for tiki cocktails.
Martin is a Tropical Cocktail Expert and a Tiki Cantinero from Argentina. Author of Tiki en Español, the first book ever written in Spanish about tiki cocktail culture, awarded as Best Cocktail Book in the World 2021 by Gourmand Awards.
He worked in Bars, Restaurants, Night Clubs and Five stars hotels, where he served as Bartender, Bar Manager, and Sommelier for almost 20 years. He is passionate for Cane Sugar Spirits and Caribbean Culture. From the beginning of his career he was dedicated to understanding Rum and Tropical Cocktails, falling in love with the Tiki Cocktail culture.
He opened his own bartending school in 2010 and worked as Bartender and Trainer for major spirits brands. His Master Classes and Cocktails have caused great impact on the LATM Cocktail Industry over the last decade.
Currently he works as Bartender, Bar Consultant and Marketing Advisor for Bars and Spirit brands. He teaches classes about Exotica and Tropical Cocktail Culture and is totally dedicated to the development of Tiki Cocktail Culture in Latin America.
His alias "Swizzologist" has a reason. Martín is the first bartender in the world specialized in the art of swizzle, a technique and an ancient Caribbean tool.
He designs mugs in collaboration with an Argentinian ceramist for his online shop, Arte del Bar, where he sells tropical elements for tiki cocktails.
Trader Tobin Tiki Lamps creates both classic vintage styled tiki lighting and tiki revival style swag and sconce lighting for commercial and home bars. Trader Tobin Tiki Lamps creates commissioned lamps for home bars and collectors around the US, and in commercial tiki bars from Honolulu, Hawaii to Prague, Czech Republic. Trader Tobin lamps are found in Max's South Seas Hideaway in Grand Rapids and in the classic La Mariana Sailing Club tiki bar on Oahu, Hawaii.
Motu Mikey is a photographer and mug maker based out of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He began selling his mugs in 2021.
Jesse Sherman's Wheelhouse Specialties is located in Glendale, CA.
He advertises studio portraits, laser engraving, graphic designs, custom gifts, merchandise branding, and 3-D sculptures.
Most prominently for the tiki community, he offers custom lucite swizzle sticks, personalized, in small batches.
He can be contacted at 541 968 3027 or e-mailed at [email protected]
This small business was started in 2017 by Ruth and Mike, then recently transplanted from California to Wisconsin.
They offer a variety of goods, especially acrylic swizzle sticks and acrylic cake toppers for different occasions.
They can also handle wholesale orders on a case-by-case basis.
“Rarabird” (Laura Harper) is a Native Floridian who now resides and survives as a professional artist in Southern California.
Laura signs her acrylic paintings “RARABIRD,” a variation on “Laurabird,” which is her childhood nickname, given by her father.
She relocated to Los Angeles to work at Disneyland when the Enchanted Tikiroom and the Jungle Cruise were slated to be rehabbed for the 50th Anniversary celebrations. Eventually, she became the propmaster and display designer for Adventureland in Disneyland’s “Decorating and Resort Enhancement” department, her favorite job she ever had. Laura’s final Disney project was as scenic artist for the Millennium Falcon ride in 2019.
Since the rise of the popularity of “Tiki Culture” grew steadily in SoCal from the early 2000s (right when she arrived in California), Laura has been making paintings and creating hair flower crafts for the growing amounts of tiki marketplaces and art shows in LA for 20 years. Ever since leaving Disney, she went full-throttle in her own art business, dedicating her whole life to the Tiki community. These days she travels across the country and vends her arts at Tiki conventions all year long, both local and nationwide. She also participates in Tiki art shows and has paintings in galleries on the Big Island of Hawaii. The main thread of her more serious Tiki painting themes involve a nod to the artwork and spiritual symbolism of the Tarot card deck. She also gets inspiration from the suggested themes of the various Tiki art shows throughout the year. Sometimes her paintings stem from kooky ideas that pop into her head and have no theme but to be fun tiki stuff…especially anything to do with Disney’s Enchanted Tikiroom, which still holds a special cool, dark, air-conditioned place in her heart. Laura also designs Tiki bar menus (like the one for Forbidden Cove in San Diego). Paints magazine covers (Exotica Moderne Magaxine, paints ads for Tiki bars, decorates Tiki Airbnb’s (like the Kondo-Tiki in Tampa, FL) creates high-end hair flowers for Tiki fashions and coordinates art shows and marketplaces for the local tiki community. She has one Tiki mug design completed (a mug based on Tattoo from the old television series, Fantasy Island), but more mug designs are on the way.
Linall Brand (Tiki Lin) is an Amazon storefront.
FIG (Paul Figliomeni) is the owner of Surf City Lounge, coming Summer 2024 to Cannon Beach, Arizona.
Fig is a longtime surfer, chef and founder of Surf City Sandwich. He has been collecting Tiki Mugs and Hawaiiana since 2005.
The inaugural mug for Surf City Lounge, NALU, is his first design and he reached out to Squid and Tropical Cocktail Mugs (Tiki Diablo) to help make it a reality.
Tiki Chippy is a former South Los Angeles Area California Highway Patrolman (CHiP). Hence the nickname.
He is also a long-time fan and supporter of the Tiki Scene and made his debut mug design, Skipper Bob, along with THOR as sculptor and the TikiLand Trading Co. as producer.
Additionally, he is the moderator of the Tiki Mugs: Buy, Sell, Trade, Wanted + Discuss Facebook Group.
Dave Warshaw is a multi-faceted artist.
He has been creating distinctive tattoo art for over two decades, thirteen of those and counting at one of the best known tattoo shops in Southern California, Avalon Tattoo II.
Dave also creates fantastical imagery on wooden surfaces. From the poetic and surreal intertwining of live thorny vines to nectar-oozing flowers surrounding his detailed creations which he calls “Urbantaxidermy,” the artist’s compositions flow like a virtuoso playing his chosen instrument. Warshaw’s mediums are ballpoint pen and wood – all types of wood, from balsa to skate deck. At one time Warshaw carved wood and painted with watercolors and acrylic, but now strictly creates his art with ballpoint.
Warshaw's art is heavily inspired by Southern California car-surf-skate-comic-Tiki and punk rock culture.
Additionally, with his Warshaw's Provisions label, he has been doing commercial work-for-hire for businesses and brands, including Cutwater Spirits.
Warshaw is also known as "The Creepture" -- a singer/guitarist for the band, The Creepy Creeps, who mix punk and garage rock with surf music.
Based in Brazil.
Larissa is both a pin-up model and a graphic artist specializing in fetish, mid-century, burlesque, and Halloween themes.
Her latest focus has turned more and more to tiki themes and she has been a frequent guest on Spike's Breezeway Cocktail Hour and has collaborated with Spike on glassware, swizzles and other merchandise.
Regina Hurley is a multi-media artist based in San Clemente, California. Her fine art expresses hope through a deep sensibility for the spiritual in everyday experience. Marks on a page, marks in clay, are footprints of a thought and a feeling - impulses that spring from a love of being alive. For Regina, the motivation to create art dwells deep within her spirit, with life experience as her inspiration. Regina's bronze sculpture, Looking for Treasures is in the permanent collection and on view at The Huntington Library in San Marino, CA.
Her most recent endeavors have been to create art for the tiki genre. Regina is attracted to the lighthearted escapism found in this art form. AbiNormal Tikis is her calling card. Why the name? When she decided to jump in to the marketplace of tiki, she wasnt sure where she would fit in but was sure it would be unique. And of course the humor of the movie Young Frankenstein had something to do with it as well.
Regina holds a MFA in sculpture and a BFA in drawing and painting from California State University Long Beach. Regina has over 25 years teaching experience in the area of painting drawing and sculpture at Saddleback College, Irvine Valley College, Concordia University, and Coastline Community College. She currently offers her vast knowledge to workshops and demonstrations.
Her art works can be seen at the Cottage Gallery 31701 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA 949-939-3478
Mid-century pop culture expert, Charles Phoenix is a performer, author, explorer and collector celebrating classic and kitschy American life and style. He is known for his spirited live “slide show” performances, classic car JOYRIDE videos, colorful coffee table books, and fun “field trip” tours. On TV, he has appeared on Jay Leno’s Garage, Martha Stewart, Conan, and Queen Latifah Show; also judging on Cake Wars Christmas, and Nailed It, and vintage appraiser Storage Wars. The New York Times says: “Call him the King of Retro.”
Started @2020. Ashleigh is a ceramic artist based out of Richmond, Virginia. She started with an Etsy store, but closed that and sells through her own online site. See below.
Launched @2015 by Melaina Tracy.
This business started with handcrafted swizzle sticks, signs, cake toppers & more...
Tiki fans probably best recognized them for their flat acrylic swizzles produced in small batches for Tiki tOny and others.
However, the original small pink brick-and-mortar California Lustre shop in Palm Springs eventually closed and Melaina and her husband moved to Austin, Texas and had to put many of their beloved California Lustre products on hold. Hopefully to return at some point.
Recently, Melaina has focused more on online sales with her Lustrewear brand of vintage clothing (and a new Lustrewear website launched in 2021).
From 50's Vintage Dame:
"Hello there!
Im 50s Vintage Dame a freelance illustrator, designer and digital artist. I have a reputation for being the go-to person for anyone who needs a touch of retro magic to liven up their brand.
My specialty is portraying modern concepts and ideas using vintage-style digital illustration. This is a unique way to create meaningful, relevant imagery that stands out and boosts your brand. People actively engage with my unique designs. The artwork reminds them of a time when life was simpler - something we are all searching for in our busy lives today.
Whether your project is large or small, I have the experience and know-how to help you, so please get in touch. "
Based out of San Diego, California.
Designer, Creative Director and Artist. Loves Tiki, Hawaiian shirts, Polynesian Pop and Exotica. Also loves digital painting.
And experimenting with rum cocktails. Combine all that and shake it up—and you get the colorful and rum-soaked Tiki art of Harry Decker.
Freaky Deaky Tiki was established in 2022.
Raised on a diet of Ray Harryhausen films, H. P. Lovecraft novels, comics, Walt Disney World and other Florida tourist traps, Pooch paints images that seem to exist in a bizarre afterlife. His art is a visual cocktail of these influences—with a shot of lowbrow culture—shaken and stirred, then served up in a souvenir tiki skull on the Day of the Dead. A self-taught artist, he owes much of his painting skills to over ten years of daily tattooing and drawing.
His newest works reflect his constant exposure to Florida theme parks, where surreal carnival ride “facades” reflect the false fronts of modern society. Meaning aside, Pooch’s paintings are created to hold the viewer’s attention, which is quite a challenge in today’s TV and computer age. Pooch’s technique is intensive, he paints the devil in the details.
His earliest influences were artists like MC Escher, Dali, and HR Giger. Holding the old masters in high regard, Pooch has a strong respect for painters of the Flemish age such as Bosch and Van Eyk--plus modern artists like Todd Schorr, Joe Coleman, Mark Ryden, and Robert Williams, all of whom honor the tradition of highly detailed symbolic works.
Artist with a passion for vintage style, Polynesian beauties, and Pinups.
His home bar in Las Vegas is the Kupa Kai.
Kymm! Bang is an artist based out of Chicago, Illinois. She works within a variety of mediums, including handmade gravel art pieces, tiki mugs, custom glassware, jewelry designs, accessories, home decor, and even clothing adorned with her illustrations.
Bare Bones leans towards the spooky (Tropical Goth) side of tiki and provide bartending services, host pop-up events, and sell their own merchandise.
From Bare Bones:
"Bare Bones Tiki invites you to join our world of spooky, delicious tiki. We create the most delicious drinks this side of the Mississippi with a fresh spin using the best flavors Florida has to offer.
Uri, Eric, and Mateo have a combined 25+ years of experience behind the bar. From Miami Beach to Washington, D.C., we create memorable experiences for our guests.
Interested in hiring us for an event or a pop-up? Contact us using our contact page or via email at [email protected]."
Tiki Scott started Great Scott Designs in 2005. He is an artist and designer based in the Lantana/Lake Worth, Florida area.
Surfside Sips makes unique glass straws with all sorts of tiki themed designs.