BigToe

The fine art and art life of Tom Laura.

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Black Friday & Small Biz Saturday Evening fun! Join us this weekend at the Heritage Museum of Orange County in Santa Ana, for Vendors, Entertainment, Fun, Photo Ops and Spooky Fun! #bigtoeart (at Heritage Museum of Orange County) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClQRaJsOCxF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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stoked to spot a #bigtoeart / @smokintikis collab tiki mask on the stern of the homie @obtikiman61’s cool tiki cruiser in San Diego! — Lazy hazy Saturday morning onboard the Octopus’s Garden… #liveaboardlife #saltlife #eddywouldgo #nettysnest48 #obtikiman61 https://www.instagram.com/p/ClJ5iFtycYV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Heres a heartfelt tribute portrait I made of one of an art hero, The Pizz, shortly after his “shuffling off this mortal coil” in 2015. — The painting lives in Australia, in the collection of another fantastic artist, @wozmeister. — If you want to know more about Pizz, aka #TheLordOfLowbrow’s art, there is a new IG page dedicated to his considerable legacy at @LordOfLowbrowThePizz, which was created by another favorite artist, @candywild65, his former apprentice and now legacy torch-bearer. #ozymandias #CandyWeil #CandyWild #bigtoeart #thepizz https://www.instagram.com/p/ClFIXhjvXA0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Humble thanks to all our Vets for their service. This is a tribute to my war hero Pops, Vince Laura. *Freedom isn't free* — 1. Cover of my dads documentary about his extraordinary WW2 experience. I will post a link to his 4 part documentary in my story. 2. My dad with his nerd platoon. After D day, they were all pushed in with the regular GIs, and went into an abbreviated bootcamp before going into combat. 3. My dads battle-tested 103 division combat platoon in Germany. 4. Vincent Laura enjoying the day of his presentation of the Silver star for “gallantry in action” by General Anthony McAuliffe (“Nuts!”), in france, April 1945. #FreedomIsntFree (at The Colony) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck1XrhzS1XT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Just loaded a few Lava Rum Demon mugs into my shop for those of you who can’t make it down to @tiltwoclub in San Diego. Link in my profile or story. 🤘🏼🤘🏼 #bigtoeart #tikimug #tiki bar (at The Colony) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkyxBcNysWZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Hello Grand Rapids (at Flanagan's Irish Pub) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkjN2ZYpVPs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Meanwhile coming soon to Omaha • @lakalono Hello friends! The time has finally come! Let me introduce to you Laka Lono's newest signature mug! This Sunken Moai designed by @bigtoeart will be available to pre buy online! Follow the link below and in our profile. You will be able to pick them up at Laka Lono only! We will announce the release day as soon as we get them in from our friends at @tikifarm. Should be only a few weeks away! Want to ease you pain while waiting? Come in and grab a delightful Rhum Rhapsody today! . . . . . . . Lakalono.squarespace.com to buy! . . . . #lakalono #lakalonorumclub #lakaspirits #omaha #omahaoldmarket #oldmarket #cocktails #craftcocktails #tikidrinks #tikibar #tikimug #ceramics #bigtoeart #tikifarm #sunkenmoai (at Laka Lono Rum Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckhs2ZruwYa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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More mugs i’m bringing out to the @atomictikibazaar at @maxstiki this Sunday!! Friday, Max's South Seas Hideaway will be having their Anniversary Party with an epic mug release! — Saturday starts off in the early afternoon at Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill with The Madeira, The Moonrays and Little Frank bringing on the reverb soaked surf sounds! — Saturday evening brings Exotica Moderne Pre-Release Party! at The Commons Grand Rapids. Also, have Kitten and The Tonics (who are in the issue) bringing a little bit of surf, exotica, and rockabilly! — Sunday is all about Atomic Tiki Bazaar and we are excited that so many West Coast artists are coming to the Midwest. Lots of new artists will be vending with a few old ones sprinkled in! — I hope friends from all over plan on making it out! (at Max's South Seas Hideaway) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkhLadxJvsH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Heres some fancyass art prints i’m bringing out to the @atomictikibazaar at @maxstiki this Sunday!! Friday, Max's South Seas Hideaway will be having their Anniversary Party with an epic mug release! — Saturday starts off in the early afternoon at Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill with The Madeira, The Moonrays and Little Frank bringing on the reverb soaked surf sounds! — Saturday evening brings Exotica Moderne Pre-Release Party! at The Commons Grand Rapids. Also, have Kitten and The Tonics (who are in the issue) bringing a little bit of surf, exotica, and rockabilly! — Sunday is all about Atomic Tiki Bazaar and we are excited that so many West Coast artists are coming to the Midwest. Lots of new artists will be vending with a few old ones sprinkled in! — I hope friends from all over plan on making it out! https://www.instagram.com/p/CkhC2vaP41k/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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@atomictikibazaar exclusive! Check out these #BigToeArt “Eruption” custom Lava Rum Demons created for thec#atomictikibazaar! Friday, Max's South Seas Hideaway will be having their Anniversary Party complete with a special mug release. Saturday starts off in the early afternoon at Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill with The Madeira, The Moonrays and Little Frank bringing on the reverb soaked surf sounds! Saturday evening brings Exotica Moderne Pre-Release Party! at The Commons Grand Rapids. Also, have Kitten and The Tonics (who are in the issue) bringing a little bit of surf, exotica, and rockabilly! Sunday is all about Atomic Tiki Bazaar and we are excited that so many West Coast artists are coming to the Midwest. Lots of new artists will be vending with a few old ones sprinkled in! I hope friends from all over plan on making it out! (at Max's South Seas Hideaway) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkfRnDNOnj2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Sooo, i got a request for a custom green-winged macaw Pegleg Pirate Parrot mug, so I decided to paint a few more! Live in my shop now at Bigtoeart.com! Custom, hand-painted Pegleg Pirate Parrot mug! I have painting the balance of an edition of 10 mugs with the coloring of a green winged Macaw. This Tiki Mug is a cartoony parody of the animatronic parrot designed by Marc Davis for Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean ride. This little Captains mate is perched on the skull of a vanquished enemy after a long day of “swashbuckling”. This is an archival quality tiki mug, customized, hand-signed and numbered with enamel paint. #bigtoeart #tiki #tikimug #tikibar (at The Colony) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkZiJ8HJ6zS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Hey kids, i got a request for a custom scarlet macaw Pegleg Pirate Parrot mug, so I decided to paint 3! Live in my shop now at Bigtoeart.com! Custom, hand-painted Pegleg Pirate Parrot mug! I have painting the first 3 of an edition of 10 mugs with the coloring of a Scarlet Macaw. Not sure if or when I will get to the final 7. This Tiki Mug is a cartoony parody of the animatronic parrot designed by Marc Davis for Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean ride. This little Captains mate is perched on the skull of a vanquished enemy after a long day of “swashbuckling”. This is an archival quality tiki mug, customized, hand-signed and numbered with enamel paint. #bigtoeart #tiki #tikimug #tikibar (at The Colony) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkNADb1O3bx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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One great thing about being an artist is meeting interesting people. Rieko Santana has been an artist, a railroad safety engineer, a magician at the magic castle, a head chef and an award winning clown with the Barnum & Bailey circus. What a life! Thank you for the support and the magic tricks RJ! (at The Colony) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkMQL47S2S2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I’ve had a bunch of requests to offer the event poster from last weeks Haunted Hulaween concert event. Well here you go! Find it on gorgeous heavy stock in my shop, signed and numbered from an edition of only 50 prints! I will post a hotlink in my story or track them down at bigtoeart.com! #bigtoeart #tikiart #tikimug #monsters (at The Colony) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkKb3YOrLSR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Schedule to give you #FOMO! Posted @withrepost • Halloween is coming to Shannon’s Corner on Sunday, October 23. Our Haunted Hulaween Creepy Tiki Bazaar will gave three floors full of tiki cocktails, food, live music, and scares. Click the link in @secretislandtiki’s bio to learn more. Join us if you dare! #secretisland #bigtoeart #shannonscorner #tiki #tikitiki #tikibar #tikicocktails #tikimug #speakeasy #livemusic #longbeach #longbeachcalifornia #pineavenue #pineave #lbc #dtlb #downtownlongbeach #thingstodoinlongbeach #halloween #halloweenevent (at Shannon's Corner) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkCV35_Jq1V/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Repost from @alohatikidon @wilfredslounge new Manya Ray mugs by @bigtoeart Art are now shipping. $100 each and one perperson. Link to purchase: https://wilfredslounge.com/product/manta-ray-mug/ From Wilfred’s… “Limit one Manta Ray Mug per person. Please note: Online orders are shipping only, we do not currently offer pick up at Wilfred’s Lounge. Mugs are currently available at Wilfred’s Lounge at $80. For our first mug release since opening Wilfred’s Lounge in November of 2021, Proprietor Nat Komes worked with Southern California-based, world-renowned artist BigToe to create a mug honoring the manta ray, one of the largest, most majestic creatures in the ocean. Found worldwide, this gentle giant of the sea has a long history in island culture and represents wisdom, grace, strength and flow. Our Manta Ray Mug features an eye-catching abundance of marine life in remarkable detail. Finished in a lustrous, multi-dimensional glaze of watery blue tones. Commissioned from the world-famous Tiki Farm, made with the highest-quality craftsmanship. Capacity: Approx 20 ounces Dimensions: 8″ tall, 7″ wide, 4″ long Material: Glazed stoneware ceramic Artist: BigToe, in collaboration with Nat Komes Production: TikiFarm Release year: 2022 Our tiki mugs are handmade, handpainted and fired. Minor color variations are possible, and capacity may vary slightly.” Tiki Don 🗿😁🏴‍☠️ (at Wilfred's Lounge) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkAK1BMOY0G/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=